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New Inkjet Products from Strathmore

Strathmore’s new Inkjet Radiant Gloss is a premium glossy sheet with a distinctive pearl-like surface that produces an image similar to that of a quality silver halide photo paper. The Gloss White sheets, measuring 8.5” x 11”, come 20 sheets per package. And the new Inkjet Photo Albums from Strathmore come complete with solid black poly cover and binding hardware with 20 sheets of pre-punched gloss/matte photo paper for a total of 40 pages. Available in 8” x 8” and 8.27” x 11.69”, these will make a great personalized album for a holiday gift. www.strathmoreartist.com.

New Zazzo Makeup FX Airbrush Templates and DVD by Bradley M. Look

Zazzo USA has introduced the new Makeup FX Templates and DVD by renowned makeup artist Bradley M. Look. He takes you behind the scenes of Hollywood makeup artistry to demonstrate not only beauty applications using the airbrush, but also how to create alien characters. Using the newly developed Makeup FX Template Series he created for Zazzo, The Beauty Ensemble and The Character Troupe, Brad shares valuable information along the way which will help makeup artists airbrush more effectively in the growing age of the High Definition format in the entertainment field. www.ZazzoUSA.com.

New Triple-Action Handle from Iwata-Medea

Iwata-Medea has introduced the new Triple Action Handle invented by Gentry Riley. The new handle gives you instant access to the needle for quick and easy replacement of your needle and fast needle flushing. A unique pre-set handle feature actually holds the needle back from the nozzle instead of limiting trigger movement, allowing for more consistent spray time after time. An added bonus to the Triple Action Handle is a threaded needle knob on the rear of the handle to store your needle cap! The handle gives you an effective solution to your airbrush cleaning process. Iwata-Medea’s Triple Action Handle is sold as a set with one silver handle/accessories or a set with five colored handles (silver, orange, blue, red and green)/accessories. www.iwata-medea.com.

New Watercolor Book

Watercolour Landscapes by Terry Harrison is ideal for people who want to learn to paint but may not possess ideal drawing skills. In this book you’ll find a materials/equipment list, instructions, step-by-step photographs and five easy-to-follow landscape projects. But also included are six reusable pull-out tracings with instructions on how to transfer the images to your watercolor paper. A pad of paper, a selection of watercolors, brushes and this book will make a great holiday gift for a beginning artist! 48 pages, Search Press.

New Packs/Cards from Strathmore

Great for the upcoming holidays are new bulk pack greeting cards from Strathmore. Watercolor cards are now available in packs of 50 and 100; and White Photo Mount cards are available in a pack of 100. All measure 5” x 6.875” and include envelopes, of course. Also look for the new Inkjet Watercolor Greeting Cards that are specially coated on both sides to produce rich, vibrant colors in any inkjet printer. The card is a true watercolor sheet, allowing you to duplicate the tactile and visual effect of a watercolor painting. These measure 5” x 7” and come in packages of 8. www.strathmoreartist.com.

Book on Artist Trading Cards

Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin teaches how to create cards through 25 different techniques demonstrated in step-by-step photos. The artistic possibilities are nearly endless, so crafters, artists and collage enthusiasts of all ages can easily create cards of their own design. Join this growing trend! North Light Books, paperback.

New Windpower Watercolor Paper and Translucent Vellum from Strathmore

The new Windpower WatercolorPaper from Strathmore is the latest addition to this popular line that is manufactured with windpower and bears the Green-e logo. This natural white cold press paper is suitable for all wet media techniques, including watercolor, gouache and acrylic. It is acid free and has excellent wash and lifting properties. Ideal for mastering watercolor techniques or for finished artwork, it is available in a pack of 10 sheets measuring 22” x 30” and in four sizes of spiral-bound pads with 15 sheets each.

Strathmore’s Translucent Vellum is now available in Gold (20 sheets/pk.), Silver (20 sheets/pk.), White Parchment (25 sheets/pk.), Ivory Parchment (25 sheets/pk.) and Ultra Bright (30 sheets/pk.), with sheets measuring 8.5” x 11.” Enhance your cards or craft projects with a touch of elegance or sophistication, create a frosty or antique look or add brilliant colors—creative possibilities are endless! See your retailer and visit www.strathmoreartist.com.

