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Tao Watercolor SetSave Up to67%Off list
Starting At: 13.99
Assorted Colors Perfect for work on a desk or table- Lightweight & Sturdy, Great for Transporting This incredibly simple stand folds down completely flat and may be easily put away in most drawers or put into any type of travel gear from shoulder bag and to back pack. Fits easily into a standard mesh bag for an all in one travel pack for painting and drawing. Made of renewable bamboo wood with brass-plated hardware. Bottom canvas or pad holder folds easily and supports 3/4in canvas, panels or boards and virtually any type of pad. Adjusts to 5 different angles for the position that best suits your needs! Measures: 8-1/2 x 11 x 1-1/4 in closed and 4-1/4 in up to 7-1/4 in open. Key Features:* Beautiful bamboo finish: Made of renewable bamboo wood* Adjusts to 5 different angles* Brass-plated hardware* Bottom canvas or pad holder* Folds easily for storage or transporting* Supports 3/4 in canvas, panels or boards and virtually any type of pad* Measures: 8-1/2 x 11 x 1-1/4 in closed and 4-1/4.25in up to 7-1/4in open* Lightweight but very sturdy* Adjusts almost straight up & down or lay it back Perfect For:* Smaller works in the studio and light enough to take traveling* Work on a desk or table* Fits easily into backpacks or tote bags* Adjusts to several heights to accommodate a variety of watercolor pads or canvases* Drawing, sketching and painting* A good range of settings for angles* Tao Easel Sets Tao Sketch Set (88683A) - Includes the Tao Bamboo Table Easel, General's Drawing Class Set, 9x12 Inch Strathmore 300 Series Sketch Pad Wire-bound, and One Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag for carry and storage, Kum 2-Hole Magnesium Pencil Sharpener Tao Watercolor Set (88683B) - Includes the Tao Bamboo Table Easel, one 9x12 Inch Strathmore Vision Watercolor Pad tape-bound, one Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag for carry and storage, #15 Fundamentals Brush Set, and LUKAS Watercolor Half-Pans Metal Box Set of 16 Tao Oil Pastel Set (88683C) - Includes the Tao Bamboo Table Easel, Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels Cardboard Box Set of 48, 9x12 Inch Strathmore 300 Series Sketch Pad Wire-bound (100 Sheets) and One Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag for carry and storage! See More -
SoHo Portable Wood Table and Desk Easel Oil Painting Set 36 Piece Painting SetSave Up to71%Off list
Starting At: 19.99
Assorted Colors Paint, Draw, or Read Anywhere in The Home, Office, or In Your Travels! This beautiful wood table and desk easel allows you to draw, paint, or read hands-free anywhere! It is adjustable to four “Pure LokR” angle settings. It will accommodate canvases, panels, and books up to 12x16” in size. It features all brass plated hardware, a rich Soho stained finish, a fold-up bottom easel rest, a multi-compartment fold-out drawer, a comfortable handle, and table latches. Use the ever-handy drawer with its three compartments to hold brushes, markers, pens, pencils, pastels, and other drawing and writing gear. This lightweight easel is sturdy and fashionable and may be placed anywhere in the home or office or in a carrying bag, suitcase, or trunk. Yours to enjoy for a very affordable price. Key Features: * Accommodates Canvas, Panels or Books up to 12x16” in Size * Made of Birchwood with rich SoHo Stained Mahogany Finish * Fold-up Bottom Easel Rest * Ever-handy drawer with 3 compartments * Holds brushes, markers, pens, pencils, pastels & other gear * Adjustable to four “Pure LokR” angle settings * Brass plated hardware * Rubber feet for no-slip grip * Fold up bottom easel rest * Multi compartment fold out drawer * Comfort handle and drawer and table latches * Weight: 2.5 lbs. * Dimensions Flat: (L) 13.4" x (W) 10.25" x (H) 2" * Drawer Dimensions for Three Compartments: Compartment 1: (L) 11 3/4" x (W) 2 1/8" x (H) 13/16" / Compartment 2: (L) 7 1/8" x (W) 6 1/2" x (H) 13/16" / Compartment 3: (L) 4 1/14" x (W) 6 1/2" x (H) 13/16" * Bottom Easel Tray Dimensions: (L) 10 1/2" x (W) 1 1/2" Perfect For: * Hands-free reading, drawing, or painting anywhere! * Comfortability to move about easily * Holding brushes, markers, pen, and other drawing and writing gear in a handy multi-compartment fold-out drawer * 4 rubber feet to help keep place * See More -
27pc Royal Brush Essentials Beginner Oil Paint Wood Box SetSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 24.59
