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Compose-It Grid 3:4 4×5" - Red

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…a grid over their subject matter. Now you can bring this art theory to your own creation process with the modern equivalent of those ancient tools: Proportional Compose It Grids! These transparent acrylic grids are available in 9 different proportions which are translatable to nearly any canvas… 500 years of art theory brought into the 21st century!"Perspective is nothing else than the seeing of an object through a sheet of glass, on the surface of which may be marked all the things that are behind the glass." –Leonardo da Vinci* 500 year old method brought into modern day * Sturdy, transparent acrylic grids are easy to use * Sketch directly on the grid with a dry erase marker! (sold separately) * 9 different proportions for many canvas sizes (*see chart) * Now with new pocket size grids! Comes in clear for details, or red for simplifying color values * New 6-in-1 grid gives six proportions in one easy to transport grid! * Put away your calculator and pick up your brush!Even half a millennium ago artists knew that in order to realistically depict three dimensional objects in two dimensional artwork, a correct grasp of proportion and perspective was indispensible. Great masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer used the grid method to do this; often rigging up complicated equipment and devices designed to superimpose a grid over their subject matter. Now you can bring this art theory to your own creation process with the modern equivalent of those ancient tools: Proportional Compose It Grids! These transparent acrylic grids are available in 9 different proportions which are translatable to nearly any canvas size. Simply choose your grid proportion in relation to your canvas, hold the grid up to your subject, and sketch directly on the grid with a dry erase marker (sold separately) to rough in your composition. It is then a simple matter to transfer the grid and the image directly onto your canvas with charcoal or chalk; all the while keeping the correct proportions of the original subject. Don't waste your valuable artwork time by guessing on proportions and perspective: let Compose It Grids be your guide and do the math for you! Proportion Percentage Common Canvas Sizes* 1:1 1.00 All square formats 1:2 0.50 6x12", 10x20", 12x24", 16x32", 18x36", 20x40", 24x48", 36x72" 1:3 0.33 3x9", 5x15", 6x18", 8x24", 9x27", 10x30", 11x33", 12x36", 24x72" 2:3 0.66 6x9", 8x12", 10x15", 12x18", 14x21", 16x24", 18x27", 20x30", 24x36", 48x72" 3:4 0.75 9x12", 12x16", 15x20", 18x24", 21x28", 24x32", 27x36", 30x40", 36x48", 54x72" 4:5 0.80 8x10", 16x20", 24x30", 32x40", 36x45", 40x50", 48x60" 5:6 0.83 10x12", 15x18", 20x24", 25x30", 30x36", 35x42", 40x48", 50x60", 60x72" 5.5:7 0.79 11x14", 22x28", 33x42", 44x56", 55x70" 7:8 0.88 14x16", 28x32" *Don't see your canvas size? Divide the smaller number of your canvas size by the larger to get the percentage; then choose the closest percentage listed above to get the best proportional match. For example, a 14x18" canvas would have a percentage of around 0.78 (=14 divided by 18), and would best match with the 5.5:7 grid which has a 0.79 percentage. See More

Yasutomo Suzuri Stone Sumi 4 Piece Set

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Black Flat grinding stone used to make sumi ink The Yasutomo Man-Made Suzuri Stone is a flat grinding stone used to make Sumi ink. A sloping indentation and small well at one end, the Sumi ink stick is ground on the stone surface with water to produce liquid ink. The man-made stone is a combination of powdered natural stone and cementing compound, which is molded under high pressure to produce a quality economical stone. The Suzuri Stone Sumi set contains two Sumi brushes, one Sumi ink stick, and one Suzuri stone in a beautiful paper box. An illustrated step-by-step instruction sheet on how to paint bamboo is included. A video QR code is also provided. Key Features: * S147 Suzuri grinding stone * Flat grinding stone used to make sumi ink * Sloping indentation with small well at one end * Size: 5-1/2" x 3" * Weight: 0.84 lbs Perfect For: * Sumi painting and calligraphy * Making Sumi ink * Multimedia artists * Sumi-e Artists * Artists of all skill levels See More

Yasutomo Silverpoint & Mineral Paper Kit

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Paper made from rocks, not trees!! Made from 80% calcium carbonate, Mineral Paper provides a unique surface for dry and wet media. Because the paper is bonded with a small amount of HDPE (plastic), it is tear-resistant, foldable, non-wrinkling, and will not allow color-bleed through even when… Paper made from rocks, not trees!! Made from 80% calcium carbonate, Mineral Paper provides a unique surface for dry and wet media. Because the paper is bonded with a small amount of HDPE (plastic), it is tear-resistant, foldable, non-wrinkling, and will not allow color-bleed through even when soaked. Mineral Paper has a smooth, vellum-like velvety feel and a nice amount of tooth for wet and dry media. Silverpoint is a drawing medium that Medieval scribes and artists used to create manuscripts and renderings on gesso-prepared surfaces. Mineral Paper accepts silverpoint without needing gesso, making it a convenient surface for silverpoint. Key Features: * Acid-free bright white paper * 80% calcium carbonate bonded with HDPE (plastic) * Can handle more abuse than traditional paper * Available in 100 lb. or 160 lb. weight * Smooth, vellum-like velvety feel * Nice amount of tooth for wet media * Tear-resistant, foldable, and non-wrinkling * Will not allow color-bleed through even when soaked * Not recommended for oil-based paints or oil pastels Perfect For: * Silverpoint, alcohol inks, watercolors, and colored pencils * Graphite, acrylic, and pan pastel * Crisp lines and saturated colors * Emboss and deboss * Accepts varnish and glue * Inkjet printing (results will vary depending on the printer)   Mineral Paper now comes in a heavier weight! 240 gsm Mineral Paper is more durable than previous versions and holds up better to various art techniques, including alcohol ink painting, silverpoint drawing, mixed media, and more. See More

Yasutomo Origami Paper - Large Assorted Sizes/Colors Set (Pack of 55)

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Assorted Colors Perfect For Folding Origami! Yasutomo Origami Paper is excellent for practicing and perfecting the art of paper folding. Paper packs are available in a variety of bright colors and patterns. The thickness of the paper is specifically designed for the crisp, sharp folds needed for origami. Yasutomo Origami Paper is a reliable choice for anyone interested in the art of paper folding, offering the quality and variety needed to bring your creative ideas to life. Popular Uses: Traditional Origami: Yasutomo paper is perfect for traditional origami models, such as cranes, flowers, and animals. Modular Origami: The consistent quality and variety in color make it ideal for modular origami, where multiple sheets of paper are folded and assembled into a single, complex structure. Kirigami: The paper’s strength also makes it suitable for kirigami, a variation of origami that involves folding and cutting paper to create intricate designs. Key Features: * Assorted square paper sizes * Available in bright solid colors and patterns * 8 to 1000 sheets per pack Perfect For: * Practicing origami * Mixed media art * School or group projects * Parties See More