New Panel Line and Kits from Ampersand

The Artist Panel is an exciting new introductory line for panel painting from Ampersand Art Supply. It offers all the advantages of a panel but with the touch of canvas. Coated with acrylic gesso for oils and acrylics, this line is perfect for the student, leisure and budget-minded painter—at a value price. The Artist Panel is available in three different profiles and 14 popular sizes: Gallery Profile, 1½”, is made with a light birch plywood frame that can be stained, waxed or painted; Traditional Profile, with a ¾” profile, is made with a birch plywood frame; and 3/8” Profile is a flat panel that is perfectly primed with a hang hole for easy hanging and framing.

In addition, four new Scratchboard Kits have been added to Ampersand’s Creating with Claybord series by Sally Maxwell. Each new design features animal motifs and comes complete with pattern, scratch knife, Claybord Black and instructions. See your retailer and visit www.ampersandart.com.

New Artool Instructional DVD and Templates

Artool Products Co. has announced the availability of two new products: the Freehand Airbrush Instruction DVD by Bob Soroka and the Long Lines Series WIRED Freehand Airbrush Templates, designed by Dean Loucks. In the new instructional DVD, Bob Soroka guides you through his original creation using Artool’s Signature Series Essential Seven Templates by the well-known artists in the Artool arena—the Angle Master, Matchmakers and the MASTER SERIES—designed by Radu Vero. Armed with these templates and your airbrush, you can follow along to learn the tips and tricks of creating new and exciting freehand kustom artwork!

With the new Long Lines Series WIRED Freehand Airbrush Templates, you will now have an unlimited length to easily create artwork and graphics, which will also save time for achieving professional results on either flat or compound surfaces—from kustom rods and bikes to hot race boats, motor homes and even big-rig trailers! The ends of the WIRED Freehand Templates can be interfaced for a completely seamless transition to either the next length of barbed wire or the gnarly knot of your choice. You can also fill your WIRED artwork with colorful airbrush gradations for illusions of multi-layered 3-D relief FX. The possibilities are endlessly kewl!

See your favorite Iwata-Medea-Artool supplier for these new products, and visit www.ArtoolProducts.com.

New Strathmore Packs and Pads

Strathmore has introduced new 400 Series Parchment Packs. The parchment-toned paper has a smooth surface for even fluid ink flow—ideal for scrapbooking, invitations, certificates and traditional calligraphic lettering applications. These are available in “Aged” or “Natural” and come 50 sheets/pk. in the 8.5” x 11” size and 25 sheets/pk. in the 11” x 17” size. Also new from Strathmore is the 400 Series Fine Art Pad for Watercolor, 140 lb. cold press, in a larger size: 12” x 12” with 12 sheets per pad. See your retailer and visit www.strathmoreartist.com.

New Gagne Projector Floor Stand

Gagne has introduced a new and improved Projector Floor Stand—with a durable and sturdy work surface—in a sleek and lightweight design. It’s not only low in cost but easy to use as well, and assembly is a snap! The height adjusts from 50” to 77”, load capacity is 150 lb., the tray top has a 15-degree tilt front to back and it weighs only about 8 lb. for easy portability. When fully extended, the base dimension is 40”, and a non-skid mat is included. Gagne’s Projector Floor Stand can do double duty—use it to hold any opaque projector or to hold your watercolors, laptop, etc. See your dealer and visit www.gagneinc.com to see their line of fine light tables and projectors.

New Custom Book from Iwata

A much-anticipated book by renowned artist Pamela Shanteau has just been released by Iwata-Medea. Custom Automotive and Motorcycle Airbrushing 101 is a step-by-step book that shows you in detail how to get up and started custom painting in no time—from finding the ideal compressor to setting up your own shop. You’ll learn about the right accessories for perfectly completing your works of art without runs, blemishes or a lackluster finish. And by the end, you’ll be ready to proudly showcase your own artistry on airbrushed metal. Of coffee-table quality, this book is full of airbrush how-to’s and finished artwork, with a foreword by Craig Fraser. 160 pages, hardbound. Custom Automotive and Motorcycle Airbrushing 101 can be found wherever Iwata-Medea-Artool products are sold and at select bookstores. Visit www.iwata-medea.com.

New Template Set from Artool

Artool’s new Freehand TRIBAL MASTER Airbrush Template Set by Steve Vandemon gives you the opportunity to work alongside Steve to easily capture the unique styles and intricate contours that he has perfected throughout his career as a professional artist. Sold as a set only, TRIBAL MASTER contains 42 positive and negative templates in various sizes with two incredibly creative concepts: TribalNometry and CirqueDuTrible. Pick up a set and see how many Kewl Kulture FX can be achieved with these! Visit www.artoolproducts.com.

