Your Cart
SLI Search Template
Related Categories: Brushes, Oil Acrylic | 20/0 Brush | Synthetic Bristle | Bright | 2" Brush | 1 2" Flat Watercolor Brush | 18 Round Brush | Filbert
There were no results that contained all of the words in your query. These results contain some of the words.
-
Ampersand Museum Series Aquabord 2" Deep Cradle Panel 6x8" (Box of 6)Save Up to36%Off listWhite Acid-free textured clay surface that absorbs watercolors like a fine paper Colors retain their purity and vibrancy on Aquabord in a way that even the finest watercolor papers cannot. This multimedia panel simulates the absorbency and texture of cold pressed paper but allows color to be lifted back to white easily while leaving the richest, most vibrant color possible. The surface is workable and can withstand color lifting and scrubbing even after the watercolor has dried. Glazes and transparent layers of color look amazing on Aquabord. It will not tear, shrink or buckle even under heavy water application. The Museum Series Aquabord is available in a 1/8" flat panel, or a 7/8", 1-1/2", or a 2" cradled panel. The 2" Deep Cradle eliminates the need for framing altogether. Stain, paint or wax the cradle edges and eliminate the cost of framing altogether! Key Features: * Acid-free textured clay surface absorbs watercolors like a fine paper * Available in 1/8", 7/8", 1-1/2", or 2" depth * Texture similar to cold-pressed watercolor paper * Unlike paper, it will never tear, shrink or buckle * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood * Archival, eco-friendly, and made in the USA Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, casein, acrylics, and inks * Painting bright, brilliant watercolors * Lifting color easily * Applying endless layers and glazes of color * Creating incredible details and highlights * Great for gouache, acrylic, and ink too! Frame Without Glass - Watercolors can be sealed and displayed without glass keeping colors and textures true to life! Artist and Environment Friendly - Ampersand Aquabord™ is made from sustainable forest products that ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water. Always formaldehyde-free and no harmful volatile organic compounds. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord 1/8" Flat Panel, 6" x 8" - Box of 3Save Up to36%Off listWhite Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics It's true. Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord™ is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional paint adhesion and brush control. The bright titanium white ground makes colors pop, or can easily be tinted with any ground color of choice. Just unwrap and paint, no additional priming needed! Choose from 1/8" Flat Panels, 3/4" Cradled, 1.5" and 2” Deep Cradled Panels, all made in the USA Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" True Artist Hardbord™ and Archiva-Seal™ technology, the surface is acid-free, non-yellowing, and archival. Perfect for all painting techniques with traditional and water-mixable oils, acrylics and acrylic gouache, and even brittle paints like Egg Tempera and Caseins! A delicate enough surface for glazing, fluid brush strokes, and tight detail, it is still tough enough to hold up to the most rigorous palette knife painting, collage, and mixed media applications. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch hardboard for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Gessobord is manufactured from products that are sustainably forested, to ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water. Panels are formaldehyde-free, and contain no harmful volatile organic compounds. The most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! Key Features: * Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel * 88% thicker gesso than other brands * Ideal for oil paints, acrylics, and mixed media * Lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood * Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA * Perfect For: * Oils, Acrylics, and Mixed Media * Brittle media like Caseins and Egg Tempera * Excellent for anything from fine brushwork to palette knife painting * Ideal for thin glazing, alla prima, and even impasto * Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallet knife painting and collage * Plein air painting - 1/8” panels fit easily into pochade boxes * #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! * 1/8” Flat Panels- perfect for plein air or studio painting; fit most standard rabbeted frames. * 3/4” Cradled Panels - offer more support for heavier weight media like collage, mixed media, or heavy texture applications; fit traditional canvas-style framing. * 1 1/2” Cradled Panels - can be used with all techniques and mediums, standard gallery depth sides can stand alone or frame with floater-style framing options. * 2” Deep Cradled Panels - offers maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. See More -
Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Panel 4"x4", 1-5/8" DeepSave Up to75%Off listNatural Superbly Crafted For Permanent Works Of Art! Fine-grained, finely sanded These superior quality Birch hardwood painting panels give artist’s exceptional panel strength and rigidity, with very fine wood grain. Finely sanded Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Painting Panels deliver a consistently strong, sturdy archival support. They are fine grained and super smooth. The panels can be directly universally gesso primed, Encaustic gesso primed, or barrier-coated with PVA or rabbit skin glue sizing before oil priming. They are also popular with artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels, or mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface. Features:* Fine-grained, finely sanded* 7/8", 1 5/8" & 2 1/2" Deep* Strength and rigidity* Warp resistant, kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle with Birch panel* You can gesso the panel* Light weight and sturdy* Tougher than canvas and no problem of ever sagging* Unframed or framed* Wood sourced from ecologically fast growth forests Perfect For:* Nice smooth surface, no need to prep prior to base coating* Students, Teachers, Professionals* Mounting linen or canvas* Archival substrate* Universal priming* Well made so that even the edges hold the paint* Artists making their own linen or cotton canvas panels* Great for gallery presentations* Mounting sanded pastel or watercolor paper for a firm archival painting surface* Lightweight easy to hang* Acrylics, acryl gouache, pencil, collages* Artist Testimonial - "These Panels Are Beautifully Crafted" "I would give the DaVinci, Birch wood painting panels a five star rating any time. I love the DaVinci Birch and cradled painting panels. These panels are beautifully crafted, light weight and sturdy. Really they are more like furniture than a simple painting surface. Even though I gesso the surface its not necessary. Simply be inspired and apply the paint." Artist Ron Croci “The thickness of the board makes it easy to handle while painting, and in larger sizes an extra support beam is added to the middle of the board. I highly recommend these” Artwork by Artist Samuel Flegal @samuelflegal See More
-
Cardinali Floater Frame, Black/Antique Gold 4"x4" - 1-1/2" Deep (Box of 4)Save Up to68%Off listGold Let your artwork speak for itself in a 3/4" or 1-1/2" floater frame! With Cardinali Renewal Core Floater Frames, creating a floating canvas effect has never been easier. For years Floater Frames have been the preferred way to display canvas paintings. Back in the 1970s, artists tried to create a floating effect by placing black tape around the edges of their paintings, but today you don't need tape. Cardinali floater frames do all the work for you! All you have to do is place your painting in the frame, attach it with the included hardware, and you're ready to hang and enjoy. Cardinali Frames showcase your whole artwork, including the sides of your canvas. The dark interior of the frames makes it appear as if your canvas is floating in space! Each frame is made of lightweight, high-density Renewal-Core material. Your artwork will stand out against the luxurious black interior of the frame, and the floating effect will further enhance your subject. Let your artwork speak for itself with Cardinali's crisp, clean lines! {{widget type="Magento\Cms\Block\Widget\Block" template="widget/static_block/default.phtml" block_id="made-to-order-frames-delivery-times"}} Key Features: * Made with high-density Renewal-Core Ecological Material * Create the "floating canvas" with ease * Available in 3/4" or 1-1/2" rabbet depth * Each frame has a 3/8" wide face * Show off all aspects of your painting — even the sides! * Includes hardware for simple assembly: (8) 1/2" offset clips, (12) 3/8" screws, (2) D-Ring hangers, (1) 6 ft. coil of hanging wire * Dark interior for float effect * Choose from: Black, Antique Gold, Antique Silver (black on sides of frame), Cool Grey, and White * Unobtrusive look that lets the painting speak for itself while providing a professional, finished appearance Perfect For: * Creating a floating canvas effect * Visibility of your entire work * 3/4" depth canvases * Showing off sides of canvases * Gallery presentation * Enhancing your artwork, not taking away from it! Hardware Included: * Eight 1/2" offset clips * Twelve 3/8" screws * Two D-Ring hangers * One 6 ft. coil of hanging wire See More
-
Da Vinci Dual Sided Pro Panel 6"x8", 6mm Deep (3-Pack)Save Up to61%Off listWhite Professional quality Dual Sided & Texture 1/4" Archival Panels As a serious artist, you always need to consider what you are painting on. Will it be stable and not warp? So many inferior products have come onto the market that this is not an idle question. Our scientists have done exhaustive research on the materials of other brands and their methodology. While many vendors claim they are stable, they don’t use time tested methods to ensure their stability over time. Our Da Vinci Dual Sided Pro Panels are not 1/8" deep but almost 1/4" deep, which is twice the thickness of our competitors and is more stable. Both sides of the Da Vinci Pro Flat panel are primed to assure that there is no natural tendency for warping. In addition to all this, we have concluded that they are archival and only under the most extreme conditions will they ever warp. Our panels have both a medium tooth surface and a smooth surface on the other side. The two-sided panel allows for exploration and eliminates the need to gesso or sand the board yourself. The Da Vinci Pro Flat Panels are quite durable on both sides and allow for mixed media build-ups Pick A Side! Dual sided archival panels- one side medium tooth, one side smooth. Twice as thick as other brands panels, warp resistant & time tested methods ensure panel stability! Ultra Smooth Side: good for technical drawing pens, graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, oil and acrylic gouaches, egg tempera, caseins and more. Medium Texture Side: good for oils, oil pastels, drawing sticks, crayons, graphite, colored pencils, hard & soft pastels, acrylics, acrylic gouache, mixed media and more. Key Features:* Dual sided: one side medium tooth, one side ultra smooth* Archival and acid-free* 1/4" Deep (6mm) panel thickness is stable* Warp resistant* Time tested methods ensure panel stability* Very durable panel - both sides primed* Extremely resistant to warping* Almost twice as thick as other brands panels that are only 1/8" thick* Primed with real gesso and no plasticizers* Slimmer panel profile for limited space reasons or weight reasons* Perfect For:* Dual sided for use on both sides* Acrylics, oils, drawing sticks, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, and all types of pastels* Presentation in or out of a frame* Archival art that will last a lifetime* Students, teachers, professionals* Mixed media build-ups* Limited space We are able to sell these new 6mm panels at a very reasonable price point. If you prefer a slimmer profile for space reasons or weight reasons, these panels are the ones to buy. See More
-
Ampersand Artist Primed Smooth 3/8" Flat Panel 4" x 4"Save Up to50%Off listWhite Perfectly primed: ideal for all painting styles! Ampersand Primed Smooth Artist Panels are perfect for artists working with oils, acrylics, mixed media, and more! These panels are coated with an acid-free, acrylic gesso primer and fully supported with premium birch plywood cradle support frames. A unique feature of the Primed Smooth panels is they are completely primed on the surface and the sides of the cradle—great if you want to wrap your images over the edge without the extra prep work. The ultra-smooth surface allows for amazing detail work and is great for oil, acrylic, mixed media, paint pouring, graphite, collage, mounting, alcohol ink, heavy impasto, and much more! The primed smooth panels are also the ideal choice for mounting flexible surfaces like canvas, paper, and prints. Key Features:* Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel * Ultra-smooth, semi-absorbent, acid-free ground * Primed on the surface and sides * 3/8” flat format has a ready-to-display hang slot on the back * 5-ply Birch plywood cradle construction Perfect For:* • Oil, acrylic, mixed media, paint pouring, fine detail work, graphite, collage, alcohol ink, heavy impasto, and more* Excellent surface for collage and mixed media* Mount canvas or paper for a more stable support* An unbeatable value! See More -
