7/21/2015 Royal Talens is excited to announce that as of January 1st, 2016, they will be importing directly through their own entity here, Royal Talens North America, into the United States and Canada. They would first like to thank Canson Inc. for their years of support with the Royal Talens lines. Below are some points which will help you in addressing initial questions during this transition period: Supply Chain – Canson, Inc. has agreed to continue to supply product for North America throughout this transition. Orders placed from now until the last shipping day of 2015 will be handled by Canson Inc. and it’s distribution partners such as MacPherson’s. They expect no disruptions in…

The great thing about this exploding trend is that the more these books continue their meteoric rise, the more the companion art supplies sell. Savvy retailers make fresh consumer’s in-store navigation easier by building prominent end-caps complete with the latest books and coloring materials (colored pencils, markers and media). MacPherson’s has put together a spreadsheet containing our complete selection of these books to make validating and refreshing your product mix all that easier. Click here MacPherson’s Adult Coloring & Zentangle Books Here is a video showcasing one of our more recent additions, the Pictura line from Walter Foster httpv://vimeo.com/75527257?from=outro-embed

Mix More Media – New Content Added! Last month GOLDEN shared their new Mix More Media website with you. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the site yet, please do so. They’re adding content regularly and just added a new video detailing the use of Gels & Pastes for creating impasto effects. This example focuses on a landscape. You can find the video here: Impasto Landscape with Gels & Pastes Impasto Landscape : Golden A-Z Set from Golden Artist Colors on Vimeo. Patti Brady demonstrates painting using texture and colors. She mixes Fluid Colors with Gel Medium and produces a basic landscape using a wet-on-wet technique with Light Molding Paste,…

Strathmore Artist Papers is excited to announce the introduction of their project in July, 2015! In an effort to support the NAMTA “Art Matters” initiative, and to help promote art in their local community, Strathmore will be participating in what they’re calling “paper drops” at local events this summer. They’ve loaded up a pick-up truck with Strathmore products, supporting art materials and colorful signage to excite event participants about art. Their first event was held on July 15th in Appleton, WI, the city in which Strathmore is headquartered. At each paper drop event, they will be handing out a bag containing free art supplies to event participants. Limited to one bag per present person, each recipient…