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paper mates

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dave

The big bang continues. Really the two dominant players in the art paper business whether in sheet or pad form is Canson and Strathmore which is a big quality jump from the scholastic paper companies which for the most part … Continue reading →

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something about mary

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dave

Back in stock: Mary Owens oil Rouging kits. Over the years different people have tried to assemble a comparative set of oil tubes to use with pen and inks designs and painting techniques. They all failed. Usually the effort was … Continue reading →

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water in the pocket

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Dave

New watercolor pocket set from Reeve sand water color metal tin set. Opaque watercolor cakes that are ostensibly about the same quality as Pelikan, except the these are made in China instead of Germany. Good for beginners. No need to … Continue reading →

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board it up

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Dave

Newly arrived: Winsor & Newton three-pack canvas boards. Basically, the same product as their professional artist framed canvas on what seems like a masonite core board. The tooth is a bit rough for decorative painters, so a good coat of … Continue reading →

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arches that are bright white

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Dave

Le Big Bang. This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 23-24 is going to feature Arches watercolor paper; 140 lb weight in cold press or rough. $2.49 per sheet. Arches is the world’s best known watercolor paper and in terms of … Continue reading →

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smooch-ability

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dave

New arrival: Reeves water soluble wax pastels. Not the highest grade quality in the class. But for student level pricing, and as an introduction to the medium, the Reeves product is certainly a good buy. The pigments are reasonable and … Continue reading →

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free parking

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Dave

Parking is a touchy and expensive consideration in touch and go world of commercial shopping today. Not surprisingly, it seems to massage the worries and ego if it is somehow an invisible price or hidden cost rather than something the … Continue reading →

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krazy about krylon

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Dave

Le Big Bang Sale vol. 5: This weekend only, February 16th and 17th will be a hellzapoppin’ special on popular Krylon finishes. Krylon Matte and Krylon Kamar sprays will be at a zippity-doo-dah price of $2.99 each plus taxes. Maximum … Continue reading →

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opaque transactions…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dave

Opaque paint box kits from Pelikan just arrived. Sets of twelve or twenty-four. paint trough with paint bowls which can be lifted out of the bowls. There is also a removable lid with five large mixing pots. All the colours … Continue reading →

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Pelikan in the spring

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Dave

What is called a pocket paintbox. Six shades of opaque watercolor paint from Pelikan which is made in Germany. Not a high-end offering,but a nice package that compares with Pebeo at a great price. The mystery of these German art … Continue reading →

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