Assorted Colors Kits range from basic to all-inclusive! Curated with both beginners and professionals in mind, Royal & Langnickel's comprehensive collection of art sets come filled with the finest selection of artist materials. Each set contains all of the materials needed to explore your medium of choice. An artist guide is included with each set to help any art enthusiast learn different tips and techniques. A beautiful wooden carrying case holds your supplies for easy transport and storage. Key Features: * Professional grade paints and materials! * Combines an enormous array of artist tools * Beautiful wooden carrying case * Huge savings off buying each item individually * Please click on the yellow circle icon to view the content list Perfect For: * Discovering your passion * Gift giving * Learning different techniques * Travel * Artists of every level Beginner Drawing & Sketch Wood Box Set: The set features a large collection of color pencils, graphite pencils, and charcoal pencils with an artist guide to help any art enthusiast learn more about specific sketching & drawing techniques. All contained in a beautiful wooden carrying case. Contents: 12 Color Pencils, 6 Graphite Pencils, 3 Charcoal Pencils, 3 Blending Stumps, 1 Mannequin (4.5 in), 1 Six-Inch Ruler, 1 Sanding Block, 1 Eraser, 1 Sharpener, 1 Beginners Guide Booklet (Sketching & Drawing), 1 Sketching Pad (5 in x 7 in), and 1 Wooden Carrying Case. Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. Beginner Oil Paint Wood Box Set: The set features a collection of oil paints, brushes, and canvas boards with an artist guide to help any art enthusiast learn more about specific oil painting techniques. All contained in a beautiful wooden carrying case. Contents: 10 Oil Paint Tubes (12 ml), 6 White Bristle Brushes, 2 Canvas Boards (5 in x 7 in), 1 Graphite Pencil, 1 Linseed Oil Bottle, 1 six-well Palette, 1 Palette Knife, 1 Eraser, 1 Sharpener, 1 Beginners Guide Booklet (Oil), and one Wooden Carrying Case. Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. Beginner Acrylic Wood Box Set: The set features a collection of acrylic paints, brushes, and canvases with an artist guide to help any art enthusiast learn more about specific acrylic painting techniques. All contained in a beautiful wooden carrying case. Contents: 10 Acrylic Paint Tubes (12 ml), 6 White Taklon Brushes, 2 Canvas Boards (5 in x 7 in), 1 Graphite Pencil, 1 six-well Palette, 1 Palette Knife, 1 Eraser, 1 Sharpener, 1 Beginners Guide Booklet (Acrylic), and one Wooden Carrying Case. Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. Beginner Watercolor Wood Box Set: The set features a collection of watercolor paints, brushes and a watercolor pad with an artist guide to help any art enthusiast learn more about specific watercolor painting techniques. All contained in a beautiful wooden carrying case. Contents: 10 Watercolor Paint Tubes (12 ml), 6 Gold Taklon Brushes, 1 Graphite Pencil, 1 six-well Palette, 1 Palette Knife, 1 Eraser, 1 Sharpener, 1 Watercolor Pad (5 in x 7 in), 1 Beginners Guide Booklet (Watercolor), and one Wooden Carrying Case. Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. Beginner Sketching Wood Box Set: The set features a collection of drawing supplies with an artist guide to help any art enthusiast learn more about specific sketching techniques. All contained in a beautiful wooden carrying case. Contents: 30 Sheets of Sketch Paper, 12 Graphite Pencils, 6 Sketching Sticks, 3 Vine Charcoal, 3 Charcoal Sticks, 3 Charcoal Pencils, 1 Sanding Block, 1 Blending Stump, 1 Eraser, 1 Sharpener, 1 Ruler, 1 Mannequin, 1 Mannequin Base, 1 Instructional Guide Booklet, and 1 Wooden Carrying Case. Contents in the set may be substituted without notice. See More -
Cretacolor Drawing Leads Assorted 5.6mm (Box of 6)Save Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 8.99
Assorted Colors The perfect assortment of sketching leads! Creatacolor artist drawing leads are perfect for creating clean marks and expressive strokes. The sticks come in packs of 6 and are available in different grades of charcoal, graphite, sanguine, sepia, and pastel. Both the Nero and Sanguine Oil leads contain grease in their formula which makes them ideal for outdoor sketching. All of the leads are designed to fit in the Cretacolor Lead Holders. Key Features: * Different grades of lead * Charcoal, graphite, sanguine, sepia, and pastel * Sticks measure 4-5/8" long by 5.6 mm in diameter * Designed to fit Cretacolor lead holder * Six leads per box * Made in Austria Perfect For: * Illustrators and fine artists * Creating clean bold marks * Drawing with the clean control of a mechanical pencil * Students and professional artists * Expressive shading * Adding small details See More -
Colour Shapers Firm WideSave Up to40%Off list
Starting At: 13.11
…with faux finishing and new effects with pastel, oil and acrylic. Key Features:* Made from silicone* Will not absorb any material* Great for applying, removing, scraping and moving color* Perfect for painting, drawing, lifting and blending oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoals and more Colour Shapers are a unique tool made from silicone Colour Shapers Wide are extra firm with a flat tip that will not absorb any material, and is great for applying, removing, scraping and moving color. Used alone or together with your existing tools, Colour Shapers will give you the opportunity to develop new and exciting effects. Made by Royal Sovereign in England these wide, versatile shaper tools can be used for spreading Gesso, adhesive and large areas of paint. Using the slit tip decorators gives you the opportunity to experiment with faux finishing and new effects with pastel, oil and acrylic. Key Features:* Made from silicone* Will not absorb any material* Great for applying, removing, scraping and moving color* Perfect for painting, drawing, lifting and blending oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoals and more See More -