New York Central Portrait-Smooth Artist Canvas Panel, 4"x4" Pack of 3Save Up to58%Off listWhite Exceptionally Smooth Professional Quality Cotton Panels Ideal for oils, acrylics, caseins, and alkyds, the New York Central Portrait-Smooth Artist Canvas Panels are manufactured using high-quality acrylic primed cotton canvas. Only the purest 100% cotton is used in the extra-tight weave to create an exceptionally smooth canvas free of the knots and bumps usually found in linen. The portrait-smooth canvas is then cleanly wrapped and adhered to a warp-resistant 3.5mm MDF board. Acid-free, archival glue acts as an archival barrier between the MDF and the canvas. New York Central's universally primed surface is ideal for oils, acrylics, caseins, and alkyds. Perfect for traveling and painting outside, the canvas panels are sturdy yet lightweight and take up less space than a standard stretched canvas. All New York Central products are premium quality and made with only the finest materials. Packaging Note: The primed canvas weighs 8.82 oz. per m2 and 7.37 oz per sq.yd. The square yard weight is listed on the canvas label; however, the correct weight is 8.82 oz. Key Features: * Universal acrylic primed, 100% cotton canvas * 4 oz. unprimed / 8.82 oz. primed weight * Mounted on durable MDF 3.5mm board * Extra-fine portrait-smooth texture * Smoother than most linen weaves * Acid-free, archival glue protects against SID* * Resistant to warping and sagging * Clean paper backing Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, alkyds, and caseins * Oil sticks, soft pastels, and oil pastels * Delicate brushwork and fine details * Portraits and highly detailed paintings * Painting en Plein air and traveling * Painting highly realistic landscapes and still lifes * Achieving a luminous, refractive effect with oils * Artists of all skill levels Pre-Treated With Acid-Free, Archival Glue To Protect Against SID Acid-free, archival glue helps to prevent Support Induced Discoloration (SID) between the MDF and the canvas. While acid-free, archival glue can help to avoid SID, it is also essential to protect the artwork from material and environmental factors that can cause deterioration. All New York Central products are premium quality and made with only the finest materials. See More
-
Illusions Floater Frame, 6"x8" Antique Silver - 3/4" DeepSave Up to72%Off listSilver Illusions 3/4" deep floater frames are available in 8 beautiful finishes! Illusions Canvas Floater Frames come with all fitting and hanging hardware, all you need is a screwdriver! With Illusions Floater Canvas Frames, creating the floating canvas effect has never been easier! Floater Frames are the preferred way to frame canvas paintings. Back in the 1970's, artists tried to create this floating effect by placing black tape around the edges of their paintings but today you don't need tape! Illusions does all the work for you! Each frame is painted black on the inside rim to increase the "float" effect. All you have to do is place your painting in the frame, attach it with the included hardware and you're ready to hang and enjoy. Illusions Canvas Floater Frames allow your entire work to be viewed, in fact even the sides of your canvas are easily seen. The dark interior of the frames make it appear as if your canvas is floating in space! Allow your entire work to be viewed! Even the sides of your canvas are easily seen 8 Colors Available: Antique Gold/Black, Antique Silver/Black, White/Black, Gold/Black, Silver/Black, Gold/Walnut, Solid Black & Solid Natural Hardware: Includes all hardware for simple assembly: Eight 1/2" offset clips, Twelve 3/8" screws, Two D-Ring hangers, One 6 ft. coil of hanging wire Minimum note: A minimum purchase of 4 assorted or the same color frames is required. Key Features:* Floater frames for canvas paintings* Create the "floating canvas" with ease* 3/8" face, 3/4" rabbet, 1-1/4" overall depth* Show off all aspects of your painting — even the sides!* Includes all hardware for simple assembly- Eight 1/2" offset clips, Twelve 3/8" screws, Two D-Ring hangers, One 6 ft. coil of hanging wire* Made of wood* Dark interior for float effect* Unobtrusive look that really lets the painting speak for itself while providing a professional, finished appearance* Perfect For:* Creating a canvas floating effect* Visibility of your entire work* 3/4" depth canvases* Showing off sides of canvases* Perfect choice for a gallery setting* Enhancing your artwork, not taking away from it! For 3/4" Canvas (Series 075): 3/8" face, 3/4" rabbet, 1-1/4" overall depth For 1-1/2" Canvas (Series 150): 3/8" face, 1-1/2" rabbet, 2"overall depth Hardware Included (see images):* Eight 1/2" offset clips* Twelve 3/8" screws* Two D-Ring hangers* One 6 ft. coil of hanging wire Illusions Floater Canvas Frames 3/4" Deep Artist Testimonial "I enjoy using these frames because they always enhance your artwork and never will you have to worry about the frame not focusing on your artwork. Sometimes the wrong frame ruined your artwork or fought it. I highly recommend these frames if your artwork is the focus and not the focus" See More
-
The Edge All Media Pro Cotton Canvas, 6"x8" - 11/16" Deep (Box of 6)Save Up to83%Off listWhite Professional Stretched Canvas with Four Paintable Edges Superior Priming For The Best Overall Results! Long favored with oil and acrylic painters, The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas is known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction, providing beautifully clean, painted edges. Featuring a lovely, medium-toothed surface, the beefy 14oz. primed weight makes for a sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media (The 100% cotton surface is an 8oz. raw weight before priming). Triple priming ensures an excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas, making it suitable for traditional and water mixable oils and alkyds to be used with excellent results. Creative Mark’s professional-quality white acrylic primer helps maintain color richness and brilliancy, while providing excellent adhesion for paint. World famous canvas that gives you the cleanest sides for painting onto for frameless displaying! Back spline stretched and stapled at each corner for durability, canvases can be wired for frameless presentation. Finish painting with solid-colored cleanly painted sides, or wrap painting around sides for a distinctive, modern look. Look for The Edge All Media Cotton Canvases in deeper depths for an even more striking presentation! Singles up to size 24x30in. Boxes of 6 All Sizes Please Note: Packaging may be labeled 3/4"; however actual canvas depth is 11/16". Key Features: * Available in: Single or Boxes of 6 * Beefy 14oz. primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * 100% natural cotton * Triple-acrylic, archival priming * Medium tooth surface * Deluxe stretched canvas * Known for its’ tuck-n-roll style construction* Hand stretched by Skilled Craftsman using the best materials Perfect For: * Oils, Alkyds, Acrylics * Painted edge presentation * Mixed media works * Painters of all levels * Frameless artwork presentation * Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas Available in more depths - The most complete line with 3/4", 1-1/2" and 2-1/2" depths! The Edge, Long Sizes, Why Long?As good as squares are they actually are used so often as there are few ways to do multi canvas expressions. There are diptych and triptych but not often used as long canvases are hard to find and so most often you have 2:3 ratio canvases. The Edge Long Canvas Sizes will go up 1:7 See More
-
Creative Mark 6x8" Canvas Panels Pack of 12Save Up to89%Off listWhite Fine Weave Acrylic Primed 100% Cotton Canvas Panels! Creative Mark Canvas Panels are made of a fine weave, double all media primed cotton canvas that is hand turned on select quality boards. The acrylic primed surface texture provides a very definite paint-gripping "tooth," providing the perfect support for painting in oil, casein, tempera, or acrylic paints. The lightweight canvas boards take up little storage space and are perfect for traveling to workshops or painting outdoors. Backing boards are firm and stable, with clean, hand-turned canvas edges; they provide the ideal surface for studies or initial renderings in the studio, classroom, or outdoors. Key Features: * Acrylic gesso primed * Fine weave, durable 100% cotton canvas * Wonderful canvas texture * Turned under and glued edges will not fray * Sturdy panel board * Will not take up a ton of storage space * Bulk buying options available * Not recommended as an archival support * Great value, great panel! Perfect For: * Painting with acrylics, oil colors, or tempera * Sturdy enough for mixed media and impasto * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students * Studies or initial renderings * Studio, classroom, or Plein air * Great for practice and studies * Acrylic image transfers * Lightweight travel * Quick and easy framing See More
-
Claybord Smooth Panel 2" Cradle 6x8"Save Up to49%Off listWhite Claybord™ The Ultimate Multi-Media Panel Museum Series Claybord™ is made using 1/8” Hardbord panels, featuring Ampersand’s simply amazing kaolin clay ground formula. This ultra-smooth sanded, highly absorbent clay ground is similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance and allows paint colors to remain true and brilliant! While Claybord allows the use of traditional materials, tools, and techniques, it is also an ideal surface for mixed media and experimentation. Details can be added, highlights created, and mistakes corrected. Apply paint and ink using brushes, sponges, palette knives, paper towels, airbrush, technical pens, and painting tools. Claybord is also an excellent printing surface, and can also be used for image transfers. Key Features:* Acid-free, ultra-smooth, highly absorbent kaolin clay ground * Amazing with alcohol inks * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood* Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA* Perfect For:* Ink, graphite, acrylic, gouache, collage, egg tempera, airbrush, scratchboard, and more.* Ideal for image transfers and as a printing surface* Additive and subtractive processes with any artists tools* Surface ideal for brittle media like egg tempera and caseins * 1/8" Flat Panels - ideal for plein air and studio painting— slips easily into pochade boxes. Flat panels allow for standard framing. * 3/4" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built-up textures. The depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. * 1-1/2" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built-up textures. The depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. * 2" Deep Cradle Panels - for maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. With Claybord, paints, and inks can be manipulated to vary tonal values, develop highlights, and correct mistakes. Various artist tools, such as Ampersand scratchboard tools, hobby knives, razor blades, etching tools, sand paper, oil-free steel wool, and electric erasers, can be used. Claybord's clay coating allows for the use of sgraffito techniques to cut into the surface and re-expose the white clay ground. The coating is 7 to 10 dry-mils thick, allowing for multiple cut-ins or erasers. The smooth finish and the absorbency of the clay ground allow the use of abrasives like oil-free steel wool or sand paper to remove pigment without damaging the finish. Ampersand & Golden High Flow Acrylics Smooth Sampler Value Pack - Ampersand and Golden Artist Colors have teamed up to introduce artists to the amazing synergistic possibilities that exist with our smooth panels and Golden's High Flow acrylics. Includes: * 9x12" 3/4" Ampersand Claybord * 9x12" 7/8" Artist Panel Primed Smooth * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Green Gold * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Indigo Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Claybord is archival, eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and made by hand in the USA. See More -
