Free Watercolor Demo! February 4, 2011

Please join us Saturday, February 19th for a free watercolor presentation demonstrated by Jeanne Whitney. Jeanne currently teaches watercolor classes at Everett Artist’s Supply and Framing on Tuesday afternoons.

Demonstrations are a great opportunity to learn basics, techniques and evolution with products and methods. Demonstration will take place 1-3pm. Drop in, we hope to see you there!

                

www.jeannewhitney.com

More about Jeanne:

Education

1971-1974 Attended Cornish School of Art
1974 – 1976 Unanimously accepted to the University of Washington’s Graphic Arts Program,  Attended until  marriage.
1976 – 2003 Married and raised six children.  Very educational!  Great models!  Little time!

Publications Illustrated

Nine books with Parenting Press
Seventeen books with Outside the Box,
     (an imprint of Sage Publications)
Two books with Zaner-Bloser Publishing
Three books with Winepress Publishing

Memberships

Portrait Society of America
Women Painters of Washington
Northwest Watercolor Society (Signature member)

Now In Stock: Full Line of Wicked Colors by Createx January 31, 2011

After great demand, we’re proud to announce we now stock the full line of Wicked Colors by Createx! A true multi surface paint, this is a must have for any airbrush artist. Choose from over 40 Wicked colors and Wicked Detail colors.  

Wicked Colors

Wicked Colors is an ultra-high performance, multi-surface airbrush paint suitable for any substrate from fabric to automotive applications. Wicked Colors are perfect for t-shirts, automotive graphics, illustration and most any application. Wicked contains mild amounts of solvent inter-mixed with a durable, exterior-grade resign and automotive pigments for an extremely durable paint that withstands direct, prolonged exposure to outdoors elements without washing or fading.

Wicked Colors have exceptional flow and atomization right out of the bottle with most airbrush tip-sizes, including 0.2mm detail tips. Wicked Colors may be reduced with W100 Reducer or Auto Air 4011 Flash Reducer in any ratio for improved flow, atomization and customizing viscosity preferences.

All Wicked Colors are made with the same highly durable binder.  Wicked Colors are sheered to a binder size of 0.5 microns and dry semi-gloss level of 70+ degrees.  Wicked Detail Colors are sheered to a particle size of 0.1 microns and dry to a flat finish of 30+ degrees, perfect for illustrators as a flat finish reflects the color’s true hue.

For automotive refinishing, a durable, catalyzed urethane clear is recommended. Wicked Colors cure to a strong film with air drying alone. Heat may be used to further assist curing and is recommended for t-shirts and fabrics intended for use with multiple washings. Heat is not required for automotive, illustration and most other applications. For more application information, visit www.createxcolors.com > technical pages.

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text and picture courtesy of createxcolors.com

Alla Prima painting in oil with Ursula Stocke January 20, 2011

We have an exciting new class starting up with accomplished artist, Ursula Stocke! We’re excited to expand to our already diverse group teachers. Every teacher has brings their own experience and methods to pass on to students. Even if you are knowledgeable in a medium, it can only widen your eyes to experience a different approach.

Classes will be ongoing and begin February

Sundays: 2/6 2/13

Mondays: 2/21 2/28

Cost is $30 per session or $100 4wks

Enjoy the freedom of the Alla Prima style! This is a
wet into wet technique that allows students to start
and complete a still life in one session. Ursula will
demo each session and help you start on your own
exciting still life offering one on one guidance.
Confident brushstrokes, strong composition and basic
color theory are emphasized. You will work with a limited
palette to create fresh, vibrant paintings. All levels of oil and acrylic painters welcome.  www.stockeartstudios.blogspot.com or  find Stocke Art Studios on Facebook.

Contact Ursula for registratin a ustocke@yahoo.com or 425-577-4736

More about Ursula …

 Ursula is a graduate from the College of Visual Arts in St.Paul, MN. Ursula’s works can be seen in regional shows such as Unclad art of the figure and Nude Awakening. Ursula’s colorful still life’s and florals can be seen in galleries and regional art festivals.

              

Studios Available! January 14, 2011

Some of you may not know we sublease studios to working artists. We have one coming available in February for those of you looking for a clean, bright space to create your masterpieces. There is currently have 6 other artists in building.

The best parts about these studios is they are all inclusive!  Also, the building has been recently renovated with pergo flooring, tile bathrooms and most units have new vinyl windows.

Whats included in the rent:

Electricty
Security System
Gas
Water
Sewer
Garbage

Month to month lease
24hr access
Pet friendly

200sft main level unit $385
320sqft lower level unit $450

Stop by during normal business hours
to view these great units!

FREE oil painting demo with Karen McClelland December 30, 2010

FREE! Oil Painting Demo with Karen McClelland January 8th

                    

Karen will be doing a demo in the direct painting method. Direct painting (also known as alla prima) refers to a method by which the artist applies each stroke of paint with the intention of having it stand as the final stroke. There is very little retouching or over painting done after the paint from the first sitting has dried. This is an opaque painting technique used by the Impressionist in their early work. Direct painting relies on more planning because artist must consider form, color and value simultaneously. Artist use this technique when they want a fresh and spontaneous look to their paintings.

 

Oil Painting classes with McClelland Starting January 13th!

www.karenmcclelland.com

 

Year End Clearance Sale! December 26, 2010

All Portfolios/Art Haulers 25% Off!

 Portfolios are essential to any student or professional to transport or store work. We are sure to have a style that suits your needs. From sizes12x18-24×36 and options that include drawing boards, lots of compartment space or the depth to fit stretched canvas.

