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THE ARTIST’S MARKETPLACE
Product Archives:
In response to popular demand, Strathmore Artist Papers has introduced 12 new pad items in square and landscape sizes:
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—300 Series Canvas (textured paper that’s great for practicing techniques with oils and acrylics) is now available in 6”x6” and 6”x12” (10 sheets/pad).
—300 Series
Bristol is now available 6”x6” (20 sheets/pad) in a
Smooth finish (excellent for mechanical drawing, pencil, pen
and ink or experimenting with airbrush) and Vellum finish
(excellent for any dry media including pencil, charcoal and
pastel).
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—400 Series Acrylic (with a heavyweight linen finish perfect for acrylic painting) is available in 6”x6” and 6”x12” (10 sheets/pad).
—400 Series Watercolor, an intermediate grade paper (ideal for both mastering watercolor techniques and finished pieces), is now available in 6”x12” and 6”x18” (12 sheets/pad).
—400 Series Recycled Drawing paper (a bright white suitable for pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon and marker) is available 8”x24.5” and 12”x24.5” (24 sheets/pad).
—And the popular 400 Series Recycled Sketch paper (ideal for both experimentation and perfecting techniques) is available in 5.5”x12” and 8”x24.5” (50 sheets/pad).
See your retailer and visit www.strathmoreartist.com.
General Pencil Co. is one of the premier pencil manufacturers in the United States. For over 108 years they have been making superb quality writing, drawing, watercolor and multi-use pencils for generations of artists, draftsmen, craftspersons and more.
One
of their most successful and dynamic products is their
line of Kimberly© Watercolor Pencils. These high
quality pencils are made from the finest artist
pigments. They are ideal for colored pencil drawings as
well as adding a wash look when massaged with a wet
brush. All one has to do is practice with a few lines
and then gently scrub across those lines with a
moderately water-charged brush to see the quick and easy
results: softened watercolor tones like those of the
traditional watercolorist. What could be easier?
Kimberly© Watercolor Pencils are great for fine art on a number of quality surfaces. They are easy to apply to paper and are great for back-to-school, too. Rubber stamp artists find them fun and useful for multi-color applications in their stamping art. Other paper crafting artisans find the rich colors and easy application useful, too. Scrapbook work can be dynamically changed with color additions, and watercolor pencils make it fast and clean to do.
For graphic artists who work on paper, particularly watercolor paper, there is no faster way to create color interest than with water-soluble watercolor pencils. By evenly coloring in an area, you can use them like colored pencils. To soften and draw out colors in ever-lightening shades, watercolor pencils are tops. When rich tones are needed, simply apply the pencils in heavier layers to create those. By over laying colors, you can create a unique and inspiring look. Once dry, you can add more color and repeat the process. For a very special project see General Pencil’s website: www.generalpencil.com. Go to Products and explore “Kathy’s Korner.” She shows how to create a beautiful shadowbox mat using Kimberly© Watercolor Pencils, even the colors she selected. This should get you interested in some of the projects on which you could use watercolor pencils.
If you work on any of the supreme Ampersand (www.ampersandart.com) Claybord panels or old-fashioned canvas panels, you have the perfect ground on which to use watercolor pencils. The firm backing on these materials makes watercolor pencils easy to apply and rework.
Kimberly© Watercolor Pencils come in sets of 8, 12 and 24 assorted colors. Additionally, specialty sets are color themed into primary, cool, warm, earth and vintage color palettes. These unique sets are organized in groups of eight. When you pick the colors you like—and whether you use them, share them or teach—30 colors are available in dozen boxes. So whatever way you choose, you can have the exact palette and combination you want.
—Iwata-Medea
has announced the new Iwata Custom Micron Series Case for the
Custom Micron airbrush. This new red case, constructed of tempered
aluminum, provides a sturdy enclosure for the most professional airbrush
available. Your Micron is held securely in place with high-density
constructed foam for ultimate protection of this precision instrument.
Also included with the newly-packaged Micron is an Iwata Pistol Grip
Filter, the last and essential defense against moisture.
