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    Gamblin’s Fall Back-to-School Promotion

    Classes are starting up again and there are only four weeks left of Gamblin’s Back-to-School Promotion! Take advantage of the deals below to stock up on inventory for a successful back-to-school promotion. The following Gamblin products are on MacPherson’s BTS promotion through September 30. Gamsol – additional 10% off net 1980 Oil Colors – additional 10% off net Solvent-Free Painting Materials – additional 10% off net From all 25 of us at Gamblin, thank you for supporting an independent and American colorhouse. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate contact you MacPherson’s person or to give Gamblin a call at 503-235-1945.

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    Stillman & Birn Launches Nova Edition Toned Paper Sketchbooks

    Stillman & Birn is pleased to announce the launch of Nova Series toned paper sketchbooks featuring acid-free fine art papers that are heavyweight (150 gsm/105 lb), robust, and great for mixed media artwork because they are made with both internal and surface sizing.  The series is available in three paper shades (beige, grey and black) and two binding styles (softcover and wirebound). The double sizing offers exceptional wet strength, in addition to the following benefits: Exceptional wet strength. Keeps pigment from penetrating deep into the paper, forcing it to remain high on the surface. As a result, color really pops on this paper. Retards penetration of wet media (bleed through). Therefore, both sides of…

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    Zebra Liquid Fountain Pen

    With the shift to digital and screens of varying sizes dominating our daily lives, writing by hand has become an old, treasured past time. The emergence of the recent trend in hand-lettering and journaling shows peoples’ desire to express themselves outside the digital space. Putting pen to paper allows our ideas to flow freely onto the page, and no other pen is better for creative thinking and fluid expression other than the fountain pen. If you are familiar with fountain pens, some may be intimidated by the unique nib or messy cartridge. You don’t have to worry about that with the new Zensations Fountain Pen from ZEBRA Pen. Watch your…

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    Winsor & Newton Celebrates World Watercolor Month

    Winsor & Newton was honored this year to be a sponsor of World Watercolor Month in July.  Charlie O’Shields whose love of the medium inspired him to create a movement dedicated to inspiring the use of watercolors and encouraging creativity originated the World Watercolor Month concept.  Winsor & Newton was one of several brands that provided products for prizes. Winsor & Newton Watercolor Markers were shared as giveaways and watercolor sets were won as prizes.  Additionally Winsor & Newton provided over $1,500.00 in art supplies for the Dreaming Zebra Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing underprivileged children and young adults around the world the opportunity to explore creativity and the arts. This exciting event encouraged over 9,000 artists to join the movement and hashtag their…

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    Industry News

    Hurricane Harvey Houston, TX Art Stores Quick Report   Art Supply (Vikki Trammell & Ben Russell)  No flooding. The store will open on Wednesday. Vikki Trammel is asking NAMTA members for donations of art supplies for those artists who have been hit so hard.  She will be working through Printmatters (she is on the advisory board) and another non-profit to make your donations tax deductible. At this time, if you are able to contribute, please begin to set the product aside and as soon as the Houston area is able to receive deliveries again we will notify you and provide detailed shipping information. Texas Art Supply Co. stores at Montrose and…

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    Golden News August 2017

    New Videos Reinforce Endless Possibilities with Non-Color Products from GOLDEN – Grounds, Pastes and Mediums This year GOLDEN launched an integrated campaign to give artists a deeper knowledge of gels, pastes, grounds and other non-color products in order to help them unlock the full potential available to them through its complete product line! The initiative included new packaging design, in-store signage and new educational videos for non-color products such as Grounds, Pastes and Mediums. Four new videos have been added to the Video Library that your customers might find interesting and valuable. They can find them here: What, Why & How: GOLDEN Fluid Mediums with Patti Brady Golden Fluid Mediums httpv://vimeo.com/215515403 What,…

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    New Liquitex Technique Sets

