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ARTtalk is a monthly six-page fine art supplies newsletter available online. Also FREE-OF-CHARGE from  Art Material Supply Retailers Stores  in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. Each month you’ll find informative articles that deal with a variety of subjects such as art supplies, airbrushing, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, matting and framing, arts and crafts, and more. These explain various techniques—how to work and paint with watercolor on paper, oils or acrylics on artist canvas; how to use pastels, pencils or  pen and ink; how to work with different surfaces grounds; how to paint with the airbrush and compatible materials; the use of projectors and light boxes in your work and more. You’ll also find information on magazines, art books, artists and art history, current events and art world news, schools, competitions and workshops, and a bi-monthly Kids’ Korner. Subjects vary each month.  (Established 1990)

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ARTtalk Cybercopy - posted August 15, 2008
(ARTtalk’s latest cybercopy is posted on the 15th of every month.)

Elements Of Artwork
Creating Texture for Added Interest and Appeal
One element in our world that is stimulating to the eye and touch, one that captures our interest and inspires a personal attachment when enjoying artworks, is texture..... [Click here for more.]

The Artist's Marketplace
Savoir Faire – Artistico Cut Sheet Packs: ¼ and ½ Sheet Sizes • Strathmore – Greener Options Feature New Charcoal Paper    [Click here for more.]

Kids' Korner
It’s a Charm!
Cell phones are everywhere and we have grown to depend on them as part of our lives. For a fun project, you can create cool and unique phone charms by combining... [Click here for more.]

Arts & Crafts
Silversmithing without Specialized Equipment
Silver is a beautiful metal that is one of the easiest to work into many different shapes and forms. The finish is easy to maintain and jewelers have enjoyed working ... [Click here for more.]

Art Opportunities & Events
The Allied Artists of America 95th Annual Exhibition, New York, NY • Walker on the Green, Minneapolis, MN • The Drawing Center, New York City, and River to River Festival will present “The Big Draw” • Sausalito Art Festival (CA)   [Click here for more.]

Arts Study
Workforce Survey Results
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced the release of Artists in the Workforce: 1990-2005, the first nationwide look at artists’ demographic and... [Click here for more.]

Airbrush
Pre-Reduced Airbrush Colors
Liquefied colors that were designed specifically for airbrush use have been in existence at least since the 1920’s. (A set of colors in a limited palette appears in a...
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ArtPourri
A collection of Art related Tours, News, Auctions, Exhibitions and more... [Click here for more.]

 

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Airbrushing Guide
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Alto's Mat Cutting Systems are known worldwide for their versatility and ease of use. The only fine art paint that stays wet and workable until heated. Artists have total flexibility and control over when their paintings will dry.
High quality prepared wooden panels and accessory products including Claybord, Claybord Black, Claybord Textured, Gessobord, and Hardbord.
Manufacturer of a full-line of quality opaque art projectors, light boxes and spray booths for the artist, crafter and designer. Artool is a manufacturer of innovative art materials, tools and airbrush accessories for fine art, illustration, T-shirt art, body and finger nail art, sign and automotive art and graphics.
The Eclipse series of professional airbrushes distributed by Medea Airbrush Products.
A complete line of lightboxes and light tables in stainless steel, solid oak, and baked enamel. Gagne also offers a quality line of opaque art projectors in 4 different sizes.
General's charcoal, layout, flat-sketching, Kimberly drawing Multi-chrome and Colortex colored pencils. Multi-pastel pencils, Willow charcoal, Masters Brush Cleaner and Artist Hand Soap; Kiss Off Stain Remover, Factis Erasers. Printmaking, etching, blockprinting litho supplies. Silkscreen Trade Names: Perfection, Easy Wipe, Graphic, Sureset, Universal, Graphinx.
The professional Iwata Airbrush line is imported and manufactured exclusively by Medea Airbrush Products, along with commercial spray guns, Medea Textile Colours and Com-Art Airbrush Colours.
For over twenty years Savoir-Faire has been working to bring the finest art and stationery supplies the world has to offer to American artists. Silent compressors for use with airbrushes, spray guns, and air tools from Werther International.
Strathmore manufacturers a complete line of artist papers for all skill levels and types of media. Fine Art papers include Sketch, Drawing, Charcoal, and Watercolor.

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