Ampersand Value Series Unprimed Basswood Artist Panel 1-1/2" Cradle, 4x4"Save Up to45%Off listNatural Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel used with a variety of media The Ampersand value series artist wood panel is an unprimed basswood that is smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel that is free from plywood seams, knots, or troublesome raised fibers. Unprimed Basswood can be used with a variety of media. With the exception of encaustics and pyrography, it is strongly recommended to seal and prime all unprimed panels before use. Basswood is a premium, select wood that outperforms the commonly used birch plywood in many ways. It is inherently smoother with a tight wood grain and no raised fibers, making it easier to gesso and paint on. The strong 4mm premium basswood surface is perfect for priming and painting, encaustic, mixed media, collage, wood burning, and heavy paint applications. Ready to Customize - Ampersand Value Series Unprimed Wood Panels are ideal for artists that prefer a quality surface to seal and prime with a ground of their choice. Key Features:* 4mm Premium basswood surface* Stronger and better than birch* Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel* 7/8" or 1-1/2" deep High-density, solid wood cradles* Super smooth; no excessive grain* Durable, stable & long-lasting* Sanded perfectly smooth* FREE of knots, seams and excess wood grain* Cradle is crafted from solid pine that can be finished with paint or stain Perfect For:* Priming with gesso, oil ground & more* Can be used with a variety of media* Artwork in virtually any media* An ultra-smooth surface ideal for detail work, yet sturdy enough to withstand thick layers* Support to protect your art and prevent warping* Encaustic, Wood burning* Once sealed and primed, the surface is perfect for mixed media, collage, and heavy paint applications like pouring Please Note: To ensure archival longevity, all unprimed wood panels should be sealed and primed before use. Learn more in this blog post on How to Seal and Prime Ampersand Wood Panels. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord Three Pack 6x8" - GreySave Up to32%Off listWhite Pastelbord - The Solid Choice for Pastels and More! Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Pastelbord is a clay and gesso coated hardboard panel with a granular marble dust finish comparable to a sanded pastel paper except more durable and more versatile. The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing, making it a truly permanent museum quality surface. Available in 1/8" flat Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting. Conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel Key Features:* 1/8" flat wood panels* More durable and more versatile than paper* The coating is pH neutral and non-yellowing* Truly permanent museum quality surface* Marble-dust tooth holds more layers than pastel paper* Holds artwork still eliminating excessive pastel dust collecting inside the frame* Available in white, gray, sand, and green tones* Archival, Handcrafted in the USA Perfect For:* Soft or oil pastels and pastel pencils* Achieve amazing results with acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal and more* Exquisite Sanded Surface* More durable and more versatile surface Ampersand™ Pastelbord wood panels are Archival, Handcrafted in the USA, made from FSC certified sustainable US forest products. We use completely green manufacturing processes that protect the natural environment. No harmful chemicals used, no dangerous emissions for artists. A smart choice. Made with conservator quality wood materials and sealing processes, no other panel on the market protects an artist’s work like an Ampersand panel. Unmatched Techniques - Perfect for soft or oil pastels and pastel pencils. Pastels go on smooth, blend beautifully, and colors stay rich and vibrant. Exceptional for both wet and dry pastel painting. Not Just for Pastels - Achieve amazing results with acrylics, oils, watercolors, gouache, charcoal and more Exquisite Sanded Surface - Ampersand Museum Series Pastelbord's unique surface is a hand-applied kaolin clay ground textured with fine marble dust granules. Amersand Pastelbord holds more pastel layers than any other surface! Available in Gray, Green, Sand, and White for hand-tinting. Video - See Video on Colored pencil on Ampersand Pastelbord, blending with solvents in our "Video Tab" See More -
Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Archival Linen Panel - 6" x 8" (Pack of 12)Save Up to84%Off listWhite Master Quality Archival Deluxe Linen Panels! Superb performance and color retention! Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming As an oil colorist, it is important to work on oil-primed surfaces and not universally primed surfaces. The reason is that universal primed surfaces are semi-absorbent. Gesso is absorbent even if it is plate smooth. The paint does not get absorbed as much and sits on the surface more making it easy to blend and manipulate. Granted, it is not highly absorbent, but the fact remains that some oil will get into the primer and flatten the image. You can get around this by using an under-painting oil ground on top of the surface of a universal ground canvas, but this is very time-consuming and expensive. Our primer does not contain zinc or lead. The main ingredients used in the coating of these panels are acrylic emulsion, titanium pigment, calcium carbonate, and alkyd resin. Unlike universal ground, our oil priming chemically bonds with the oil paint and is non-absorbent allowing the paint to sit up on the surface with the correct refraction quality of the oil binder. If you use any high-quality oil color, we urge you to use an oil-primed surface, and now we make it affordable! Exclusive OP Enhanced Oil Priming! Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Panels, specifically designed for oil painters. Superb receptive surface accepts even the thinnest oil color lay down without fragmenting on the surface and is a permanent surface as colors adhere better on it than any other oil primed canvas on the market today! Acid-free and archival, the primed medium-textured linen is cleanly wrapped and adhered to a solid 3mm MDF wood board. Key Features: * Acid-free, Archival Linen Panels * 11oz. Oil Primed * Made of medium weight linen * Exclusive OP enhanced oil priming * Mounted on 3mm (1/8") MDF wood board * Medium weight and texture * Non warping Perfect For: * Artists of all skill levels * Oil and Alkyd Painting * Archival Longevity * Linen Lovers expecting the best! * Professional Artists, Commissioned work * Traveling, takes up 1/4 the space of a 3/4" canvas For a good value on a smooth linen panel, this is it! The fine linen weave makes details easy when painting still life. Our Centurion canvas is used throughout the world by serious artists ranging from dedicated students to the most world-famous artists. Teachers and famous artists asked us to try to come up with an affordable oil-primed linen canvas. Not only did we wow them with quality but we also wowed them with the final price. You can buy Centurion Oil Primed canvas mounted to hardboard 3mm panels (1/8" thick), in canvas pads that can be stapled or taped to painting boards, in rolls for stretching your own canvas, and in an Elite style stretched canvas engineered to maintain the integrity of the canvas even in the largest sizes. See More
-
American Easel Wood Painting Panel 7/8" Flat 4x4"Save Up to28%Off listNatural Classic wood painting panels perfect for any media! Made from splinter-free birch plywood mounted onto sanded, 7/8" deep solid poplar cradles, these new wood painting panels from American Easel are the ideal surface for any painter or multimedia artist! Painting on panels provides a benefit to the artist in that they are inflexible, stretch and warp resistant, and hence are perfect both for detailed work as well as found object and heavier art that requires a sturdy support. Though they can be used as is for certain applications, these panels can be primed with virtually any ground, from standard gessoes to rabbit skin glue, pastel or encaustic ground, mounted papers and more! The smooth, slightly beveled cradle edges can also be painted, and all that's needed for display is a single nail and the panels hang flush to the wall: no frame needed! Available in a wide array of rectangular and square sizes with a 7/8" profile. Paint like the old masters on panels proudly crafted in the USA! * Birch plywood painting panels on solid poplar 7/8" deep wood cradles * Smoothly sanded with slightly beveled corners * Will not flex, stretch, or warp * Paint the cradle edges and hang as is: no framing necessary! * Prime with virtually any ground: gesso, pastel primer, glue, mounted paper, and more! * Ideal for both detailed works and heavier art requiring a strong substrate * Available in rectangular, square formats * Made in the USA! See More -
Ampersand Encausticbord 1/8" Flat Panel 6x8" Pack of 3Save Up to35%Off listWhite The innovative Encausticbord surface is ready to use and requires no preparation An archival panel designed from a collaboration between Ampersand and R&F Handmade Paints, only Encausticbord has a ready to use surface formulated for the unique demands of encaustic painting and mixed media. This combination of Ampersand’s archival panel coating technology and R&F’s expertise in encaustics led to Encausticbord™, a unique wood panel that has the tooth to hold encaustic and mixed media unlike any other surface. Key Features:* Revolutionary encaustic ground is heat resistant* Designed to bond strongly with encaustic wax and collage* Archival, eco-friendly, and formaldehyde-free * Manufactured from sustainable forest products Perfect For:* Encaustic and Multi-Media Artists* Encaustic Paints* Oil Paints and Oil Sticks* Collage, Image Transfer, and Incising The Encausticbord™ ground has been specially formulated to provide superb adhesion between the encaustic paint and the surface. The ground is formulated with a very high solids to acrylic binder ratio which results in a very porous and absorbent surface. In addition, mineral aggregates are carefully selected in size and shape and added to the ground to yield a surface with a higher degree of surface roughness than typical acrylic gesso, which allows for better adhesion of encaustic wax. The ground is not only heat resistant and highly absorbent, but also holds tight to layers of wax and collage without the fear of cracking or separation. The innovative Encausticbord surface is ready to use and requires no preparation. The bright and velvety ground is perfect not only for encaustics, but for mixed media applications including oil paints and sticks, collage, image transfer, incising and more, and the durable bond offered by the ground means that fantastic textures and thick layers can be built up on its outstandingly receptive surface. Encausticbord is available in various depths for multiple display options: 1/8" and 1/4" flat panels, 7/8" and 1 1/2" cradled panels, and 2 1/8" DEEP gallery cradled panels for maximum support. Deeper cradled panels give artists the benefit of a gallery-style, frameless presentation. See More -
Ampersand Museum Series 6x8" Hardbord Flat Panel 1/8" Pack of 3Save Up to33%Off listWhite Available in 1/8in flat panels, 3/4in cradle, 1.5in cradle and 2in DEEP cradle profiles. Museum Series Hardbord is an ultra-smooth, non-absorbent uncoated panel. Prepare your own unique painting grounds and textures on Ampersand Museum Series Hardbord™, the ultra-stable, professional artist-grade hardboard support. The high-density fiber core is engineered for stability, eliminating the warping and bowing issues that can be noticed with other substrates. Moisture resistant and formaldehyde-free, Hardbord is the substrate used to manufacture all Ampersand Museum Series pre-coated panels. Panels also contain no harmful VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) that other hardboard panels and MDF boards at the hardware store contain. All wood panels should be sealed with some sort of sealant and primed before painting. Perfectly suited to all acrylic gesso and oil primers, most any media can be used, depending on the primer used. Perfect for traditional and water-soluble oils, acrylics and acrylic gouache, inks, oil and soft pastels, and most any drawing media. Hardbord can either be used to paint on directly after priming, or as a support on which to mount watercolor papers, photographs, fabrics and prints. The cradled panels are made with 13-ply birch plywood strips that are attached flush to the back edges of each panel. Stain, paint or wax the cradle edges and eliminate the cost of framing altogether! Archival, eco-friendly and made in the USA! Key Features: * Ultra-stable, designed to last * Ultra-smooth Hardbord is a great surface for mixed media, collage, plein air, metal leaf, heavy paint applications * Accepts all types of grounds * Warp-free, high-density fiber core * Available in 4 profiles! * Made without formaldehyde or harmful VOCs * No harmful chemicals used, no dangerous emissions for artists Perfect For: * Perfect support to mount watercolor papers, photos, fabrics, prints, and more. * Plein air or studio painting * Frame-free gallery presentation with deeper cradles * Custom priming or sealing with any ground * Mounting watercolor papers, prints, or doing photo transfers 1/8" Flat Panels - ideal for plein air and studio painting— slips easily into pochade boxes. Flat panels allow for standard framing. 3/4" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built up textures. Depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. 1.5" Cradled Panels- for even more support; can be left frame-free for gallery presentation or used with deep floater frames. 2" Deep Cradle Panels - for maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. Read About "How To Mount Canvas Onto Ampersand Boards" See More -
