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    Natasha Nicholson-Bjerre, MacPherson’s VP of HR, is leaving the company for educational pursuits. Natasha started an MBA program last year and will be taking a year off to focus on completion of her degree. In the 11 years she has been here Natasha’s contributions to MacPherson’s have been many, and she will be missed greatly by all of us. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team she has been a key contributor to the strategic leadership of the company and made HR a critical factor in our recent success. We wish Natasha much success with her education and in the future. We are actively recruiting for a Director of…

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    Indigo Tye Dye Kit from Jacquard

    Did you know that indigo was once referred to as “Blue Gold?” occurs naturally in various plants (and mollusks) found all over the world? was independently discovered and cultivated by diverse and distant cultures throughout history? is still associated with political power and religious ritual? was used by the Romans as a pigment for painting as well as for medicinal and cosmetic purposes? The earliest examples of indigo-dyed textiles trace back to numerous cultures throughout history: from the mummies of ancient Egypt and Peru (both over 6,000 years ago), to the manuscripts of Mesopotamia (2,600 years ago), where cuneiform tablets were found with the recipe for dying wool blue. Most…

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    Winsor & Newton February 2017 News

    New Watercolor Paper Winsor & Newton is introducing a NEW watercolor paper range at NAMTA 2017. All items in the collection have been created in the tradition of fine papermaking, the finest raw materials have been used and all papers are cylinder mould made. Artists can choose from two tiers of paper: The Classic Collection offers users a superb paper at an opening price point. Included in the range are spiral and glued pads, postcards and a sheet, all using 140# cold pressed paper. For the fine artist who is looking for outstanding quality papers, the Winsor & Newton Professional level watercolor paper is produced of 100% cotton and features…

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    Golden Artist Colors February ’17 News

    Williamsburg Oils “Artist Picks” Spring Promotion In order to continue to drive trial of unique Williamsburg Oil Colors, GOLDEN has developed a countertop display highlighting 4 colors endorsed by professional artist testimony and usage suggestions. Colors featured are Courbet Green, Payne’s Grey Violet, Prussian Blue, and Raw Umber. The countertop display is available at an additional 15% to retailers. Items featured in the countertop display are eligible for a MAP of 40% off list price during the promotional period. The promotion period runs from April 3 to May 26, 2017. The retailer order and shipping period is from March 20 to May 12. Orders placed via distribution will drop ship…