—The
new Air-Port Airbrush Work Station, measuring 9"w. x
5"d. x 2.5"h., provides a simple and convenient way to keep
three airbrushes and related accessories/supplies organized. Two
models are available—one with magnets for mounting on metal surfaces
and one that can be bolted permanently to a desired location. Made of
18-gauge steel construction with a powder-coated finish, it will last,
guaranteed! The new Air-Port Airbrush Work Station, by
Karajen Corp., is distributed exclusively by Iwata-Medea. See your
retailer and visit www.iwata-medea.com.
—Artool
Products Co. has announced the new Intro Series Freehand Airbrush
Template sheet designed by Robert Paschal. Consisting
of seven shapes, the Intro Series comes attached together by tiny
tabs in one convenient sheet. Each template shape has a variety of
edge configurations: large and small sawtooths, wavy edges,
half-round scallops, fish-scale shapes, square-edge teeth, plus seven
circle sizes. Although primarily designed for entry level
airbrushing, the Intro Series Template is useful for all levels
of airbrush applications from illustration, fine art and hobbies to
custom automotive painting applications and more.
—The
new Artool Signature Series Pirate Girlies Freehand Airbrush
Templates Set by Deborah Mahan is the third series in her
Pin-Up Girlies lineup, which is also available in the Pirate Girlies
Mini Series. All of these can be interfaced with each other to
create any combination desired. Included in the new set are Pirate
Girlie, Shanhaied, Girlie Chest, Girlie Girl and
Mermaid Girlie. See your retailer and visit www.ArtoolProducts.com.
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New Templates
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Strathmore’s
new Inkjet Radiant Gloss is a premium glossy sheet with a distinctive
pearl-like surface that produces an image similar to that of a quality silver
halide photo paper. The Gloss White sheets, measuring 8.5” x 11”, come 20
sheets per package. And the new Inkjet Photo Albums from Strathmore come
complete with solid black poly cover and binding hardware with 20 sheets of
pre-punched gloss/matte photo paper for a total of 40 pages. Available in 8” x
8” and 8.27” x 11.69”, these will make a great personalized album for a holiday
gift. www.strathmoreartist.com.
New
Zazzo Makeup FX Airbrush Templates and DVD by Bradley M. LookZazzo USA has introduced the new Makeup FX Templates and DVD by renowned makeup artist Bradley M. Look. He takes you behind the scenes of Hollywood makeup artistry to demonstrate not only beauty applications using the airbrush, but also how to create alien characters. Using the newly developed Makeup FX Template Series he created for Zazzo, The Beauty Ensemble and The Character Troupe, Brad shares valuable information along the way which will help makeup artists airbrush more effectively in the growing age of the High Definition format in the entertainment field. www.ZazzoUSA.com.
Iwata-Medea
has introduced the new Triple Action Handle invented by Gentry Riley. The
new handle gives you instant access to the needle for quick and easy replacement
of your needle and fast needle flushing. A unique pre-set handle feature
actually holds the needle back from the nozzle instead of limiting trigger
movement, allowing for more consistent spray time after time. An added bonus to
the Triple Action Handle is a threaded needle knob on the rear of the
handle to store your needle cap! The handle gives you an effective solution to
your airbrush cleaning process. Iwata-Medea’s Triple Action Handle
is sold as a set with one silver handle/accessories or a set with five colored
handles (silver, orange, blue, red and green)/accessories.
www.iwata-medea.com.
Watercolour Landscapes by Terry Harrison is ideal for people who want to learn to paint but may not possess ideal drawing skills. In this book you’ll find a materials/equipment list, instructions, step-by-step photographs and five easy-to-follow landscape projects. But also included are six reusable pull-out tracings with instructions on how to transfer the images to your watercolor paper. A pad of paper, a selection of watercolors, brushes and this book will make a great holiday gift for a beginning artist! 48 pages, Search Press.