New Kids’ Products from Strathmore

Look for three new Strathmore Kids products to help keep the kids busy this summer with art activities: Tracing Paper is an economical, semi-transparent parchment for tracing or sketching with pencil or pen, 40 sheets per pad. Colored Art Board is highly fade-resistant, 14 point all-purpose art board for paper sculptures, signs, bulletin board cutouts, mobiles and block printing. Colors are printed on one side and include: red, canary, orange, light green, emerald green, azure, rich blue and black; 16 sheets per pack. And white smooth-surfaced Art Board comes 25 sheets per pack. www.strathmoreartist.com.

New Products from Artool

—The popular Artool Hobby Mask is now available in a MINI SERIES: 4” x 5 yd. This stretchable, solvent proof, repositionable clear masking film is perfect for all 1/8-1/25^th model scales, including RC cars, model airplanes/trains/cars, kits, figure models and a myriad of kustom airbrush applications. It’s also great for use with sculpture, ceramics or any three-dimensional artwork.

—Artool Stretch Mask, a multi-medium, stretchable and repositionable clear low-tack adhesive masking film, is now available in the new MINI SERIES size: 6” x 10 yd roll. This is especially suited to conform to curved and irregularly shaped compound surfaces such as motorcycle fenders, tanks, helmets and myriad kustom automotive configurations. It will not bleed or flutter under airbrush spray or lift up paint when removed and/or repositioned.

—The new Artool Evil 3 Freehand Airbrush Template Set, designed by Craig Fraser, is the perfect embodiment of “See no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.” Now all of this fun has been combined into one package of various sizes. You can create the same “skullicious” design on your model car, RC car, model plane, bike, hot rod or off-shore boat and not worry about scale! See your retailer and visit www.artoolproducts.com.

New Kits from Savoir-Faire
Savoir-Faire has introduced a brand new partnership with actor and artist Jane Seymour—Paint with Jane Art Kits. The AquaStic Drawing Kit comes with a set of 10 Cretacolor Aquastics while the Watercolor Painting Kit comes with a Raphael Watercolor travel set. Each kit contains eight note cards made of Fabriano watercolor paper and eight envelopes. Four of the cards are pre-printed with original floral designs by Jane that you can add color to and create your own beautiful works of art. Also included is a DVD on which Jane shares some of her painting techniques as well as thoughts about art and the artistic process. Paint with Jane Kits are perfect for beginning artists of any age. See your retailer and visit www.savoirfaire.com.

New Unique Fluid Acrylic Colors from Da Vinci
Twenty-five years ago Da Vinci was the first brand to provide a professional watercolor in huge 37mL tubes; and they were the first to formulate a permanent Alizarin Crimson over 15 years ago. Today marks another first for what appears to be an innovation-driven company—the launch of Da Vinci’s Professional Fluid Acrylic line. This unique color range of 48 is a fusion between Da Vinci’s most distinguished watercolor hues and those colors traditionally found on acrylic palettes. The new line is the result of hundreds of requests received from artists who wanted a fluid acrylic line with a refreshing color range and one that would stay intense even when used with a watercolor technique. No fillers or extenders are added and each formula is packed with lightfast pigments that are ASTM approved.
Visit your retailer for Da Vinci’s new Fluid Acrylic colors. For further information or to request a free 2007 catalog, e-mail dvp@DaVinciPaints.com; and visit www.DaVinciPaints.com to see their extensive line of fine products.

New Artool Freehand MINI SERIES Airbrush Templates
Artool Products Co. has announced the availability of their long-awaited Freehand MINI SERIES Airbrush Templates. The MINI SERIES contains all of your favorite eye-popping and useful designs by artists Craig Fraser, Mike Lavallee, Deborah Mahan and Dennis Mathewson…in a new smaller size! The Artool Freehand MINI SERIES Template original designs can now be easily rendered on smaller projects such as 1/8th to 1/25th model scales, RC cars, model airplanes and trains, model cars and kits, figure models, body art and a myriad of kustom automotive applications! All Artool MINI SERIES Templates are sold as a set, and each template is approximately 5” x 7”. See your retailer and visit www.artoolproducts.com

New Board from Strathmore
Strathmore has introduced their new 400 Series Black Presentation Board. Ideal for mounting artwork and school projects, this heavyweight board measures 20” x 30”. See your retailer and visit www.strathmoreartist.com. Be sure to see Strathmore’s Windpower Series of Sketch, Drawing and Bristol pads made with 100% wind power.