Ampersand Value Series Artist Cradled Panel 3/4" Deep, Canvas Finish 4" x 4"Save Up to42%Off listWhite Performs Like a Panel, Feels Like Canvas! Do you want more control over your paint application and truer brighter colors? Then try Ampersand's Artist Panel - Primed Canvas Texture, a high-quality painting panel primed with acid-free acrylic gesso. The ready-to-paint surface is like a gessoed canvas in texture, appearance and absorbency, giving artists the familiar feel of a fine linen or canvas with the additional advantage of painting on a rigid surface. The durable, rigid, medium density fiberboard (MDF) support makes the Primed Canvas Texture panel ideal for palette-knife painting and multimedia applications. The familiar canvas texture makes this a great introduction to panel painting! Key Features: * Advantages of a panel with a familiar canvas texture * Semi-absorbent acid-free ground perfect for oil paints, acrylic, or mixed media * Ready to use, no need to mount canvas or apply gesso * 3/8” flat format has a ready to display hang slot on the back * Birch plywood cradle construction Perfect For:* Palette-knife painting and multimedia applications. * More control over your paint application and truer brighter colors* Altered art, collage and found objects* Ready-to-paint panel coated with acrylic gesso and ideal for use with oil and acrylic paints* An amazing quality for the price! These wood panels will not give, bend or flex As with all of Ampersand’s panels, they are made with quality materials that have been tested for durability and for performance with artists’ paints. Panels are available in three distinct profiles - 3/8" flat and 3/4" or 1-1/2" cradled. 3/8" Flat Profile With Hanging Slot - The 3/8" flat profile panels come with built in hanging slots for an easy and affordable way to display your finished art. The cradle support frames are handcrafted using 1/2" birch plywood, offering extreme stability and support. Traditional Profile With 3/4" Cradle - This profile can be hung on a wall or placed into a traditional frame similar to a traditional canvas. The frame is made with light colored birch plywood. Gallery Profile With 1-1/2" Cradle - This profile mirrors a gallery profile canvas. The frame is made with light colored birch plywood that can be painted or stained, providing artists with a ready-to-hang surface. See More -
Silver Brush Monza Synthetic Mongoose Long Handle Brush Series 2612, Dagger Striper #5/8 InchSave Up to35%Off list…painting tightly controlled details effortless. Monza® Synthetic Mongoose Brushes have the chiseled edge and crisp control of a durable paint brush built to last. Key Features: * Synthetic mongoose brushes offer precise control * Sharp edges and fine points * Superior spring, bounce, and… Designed to imitate the bounce of mongoose hair Monza® Synthetic Mongoose Brushes by Silver Brush have stiff bristles perfect for painting with oil, acrylic, and water-mixable oils. The synthetic filament blend mimics the feel and bounce of natural mongoose hair and is sensational for blending, layering, and sharp line work. They keep their fine tips, even when wet, which makes painting tightly controlled details effortless. Monza® Synthetic Mongoose Brushes have the chiseled edge and crisp control of a durable paint brush built to last. Key Features: * Synthetic mongoose brushes offer precise control * Sharp edges and fine points * Superior spring, bounce, and durability * Seamless aluminum ferrules Perfect For: * Oil, acrylic, and water-mixable oil colors * Dry and wet blending techniques * Portraiture and layered painting * Painting tight facial details * Controlled strokes and detail work See More -
Silver Brush Ruby Satin® Synthetic Brush Series 2506S Short Handle Angular 5/8"Save Up to35%Off list…paints * Encaustic * Replacing expensive natural hair brushes * Working in traditional or modern media Master Brush Set of 7 (Series 2503) w/ Bamboo Brush Holder Includes: 52165 – Size 8 Round, 52169 – Size 4 Flat, 52170 – Size 6 Flat, 52175 – Size 4 Bright, 52177 – Size 8 Bright, 52181 –… Interlocked Synthetic hair provides a "bounce back" effect for painting! Ruby Satin is a revolutionary synthetic brush with the control and feel of interlocked bristle. They are even more durable than natural hair! Ruby Satin offers a vast choice for artists working in traditional or modern media. Ruby Satin has a precise snap and fine control and is designed to replace more expensive natural hair brushes. With Ruby Satin, artists experience superb color control with extra heavy bodied tube, or jar acrylics. It is also ideal for use with oils, encaustic or casein. Ruby Satin filaments are sealed and set in seamless nickel plated brass ferrules, then carefully fitted to deep green polished handles. Key Features: * Synthetic hair * Precise snap * Controlled feel of interlocked bristle * More durable than natural hair * Seamless nickel plated brass ferrules * Deep green polished handles Perfect For: * Heavy body acrylic * Oils * Casein paints * Encaustic * Replacing expensive natural hair brushes * Working in traditional or modern media Master Brush Set of 7 (Series 2503) w/ Bamboo Brush Holder Includes: 52165 – Size 8 Round, 52169 – Size 4 Flat, 52170 – Size 6 Flat, 52175 – Size 4 Bright, 52177 – Size 8 Bright, 52181 – Size 4 Filbert, 52185 – Size 12 Filbert & a Bamboo Brush Holder See More -
Silver Scrubber Short Handle sz. 5/8in DeerfootSave Up to35%Off list…brush is attached to a short, wooden handle with a nickel-plated ferrule. Beautifully lacquered in crimson, the balanced handle is comfortable to hold. Key Features: * White synthetic nylon filaments * Multi-purpose brushes * Available in a variety of shapes * Very stiff bristle * Hold sharp flat… Good for any type of paint and virtually any surface! Silver Scrubbers™ can be used with most types of paint, and the durable white nylon bristles can withstand diverse surface textures, including canvas, boards, wood, fabric, furniture, walls, and more. These super stiff brushes can lift watercolor, blend acrylic and oil, soften pastel or charcoal, and firmly apply textile paint to fabric. To lift a watercolor mistake, re-wet the area to be corrected, wait a few seconds, gently scrub the paper with your Silver Scrubber™ brush and blot with a paper towel. Each scrubber brush is attached to a short, wooden handle with a nickel-plated ferrule. Beautifully lacquered in crimson, the balanced handle is comfortable to hold. Key Features: * White synthetic nylon filaments * Multi-purpose brushes * Available in a variety of shapes * Very stiff bristle * Hold sharp flat edges and round points * Large color carrying capacity * Balanced short hardwood handles Perfect For: * Acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache * Blending pastels graphite and charcoal * Creating different textures * Painting clouds and landscapes * Lifting watercolor off the paper * Scrubbing and blotting areas of color * Workshops, classrooms, and instructors * Fixing mistakes in watercolor or gouache * Stenciling, stippling, and smudging See More -
Bristlon Ser 1906S Short Handle Size 5/8In AngularSave Up to35%Off list…Bristlon® is a fantastic stiff white synthetic brush that can be cleaned with harsh solvents without destroying the brush head's shape. The brush hairs have an interlocked construction providing excellent resiliency, so after each stroke, the brush "pops" back into shape for a perfect next… Resilient bristle "pops" back into shape! Imitates natural bristle Bristlon® is a fantastic stiff white synthetic brush that can be cleaned with harsh solvents without destroying the brush head's shape. The brush hairs have an interlocked construction providing excellent resiliency, so after each stroke, the brush "pops" back into shape for a perfect next stroke. Bristlon® will never go mushy on you and maintains its' sharp point and chisel edges on rough surfaces, giving excellent control with a minimal brush stroke. Bristlon® brushes perform marvelously with oils, alkyds, acrylics, caseins, or water-mixable oils. The synthetic bristles grip color well and move heavy paint with authority. They are superbly fashioned with only the finest seamless, nickel-plated, brass ferrules attached to polished deep blue short handles. Key Features: * Superior stiff synthetic filaments * Imitate natural bristle * Interlocked bristle construction * Bristles full of snap * Seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules * Deep blue short handles * Harsh solvents won't destroy the brush Perfect For: * Oils, alkyds, acrylics, caseins, or water-mixable oils * Cleaning with harsh solvents * Moving heavy-bodied paint with authority * Painting on rough surfaces * Students and beginners * Amateur and experienced artists See More -
Simply Simmons Decorative Brush Flat Comb 5/8"Save Up to31%Off list…quality, low price decorative brushes for any effect! The original Simply Simmons decorative brushes by Robert Simmons are the perfect choice for creating texture, detail, effects and more in watercolors, acrylics, and oils! These handmade short-handled brushes feature finely tapered, dark-tipped… High quality, low price decorative brushes for any effect! The original Simply Simmons decorative brushes by Robert Simmons are the perfect choice for creating texture, detail, effects and more in watercolors, acrylics, and oils! These handmade short-handled brushes feature finely tapered, dark-tipped synthetic hair that lends itself well to any effect in any painting medium. Crafted from quality materials, and featuring seamless brass or aluminum ferrules and lacquered wooden handles, these brushes are made to last. A wide range of specialty shapes and sizes makes for a limitless selection of special painting effects! However, one of the best features of Simply Simmons Original Decorative painting brushes is their incredible value, with one low price for each fantastic brush! * Quality brushes at incredible value! * Fine synthetic hair * Crimped ferrules and lacquered wood handles * Wide range of decorative shapes and sizes * Work well with watercolors, acrylics, and oils alike * Perfect for creating texture and special effects! See More -
Princeton Short Handle 3750 Select Sz 5/8" DeerfootSave Up to46%Off list…art pieces with this line of premium quality paint brushes! Princeton Select Series 3750 Short Handled Brushes are born from a collaboration between Princeton craftsmen to produce high quality paint brushes. Each of the 108 individual brushes in 29 distinct shapes are constructed of synthetic or… Create fabulous mixed media art pieces with this line of premium quality paint brushes! Princeton Select Series 3750 Short Handled Brushes are born from a collaboration between Princeton craftsmen to produce high quality paint brushes. Each of the 108 individual brushes in 29 distinct shapes are constructed of synthetic or natural hairs glued securely and crimped into silver ferrules, which are attached to beautiful satin-finish jewel-tone blue wooden handles. Created for working with watercolors, acrylics and oils on almost any surface, this extensive line of true mixed media brushes is also ideal for staining, painting and glazing. Key Features: * Created by Princeton craftsmen * Premium natural or synthetic haired short handled brushes * 108 individual brushes * 29 distinct shapes Perfect For: * Mixed media artists * Watercolors, acrylics and oils * Almost any surface * Glazing, painting & staining See More -
Silverwhite Short Handle Brush Series 1506S Angle sz. 5/8 inSave Up to35%Off list…media around while still allowing for the sharpest edges in flats and fine needle points in rounds. Each brush is hand-tied with interlocked hair, glued, crimped, and inspected before shipment. Key Features: * Short handle synthetic brushes * Imitates delicate natural hair * Holds color amazingly… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Synthetic brushes that will take your art to new heights! Dee Silver, the legendary brush designer, has created a whole new breed of synthetic bristle that imitates the most delicate natural hair at a fraction of the price. Silverwhite is the cause for vast celebration in the animal kingdom. These short-handled brushes contain blended lengths and thicknesses of filament hair that can work with all media types. The varied synthetic filament thicknesses hold color amazingly well! Thick enough to push heavy-bodied media around while still allowing for the sharpest edges in flats and fine needle points in rounds. Each brush is hand-tied with interlocked hair, glued, crimped, and inspected before shipment. Key Features: * Short handle synthetic brushes * Imitates delicate natural hair * Holds color amazingly well * Varying lengths and widths of filament hair * Sharp chisel edges and fine needlepoints * Hand-tied with interlocked hair * Inspected before shipment Perfect For: * Watercolors, acrylics, and gouache * Animal-friendly artists * Heavy-bodied acrylics * High color load & large washes * Superb control, response, and sharp edge * Controlled brushwork * Painting fine details See More -
