The new ProMarker and AquaMarker 12 Sets provide base selections of essential ProMarker colors in a conveniently packaged ‘one-stop’ format. Accessibly priced and packed with added value, they’re the perfect entry point for new ProMarker retailers. These new cleverly packaged sets offer 12 colors plus one FREE blender marker in a clear clamshell carrying case that can serve as a permanent storage solution. They also come with a “how-to” tip sheet! See all the new ProMarker and AquaMarker sets at NAMTA in the MacPherson’s/ Letraset booth # 817.

Montana BLACK Markers and Inks are the HOTTEST new product line to hit the Urban Art category in 2011. A full range offering aluminum-cased, paint-based and dye-based markers with various tips are complimented by an offering of fluid inks. Suitable for use on canvas, objects, and outdoors, this new extension of the Montana BLACKline is sure to expand the possibilities for Urban Art! Be among the first in the US to preview this new product range at the Montana booth # 1141 at NAMTA!

If you haven’t already, it’s high time to get your FastMatte on. Listen to what painters are saying about Gamblin’s FastMatte Alkyd Oil Colors… “Gamblin has started something in art materials with this paint and it may turn out to be revolutionary…I feel I can now recommend an alkyd oil paint and it is Gamblin’s FastMatte.” – Thomas Jefferson Kitts “They blew my mind. I was very impressed. I was totally on a high the first day I painted with them. Painting on top of them the next day was very satisfying. I paint in layers and glazes. I was able to take the painting very far, very fast, for…

Point 88 has proven itself Europe’s number one fineliner over the years, and is quickly gaining popularity in the US as well! Make sure your store is stocked with this favorite of students and professionals alike! Available in a variety of eye-catching assortments and clever sets at a very special NAMTA-only discount. Stop by the MacPherson’s/ STABILO booth #819 to see them in person.

Stop by the MacPherson’s/ Lefranc & Bourgeois booth #817 at NAMTA to check out the Flashe 125ml and Lefranc Oil 40ml lines and take advantage of the best discount ever on these assortments!

Stop by the MABEF booth #814 at NAMTA to learn more about the NEW Lugano Double-Mast Studio Easel Plus and NEW Arm Bracket attachments for the Giant Field Easel. Plus learn how to sign-up to get the hottest pricing ever on five best-selling MABEF easels!

RGM is marking its 50th anniversary in 2011 with all kinds of exciting things at NAMTA! Kick start the celebration on Wednesday April 13th at 4pm in the RGM booth #812 with Italian prosecco, treats, and cake. While you’re there, preview some of RGM’s newest innovations for 2011, and get great deals on ALL RGM products! 2011 New Age Palette Knives – FUTURA Version Just awarded 2nd Place for Innovation at the Creativeworld Show in Frankfurt, Germany, the new 2011 New Age Knives will take painting to the next level with their unconventional smaller shapes, allowing for unique effects and finer details. Shown in the new neon soft-grip handled “FUTURA”…

C&T Publishing has generously donated a spectacular art quilt featuring Van Gogh’s Bedroom to be raffled off as a fund-raising event in support of the NAMTA Foundation. Hundreds of hours went into the making of this one-of-a-kind quilt, which was created by an amazingly talented group of editors and authors from C&T Publishing. The Foundation raises money to help provide art scholarships to students and grants for art projects. This custom art quilt was C&T’s way of helping out the Foundation. The quilt is approximately 6’ x 7’ and was developed as a slice quilt, where each contributor designed a panel that was later stitched together and quilted. Almost every…

On January 1, 2011, Strathmore launched its new Visual Journal Online Workshops, attracting over 5,600 students. “The response has been overwhelming!” says Jeanette Gile, workshop organizer. And it hasn’t stopped growing. “We literally have students from all over the world participating in the workshops right now.” “The class has been extremely active,” continues Gile. “Students are sharing the results of the lessons, exchanging product and technique tips, and building new friendships.” Students learn visual journaling techniques from experienced artists through online videos and downloadable instructions. They participate in online discussions and share their journal pages in the photo gallery. The workshops are free, self-paced and will continue through August 1, 2011. Now you can share in the excitement by promoting visual journaling in your…

Hot Off the Press Introducing the new improved 450-1 Artist Elite 40” Mat Cutter from Logan. An improved version of the 450 Intermediate+  but at the same price of $239.95. The new 450-1 Artist Elite features a 40” mat board capacity with a new base board color and improved parallel mat guide in aluminum channels. Also included is the newly redesigned three depth position 701-1 Straight Cutter Elite for downsizing mat board and foam board up to 3/16” thick plus a pull style bevel cutter with start and stop indicator. Also includes scaled production stops and a new 20” measuring bar for fast downsizing of mat board and foam board. Includes 5 extra blades…

MacPherson’s and Elmer’s Announce a New Pricing Program for Foamboard! Included in the program are new lower EC+ prices as well as great deals on a new Elmer’s Foamboard Drop Ship Program. You will not believe the pricing! Ask your MacPherson’s rep for all the details including a complete price list detailing the best prices in the industry.

Here are 3 artist impressions using Pentel Arts Aquash Brush & Color Brush, as well as the Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil.

from Steve Rossney: –Check out our great deals for Spring in MacPherson’s Spring Buyer’s Guide, effective now through May 28, 2011. Grumbacher Color Assortments at 50/35% – These assortments are drop-shipped, free freight, with the beautiful Grumbacher plexiglass racks. Grumbacher Brush Assortments at 70/25% – These brush assortments are drop-shipped, free freight, with our new, attractive brush racks. Grumbacher Selected Open Stock Tubes at 50/25% – For Spring we are featuring Finest Watercolor and Academy Watercolor at a great discount. Grumbacher Selected Open Stock Brushes and Brush Sets at 50/50% – For Spring we are featuring Golden Edge Watercolor and Academy Watercolor brushes at a great discount. All brush sets…

Sakura of America has given Gelly Roll a new look!  Since first inventing and introducing gel pens, Sakura had not made any changes in its Gelly Roll packaging.  They are pleased to announce a re-branding for the entire Gelly Roll Family of Displays and sets.  Check out Gelly Roll in this video link: Sakura is also pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, Koi Watercolor 12 ml tubes are available in open stock and a new 120 tube display! The open stock Koi tubes retail for only $3.50 and are featured on Sakura‘s 2011 Kick-Off Promotion at an extra 20% along with the entire Koi Line.

• Just in time for spring, Prismacolor has launched a new mixed Colored Pencil Set. This new set is boxed and contains 48 Prismacolor Premier Thick Core pencils, 12 of the Prismacolor Premier Verithin pencils, 12 of the Prismacolor Premier Watercolor Pencils, 6 of the Prismacolor Premier Art Stix and a sharpener, for a total of 79 pieces. This set has an MSRP of $123.46. Please contact your MacPherson’s representative for details • Stained by Sharpie will start shipping from MacPherson’s DCs in late March. These are brush tip markers designed to draw or doodle on fabric surfaces. The ink does not bleed or fade and does not wash out during normal wash cycles. While this is a Fabric Marker, it…