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New Windpower Watercolor Paper and Translucent Vellum from Strathmore
Strathmore’s Translucent Vellum is now available in Gold (20 sheets/pk.), Silver (20 sheets/pk.), White Parchment (25 sheets/pk.), Ivory Parchment (25 sheets/pk.) and Ultra Bright (30 sheets/pk.), with sheets measuring 8.5” x 11.” Enhance your cards or craft projects with a touch of elegance or sophistication, create a frosty or antique look or add brilliant colors—creative possibilities are endless! See your retailer and visit www.strathmoreartist.com. New Panel Line and Kits from AmpersandThe Artist Panel is an exciting new introductory line for panel painting from Ampersand Art Supply. It offers all the advantages of a panel but with the touch of canvas. Coated with acrylic gesso for oils and acrylics, this line is perfect for the student, leisure and budget-minded painter—at a value price. The Artist Panel is available in three different profiles and 14 popular sizes: Gallery Profile, 1½”, is made with a light birch plywood frame that can be stained, waxed or painted; Traditional Profile, with a ¾” profile, is made with a birch plywood frame; and 3/8” Profile is a flat panel that is perfectly primed with a hang hole for easy hanging and framing. In addition, four new Scratchboard Kits have been added to Ampersand’s Creating with Claybord series by Sally Maxwell. Each new design features animal motifs and comes complete with pattern, scratch knife, Claybord Black and instructions. See your retailer and visit www.ampersandart.com. |
New Artool Instructional DVD and Templates
With the new Long Lines Series WIRED Freehand Airbrush Templates, you will now have an unlimited length to easily create artwork and graphics, which will also save time for achieving professional results on either flat or compound surfaces—from kustom rods and bikes to hot race boats, motor homes and even big-rig trailers! The ends of the WIRED Freehand Templates can be interfaced for a completely seamless transition to either the next length of barbed wire or the gnarly knot of your choice. You can also fill your WIRED artwork with colorful airbrush gradations for illusions of multi-layered 3-D relief FX. The possibilities are endlessly kewl! See your favorite Iwata-Medea-Artool supplier for these new products, and visit www.ArtoolProducts.com. New Strathmore Packs and Pads
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Look for three new Strathmore Kids products to help keep the kids busy this summer with art activities: Tracing Paper is an economical, semi-transparent parchment for tracing or sketching with pencil or pen, 40 sheets per pad. Colored Art Board is highly fade-resistant, 14 point all-purpose art board for paper sculptures, signs, bulletin board cutouts, mobiles and block printing. Colors are printed on one side and include: red, canary, orange, light green, emerald green, azure, rich blue and black; 16 sheets per pack. And white smooth-surfaced Art Board comes 25 sheets per pack. www.strathmoreartist.com.
—The
popular Artool Hobby Mask is now available in a MINI SERIES: 4” x 5 yd. This
stretchable, solvent proof, repositionable clear masking film is perfect for all
1/8-1/25th model scales, including RC cars, model
airplanes/trains/cars, kits, figure models and a myriad of kustom airbrush
applications. It’s also great for use with sculpture, ceramics or any
three-dimensional artwork.
—Artool
Stretch Mask, a multi-medium, stretchable and repositionable clear low-tack
adhesive masking film, is now available in the new MINI SERIES size: 6”
x 10 yd roll. This is especially suited to conform to curved and
irregularly shaped compound surfaces such as motorcycle fenders, tanks, helmets
and myriad kustom automotive configurations. It will not bleed or flutter
under airbrush spray or lift up paint when removed and/or repositioned.
—The
new Artool Evil 3 Freehand Airbrush Template Set, designed by Craig Fraser, is
the perfect embodiment of “See no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.”
Now all of this fun has been combined into one package of various sizes.
You can create the same “skullicious” design on your model car, RC car,
model plane, bike, hot rod or off-shore boat and not worry about scale! See your
retailer and visit www.artoolproducts.com.
New Kits from Savoir-Faire
Savoir-Faire has introduced a brand new partnership with actor and artist
Jane Seymour—Paint with Jane Art Kits. The AquaStic Drawing Kit comes with a set
of 10 Cretacolor Aquastics while the Watercolor Painting Kit comes with a
Raphael Watercolor travel set. Each kit contains eight note cards made of
Fabriano watercolor paper and eight envelopes. Four of the cards are pre-printed
with original floral designs by Jane that you can add color to and create your
own beautiful works of art. Also included is a DVD on which Jane shares some of
her painting techniques as well as thoughts about art and the artistic process.