Winsor & Newton University Brush Series 232 Mop 5/8"Save Up to40%Off list…brush with excellent spring * Distinctive red handles with white tips * Designed to last a long time when properly cared for Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, and watercolors * Soft painting techniques * Reducing the visibility of brush strokes * Students and those looking for a multi-purpose brush The best multi-purpose brush for students Winsor & Newton University brushes are made of white polyester fibers and have distinctive red handles with white tips. The synthetic bristle is stiff enough to use with fluid oils and acrylics yet soft enough to use with watercolors. Its bristles make smooth marks on canvas panels and boards. The affordable pricing makes these brushes perfect for beginners and students looking for an inexpensive option. Key Features: * Synthetic polyester bristle * Easy to control brush with excellent spring * Distinctive red handles with white tips * Designed to last a long time when properly cared for Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, and watercolors * Soft painting techniques * Reducing the visibility of brush strokes * Students and those looking for a multi-purpose brush See More -
Beste Finest Golden Taklon Hair Brush Angular 5/8"Save Up to83%Off list…features that make these brushes world class in every way. The multi-diameter Golden Taklon hair holds color extremely well. Only brushes that blend diameters can hold color like this. Each brush is hand tied and shaped for ideal performance. Each round points and each flat comes to a tapered edge.… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring Golden Taklon, the bristles that bounce back every time! Beste™ Superior Golden Taklon Brushes from Creative Mark is one of the finest quality brushes you will ever use. As an artist, you depend on your paintbrush to perform strokes in a reliable manner. After all, your paint brush helps you express your creativity, and no one needs a low-quality brush to cramp their artistic style. It's time you reached for a brush that not only feels good in your hand but keeps its working characteristics painting session after painting session. If you want the best brushes available, here are just a few of the features that make these brushes world class in every way. The multi-diameter Golden Taklon hair holds color extremely well. Only brushes that blend diameters can hold color like this. Each brush is hand tied and shaped for ideal performance. Each round points and each flat comes to a tapered edge. The hair absorbs the color and releases it as it touches the painting surface. The hair then bounces back, even as the color and moisture is greatly reduced. Great response, and snaps back every time! Choose from many shapes as well as unusual ones! Key Features: * Multi-diameter Golden Taklon hair * Keeps its working characteristics * Holds color extremely well * Sharp edges and split-free points * Hand-tied and shaped for ideal performance * Round and flat comes to a tapered edge * Hair absorbs the color and releases * Special ferrules fashioned of brass and anodized in black * Short handle brushes, matte black finish * Perfect For:* Any watermedia (acrylics, watercolors)* Expressing your creativity* Feels good in your hand* Keeps its working characteristics painting session after painting session* Performing strokes in a reliable manner See More
-
Creative Mark Ebony Splendor Brush Short Handle Mop 5/8"Save Up to78%Off list…for wash and detail brushes for artists of all skill levels. Fine yet firm, the hair provides the perfect shape for washes, dry brush techniques, blending, and tight detail. Perfect for water media of all types, Ebony Splendor Short Handled Brushes Synthetic Red Sable Brushes excel when used with… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Impeccably crafted for the feel, look, and performance of fine red sable with water media - but in a full synthetic! These quality brushes are impeccably crafted by hand using Teijin multi-filament hairs, long considered one of the best, most durable synthetics in the world. The fiber closely parallels natural red sable in look, feel, and performance, and is the perfect answer for wash and detail brushes for artists of all skill levels. Fine yet firm, the hair provides the perfect shape for washes, dry brush techniques, blending, and tight detail. Perfect for water media of all types, Ebony Splendor Short Handled Brushes Synthetic Red Sable Brushes excel when used with watercolor, gouaches and inks. Handmade construction on brushes is careful and painstaking. Hair is cupped into anodized, plated black seamless ferrules and are finished with red wooden handles with a super strong Dura-Last lacquered finish, with ends dipped in black. Popular with traveling professional artists, they can take abuse and are easily replaced at a modest cost if lost or damaged.Ebony Splendor Short Handled Brushes Synthetic Red Sable Brushes provide a luxury feel comparable to fine European sable watercolor brushes. Easily worth more than the suggested retail, you can purchase these with an unconditional guarantee to meet your complete satisfaction! Available in Rounds, Shaders, Riggers, Fans, Angulars, Mops, and Wash Brushes. Key Features:* Synthetic Teijin multi-filament hair* Superb edges & split-proof tips* Anodized plated seamless ferrules* Dura-Last lacquered handles* Handmade & inspected* Perfect For:* Painters that want the best!* Ideal for watercolor, gouache, and inks* Travel & outfitting pochade boxes* Fine Artists/Professionals and Art Students* Animal hair alternative - fully synthetic See More
-
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Brush - Series 999, Mop 5/8"Save Up to40%Off list…and spring while the thinner fibers improve color holding capacity together they retain a perfect point for rounds and a perfect edge for flats. All brushes with nickel plated seamless ferrules attached to metallic blue wooden handles. * High quality, synthetic fibers* Blend of differing… Wide selection of shapes and sizes to suit all watercolor techniquesThese golden synthetic hair brushes are among the most advanced produced anywhere in the world today. Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor brushes are golden synthetic hair brushes among the most advanced produced anywhere in the world today. The Cotman watercolor brush line blends varying thicknesses of hair and has achieved the three most important qualities sought after by the artist. The thicker fibers contribute strength and spring while the thinner fibers improve color holding capacity together they retain a perfect point for rounds and a perfect edge for flats. All brushes with nickel plated seamless ferrules attached to metallic blue wooden handles. * High quality, synthetic fibers* Blend of differing thickness fibres* Balance and comfortable handles when painting* High quality nickel-plated brass ferrules. * A wide selection of head shapes and sizes to suit all watercolor techniques.* * Short handle brushes Wide selection of head shapes and sizes to suit all watercolor techniques Series 111 Rounds - These brushes have large bellies to produce both wash and fine line stokes. Series 222 Designer's Rounds - These brushes are great for linear work because of their extra long hairs. Series 333 Riggers - These long thin round brushes are great for very detailed linear work, such as grass and telephone wires. Series 666 One Stroke - The long hair in these brushes makes it easy to produce crisp edges for washes and straight strokes. Series 667 Angles - The angle on this series of brushes is great for flowers, leaves, small corners and sweeping wash strokes. Series 668 Filberts - These sophisticated brushes combine the control of a One Stroke with the softer edge of a round. Series 777 Aquarelle - These brushes come equipped with a clear Lucite handle for burnishing and scraping. Series 888 Fans - These fan brushes are popular for dry brush techniques like stippling, feathering grass, or hair effects. Series 999 Mops - These dome-shaped large brushes are great for expressive strokes and washes. Wash Brushes - These large brushes are great for background washes and large patches of color. See More -
Creative Mark Qualita Golden Taklon Short Handle Brush Angular 5/8"Save Up to84%Off list…Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring bristles that bounce back, every time! Qualita Gold Brushes have an outstanding range of short handled brushes made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, perfect for most painting applications. The brushes were inspired by artists of modest… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils World class brushes featuring bristles that bounce back, every time! Qualita Gold Brushes have an outstanding range of short handled brushes made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, perfect for most painting applications. The brushes were inspired by artists of modest means, and designed to be a high quality brush offered at an exceptional value. Qualita allows students, amateurs, professionals, and teachers to select high quality painting tools for their artistic pursuits, without the sacrificing performance of a good brush. The high quality gold taklon synthetic hair can handle anything from heavy bodied paints to fluid colors, making them the ideal choice for acrylics, gouaches, inks, and watercolors. Golden Taklon has an excellent resiliency and bounce through each stroke, and brushes shape to a crisp tapered edge or fine point. Handmade brushes are set in a golden ferrule and affixed to ochre colored wooden handles, with gloss turquoise and white accents. Qualita Gold Brushes make painting a pleasure! Key Features:* High quality, economical pricing* Fluid and heavy-bodied media* Wide variety of shapes and styles* Finest Golden Taklon hair Perfect For:* Watercolors, acrylics, gouaches, inks* Fine art and decorative painters* Artists of all skill levels* Classrooms and workshops See More
-
Princeton Velvetouch™ Series 3950 Synthetic Blend Brush 5/8" Angle ShaderSave Up to51%Off listPrinceton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes Princeton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring. The synthetic blend is unique… Princeton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes Princeton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring. The synthetic blend is unique to each individual shape to ensure maximum performance. Comfort is ensured with our smooth, signature Velvetouch™ handle. Key Features:* A superior blend for performance* Best quality for multimedia* Velvetouch™ comfortable handle* Excellent color-holding capacity Perfect For:* Acrylic & watercolor application* Professional artists* Mixed media applications* Decorative painting See More -
Fabriano Medioevalis Stationery Folded Blank Cards - 6"x8" (Box of 100)Save Up to24%Off listBlank Deckled Stationery Cards & Envelopes - Design & decorate your own cards and envelopes This stationery is the jewel of Italian paper making. Made on slow rotating mould machines and impeccably crafted out of the finest paper pulp in 260 gram weight folded cards and 120 gram weight… Blank Deckled Stationery Cards & Envelopes - Design & decorate your own cards and envelopes This stationery is the jewel of Italian paper making. Made on slow rotating mould machines and impeccably crafted out of the finest paper pulp in 260 gram weight folded cards and 120 gram weight envelopes. For card creations in a wide variety of media. Fabriano Medioevalis Stationery Cards & Envelopes are a complete range of elegant blank cards and envelopes, illustrating Fabriano's enduring tradition of timelessness and quality. Fabriano Medioevalis brings distinctive Italian style and grace to personalized invitations, greeting cards and announcements for all occasions. Perfect surface for pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, stamping, rubbings, stenciling, printmaking, letterpress, and inkjet printing. Fabriano Medioevalis Stationery Cards, Envelopes and Box Sets Key Features:* Soft white mould-made paper with deckle edges* Card weight is 260 gsm / Envelope weight is 120 gsm.* Distinctive Italian style* Crafted in Italy by the Fabriano mill* Luxurious soft feel* Available In: Blank Cards, Envelopes & Box Sets of Both* Impeccably crafted out of the finest paper pulp Perfect For:* Personalized invitations* Greeting cards* Announcements* For all occasions* Quick notes* Heartfelt thank you Fabriano's best-selling Medioevalis sizes are now available in combined card and envelope sets! See More -
Strathmore 400 Series Marker Pad 6 x 8" 24 SheetsSave Up to33%Off listCreate vibrant finished works with marker! Bleed Resistant! Proudly made in the USA, Strathmore 400 Series Marker Paper offers a quality surface for artists to create finished works of art with markers. This 50.5 lb / 190 g/m2 paper accepts alcohol-based, water-based and solvent-based markers, as… Create vibrant finished works with marker! Bleed Resistant! Proudly made in the USA, Strathmore 400 Series Marker Paper offers a quality surface for artists to create finished works of art with markers. This 50.5 lb / 190 g/m2 paper accepts alcohol-based, water-based and solvent-based markers, as well as pen and ink and mechanical pencil. The paper’s smooth surface allows markers to glide easily for even, consistent layering of color and blending. No drag to insure even strokes as well as not chewing up the nibs on your markers. These heavyweight sheets are bleed and tear resistant and acid-free—for vibrant, lasting works of art. 400 Series Marker Papers are extremely smooth. Slightly smoother than the Bristol paper. No drag when laying down, ensures even strokes, nice clean lines, a nice even marker wash without showing individual marker strokes. Key Features: * 50.5 lb. 190 g/m2 * Surface: Smooth / Heavyweight * Acid free, heavyweight papers * No optical brighteners, No Chemicals * Bleed and tear resistant * Accepts multiple layers of color and blending Perfect For: * Alcohol-based markers, water-based markers, solvent-based markers, pen & ink and mechanical pencil * Use with markers for a vibrant and crisp look * Creating finished works of art with markers * Create Multiple Layers / Bleed Resistant See More -
