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. |