Paint with Jane Kits are perfect for beginning artists of any age. See your
retailer and visit www.savoirfaire.com.
New
Unique Fluid Acrylic Colors from Da Vinci
Twenty-five years ago Da Vinci was the first brand to provide a professional
watercolor in huge 37mL tubes; and they were the first to formulate a permanent
Alizarin Crimson over 15 years ago. Today marks another first for what appears
to be an innovation-driven company—the launch of Da Vinci’s Professional Fluid
Acrylic line. This unique color range of 48 is a fusion between Da Vinci’s most
distinguished watercolor hues and those colors traditionally found on acrylic
palettes. The new line is the result of hundreds of requests received from
artists who wanted a fluid acrylic line with a refreshing color range and one
that would stay intense even when used with a watercolor technique. No fillers
or extenders are added and each formula is packed with lightfast pigments that
are ASTM approved.
Visit your retailer for Da Vinci’s new Fluid Acrylic colors. For further
information or to request a free 2007 catalog, e-mail dvp@DaVinciPaints.com; and
visit www.DaVinciPaints.com to see their extensive line of fine products.
New
Artool Freehand MINI SERIES Airbrush Templates
Artool Products Co. has announced the availability of their long-awaited
Freehand MINI SERIES Airbrush Templates. The MINI SERIES contains all of your
favorite eye-popping and useful designs by artists Craig Fraser, Mike Lavallee,
Deborah Mahan and Dennis Mathewson…in a new smaller size! The Artool Freehand
MINI SERIES Template original designs can now be easily rendered on smaller
projects such as 1/8th to 1/25th model scales, RC cars, model airplanes and
trains, model cars and kits, figure models, body art and a myriad of kustom
automotive applications! All Artool MINI SERIES Templates are sold as a set, and
each template is approximately 5” x 7”. See your retailer and visit
www.artoolproducts.com
New
Board from Strathmore
Strathmore
has introduced their new 400 Series Black Presentation Board. Ideal for
mounting artwork and school projects, this heavyweight board measures 20” x
30”. See your retailer and visit
www.strathmoreartist.com. Be sure to see Strathmore’s Windpower Series
of Sketch, Drawing and Bristol pads made with 100% wind power.
Book
on Oval Office “Drawing”
Presidential
Doodles: Two Centuries of Scribbles, Scratches, Squiggles and Scrawls from the
Oval
Office
are now revealed
for the first time by Cabinet magazine. Years of scouring archives and
libraries have unearthed hundreds of presidential doodles, and historian David
Greenberg sets these images in context and explains what they reveal about the
inner lives of our commanders in chief. Roosevelt doodled animals and children;
Reagan doodled cowboys, football players and lots of hearts for Nancy; and
Herbert Hoover’s doodles inspired a line of children’s clothing patterned on his
geometric designs. Hardcover, Basic Books.
Since 1910, Borden & Riley has supplied a wide range of papers for the fine art, graphic design, calligraphy, watercolor, printing, drafting, sign writing, engineering/architectural and inkjet markets. The company—under the direction of Robert D. Woodward, CEO and Owner, for 50 years (until his passing in 2000) and Zoila Woodward, President, for the last 25 years—has established itself in the art and technical markets.
Borden & Riley currently carries a complete line of drawing, tracing, Bristol, vellum, watercolor and technical papers. In addition, they carry several unique papers not found anywhere in the U. S. such as their #234 Paris Paper for Pens and Denril Multi-Media Vellum. All papers are available in pads, rolls and sheets/packs throughout the U.S.A. dealer network.
Borden & Riley is a leader in the production of top quality paper, outstanding customer service and value prices. Visit their newly designed web site at www.bordenandriley.com to see their extensive line of papers for drawing and sketching, marker and visual layout, pen and ink, watercolor, airbrush/dry brush, tracing, charcoal and pastel and more. Be sure to see the informative “Paper Talk” section, and visit your retailer for these fine products.