Book on Oval Office “Drawing”
Presidential Doodles: Two Centuries of Scribbles, Scratches, Squiggles and Scrawls from the Oval Office are now revealed for the first time by Cabinet magazine. Years of scouring archives and libraries have unearthed hundreds of presidential doodles, and historian David Greenberg sets these images in context and explains what they reveal about the inner lives of our commanders in chief. Roosevelt doodled animals and children; Reagan doodled cowboys, football players and lots of hearts for Nancy; and Herbert Hoover’s doodles inspired a line of children’s clothing patterned on his geometric designs. Hardcover, Basic Books.

In the Spotlight: Borden & Riley Company, Inc., Hollis, NY

Since 1910, Borden & Riley has supplied a wide range of papers for the fine art, graphic design, calligraphy, watercolor, printing, drafting, sign writing, engineering/architectural and inkjet markets. The company—under the direction of Robert D. Woodward, CEO and Owner, for 50 years (until his passing in 2000) and Zoila Woodward, President, for the last 25 years—has established itself in the art and technical markets.

Borden & Riley currently carries a complete line of drawing, tracing, Bristol, vellum, watercolor and technical papers. In addition, they carry several unique papers not found anywhere in the U. S. such as their #234 Paris Paper for Pens and Denril Multi-Media Vellum. All papers are available in pads, rolls and sheets/packs throughout the U.S.A. dealer network.

Borden & Riley is a leader in the production of top quality paper, outstanding customer service and value prices. Visit their newly designed web site at www.bordenandriley.com to see their extensive line of papers for drawing and sketching, marker and visual layout, pen and ink, watercolor, airbrush/dry brush, tracing, charcoal and pastel and more. Be sure to see the informative “Paper Talk” section, and visit your retailer for these fine products.

New Light Box from Artograph

The new Animation Light Box from Artograph is an ideal work center for animation and cartooning projects. Constructed of durable stainless steel, this light box offers a comfortably slanted 16” x 18” surface for convenient viewing and tracing. The revolving 14” diameter surface is flush-mounted for a completely unobstructed work surface. Accurate 90-degree edges offer a precise reference for measuring and attaching T-squares. Brilliant illumination offers a bright viewing window that is free of annoying hot spots or shadows. The revolving work surface can be fitted with either of the two enclosed peg bars—the industry standard Acme peg bar or the round peg bar for mounting common 3-hole punched copy paper. A non-slip foot pad is included.

An Animation Disc is also available separately as a convenient way to convert any light box into an animation work center. See your retailer and visit www.artograph.com.

New Book on Drawing

In Classical Drawing Atelier, A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice, author Juliette Aristides uses the works of Old Masters and today’s most respected realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting, taking students step-by-step through the learning curve yet allowing them to work at their own pace. Unique and inspiring, this is a serious art course for serious art students. Watson-Guptill, 160 pages, hardcover.

In the Spotlight: Graphic Chemical & Ink Co., Villa Park, IL

Graphic Chemical & Ink Co. is a world leader in the fine art field of printmaking. They manufacture their own time-tested inks for etching, litho and relief printing, as well as sell silk screen inks, papers, tools, chemistry, plates and supplies for all printmaking needs.

A new addition to GCI’s fantastic range of products is Caligo’s latest entry into the market—the Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks, specifically engineered for printmaking. Like the intaglio inks, these are oil-based inks with all of the advantages of an oil base, but they wash up with soap and water. There is a great color range numbering 15, and all inks are very lightfast.

See Graphic Chemical & Ink’s Printmakingblog at www.printmakersmaterials.blogspot.com/ and visit their new and improved web site at www.graphicchemical.com.

New Publication

North Light Books has announced the recent publication of The New Creative Artist by Nita Leland. This revised and expanded edition offers a fresh, eye-catching design that showcases more than half new material and new instruction to address the creative challenges of today’s artist. More than 60 activities are included for achieving greater creativity. Leland provides a wide variety of artwork styles and mediums as well as practical advice combined with inspiring exercises and insights from other artists. 175 pages, 300 color photos.

In the Spotlight: Gagne, Inc., Johnson City, NY

Gagne is the manufacturer of high quality lightboxes and light tables in many sizes as well as an outstanding line of opaque projectors in several models for the beginner to the design professional.