    Three series sets designed to explore new techniques, from entry to professional. Series 1 – Basics  Acrylic Starter Box Range of colors and brushes for endless possibilities all in one reusable box Sets designed  to explore  new  techniques, from entry to professional. Target Audience Acrylic beginners —  a non-professional artist who has been painting for less than 5 years Range of colors & brushes for endless possibilities Contents: •  1x Basics 75ml – primary red •  1x Basics 75ml – primary blue •  1x Basics 75ml – primary yellow •  1x Basics 75ml – hookers green •  1x Basics 75ml – burnt umber •  1x Basics 75ml – yellow oxide •  1x Basics 75ml – mars black •  2x Basics 75ml – titanium white •  1x Basics 6 short handle brush pack – round 1, round 4, flat 2, fan 4, bright 3, bright 6 BONUS 1 x reusable box + 1x Basics color chart Series 2 – Basics Technique Sets Two technique sets to support beginners interested in moving into sought after  professional  techniques Target Audience Acrylic beginners interested in moving into professional techniques Complementary product (100ml Professional Medium) + bonus booklet with  tips  and  techniques Contents: •  1x Basics 75ml – primary red •  1x Basics 75ml – primary blue •  1x Basics 75ml – primary yellow •  1x Basics 75ml – mars black •  2x Basics 75ml – titanium white Wet on Wet Set •  1x  professional slow-dri blending medium 100ml •  1x Basics brush Building Texture Set •  1x professional  modeling paste  100ml •  1x Basics palette knife BONUS 1x educational booklet Series 3 – Pouring Technique Sets Pouring technique sets with a complementary range of inks and a top-selling medium Target Audience Existing acrylic users interested in new products and techniques Explore pouring techniques with this popular medium Contents: •  1x pouring medium 118ml Primary colors set •  1x ink 30ml – phthalocyanine blue (green shade) •  1x ink 30ml – quinacridone magenta •  1x ink 30ml – yellow medium azo Deep colors set •  1x ink 30ml – turquoise deep •  1x ink 30ml – deep violet •  1x ink 30ml – iridescent bright gold

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    New from Krink! K-75 Paint Markers

    Introducing the new K-75 Paint Markers from Krink! Inspired by the K-71 Ink Markers, one of Krink’s best-selling styles, the new K-75 Paint Markers combine a familiar valve-action style with high quality paints. The K-75 Paint Markers: 6 popular colors: black, white, silver, red, yellow and sky blue Alcohol-based paint is permanent and opaque Excellent for use on glass, metal, coated paper and painted surfaces 7mm chisel tip writes on most surfaces   The K-75 is a classic style paint marker using safer, alcohol based paints, a unique addition to the paint marker market. Easy-to-use and perfect for crafters and urban artist customers. Be sure to keep an eye on social…

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    Get a Jump Start: Coming in October from Montana-Cans

    NEW MONTANA HOLOGRAM GLITTER EFFECT SPRAY 400ML This semi-gloss translucent paint is the vehicle base carrying the high quality fine holographic glitter particles for a sensational metallic effect that can add a totally new dimension to all kinds of surfaces. From paper to cardboard, primed canvas, wood, glass, metal, ceramics, porcelain, stone, acrylic and just about any other paintable surface. Once applied, the semi-gloss lacquer layer will have embed a fine distribution of holographic particles over the substrate. The more coats applied, the greater the intensity of the effect. Applying a layer(s) of Montana Gloss Varnish will not only protect the surface of your work, it will also allow more…

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    NEW Strathmore Toned Mixed Media Art Journals

    Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media papers are heavyweight, and are in the same warm tan and cool gray colors as Toned Sketch papers. These new papers were launched in March, 2017 in pad formats, and are intended for use specifically with light and dark media. Toned Mixed Media papers also combine the characteristics of a watercolor paper with the finish of a drawing sheet, creating a paper that performs for all wet and dry media. It’s the perfect hybrid of two of Strathmore’s most loved products: 400 Series Toned Sketch and 400 Series Mixed Media. After fantastic consumer response to their Toned Mixed Media pads, Strathmore has expanded the product…

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    Gamblin Meets the Savvy Painter

    What do you get when painters can ask a paintmaker whatever they want? The Savvy Painter Podcast dedicated an entire show to get your questions answered by the folks at Gamblin. It’s a conversation packed with information that you can use in your studio. Robert Gamblin tackles a color conundrum and explains why white paint is so dang important. Pete and Mary take on questions about pigments, the do’s and dont’s of Cold Wax painting, retouch varnishing, and the shelf-life of oil paints (basically, they last forever). Trust us on this, we know you’ll get at least a few good takeaways from this show. Oh and when you’re done, be…

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    It’s been LeFun…

    Simply put, LeFranc & Bourgeois will no longer be available in North America. This is due to their new global marketing focus and the cost to re-certify most of the product range to be compliant with USA health and safety laws (ACMI testing). The good news? MacPherson’s will continue to carry the unique and ever popular LeFranc & Bourgeois Flashe, an extra fine, vinyl-based professional grade of matte permanent colors.