The new Animation Light Box from Artograph is an ideal work center for animation and cartooning projects. Constructed of durable stainless steel, this light box offers a comfortably slanted 16” x 18” surface for convenient viewing and tracing. The revolving 14” diameter surface is flush-mounted for a completely unobstructed work surface. Accurate 90-degree edges offer a precise reference for measuring and attaching T-squares. Brilliant illumination offers a bright viewing window that is free of annoying hot spots or shadows. The revolving work surface can be fitted with either of the two enclosed peg bars—the industry standard Acme peg bar or the round peg bar for mounting common 3-hole punched copy paper. A non-slip foot pad is included.
An Animation Disc is also available separately as a convenient way to convert any light box into an animation work center. See your retailer and visit www.artograph.com.
In Classical Drawing Atelier, A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice, author Juliette Aristides uses the works of Old Masters and today’s most respected realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting, taking students step-by-step through the learning curve yet allowing them to work at their own pace. Unique and inspiring, this is a serious art course for serious art students. Watson-Guptill, 160 pages, hardcover.
Graphic Chemical & Ink Co. is a world leader in the fine art field of printmaking. They manufacture their own time-tested inks for etching, litho and relief printing, as well as sell silk screen inks, papers, tools, chemistry, plates and supplies for all printmaking needs.
A new addition to GCI’s fantastic range of products is Caligo’s latest entry into the market—the Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks, specifically engineered for printmaking. Like the intaglio inks, these are oil-based inks with all of the advantages of an oil base, but they wash up with soap and water. There is a great color range numbering 15, and all inks are very lightfast.
See Graphic Chemical & Ink’s Printmakingblog at www.printmakersmaterials.blogspot.com/ and visit their new and improved web site at www.graphicchemical.com.
North Light Books has announced the recent publication of The New Creative Artist by Nita Leland. This revised and expanded edition offers a fresh, eye-catching design that showcases more than half new material and new instruction to address the creative challenges of today’s artist. More than 60 activities are included for achieving greater creativity. Leland provides a wide variety of artwork styles and mediums as well as practical advice combined with inspiring exercises and insights from other artists. 175 pages, 300 color photos.
Gagne is the manufacturer of high quality lightboxes and light tables in many sizes as well as an outstanding line of opaque projectors in several models for the beginner to the design professional.
The newly redesigned line of Porta-Trace Light Boxes virtually eliminates “hot spots” found in competitive units. The new frames and reflectors combined with the thick Plexiglas top provide uniform and even lighting over the entire durable, stable viewing surface. Over 42 years of experience and quality go into each Porta-Trace unit, available in both stainless steel and oak. The Gagne product line also includes Slide/Negative Sorting Trays and Table Models in two sizes.
Two
new sizes of thin panel Porta-Trace light boxes are now available, and
their lightweight and thin profile allows them to fit easily into a briefcase or
portfolio. The Plexiglas top can be removed for insertion of media for
presentation or as a full-time back-lit frame; or it can be wall mounted or
stood up on a table or a counter in either a portrait or landscape orientation.
Ideal for artists, crafters, photographers, calligraphers or quilters, its
economical price and bright, even color-correct light make it a must!
The
Porta-Studio--an all new portable photography lighting studio--is
lightweight and economical, provides bright, even color-corrected light and is
great for photographing small items.
Porta-Trace Opaque Projectors include the Mini-Sketch, ideal as a basic tool for the beginning artist/crafter; The Projector, a great all purpose model that is easily transported and stored; The Trace-Master, a rugged unit with a convenient handle and bottom loading design that can project the original image up to 20x; and the Trace-Master Deluxe that additionally comes with a very high quality 5-element lens and is recommended for professionals and those having more exacting requirements.
Quality, diversity and value—from Gagne. Ask for the above products when visiting your retailer and go to www.gagneinc.com.
New Fine Art Cards from StrathmoreThe popular Strathmore
200 Series papers are now available as cards packaged in convenient packs.
These new cards are the perfect way to share your artistic talents with family
and friends for any occasion and especially the forthcoming holiday season.
