Derwent has been making high quality drawing materials including colored pastel pencils and graphite lead pencil sets since 1832, when they were known as the Cumberland Pencil Company. Rumor has it the story dates even further back to the 1500s, when a violent storm uprooted many trees and the shepherds discovered a black material under the soil with which they could mark their sheep. This turned out to be graphite, and a local business began making pencils with the discovered material. Today, Derwent has an unswerving reputation for innovation, inspiring artists with new products like Procolour, Inktense, Graphik Line Painters and Tinted Charcoal, alongside their classic range of Artists, Graphic…
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Industry News
The well respected industry personality Arthur Long passed away on July 5, 2017 in Dallas, TX. He was 59 years old and battled heart disease for a short period. His last position was Vice President of Fine Art Channel at Dixon Ticonderoga. He received the President’s Club Award for Outstanding Sales Accomplishment from ColArt Americas, Inc. in 2002, and was Salesperson of the Year for Canson, Inc. in 2013. Arthur is survived by his spouse, Jocelyn, his brother, Charles, and his sisters, Linda and Laura. Donations are welcome in his honor to the Wounded Warriors Project(https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org). The Orlando Sentinel has written a piece about Fila/Dixon Ticonderoga, owner of Canson and Daler…
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Strathmore July 2017
Strathmore is excited to expand their initiative to offer consumers educational information as it relates to art. The video series called “Artist How-To” videos launched in May, 2015, and in these short video segments, Strathmore has paired with professional artists to offer artist tips and techniques as it relates to a specific type of art and mediums. The newest additions to the collection of “Artist How-To” are three new videos created by artist Justin Maas. In these short 2-4 minute videos, Justin explains his tips and techniques for creating portrait artwork using toned papers. This content is great for artists just starting out with toned papers, or for those who have interest…
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Winsor & Newton Brings Something New to the Surface
Winsor & Newton recently reenergized its offerings with two new surface introductions: Water Colour Paper and Canvas. In their tireless efforts for top quality products they have resourced new factories, new specifications, and higher standards to offer you excellent surfaces that complement Winsor & Newton’s established product ranges at great values for consumers. The Winsor & Newton Water Colour Paper is a cylinder mould-made paper manufactured with the finest raw materials. The collection offers two tiers: professional water colour paper which is 100% cotton and is offered in a variety of surface textures and weights, and the classic water colour paper which is made of archival grade wood pulp. The professional…
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How Good of a Deal are Big Tubes? Gamblin Explains
Large tubes of Gamblin are an outstanding value for the artist. It’s no wonder half our paint is sold in large tubes. Artist’s Grade In our Artist’s Grade range, artists save 39% on Series 1 colors versus buying 37ml tubes. Across all series, artists save an average of 36%. Gamblin 1980 For serious students and working artists painting big, large tubes of 1980 are an even better deal. On Series 1 colors, artists save 46% versus buying 37ml tubes. Across the entire range, artists save an average of 38%. Compare these savings to other brands and you’ll find Gamblin’s discounts for buying big exceed what most other brands offer. What else should I…
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Liquitex Expands Basics Acrylic Range to Offer Artists More Choice
Liquitex is launching a new range of Basics 400ml squeeze bottles, Basics mediums, and Basics sets developed for students and artists who are looking for dependable quality at an economical price. Basics 400ml provides a size option between the 250ml tube and the 946ml jar in an easy-to-use squeeze bottle. The squeeze bottles are available in 24 colors at the end of July. Liquitex launched eight new mediums in July designed to help student artists explore their creativity. In addition to Gesso which already exists, the new products consist of core mediums: Gloss Gel, Modeling Paste, Iridescent Medium, Coarse Texture Gel, Gloss Fluid Medium, Matte Fluid Medium, Gloss Varnish, and Matte Varnish.…
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Show off Your Winsor & Newton Paper and Canvas Display & Win Big
Ready to show off your creativity? In celebration of the newly launched Winsor & Newton paper and canvas range, Colart has announced a new contest! Take a picture of your display, share it with us and get rewarded if your display is the best of the bunch. The reward: $1,000 of Colart product at MSRP. One winner will be chosen and featured in their next newsletter. Submit your paper and canvas display photo to getintouch@colartusa.com by September 1, 2017. Colart looks forward to your submissions!
