Dear Marten, Can you please advise a way or mixture I might use to keep my Cobra Solvent-Free Oil Colors from freezing when painting in plein air at cold temperatures (between 0'F to -15 or colder)?
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To build on the success of this program in 2019 we are planning to unveil several exciting ambassador initiatives that will place Royal Talens at the forefront of the industry.
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Ultramarine is a color that has appealed to people’s imagination since the early Middle Ages. These days it is impossible to imagine the standard palette without this intense blue.
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Artisan is a destination, not just another art store. Its leadership team has created an environment where artisans, musicians, and creative people can all feel comfortable coming in to shop, and/or create.
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Many of us at Royal Talens North America are artists ourselves- and our newest team member, Sam, is no exception!
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Dear Marten, I am taking a class in basic oil painting and we were given a list of 14 colors for our course. One of the colors, Ochre Red, I can’t find on your color chart.
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Dear Marten , Both your cadmium yellow light and cadmium yellow lemon are described as having the same pigment content (PY35). If they are the same pigment, what makes them noticeably different colors?
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Look down at your palette and choose a value. Any old color will do if it’s the right value. And don’t worry if it’s the correct value. Get close. You can always fix it. You just have to take the first step and put it on the canvas!
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Amsterdam has an extensive range of auxiliaries to help you create your next masterpiece from start to finish! Here's how to navigate our products.
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This month’s featured artist, Justin Vining, draws inspiration from rural America and has become fascinated with the disappearance of small family farms that once dominated the American Landscape. Royal Talens North America Vice President Kyle Richardson sat down with Justin to talk inspiration, projects, and Royal Talens products.
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Whether you’re off to school, exploring your creative side, or looking for professional artist tools, we encourage you to rediscover Bruynzeel and the exceptional experience it adds to your creative endeavors.
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Howard Krinsky, President of Binders Art Supplies and Frames, talks about the history of the beloved Binders stores in Atlanta, Georgia and offers his insight into the business he began his journey with in 1982.
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For a long time it was thought that Indian yellow was derived from the urine of Indian cows. But the mystery surrounding the origins of this wonderful golden yellow pigment is still unresolved.
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The beautiful golden yellow was used in the Middle Ages in ornamental letters and illustrations. The transparent colour came from the poisonous sap of the Garcinia tree.
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The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to pack up and paint! Artist Justin Vining walks you through the basics of getting started with Plein Air painting.
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What are fundamental differences between dyes and pigments? Properties of paint such as color, tinting strength, opacity/transparency and lightfastness are determined, among other things, by the type of pigment used.
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Preston Arts Center was founded as Preston Paint and Wallpaper in New Albany, IN in 1941. Learn how this special art materials retailer went from adversity to success after a fire in the 70's left their store completely doused and damaged. Now known as Preston Arts Center, under the leadership of Don Preston, Kathy Brennan, and Andrew Preston- the store has become a beloved staple in Kentuckiana's thriving arts community.
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Dots N’ Doodles is a specialty art store, located in the quaint town of Astoria on the beautiful Oregon coastline. Proprietors Scott and Tim work hard to know and understand the needs of their customer base, which extends beyond Astoria to include many of the surrounding coastal communities. Dots 'N Doodles were the first to host our “Colours of Holland” fair at the end of July- a showcase all of our wonderful Dutch products in a lively and festive setting.
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Over the past three years, we have been developing a new merchandising system that tells the unique stories of our brands. We’re pleased to say the outcome has been met with great response.
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Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff began in 1987 with a couple of shelves of paper, paints and brushes in the Boone Drug Store in downtown Boone, NC. Joe Miller (Cheap Joe) was a pharmacist there, who had begun watercolor painting and didn’t want to travel two hours to buy his art supplies.
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