Drawing Cards are ideal for colored pencil, ink, charcoal and pastel and come 10 to a pack. Watercolor Cards are heavyweight and textured and are ideal for water-based media and come 8 cards per pack. Parchment Cards have a smooth surface, are great for pen and ink and come 10 per pack. Heavyweight Canvas Cards are for use with oil or acrylic paint and come 10 to a pack. All cards measure 5” x 7” and, of course, include envelopes. Also new are Watercolor Postcards measuring 4” x 6” that come 15 to a pad.
See your retailer and create some unique holiday greetings/keepsakes for family and friends. Visit www.strathmoreartist.com. In the Spotlight: Savoir-Faire, Novato, CASavoir-Faire was founded in 1981 when its president, Maureen Labro, decided to import art materials made by Sennelier to the U.S. Founded in 1887 in Paris, Sennelier began when its founder, Gustave Sennelier, mixed oil colors and watercolors for the most important painters of the time, including Cezanne, Gauguin, Picasso and Kandinsky, as well as for nearby students. In the early 1900s, Sennelier made an extremely significant contribution to artists with the development of soft pastels à l’écu, an incredibly soft, intense color medium handmade from pure pigments. The original color range and pigment selections, many of which still exist today, were developed for and with Edgar Degas. Later, the company’s world famous oil pastels were developed specifically for Picasso, who requested a versatile tool he could use to draw with on any surface and in a color palette chosen to be close to the one he used for his oils.
In addition, packaging for the mediums has been modified. Flatter, more stable bottles will fit easily into paint boxes to facilitate transport and plein air painting. Also, the size has increased to 75ml for greater value, and the redesigned labels clearly define each product. For over 20 years Savoir-Faire has worked to bring the finest art and stationery supplies the world has to offer to American artists. Visit your retailer and go to www.savoirfaire.com to see these fine products. Book on SargentNew from Yale University Press is John Singer Sargent, Figures and Landscapes, 1874-1882 by Richard Ormond and Elaine Kilmurray. This volume of Sargent’s catalogue raisonne presents more than 200 oil and watercolor paintings completed by the young artist as he was engaged in forging his own style. Also included are preliminary and related drawings as well as comparative works by other artists. 420 pages. New Book on BeadingThe Impatient Beader Gets Inspired! by Margot Potter teaches beaders easy ways to pull design inspiration from their day-to-day world to make fabulous jewelry and accessories. This guide offers more than 40 projects with step-by-step instructions and teaches readers the basics of design in a friendly and accessible way. North Light Books, paperback. In the Spotlight:
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The
new Windpower WatercolorPaper from Strathmore is the
latest addition to this popular line that is manufactured with windpower
and bears the Green-e logo. This natural white cold press paper is
suitable for all wet media techniques, including watercolor, gouache and
acrylic.
It
is acid free and has excellent wash and lifting properties. Ideal for
mastering watercolor techniques or for finished artwork, it is available
in a pack of 10 sheets measuring 22” x 30” and in four sizes of
spiral-bound pads with 15 sheets each.
Artool
Products Co.
Strathmore
has introduced new 400 Series Parchment Packs. The parchment-toned
paper has a smooth surface for even fluid ink flow
In addition, look
for the popular Creative Cards in new 50 and/or 100 bulk packs and Creative,
Photo and Inkjet Cards in clear cello packs--including 3 new Inkjet
Cards in the popular greeting card size of 5” x 7”. You’ll find these
items packaged with new and updated graphics to reflect a contemporary look
that shows more craft applications to help spark your creativity!
All New
Mediums
The Color Wheel CD-ROM,
Paint by Numbers and the Gardener’s Color Wheel are now available
from the Color Wheel Co. 
The Gardener’s Color Wheel,
designed in conjunction with Sydney Eddison, will help you to create exciting
color combinations for the garden as well as understand color relationships.
Included are a 9-1/4" two-sided color wheel and a fully illustrated instruction
booklet with colorful plant combinations and text that explains relationships
between colors, principles of contrast and harmony and the meaning and uses of
tints, tones and shades. This is a perfect gift for a gardener! See your
retailer and visit 
New Print Canvas from Tara Materials