Our Price: $3.71 – $72.00
List Price: $4.95 – $96.00

Yupo Paper

Yupo is a unique alternative to tradtional watercolor papers. It is an incredibly durable, stain-resistant, non-absorbant synthetic paper that holds ink with razor sharp precision. Tree free!

 

Our Price: $12.50
List Price: $20.85

Walter Foster Books 

 

These beginner series books by Walter Foster books are great for basic instruction on a specific medium. They come in a wide range of titles from acrylic to cartooning.

Our Price: $8.99
List Price: $7.19

Sharon Long’s

Pre-Filled Palette
 

This palette was specially designed by nationally known watercolorist Sharon Long. 16 Winsor & Newton and Holbein watercolors were hand picked to prefill this custom palette.

Our Price: $45.00
List Price: $75.00

F&W Pearlescent Acrylic Inks

This liquid acrylic is ideal for brush painting, dip pen and ruling pen. Water resistant, pearl effect. Add shimmer to your art!

Our Price: $3.15
List Price: $6.25

Cretacolor Calligraphy and Drawing Nibs

Cretacolor is a high quality art material distributor that sells great products. This set has 5 of the most used nibs in any calligraphy set.

 

Our Price: $8.80
List Price: $5.10 

 

 Jacquard Fabric Makers
 

Tee Juice makers are geared for fast, easy tshirt application but the special formulation works for most any fabric, natrual or synthetic! Non toxic!

Our Price: $4.79-8.99
List Price: $7.99-14.99

Many Many other items on sale! shop soon to get the best selection. While supplies last!

Unique Gift Ideas for Artists! December 9, 2010

We all have trouble this time of year brainstorming ideas for the person that has everything! We’re here to help! Here are some unique gifts for any artist…

Great Gift Ideas!

Buying for someone who loves their medium can be daunting. We’re here to help! Here are some recommendations that aren’t run of the mill!      For Watercolorists… One of our favorite brushes is the Niji Waterbrush. The body of the brush is a hollow barrel that you fill with water. It eliminates the need to constantly rewet your brush. Just squeeze it and clean water fills the bristles. If you’re looking for a unique substrate, Fredrix makes a watercolor canvas with specially formulated, absorbent gesso that allows it to accept watercolor techniques. This definitely breaks a uncommon ground for watercolorists.   For Acrylic Painters…  Acrylic has many exciting mediums and gels to offer. Some unconventional ones include glass bead gel by Golden or “Black Lava” gel by Liquitex. Both of these create awesome effects with extraordinary texture. If you don’t want to go that far out of the box and keep a more traditional approach, clear gesso is a good option. Raw substrates, such as our cradled panels, primed with this can keep their organic look.     For Oil Painters… For a long time oil painters have complained about the smell of solvents and mediums. A rather inventive product for the oil painter is water soluble oils. Do not assume this is like starting a whole new line of paint. WAS oils are compatible with traditional oils and mediums which allows for a gradual switch and less upfront investment.    For Pastelists…      A great idea for oil pastelists are water soluble oil pastels. One of our favorite and unique gifts to recommend!  For soft pastelists…Golden makes a Pastel Ground medium that breaks the limits most pastelists are faced with when it comes to substrate surfaces. The ground can be applied to papers, canvas, wood and many other surfaces.   These gifts are sure to WOW when received!

Value Line Custom Framing Our value line custom framing package deals come around once a year and we’ve significantly expanded the selection to over one hundred frame and mat choices!      The Value Line Promotion runs now through December 31st. Prices include glass, backing and complete assembly!  11×14′s $21-$41 14×18′s $35-$51  20×24′s $49-$67 24×36′s $72-$108  Odd sizes will be priced to the closest price bracket. Add mats starting at $6. Please allow 7-10 days for completion.

Watercolor Workshop with Ron Stocke October 25, 2010

Watercolor workshop with Ron Stocke

Novemver 13&14 10-4pm

Please join us for this two day exciting watercolor workshop with Pacific Northwest watercolorist Ron Stocke. During this workshop students will be encouraged to loosen up and simplify shapes, exaggerate their values and develope a more artistic statement. Each day Ron will demo and students will have enough time to complete 1-2 paintings a day. You can bring photos to paint from or paint the same images as Ron. Cost is $75 per day. See store or website for supply list. Contact Ron at ustocke@yahoo.com or 425-577-4736 for registration.

D. Wunderle Acrylic Workshop October 20, 2010

Diana Wunderle Acrylic Workshop

November 6th 9-5

Fun Fun Fun! New and experienced painters will enjoy with experimenting with a variety of mediums and techniques in tow projects through this intensive one day workshop. Class includes a starter kit, everything you need to complete 2 pieces utilizing traditional technique such as underpainting, glazing and reduction as well as the latest in mediums, gold leaf and photo transfer. Cost is $135 (includes supplies) Register with Diana at dlwunderle@hotmail.com 425-582-8409 www.dianawunderle.com

Fresh Paint Festival This Weekend! August 20, 2010

Don’t miss one of the biggest Everett Art Events of the summer, Fresh Paint.

Now in its 14th year, Fresh Paint turns the Everett marina into the place everyone wants to be. Artists of all kinds end up in this one place to display their work for you to purchase and for you to see the methods behind their madness. Toting out their brushes, easels and paints to show you the magic as it happens.

Some of the things you may expect to see at the Fresh Paint Festival this Saturday and Sunday August 21 and 22 will be blown glass, ceramics, paintings, photography, metal work and scultping, jewelry … and the list goes on! Sunday will also be the Farmers Market so expect to see local artists along with local harvests.

2010 Fresh Paint Poster by our very own pastel teacher, Janet Hamilton. She will have a booth so be sure to stop by and say hi!

We hope to see you there!