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing & Sketch Pads Medium 6" x 8" (24 Sheets)Save Up to33%Off list…feature slightly more texture than the regular 400 Drawing Pads. Acid-free perforated sheets are actual size when removed. 24 sheets per pad. Weight: 100 lb. (24” x 36” x 500 sheets) 163 g/m2 Surface: Medium. All of our Heavyweight Drawing products feature a medium surface with slightly… Strathmore 400 Series Drawing & Sketch Pads One of the most versatile sheets Strathmore offers, this cream colored drawing paper is ideal for sketching and most finished work. 400 Series Drawing Pads - Now acid-free and perforated for easy removal! On this non-rag paper, you can use crayon, pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, washes, paints, markers and more! 80 lb., spiral bound paper has 24 sheets per pad. 400 Series Sketch Pads - A general purpose sketch paper for classroom, experimentation, or perfecting technique with pen, pencil and a variety of other media. Rugged spiral wire binding makes it ideal for field use, and pages are perforated for easy removal. 60 lb paper. Media Applications: Smooth 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen & ink, marker Medium 80 lb - graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, oil pastel Weight: Smooth: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Medium: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Pad Features: Wire Bound sheets are micro-perfortated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. 400 Series Heavyweight Drawing Pads - 100 lb., cream-colored paper is ideal for finished artworks and heavier sketch media, allowing for repeated erasing and reworking. Use with charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, sketch sticks, and more! Heavyweight Drawing Pads feature slightly more texture than the regular 400 Drawing Pads. Acid-free perforated sheets are actual size when removed. 24 sheets per pad. Weight: 100 lb. (24” x 36” x 500 sheets) 163 g/m2 Surface: Medium. All of our Heavyweight Drawing products feature a medium surface with slightly more texture than our 80 lb. 400 Series Drawing pads. Surface is durable enough to stand up to repeated erasing and reworking. 400 Series Recycled Drawing Paper - This 80 lb., bright white paper is suitable for all dry media, pen and ink, and light washes. Contains over 50% recycled materials, and perforated for easy removal. Acid-free, heavy weight, durable, medium surface. Weight: 80 lb. 130 g/m2 Surface: Medium Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, mixed media, and oil pastel. Pad Features: Wire Bound sheets are micro-perforated and are Actual Size when removed at the micro-perforation. 400 Series Recycled Sketch Paper - Our most popular sketch pad! This 60 lb., general purpose sketch paper is great for experimentation and perfecting techniques. Contains 30% Post-Consumer Waste Fiber. Acid-free, medium weight, lightly textured. Weight: 60 lb. (25" x 38" x 500 sheets) 89 g/m2 Surface: Fine Tooth Media Applications: Graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel, oil pastel See More -
Grafix Impress Monoprint Plates 3 Pack 6x8"Save Up to36%Off list…work with techniques such as drypoint and collage. An instruction guide is included with each pack. Available in a variety of sizes in packs of 3 and 24. Key Features: * Flexible and lightweight * Easy to scratch * Transparent * Easy to clean Perfect For: * Printmaking * Easy portability * Drypoint… Create stunning, unique prints on an economical surface! Grafix Impress Monoprint Plates are used to create beautiful and unique prints by applying paint, tracing, removing ink or using stencils. The plates themselves are transparent, non-porous and durable. Compared to metal or glass plates, these plates are lightweight and easy to transport. They even work with techniques such as drypoint and collage. An instruction guide is included with each pack. Available in a variety of sizes in packs of 3 and 24. Key Features: * Flexible and lightweight * Easy to scratch * Transparent * Easy to clean Perfect For: * Printmaking * Easy portability * Drypoint and collage techniques See More -
Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Travel SetSave Up to46%Off listCreate masterful drawings with Lyra Rembrandt sketching tools With a balanced selection of top-quality pencils and accessories, Lyra Rembrandt Pencil Sets are ideal for everything from quick sketches to detailed still lifes, portraits, and landscapes. The sets include an assortment of sketching… Create masterful drawings with Lyra Rembrandt sketching tools With a balanced selection of top-quality pencils and accessories, Lyra Rembrandt Pencil Sets are ideal for everything from quick sketches to detailed still lifes, portraits, and landscapes. The sets include an assortment of sketching materials from extra-durable graphite leads to sticks of charcoal that blend with ease. Make your approach to creative drawing unique and unforgettable with a Lyra Rembrandt Sketching Set! Click on the item number to view information about the set. Key Features: * Pre-sharpened charcoal and graphite sets * Each set includes a variety of supplies and tools * Easily transportable * Available in metal tins and roll-up cases Perfect For: * All artist levels * Loose, freestyle sketches * Detailed portraiture and quick sketches * All regular and advanced drawing techniques * All artist levels See More -
Ambiance Picture Frame Glass and Backing 6" x 8" IndividualSave Up to53%Off listClear Transparent Convenient glass and backing inserts for any standard sized open-face frame! You have found the perfect frame for your latest masterpiece, but there is a catch: it is open-faced, with no glass to protect the artwork. Or perhaps a frame came with glass originally, but it has since been broken or lost. Not a problem! With Ambiance Picture Frame Glass and Backing inserts, it is easy to create a complete frame from an empty one! At a generous 2mm thick, Ambiance picture glass features smooth, rounded edges for safe handling. The white corrugated cardboard backing provides steady support for any lightweight artwork. The wide array of standard sizes makes it easy to match an insert to an empty frame. Whether framing watercolors, photographs, documents, prints, and more, protect them with Ambiance Picture Glass and Backing inserts! Key Features:* Replacement for broken glass or empty picture frames* 2mm thick glass with rounded edge for safety* Available in 8 standard frame sizes and convenient bulk boxes Perfect For:* Keeping artwork safely behind glass* Matching your empty frames* Replacing broken frame glass Jerry's Exclusive - Best Seller! A generous 2mm thick, Ambiance picture glass features smooth, rounded edges for safe handling. The white corrugated cardboard backing provides steady support for any lightweight artwork. See More
-
SoHo Artist All Media Canvas Panel 6"x8", (Pack of 3)Save Up to75%Off listWhite State of the Art Acid-Free C-Bond Core Canvas Panels! The SoHo Urban Artist Cotton Canvas All Media Panels use a state of the art core to allow the panel to be flexible in case it slightly bows due to high or low moisture in the atmosphere. This elastic core enables artists to flex the board the other way so paintings will not bow over time. In fact, many low-cost wood core panels bow, and this can never be corrected. These panels can always be made to lie flat. They are handsomely crafted with a turned edge construction. Key Features: * Available in assorted sizes * 3mm (1/8") panels C-bond core panels * Non Warping * 10oz. Double Primed Cotton * Acid-free panel and core * Two coats of Universal Acrylic Gesso Primer * Crafted with a turned edge construction Perfect For: * All media applications * Acrylics, Oils with either knives or brushes* Color studies and color charts* Plein aire painting * Classrooms and artists * Artists working in humid conditions * See More
-
Canson Infinity Artist Canvas Pro Gloss 24"x40' RollSave Up to25%Off listMuseum Quality Ink Jet Photo Papers These premium artist photo papers offer exceptional beauty and character to create black & white and color photographs and fine art reproductions. Using the purest natural materials without chemical substances that contribute to premature deterioration, Canson… Museum Quality Ink Jet Photo Papers These premium artist photo papers offer exceptional beauty and character to create black & white and color photographs and fine art reproductions. Using the purest natural materials without chemical substances that contribute to premature deterioration, Canson Infinity photo papers bring the beauty of fine art and traditional photography to the world of digital printing. Key Features: * Premium artist photo papers * Available in sheets and rolls Perfect For: * Digital printing * Fine art reproductions Arches Aquarelle Rag (310gsm) - 100% rag watercolor paper possesses the unique structure, surface texture, and warm white tone demanding artists expect from a traditional Fine Art digital photo art paper. This paper complies with the highest archival standards and is age-resistant. It gives a unique and unrivaled character to the Fine Art reproduction of traditional artwork and photographs. PhotoGloss Premium RC (270gsm) - An alpha cellulose acid-free digital art photo paper coated with polyethylene and a microporous color receiver layer. Gloss finish. PhotoSatin Premium RC (270gsm) is an alpha-cellulose, acid-free, digital art photo paper coated with a structured polyethylene and a microporous receiver layer. Satin finish. Platine Fibre Rag (310gsm) is a 100% cotton rag art paper with a pure white tone and no OBAs. Superior microporous coating brings this traditional darkroom paper to the digital era. Ideal for both color and black & white prints. Arches Velin Museum Rag (315gsm) - This 100% cotton, mould-made fine art paper is naturally age-resistant, has a smooth, fine-grain surface, and offers a pure white tone without OBAs. Rag Photographique (310gsm & 210gsm) - 100% cotton, museum grade Fine Art, and photo paper with a smooth white tone that offers a unique extra smooth surface and exceptionally high Dmax. Artist Canvas Professional Gloss (390gsm) is a premium glossy, polyblend canvas coated with a specially formulated inkjet receptive emulsion designed to accept the latest high technology pigmented inks. It is OBA-free and will not yellow, crack, or curl. It has an exceptional resolution, superior gloss, and extremely vivid color. Artist Canvas Water Resistant Matte (390gsm Artist Grade) is a premium, water-resistant, acid-free canvas with a pure white tone that stretches and mounts with ease. This OBA-free archival canvas can produce extremely precise, high-resolution images. BFK Rives (310gsm) - 100% Cotton, Mould made Fine Art paper. BFK Rives® has a unique pure white tone obtained without using OBAs and a very smooth and velvety texture. See More
-
Akua Printmaking Plates - 3pk 6x8"Save Up to10%Off listPrintmaking materials and DVDs made specifically for use with Akua Inks and Pigments! These artist-quality printmaking products are suitable for use with artists of all skill levels. These materials can be utilized with either Akua Intaglio Inks or Akua Liquid Pigments. * Between Ink and Paper DVD -… Printmaking materials and DVDs made specifically for use with Akua Inks and Pigments! These artist-quality printmaking products are suitable for use with artists of all skill levels. These materials can be utilized with either Akua Intaglio Inks or Akua Liquid Pigments. * Between Ink and Paper DVD - Length: 85 minutes. This DVD documents artist Catherine Kernan's quest for a less toxic studio, while also exploring the abilities of Akua Liquid Pigments and Akua Intaglio Inks.* Needle Applicator Set - This set is perfect for mark-making on monotype prints. It incudes 5 refillable bottles that each hold 1oz of Akua Liquid Pigments and 5 needle tips in 3 different types (steel angled, plastic flexible tip and plastic tapered cone tip). This is made for use with Akua Liquid Pigments only.* Pin Press - This portable press is perfect for light pressure printing processes, such as monotype, drypoint and collagraph. Great for artists on a budget, this pin press is an economical alternative to standard printmaking presses. It measures 20" long and can accomodate plates that are 19.75" or smaller. Made entirely from metal, its design provides a uniform contact between roller, plate and paper. * Printmaking Plates - Made from 100% crystal clear c tint PETG plastic, these printmaking plates are ideal for monotype, carborundum, collgraph and drypoint processes, because of their soft and malleable surfaces. They are durable, but softer than printmaking plates made from polycarbonate. Artists will enjoy absolutely no ghosting images, easily incised lines and a smooth transfer from ink to paper with Akua Printmaking Plates.* Safer Printmaking DVD - Length: 53 minutes. This instructional DVD is an excellent educational tool for printmaking artists of all skill levels. Through its different chapters, artists will delve into techniques and process of a multitude of different types of printmaking. Some of these include monotype, printing without a press, Japanese woodblock, and intaglio. See More -