The newly redesigned line of Porta-Trace Light Boxes virtually eliminates “hot spots” found in competitive units. The new frames and reflectors combined with the thick Plexiglas top provide uniform and even lighting over the entire durable, stable viewing surface. Over 42 years of experience and quality go into each Porta-Trace unit, available in both stainless steel and oak. The Gagne product line also includes Slide/Negative Sorting Trays and Table Models in two sizes.

Two new sizes of thin panel Porta-Trace light boxes are now available, and their lightweight and thin profile allows them to fit easily into a briefcase or portfolio. The Plexiglas top can be removed for insertion of media for presentation or as a full-time back-lit frame; or it can be wall mounted or stood up on a table or a counter in either a portrait or landscape orientation. Ideal for artists, crafters, photographers, calligraphers or quilters, its economical price and bright, even color-correct light make it a must!

The Porta-Studio--an all new portable photography lighting studio--is lightweight and economical, provides bright, even color-corrected light and is great for photographing small items.

Porta-Trace Opaque Projectors include the Mini-Sketch, ideal as a basic tool for the beginning artist/crafter; The Projector, a great all purpose model that is easily transported and stored; The Trace-Master, a rugged unit with a convenient handle and bottom loading design that can project the original image up to 20x; and the Trace-Master Deluxe that additionally comes with a very high quality 5-element lens and is recommended for professionals and those having more exacting requirements.

Quality, diversity and value—from Gagne. Ask for the above products when visiting your retailer and go to www.gagneinc.com.

New Fine Art Cards from Strathmore

The popular Strathmore 200 Series papers are now available as cards packaged in convenient packs. These new cards are the perfect way to share your artistic talents with family and friends for any occasion and especially the forthcoming holiday season.

Drawing Cards are ideal for colored pencil, ink, charcoal and pastel and come 10 to a pack. Watercolor Cards are heavyweight and textured and are ideal for water-based media and come 8 cards per pack. Parchment Cards have a smooth surface, are great for pen and ink and come 10 per pack. Heavyweight Canvas Cards are for use with oil or acrylic paint and come 10 to a pack. All cards measure 5” x 7” and, of course, include envelopes. Also new are Watercolor Postcards measuring 4” x 6” that come 15 to a pad.

In addition, look for the popular Creative Cards in new 50 and/or 100 bulk packs and Creative, Photo and Inkjet Cards in clear cello packs--including 3 new Inkjet Cards in the popular greeting card size of 5” x 7”. You’ll find these items packaged with new and updated graphics to reflect a contemporary look that shows more craft applications to help spark your creativity!

See your retailer and create some unique holiday greetings/keepsakes for family and friends. Visit www.strathmoreartist.com.

In the Spotlight: Savoir-Faire, Novato, CA

Savoir-Faire was founded in 1981 when its president, Maureen Labro, decided to import art materials made by Sennelier to the U.S. Founded in 1887 in Paris, Sennelier began when its founder, Gustave Sennelier, mixed oil colors and watercolors for the most important painters of the time, including Cezanne, Gauguin, Picasso and Kandinsky, as well as for nearby students.

In the early 1900s, Sennelier made an extremely significant contribution to artists with the development of soft pastels à l’écu, an incredibly soft, intense color medium handmade from pure pigments. The original color range and pigment selections, many of which still exist today, were developed for and with Edgar Degas. Later, the company’s world famous oil pastels were developed specifically for Picasso, who requested a versatile tool he could use to draw with on any surface and in a color palette chosen to be close to the one he used for his oils.

All New Mediums—Sennelier has expanded its selection of ancillary oil painting products with the launch of many new items designed to broaden the range of creative techniques. Flow ‘n Dry, their original alkyd medium, enhances fluidity, reduces drying time and leaves a semi-gloss sheen when dry. Other innovations include mediums to mimic the Masters’ techniques: Van Eyck and Veronese pastes, which increase body for “alla prima” paintings and facilitate the superimposition of paint layers to create a sense of depth. And Sennelier’s new odorless mineral spirits is essential for sensitive painters.

In addition, packaging for the mediums has been modified. Flatter, more stable bottles will fit easily into paint boxes to facilitate transport and plein air painting. Also, the size has increased to 75ml for greater value, and the redesigned labels clearly define each product.

For over 20 years Savoir-Faire has worked to bring the finest art and stationery supplies the world has to offer to American artists. Visit your retailer and go to www.savoirfaire.com to see these fine products.

