FW Artist Acrylic Ink offer almost limitless creative potential in areas not normally associated with inks – including applications to wood and leather (and to a limited degree, glass and ceramics) as well as to paper, board and canvas. These acrylic-based inks are water-soluble when wet, but dry to a water-resistant film on most surfaces. All colors are very to extremely lightfast, intermixable, permanent and translucent. The FW Inks are perfect for any artist creating craft and fine art work. The FW line consists of 66 colors including primary, shimmering, pearlescent and fluorescent colors. “Color In Motion” The Slow Mo Guys produced a fun video demonstrating the high quality of FW Ink:…

  At ColArt Americas Jim Allery has accepted the newly created position of VP Operations. He will be based in ColArt’s Piscataway, NJ office and distribution center and will be responsible for logistics, operations and purchasing. Michael Hammer’s son Abe Hammer will join the Sampro team after graduating with a BBA degree next month from the University of Miami School of Business. Abe will continue to live in Miami and will be the third generation in the Hammer family business.  The Sampro team is excited to begin this next phase in development with Abe’s contributions and perspective. Some positive new/old additions at Sanford/Newell as Dan Canny has accepted the position of Key Account Manager – East Coast. …

GOLDEN Attendance at Upcoming Dealer Workshop GOLDEN is looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming MacPherson’s Dealer Workshop from May 10-12 in Atlanta! Knowledge is power! One of the key advantages independent retailers can leverage is the ability to offer customers superior service through educated owners and staff members that can share first-hand product knowledge. To assist retailers, GOLDEN has developed four “Demo-in-a-Box” kits that are designed for staff trainings, in-store demonstrations and presentations to art groups. Each kit includes step-by-step instructions, talking points, product and collateral.  On May 10, 3:30 -5:00 pm, experience each of the four kits (two are NEW!) and review the opportunities that theses kits present.…

Increase activity at your retail store by sharing social media content and information about the upcoming 2016 Strathmore T-shirt design contest! Strathmore is calling all artists to submit their work, which will be featured on t-shirts worn at upcoming events and activities. Artists who submit their work will have a chance to win cash and Strathmore products! Strathmore is asking artists to submit their design ideas which have been originally created on Strathmore branded products. A thistle – which is part of Strathmore’s corporate logo— must be incorporated into the art work. It can be a literal interpretation of the thistle plant, or it can be a thistle that resembles the…