Soho Soft Cover Drawing Pad 6"x8", 92 lb. (24 Sheets)Save Up to72%Off listWhite The Perfect Paper for Sketching and Illustration SoHo drawing paper is available in two weights, standard and heavyweight. The standard 92 lb. paper has a uniform surface that is ideal for working with graphite, charcoal, and colored pencil. While the heavyweight 135 lb. paper can be used with wet and dry sketch media. Artist drawing papers typically weigh between 80 and 100 lbs. Our SoHo papers are much thicker, and the quality is noticeable. With a SoHo pad, you can rework areas, make corrections, and erase aggressively, knowing the paper will hold up. Both drawing papers are acid-free and have an even surface for precise marks and clean erasing. Key Features: * Drawing 92 lb. (150gsm): 24 sheets per wire-bound pad * Heavyweight 135 lb. (220gsm): 50 sheets per wire-bound pad * Acid-free dual-sided paper * Micro-perforated sheets * Available in multiple sizes Perfect For: * Quick studies and fine drawings * Capturing fine details * Finished illustrations * Repeated erasing and reworking * Spontaneous creativity * Travel SoHo Drawing Pads Wire-Bound Softcover - Acid-free drawing paper perfect for use with dry media such as pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, and more! 92 lb (150gsm), wire-bound with 24 sheets per pad. SoHo Heavyweight Drawing Pads Wire-Bound Hardcover - Acid-free drawing paper perfect for use with graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, marker, soft pastel, oil pastel, and light washes of wet media. 135 lb (220gsm), wire-bound with 50 sheets per pad. Whether you are an art student, a seasoned artist, or just enjoy sketching, these SoHo Drawing Pads are perfect for all dry mediums and styles! See More
-
Fredrix 6" x 8" Hand Turned Canvas Panels Pack of 12Save Up to44%Off listWhite Easy-To-Use Acrylic Primed Canvas Panels Fredrix Artist Series Hand Turned Canvas Panels are prepared by sizing and priming a closely woven cotton canvas with acid-free acrylic gesso. A versatile option for oils, acrylics, water soluble oils, paint markers, permanent markers, spray paints and alkyds. The surface texture provides a very definite paint-gripping "tooth" with minimum vehicle absorption, providing the perfect support for painting in oil, casein, tempera, or acrylic. Lightweight and perfect for travel, the medium weight canvas is glued to an innovative backing board. The boards are firm and stable, with clean, hand turned edges, they provide the ideal surface for studies or initial renderings in the studio, classroom or plein air. These ARTIST SERIES canvas panels are double-primed just north of Atlanta, Georgia, with an acid-free acrylic titanium gesso. The sides are completely turned under and glued to prevent fraying and separation. Key Features: * Acid-free acrylic gesso primed * Panels are double-primed * 11oz weight canvas * Durable 100% cotton canvas * Definite paint-gripping "tooth" with minimum paint absorption * Turned under and glued edges will not fray * Made in the U.S.A * Sturdy panel board* Perfect For: * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students * Studies or initial renderings * Studio, classroom or plein air. * Painting with oils, acrylics, water soluble oils, paint markers, permanent markers, spray paints and alkyds. * Lightweight travel See More -
Multimedia Artboard Pastel Panels 6" x 8", White, Pack of 10Save Up to20%Off listWhite An Innovative Pastel Panel That Is Archival, Sturdy, And Lightweight Multimedia Artboard Pastel Panels have a proprietary ground formulation that is silk screened directly on Multimedia Artboard for a consistent working surface. Non-warping and dimensionally stable. 320 Grit. Available in white or black. They will accept heavy layers of pastel and can also be used for oils, oil sticks and colored pencil. Available in a variety of sizes and in black and white. An ideal surface for pastel work, Pastel Artist Panels are dimensionally stable and non-warping yet thin and lightweight. Multimedia Artboard Pastel Panels are perfect for plein air and travel. Key Features:* Available in white or black* Acid-free , lignin-free surface* ph neutral of 6.7 to 7.0* Hand inspected to insure quality* 320 Grit* Accepts heavy layers of pastel * Does not warp and stays dimensionally stable * A proprietary ground formulation* Consistent working surface that does not warp* Non-warping and dimensionally stable* Accepts water, mineral spirit, and turpentine applications* Lack of yellowing and the non-forming of wrinkles at the time of the drying* Colors produced in maximum color concentration* Readily accepts heavy layers of pastel* Can also be used for oil and water media Perfect For:* Pastels, oils, oil sticks and colored pencils* Thin, lightweight panels are perfect for plein air and travel* Beginner to Professional artists* Accept heavy layers of pastel and can also be used for oils, oil sticks and colored pencil* Can be used with oil media See More -
Jack Richeson Printmaking Supplies - Clear Carve, 6"x8"Save Up to42%Off listFlexible and durable material that makes carving linoleum easy!Jack Richeson's Lino Grip and Clear Carve are the best tools for getting started in printmaking. These products are ideal for students and beginners, but artists of any skill level will enjoy the benefits that these products have. *… Flexible and durable material that makes carving linoleum easy!Jack Richeson's Lino Grip and Clear Carve are the best tools for getting started in printmaking. These products are ideal for students and beginners, but artists of any skill level will enjoy the benefits that these products have. * Clear Carve- Clear Carve from Jack Richeson is a perfect clear surface for carving an image over any image, photo or sketch. Made from flexible and durable material that is easy to carve, Clear Carve wont crack or dry out and eliminates the need for any sort of messy image transfer paper. * Lino Grip- This lightweight linoleum block stop flawlessly holds linoleum in place as you carve better than any piece of wood or metal rest. Compact for easy storage, this slim, flexible, and grippy lino grip is easy to wash and perfect for aiding in the safe use of carving tools. It's great for beginners. Key Features: Made from flexible and durable materials Easy to clean Clear Carve is available in several sizes Easy to carve Speeds up block printing Perfect For: Beginners and students Tracing works of art, photographs and more! Learning the basics of block printing Holding linoleum in place (Lino Grip) Use with carving and other printmaking tools See More -
Imperial Frames Canterbury Collection Antique Copper/Black 6"x8"Save Up to69%Off listBlack Beautifully hand-finished to adorn your art! Our Imperial ready-made open back frames are beautifully and meticulously hand-finished by expert artisans. Each frame is made with the highest quality fir wood and coated with ZTPE, an inert archival material that seals the wood to keep your art safe. The ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding to ensure lasting quality. The Imperial Canterbury design features dark antique copper embellishments and a black reverse scoop in the Spanish Baroque style. These black and copper museum-quality frames are indeed a work of art! Please Note: These frames do not come with glass, glazing, or backing. Museum-quality, Hand-finished by expert artisans & Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE Key Features: * Hand-finished by expert artisans * Dark antique copper embellishments and black reverse scoop * Width: 2 7/8", Depth: 1 11/16", Rabbet: 7/8" * Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE * Fir wood coated with gesso, molded and hand-finished * Archival ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding * Well made wood frames * Spanish baroque style * Available in 16 popular sizes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * 3/4" deep canvas, or paper and panels * Museum-quality framing solutions * Portrait and landscape artwork * High-end professional quality See More
-
Imperial Frames Kensington Collection Gold 6"x8"Save Up to63%Off listGold Beautifully hand-finished to adorn your art! Our Imperial ready-made open-back frames are beautifully and meticulously hand-finished by expert artisans. Each frame is made with the highest quality fir wood and coated with ZTPE, an inert archival material that seals the wood to keep your art safe. The ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding to ensure lasting quality. The Imperial Kensington design features floral embellishments in the Baroque style. These dark antique gold museum-quality frames are indeed a work of art! Designed to emulate the look of antique frames but without the high cost. You can now buy these quality frames from us at extremely affordable pricing. Please Note: These frames do not come with glass, glazing, or backing. Museum-quality, Hand-finished by expert artisans & Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE Key Features: * Hand-finished by expert artisans * Dark antique gold color * Width: 2-5/8", Depth: 1-13/16", Rabbet: 3/4" * Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE * Fir wood coated with gesso, molded and hand-finished * Archival ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding * Well made wood frames * Baroque floral design elements * Available in 16 popular sizes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * 5/8" deep canvas, or paper and panels * Museum-quality framing solutions * Portrait and landscape artwork * Baroque style interior design * High-end professional quality See More
-
Imperial Frames Saint James Collection Dark Burl/Gold Fillet 6"x8"Save Up to61%Off listBrown Beautifully hand-finished to adorn your art! Our Imperial open-back frames are beautifully and meticulously hand-finished by expert artisans. Each frame is made with the highest quality fir wood and coated with ZTPE, an inert archival material that seals the wood to keep your art safe. The ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding to ensure lasting quality. The Imperial Saint James design features a dark polished burl finish with a gold interior accent. These contemporary museum-quality frames are indeed a work of art! Please Note: These frames do not come with glass, glazing, or backing. Museum-quality, Hand-finished by expert artisans & Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE Key Features: * Hand-finished by expert artisans * Dark polished burl finish with gold interior accent * Width: 2-1/2", Depth: 1-1/8", Rabbet: 3/4" * Highest quality fir wood coated with ZTPE * Fir wood coated with gesso, molded and hand-finished * Archival ZTPE coating seals the entire moulding * Well made wood frames * Contemporary design elements * Available in 16 popular sizes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * 3/4" deep canvas, or paper and panels * Museum-quality framing solutions * Portrait and landscape artwork * High-end professional quality See More
-
Creative Mark Heavy Duty Pro Cross Bars Box of 6 58"Save Up to79%Off list…integrity and are far less prone to snapping in the middle. You can easily fit Heavy Duty Wood Pro-Bar Cross Braces into the back of your frame with flat head screws. Key Features: * Heavy-duty White Pine construction * Substantial savings * No notch in the center * Perfect For: * Artists who… Extra Heavy Duty White Pine Wood Cross Braces! Only about 15% of artists use heavy-duty cross braces when building their canvases, due to the prohibitive cost of quality constructed bars in their price range. With this in mind, Creative Mark set about to provide sturdy kiln-dried White Pine crossbars to artists so that they can build heavy-duty frames at substantial savings. Creative Mark Pro-Bar Cross Braces are sturdy and provide maximum strength. These cross braces are not cut like regular braces; they have no notch in the center, meaning they retain their integrity and are far less prone to snapping in the middle. You can easily fit Heavy Duty Wood Pro-Bar Cross Braces into the back of your frame with flat head screws. Key Features: * Heavy-duty White Pine construction * Substantial savings * No notch in the center * Perfect For: * Artists who stretch canvases * Large scale canvases * Value-conscious artists who demand quality Please note: A minimum purchase of 2 assorted boxes is required. See More
-
