Something New!
As we discover new products, ideas, or techniques we will be passing the them on to you.
We hope you find them helpful and informative.
updated January 24, 2006

New from DecoArt:

Book Sale!
Lots of good decorative painting books for sale, $8 each (regularly $12 - 13 retail). I took advantage of a good deal from my supplier who is going out of business and I'm passing it on to you. We might have the perfect book, or several books, you need.
Jansen Art Traditions
David Jansen and DecoArt have teamed up to develop a new line of resin acrylic polymer paints, brushes, and accessories designed specifically for the advanced decorative painter and the fine artist. This line is meant to compete against the highest quality tube acrylics available and are intended to convince oil painters to move over to an acrylic line. The line includes 50, either single pigment or mixtures of those pigments and encourages color mixing using color theory. Critical characteristics of this paint include safety, high pigmentation, excellent blendability, consistent open time, the ideal color palette, smooth brushability, superior lightfastness, longevity, durability and versatility of surfaces.
From Liz:

We love this paint! We have been enjoying some of these paints in our classes already. You don't have to be an advanced decorative artist to appreciate the strong pigment and creamy consistency of this paint. The red is almost opaque and is wonderfully vibrant. Come see our Winter Cardinals and Christmas Memories boxes!
The paints come in 3 oz bottles ranging in price from $3.50 - $10.50 (most are $3.50 - $5). There are also 4 mediums, 2 sealers, and 2 primer/stain blockers. I have in stock the sample kit which includes, 10 colors (1 oz) + 2 mediums for $20. A great way to try the paints economically. I can order any of the colors and mediums for you.
Nearby Russian Art Gallery
I have found a great new gallery of Russian Art in Cary at Ashworth Square. Olga is very friendly and loves to share their wonderful art, both contemporary and traditional. Please visit the gallery and tell Olga that I sent you.