March 25th, 2008

Employee Artist Profile: Kelly Miller

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geoffh

Kelly has been making art since she was able to walk.  She enjoys all mediums of art, painting, drawing, sculpting, and believes that one needs to explore to advance talent.  You can always learn something new.

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March 25th, 2008

Raphael Brush Sets : 65% Off List Price

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geoffh

We now have 4 different Raphael Brush Sets

65% Off of List Price!

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They include:

-Set of 3 Red Sable & Squirrel (Watercolor)

 List: $31.99- Now: $11.47

-Set of 3 Natural Hog Bristle (Oil)

 List: $26.99- Now: $9.67

-Set of 3 Kaerrell Synthetic (Acrylic)

 List: $23.99- Now: $8.57

-Set of 3 Kaerrell Synthetic w/Fan (Acrylic)

 List: $19.99- Now: $7.17

FREE Raphael Brush Roll w/ purchase!!!

(while supplies last)

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March 25th, 2008

Employee Artist Profile: Eric Van Torre

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geoffh

Eric Van Torre works through a variety of different mediums and techniques.  Here are some examples of his classically influenced porfolio. ericvantorre@yahoo.com

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March 15th, 2008

Volume Discounts

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geoffh

Utrecht’s New Volume Discounts!

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Available now through June 15th.

Save More when you Buy More Utrecht Brand Products.

Buy $250 and Save $25 (10% Savings)

Buy $500 and Save $70 (14% Savings)

Buy $1000 and Save $160 (16% Savings)

Buy $1500 and Save $270 (18% Savings)

Buy $2000 and Save $400 (20% Savings)

Save Extra on your purchase of any combination of Utrecht Brand Paint, Canvas, Brushes, Paper, Board, Drawing Tools, Mats, Porfolios, Easels, Studio Furnishings & More!

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March 15th, 2008

Employee Artist Profile : Kevin McCoy

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geoffh

Kevin is a mixed media artist in his 3rd year at College for Creative Studies.  This specific series was created using primarily oil paints.   You can contact Kevin at lusheslou@gmail.com

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March 14th, 2008

Dry Point Etching Demo w/ Steven Pugsley

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geoffh

Join us Saturday, April 12th for a Dry Point Etching Demo with Master Printmaker Steven Pugsley. This hands-on demonstration will begin at 1pm.

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March 10th, 2008

Employee Artist Profile: Anita Andersons

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geoffh

Anita Andersons creates surreal/ pop collages from magazine clippings that she mounts on museam board with UHU stick. Her infuences include: nature, science, humor, 50’s, 60’s, cartoons, Miro, Calder, Picasso, Henri Moore, television, pop art, primative/ tribal art, junk, and her Latvian culture.

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March 6th, 2008

Super Savings Event

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geoffh

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Our new Super Savings Event is on Now!

Save up to 70% off  list price on 3/16″ Foamcore

Save 55% off list price on Utrecht Trace Rolls

Save 65% off list price on Utrecht Traditional Pre-Strechted Canvas

Save 55% off list price on all sizes of Utrecht Drawing Pads

Save 50% off list price on all Oil and Acrylic Artists’ Mediums

Save an Extra 10% off our Everyday Low Price on Midwest Wood Products

Charpak Ad Markers- $1.99 Each -Open Stock (all colors)

Micron Pigma Pens- $1.89 Each -Open Stock (all sizes and colors)

Talens Gouache 20ml Tubes- $4.79 -Open Stock (all colors) 

Special Intro Price- $95.99 -Utrecht Traditioanl Easel (list price: $214.95)

Plus Dozens of other Amazing Deals valid through: April 13th

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March 4th, 2008

Lascaux Products - 30% OFF

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geoffh

Don’t miss out on this Unbeatable Deal!

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All Lascaux products are now 30% Off

Including:  Perlacryl Series, Studio Series, Studio Bronze Series as well as assorted mediums and gels.

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March 3rd, 2008

Gamblin Oil Colors : Lecture / Demo

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geoffh

Saturday, March 8th @ 1pm

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Join us this Saturday for an In-Store Lecture/ Demo with Andrew McNair from Gamblin Oil Colors. 

This 90 minute presentation will cover all aspects of oil paints, mediums, and varnishes including:

-Color Theory and Practical Color Mixing

-Navigating Color Space

-Mineral vs. Modern Pigments

-Understanding Color Names

-Oil Paint Manufacturing

-Professional Grade Oil Paint vs. Student Grade Oil Paint

-Mediums and Varnishes

-Indirect vs. Direct Painting Techniques

-Supports, Sizing and Grounds

-Studio Safety

Attendees will receive FREE Gamblin Product and Literature Samples.

Understand contemporary oil painting materials and leave with some free samples.

 The goal of this presentation is not only to educate participants on oil paints, but to provide information that will enable attendees to create their own personalized palette.

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