Fredrix Red Label Medium, 6" x 8" Gallery Canvas Box of 3, 1-3/8" DeepSave Up to46%Off listWhite Superior quality duck canvas! Fredrix Red Label Gallery Wrap Canvas is a medium-textured, superior-quality duck canvas. The acid-free double acrylic 12oz primed cotton surface is suitable for paintings in oils, acrylics, or alkyds. The canvas is mounted on 1-3/8" heavy-duty stretcher frames for double the standard thickness. The canvas is stapled on the back to allow painting on all sides. It can hang with or without a frame. Key Features:* Acid free double acrylic primed cotton surface* Medium texture 100% Cotton Duck Canvas* Mounted on 1-3/8" heavy-duty stretcher frame* Back stapled* 12oz Acrylic Primed* Painting on all sides* Perfect For:* Great for acrylics, alkyds and oils* Showing 4 sides of paining* Hanging with or without frame See More
-
Fredrix Red Label Medium Texture Duck 3/4" Profile - 6" x 8" (Box of 6)Save Up to46%Off listWhite Professional Medium Tooth Cotton Canvas - Primed and Ready! Fredrix Red Label 3/4" Deep Cotton Canvas features superior quality medium textured, duck canvas. It is double-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso for use with oil or acrylic painting. The canvas is stapled onto the back of standard stretcher bars. Paint on all four edges and hang it with or without a frame. All sizes larger than 24" x 36" include single or double bracing for added support. Key Features:* 3/4" Deep profile* Primed Weight: 12oz(406 g/m2)* Unprimed Weight: 7oz(237 g/m2)* 100% cotton duck canvas* Double-primed with acid-free titanium gesso* Medium tooth* Back-stapled, 4 paintable edges* Primed in the USA!* Perfect For:* Oil or acrylic painting* Impasto techniques* Mixed media* Painting on all four edges All sizes larger than 24″ x 36″ include single or double bracing for added support See More
-
ProFile 2.5" Extra Deep Box of 4 Stretcher Bars 58" (2 Slots)Save Up to76%Off list…to use* Artists who paint large scale* Artists who demand super strong, museum quality stretcher bar* Gallery edge paintings that don’t require framing* Easier stretching with rounded back edges* Please note: A minimum purchase of 24 assorted individual bars or 6 assorted boxes is required. Gallery quality, super heavy duty stretcher bars perfect for larger paintings! 2.5" deep by 1.5" wide Pro-File 2.5" Deep Super-heavy duty stretcher bars are the ultimate museum quality choice for large scale paintings! Precision-cut from sturdy, kiln-dried pine wood, Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Bars are an impressive 2.5" deep by 1.5" wide, and feature a large 1/2" rounded offset lip to keep canvas away from the stretcher, preventing "ghost" impressions. The true advantage, however, is Pro-File's unique bracing system that allows cross braces to overlap without using an integrity-weakening dado cut, for the strongest, sturdiest frames! Each stretcher strip is slotted at 27" intervals on the front and back, meaning that cross braces slot right in and can cross over one another without needing to be cut. In addition, the slot location is specific to the stretcher bar size, being placed in the ideal spot for maximum durability, and taking the guesswork out of professional bracing! All corners are keyable, and stretcher strips are sold individually, or in boxes of 4. Create the largest canvases without worrying about their integrity: Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Bars are the strongest around! Make 2.5" Thick Canvases! Super-heavy duty stretcher bars are the ultimate museum quality choice Key Features: * Super strong, museum quality stretcher bars * Made from sturdy kiln-dried pine wood * Measure 2.5" deep by 1.5" wide, with 1/2" rounded offset lip * Feature a unique cross-bracing system! * Rounded offset lip to keep canvas away from the stretcher * Cross braces can overlap without a dado cut, that can reduce the integrity of the brace * Stretchers are pre-slotted to accept braces: one slot for sizes up to 27", 2 for sizes up to 56", 4 for sizes up to 82", and 6 slots for all other sizes * Take the guesswork out of professional bracing! * Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Bars are the strongest around * Stretchers are sold individually or in boxes of 4 strips Perfect For:* Building heavy-duty frames at substantial savings* The largest canvases without worrying about their integrity* Artists who stretch canvas* Easy to use* Artists who paint large scale* Artists who demand super strong, museum quality stretcher bar* Gallery edge paintings that don’t require framing* Easier stretching with rounded back edges* Please note: A minimum purchase of 24 assorted individual bars or 6 assorted boxes is required. See More -
AlumaComp Aluminum, 6"x8" Archival Painting & Mounting PanelSave Up to78%Off listSilver 100% Archival / Unprimed Aluminum Boards - Acid Free- Adds Value to Your Artwork 100% Archival Boards - Acid Free- Adds Value to Your Artwork Great for Plein Air Painting - Painting on metal panels has been historically recorded since before the times of Rembrandt, who painted many of his great masterpieces on copper. In the last 20 years, professional artists have been moving towards working on aluminum composite panels (ACP), which feature lighter weights and stronger construction. AlumaComp is widely used for mounting fine art, photographs, linen and canvas to create an incredibly stable painting panel, or to use on its own as a reliable, archival painting support. The brushed aluminum surface takes primer beautifully, providing texture that grips the primer for a perfect bond. The smooth aluminum surface can be used as is to take advantage of its' beautiful finish, or custom sanded or polished for any texture necessary for your artistic applications. When used as a painting panel, the smooth side can be used as the work’s actual highlights for a modern look— either left bare as is, or sanded/buffed back to the bare metal before varnishing to take advantage of the metallic glow. Simply peel the screened film used to protect both sides, and let your creativity do the rest. Key Features: * Double-sided – one brushed aluminum, one polished smooth * 100% Archival Rigid and strong, yet lightweight * 4mm (3/16") thick * Acid-Free - Archival, will not decay * Prime and Paint in traditional oils & acrylics * Use primed or unprimed * Accepts most fine art media, primed or painted directly * Perfect for use as a mounting surface for photography, linen and canvas, even image transfers * Will not mold, or mildew like stretched canvas or wood panels * Can be Framed - No backing board needed * Sold Individually or in Boxes of 2 Perfect For: * Adding Value to Your Art * Plein Air - Lightweight & free from moisture * Professional Photographers, Fine Artists, Graphic Artists * Oils, Acrylics, Mixed Media, Watercolors * Art Prints, Inkjet, Screen Printing, Photos * Creating artwork with a fresh, modern look * Saving shipping costs to clients and galleries, due to lighter weight * Experimental and modern art * Working in environments where humidity levels fluctuate* See below for the larger sizes sold in boxes of 2: 36" x 36" - 18" x 72" - Also not for larger sizes, may need to support to prevent bending Professional Artist Eric Armusik "My work requires the highest standards and after 15 years of painting on wood i have abandon it forever after painting on AlumaComp, I will be painting all 40 large panels using this substrate as well as many more paintings, commissions and mounting of my prints", "It's an amazingly versatile substrate for those who want the smooth surface of a panel but are afraid to paint on something like wood which is prone to warping" Eric Armusik, (b. 1973) paints classical figurative art that fuses his life experiences with art history. His paintings are a declaration to the dramatic power of representational art. The origin of his inspiration does not lie in academia, but rather his childhood, surrounded by the vivid paintings he saw in Gothic cathedrals as a child. Eric doesn’t aspire to simply paint a figure; he paints a moment, a human experience, and an emotional dialogue that transcends culture, religion and time itself. See More
-
Plein Aire Gold Frame with Linen Liner 6" x 8" (Box of 10)Save Up to74%Off listGold Elegant frames with timeless style and a beautiful linen liner! Our most popular ready-made frame style, Plein Aire frames are beloved by artists and framers the world over! A selection of our gold Plein Aire frames are now available in several sizes with a 1-inch linen liner (approximately 3/4" showing). This linen liner adds a finished, elegant flair to the already simple yet elegant design of Plein Aire frames. This linen liner is sure to be the perfect offset to any painting! The 3" wide flat moulding is enhanced by a raised and rounded top edge and offset inner groove, while the 1/4" deep rabbet allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, or even 3/4" deep canvases with the use of offset clips! Superbly constructed and supplied with hanging hardware in the form of D-rings and screws, Plein Aire frames have a solid wood composition coated in gesso to ensure a smooth, blemish-free surface Key Features: * Solid, 3" wide moulding with raised edge * 1/4" deep rabbet * 1-inch linen liner to offset any painting (3/4" showing) * Linen Liner Color: Off White * Sturdy gessoed wood construction * Comes supplied with D-ring hanging hardware and screws * Available individually or in bulk packs! Perfect For: * An elegant framing solution * Artists looking to show or sell finished paintings * Painters looking for a simple, sophisticated design to compliment their work Notes: The frame has a 1/4" deep rabbet. Allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, and you can frame a 3/4" deep canvas with the use of offset clips. You would need a 1/2" offset clip for the frame to hold a 3/4" deep canvas. *See Off Set Clips Please note: Due to the nature of the leaf used, finishes on Gold Leaf Plein Aire frames will have lines and may vary from shipment to shipment. See More
-
BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar 58"Starting At: 1.65
Great for small paintings! The BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. Note - The lightweight bars are… Great for small paintings! The BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. Note - The lightweight bars are not for use on large paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except light weight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface * Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide, with a 5⁄16" lip (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > Please note: A minimum purchase of 96 assorted bars is required. Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching.” Notching is an additional fee. If Notching is required, the order is “Custom”. Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Artists' Stretcher Bar Medium Duty 58"Starting At: 2.96
Great for small paintings! The BEST Medium-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. These bars can save you money… Great for small paintings! The BEST Medium-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except lightweight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measure 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface* Measures 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click Here-> BEST Medium-duty Cross Braces Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching”. Notching is an additional Fee. If notching is required, the order is “Custom.” Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. To order cross braces – please click on the link to Best Medium-duty Cross Brace. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment, we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Medium Duty Cross Brace 58"Starting At: 3.68
An innovative approach to using cross braces! An innovative approach to using cross braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of Richeson/BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy cross brace bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using cross braces for any canvas… An innovative approach to using cross braces! An innovative approach to using cross braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of Richeson/BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy cross brace bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using cross braces for any canvas over 36". Key Features: * State of the art design works with all sizes of stretcher bars * Slotted design allows for finest adjustment of canvas tension * Available in select lengths up to 72" * Easy to use Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click here to download Jack Richeson Framing Guide> Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, please call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Please note: Cross Braces are SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. The Cross Brace Bracket Kit (item #V06976) is also SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. Richeson/BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext.218. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. Please note that even though the cross-braces fit snuggly against the stretcher bars, they must be attached to the frame with cross-brace brackets. Two FREE brackets are included with every cross-brace purchase. See More
Powered by
Login and Registration Form
Customer Login
Already a customer ? Sign in now for the best experience!
* indicates a required field