Book on Sargent

New from Yale University Press is John Singer Sargent, Figures and Landscapes, 1874-1882 by Richard Ormond and Elaine Kilmurray. This volume of Sargent’s catalogue raisonne presents more than 200 oil and watercolor paintings completed by the young artist as he was engaged in forging his own style. Also included are preliminary and related drawings as well as comparative works by other artists. 420 pages.

New Book on Beading

The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired! by Margot Potter teaches beaders easy ways to pull design inspiration from their day-to-day world to make fabulous jewelry and accessories. This guide offers more than 40 projects with step-by-step instructions and teaches readers the basics of design in a friendly and accessible way. North Light Books, paperback.

In the Spotlight:
F. M. Brush Co., Inc., Glendale, NY

FM Brush Co. was established in 1929 by Frederick Mink. The Mink family now has over 75 years of experience in creating high-quality brushes that feature the right blend of form and function. Four generations of the Mink family have led the company to become a worldwide leader in brush manufacturing with a tradition of service and commitment to quality.

Each FM brush is a precision tool that is designed to work again and again for any artist—no matter what medium is used. The handmade brushes are constructed using precise quality standards and state-of-the-art brush technology. The company uses reputable sources for their raw materials, which come only from renewable resources. All brushes conform to ASTM Standards, ferrules are seamless for safety and durability, and only non-toxic paint is used on painted handles.

Artists may choose from the following FM brushes:

Kolinsky Watercolor brushes contain the finest quality kolinsky hair shaped by the hands of master brush makers with a minimum of 15 years of experience. They are set in cupronickel ferrules and triple crimped onto precision balanced Albata handles.

Black Gold brushes are made of the finest quality synthetic hair formed by the hands of master brush makers and are available in a full range of oil, watercolor and decorative painting styles.

Triplex brushes have a blend of several synthetic fibers with different diameters, lengths and characteristics to form an all-new type of watercolor brush not currently available from any other manufacturer—hand-shaped to a long, tapered point for precise control.

Cabernet brushes, with ruby-colored synthetic fibers hand shaped to provide superior control and feel, are available in a complete line.

Mongolian Sable is offered in a full range of long and short handles, including jumbo sizes—guaranteed to perform. F. M. Brush is the only U.S. manufacturer of brushes using this natural hair.

White Knight contains high-grade white bristles that are carefully inspected and sorted before being chosen for use and are offered at a price that is affordable to any artist.

Lettering brushes are available in a choice of 7 synthetic hair types and 8 natural hair types.

Watercolor Flat brushes are available in a choice of 7 synthetic hair types and 8 natural hair types, with a choice of beveled transparent or black acrylic handles.

Camelot brushes contain a blend of synthetics with the finest camel hair and feature long hair length, sharp points and square edges and are designed to carry large amounts of watercolor—and are priced for value as well.

Educational Brushes - F. M. Brush Co. also has the right brushes for schoolroom needs in addition to a full line of accessories. Available are easy-to-grip brushes, stubby brushes, stencil brushes, economical brush canisters and more.

See your retailer and visit www.fmbrush.com for this fine line of brushes from F. M. Brush Co.

New Products from Color Wheel Co.

The Color Wheel CD-ROM, Paint by Numbers and the Gardener’s Color Wheel are now available from the Color Wheel Co.

The Color Wheel CD-ROM is interactive software that includes all of the tools of the color wheel and more. It demonstrates color mixing; color relationships; tints, tones and shades; saves colors for your projects; and includes a color theory guide.

The software program Paint by Numbers allows you to create wonderful works of art using your favorite photos or images in just three easy steps; and no drawing skills are required! Simply select and crop your image and the program creates the outlines, identifies the colors and you print the "drawing" as well a list of supplies required. How easy is that!

The Gardener’s Color Wheel, designed in conjunction with Sydney Eddison, will help you to create exciting color combinations for the garden as well as understand color relationships. Included are a 9-1/4" two-sided color wheel and a fully illustrated instruction booklet with colorful plant combinations and text that explains relationships between colors, principles of contrast and harmony and the meaning and uses of tints, tones and shades. This is a perfect gift for a gardener! See your retailer and visit

New Print Canvas from Tara Materials

Fredrix 901 Glossy Inkjet Canvas (Dye or Pigment) has been redesigned to offer better color gamut and faster drying time. Primarily for photographic and fine art reproductions, it’s available in rolls and sheets. In addition, Tara has also released Fredrix 901 Solventjet Glossy Canvas, a polyflax-cotton blend that features a topcoat designed to give wider color gamut and dot control in 54" and 60" widths.

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