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Zebra Stainless Steel Retractable Pens & Pencils!
Take advantage of the hot mechanical pencil trend with a brand-new Steel Pen and Pencil assortment from Zebra Pen! Year to date, mechanical pencil sales are up over 30% in sales and gel pens are seeing tremendous growth. This new assortment from Zebra includes both and is a perfect addition to your offering providing customers with well-designed pens and pencils that are surprisingly affordable. Steel is popular for many reasons. First and foremost, the barrels are made of stainless steel which is sleek, smooth and strong. Add in features like a comfortable grip, a metal guide pipe, smooth flowing ink, sturdiness, and an easy refill process, and we are talking…
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Industry News
The owner of Blaine’s in Anchorage, Rene Haag passed away Saturday June 24th after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. Much loved within the art material supplier community for her generous spirit and renowned hospitality, she will be missed and much remembered. Her husband Dave Haag survives her. Rene’s Memorial will be held Saturday July 22nd at 2pm at the 1st United Methodist 725 W. 9th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Preferred Florist: (she did ALL of Rene’s events!) Hummels Flowers phone: 907-272-78Z57. Any donations can be made to: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan) www.pancan.org/ways-to-give/ Stacey Smith of Binders wed Rich Wetzstein on May 6th. Stacey’s son, Jarren was happily included in the…
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Strathmore Monthly Giveaway on Instagram!
Strathmore is encouraging artists to post a photo of their customized Vision cover art on Instagram, and they can win a monthly giveaway of $100 worth of Strathmore products! Retailers can share social media information on the giveaways, or mimic the idea on their own social media platforms. HOW IT WORKS: Artists post a picture of their work made on the cover of their Strathmore Vision pad to Instagram. Artists tag Strathmore in their post (@strathmoreart) and use the hashtag #strathmorecovers During the first week of every month from July through December of 2017, Strathmore will randomly select a winner from the pool of participants to win a pre-selected…
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Chartpak’s New Paper Lines Explained
Chartpak, Inc. is excited to announce that their new paper lines are now available and ready to ship! Chartpak prides themselves on creativity which is why it is an integral part of their legacy. They strive to deliver to each artist a professional range of products – and this new paper line is no exception. Developed for artists by artists, recognizing that each brush stroke, each sketch, and each rendering deserves added benefits and unique functionality. The papers, as well as the features built into the pads, were developed and tested by Chartpak’s staff of professional artists and their network of art ambassadors. Chartpak worked diligently with their mill partners to ensure that the papers were designed…
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Princeton Redesigns the Catalyst Tools Display
Princeton has introduced a redesigned Catalyst Tools display that reduces shelf space from 48 inches to only 30 inches. It features new graphic signage, along with Golden’s hand-painted swatches demonstrating the various techniques and textures that Catalyst tools can create. Dealers can email Howard (howard@princetonbrush.com) to request a new empty display fixture, free of charge. FYI-The new display does not include a few of the slowest selling SKUs. Though not discontinued, they have been removed from the display in order to allow for a more compact footprint!
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Announcing Winsor & Newton Paper and Canvas Display Contest
Show off Your Winsor & Newton Paper and Canvas Display & Win Big Ready to show off your creativity? In celebration of the newly launched Winsor & Newton paper and canvas range, we bring you our next contest. We want to see what your paper and canvas display looks like in your store! Take a picture of your display, share it with us and get rewarded if your display is the best of the bunch. The reward: $1,000 of Colart product at MSRP. One winner will be chosen and featured in our next newsletter. Submit your paper and canvas display photo to getintouch@colartusa.com by August 1, 2017. We look forward…
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Gamblin’s Fall Back-to-School Promotion
Gamblin’s Fall Back-to-School Promotion is in full swing School’s out and summer has arrived. Gamblin’s 2017 Fall Back-to-School promotion is in full swing! Take advantage of the deals below to stock up on inventory for a successful back-to-school promotion. The following items will be on promotion from now thru September 30. Gamsol – additional 10% off net (57.25%) 1980 Oil Colors – additional 10% off net (57.25%) Solvent-Free Painting Materials – additional 10% off net (57.25%) Use Flyer Code = BT when ordering
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MacPherson’s Dealer Workshop – with thanks from Colart!
MacPherson’s Dealer Workshop – with thanks from Colart! Thank you to all the retailers who joined us at the MacPherson’s Annual Dealer Workshop and checked out the launch of the Liquitex Cadmium Free range and Winsor & Newton surfaces. The annual conference is always a special time to connect with our retail partners and offer you a glimpse of new products. This year was no different as we offered demos and workshops for Liquitex in one room and Winsor & Newton and Arches in another. In the Liquitex room, Cadmium Free demos were the focus. Attendees tested the product side by side with the Cadmium paints and saw just how…
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Golden News June 2017
MacPherson’s Dealer Workshop A Great Success (a thank you note from GOLDEN) Thank you to MacPherson’s personnel for hosting an incredible workshop! Your planning and preparation led to a very organized, valuable event. The hands-on demonstrations were interesting and informative for all. We were pleased to see so many retailers in attendance. Having such commitment and enthusiasm from our retail partners in support of all three GOLDEN brands is appreciated tremendously! Williamsburg Oils Brand Strategy This Spring, Golden Artist Colors introduced a new digital marketing campaign to drive awareness and trial of the Williamsburg Handmade Oils brand. The campaign integrates new informational videos on the brand, a new dedicated Instagram…
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Choosing the right Jacquard Screen Printing ink for your store
The most important thing when choosing the right screen ink is knowing your customers and what they need. Screen printing is a complex category and customers often need assistance making the right choices. Do you have mainly professional printers, novice, or both? Are they printing primarily on paper, fabric or vinyl? Is the main concern cost, durability, color selection, or…? Jacquard offers two lines of screen printing inks that cover all the bases. Below is a great reference guide for understanding the differences between Jacquard Professional Screen Printing Ink and Versatex Ink. Jacquard Professional Screen Printing Ink Professional quality and unlike any other ink on the market. For virtually any…
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Industry News
Faber-Castell has appointed Daniel Rogger to be the successor to the late Anton-Wolfgang Graf von Faber-Castell, who died last year. It will be the first time the 256 year old German pencil-maker has filled the position of CEO with a manager from outside the family. Rogger joins the company as an experienced senior manager in the luxury goods industry previously working at the Swatch and Richemont Groups. Roggers most recent position was as CEO for the family-owned eyewear maker Silhouette International where he was responsible for the worldwide business. Gerhard Berssenbrügge, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said, “We exercised the utmost care in searching and selecting a suitable candidate, and are certain…
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Golden News – May 2017
Reinvigorating the QoR® Watercolor Brand In February Golden Artist Colors introduced an investment in pricing and consumer marketing to reinvigorate the QoR Watercolor brand. The long term success of QoR watercolor is a key pillar within the Golden Artist Colors vision. The brand’s patented Aquazol® binder, which enables high pigment concentration and increased application options, and its line of innovative watercolor grounds are loved by many artists who have tried the brand. Due to significant premium pricing and the introduction of an entirely new brand identity (QoR), the QoR brand was not delivering the consumer adoption rates that GOLDEN, or you, desire. To reset QoR on a growth trajectory of…
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A Note From Steve Chamberlain, ColArt Americas
Dear Valued Customer, As many of you will recall, from our first trade newsletter last November or from various conversations and communication with any number of the Colart team, we went live with our new ERP system, M3, on schedule at the start of March. We are acutely aware that this has been a challenging time for many inside of Colart and more importantly for you our customers. Be it the year end closure for a full stock count (important to ensure integrity of information transfer to M3) or the slower than expected restart after M3 ‘Go Live’ we appreciate the support you have…