Sennelier Egg Tempera - Intro Set of 5, 21mlSave Up to35%Off list
Starting At: 10.75
Assorted Colors A highly pigmented, professional tempera medium Sennelier Egg Tempera paint is a semi-opaque, water-soluble and permanent painting medium used for fine art painting and restoration (and can even be used as an underpainting for oil paints). Unlike oils, egg tempera does not age or yellow, due to being egg emulsion-based instead of oil based. Varnished egg tempera paintings are difficult to distinguish from oils due to their vibrancy and brilliance in how the pigment suspends in the emulsion. It is a popular medium with oil painters who seek a health alternative to the harsh and dangerous solvents involved with oil colors, as it requires nothing more than soap and water cleanup. Like their other paint lines, Sennelier Egg Tempera paints are professional quality pigments with the highest pigment loads possible. Key Features:* Classical painting medium* Water soluble, no need for solvents* Highly archival* Rich satin-matte finish* Highly pigmented paints* Authentic egg tempera made in the traditional manner* Use varnish over egg tempera paintings for an oil painting like appearance Perfect For:* Fine art painting, restoration, and icon painting* Underpainting for oil painters* Restoration Work * Icon Painting* Technical illustrative painting styles Intro Set of 5- Contains five 21 ml tubes including: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Rose Madder Lake, Ultramarine Blue, and Ivory Black Light Wooden Box Set Of 15 - Contains: One 34 ml tube of Titanium White, one 60 ml jar of Egg Tempera Binding Medium, a wooden palette, one metal palette cup, two brushes, a Flat #4 and a Round #5, 15, 21 ml tubes of Egg Tempera: Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow Deep Genuine, Carmine, Cobalt Violet Hue, Emerald Green, Ivory Black, Lemon Yellow, Naples Yellow, Permanent Intense Red, Prussian Blue, Raw Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Vermilion, Viridian, and Yellow Ochre. Capable of creating detailed and complex effects, the medium of egg tempera can be traced back as early as ancient Greece. During the early Italian Renaissance, egg tempera reached its’ zenith, and was the predominant medium for religious icon panel paintings done between the 12th and 15th centuries. Even with the rise in popularity of oils beginning in the 15th century, Renaissance masters such as Michelangelo and Botticelli continued to prefer the deep luminosity of the medium. Even with the decline of the medium in favor to oils, artists like Marc Chagall (who exclusively used Sennelier) in the early 1900’s led to the medium’s revival, and it became more popular with the use by American painters such as Andrew Wyeth and Thomas Hart Benton. In 1892, chemist and fine arts purveyor Gustave Sennelier created his own line of Sennelier Egg Tempera paints, after extensive research into classical, authentic Renaissance formulas. Egg Tempera is a semi-opaque, water-soluble and permanent painting medium used for fine art painting and restoration (and can even be used as an underpainting for oil paints). Unlike oils, egg tempera does not age or yellow, due to being egg emulsion-based instead of oil based. The egg emulsion recipe binder produces a satin-matte finish that is water resistant when dry, and is thinned with water or egg tempera medium when painting. Varnished egg tempera paintings are difficult to distinguish from oils due to their vibrancy and brilliance in how the pigment suspends in the emulsion. It is a popular medium with oil painters who seek a health alternative to the harsh and dangerous solvents involved with oil colors, as it requires nothing more than soap and water cleanup. Like their other paint lines, Sennelier Egg Tempera paints are professional quality pigments with the highest pigment loads possible. Unlike oil paint, egg emulsion binder is stiffer and more brittle, so it does not lend well to impasto painting techniques. Traditionally, due to the brittle nature, egg tempera is best used on wood or canvas panels, or heavy primed paper that has been mounted on a hard surface. Note: Sennelier recommends artists give their finished egg tempera works a coating of charcoal or pastel fixative before applying a final oil paint picture varnish, to seal and protect the work. See More -
Turner Watercolor Set, 9x12in Arches Watercolor Block and Kolinsky Short Handle Brush Set of 4Save Up to83%Off list
Starting At: 39.99
Assorted Colors Great Gift Sets For that special Artist There are many creative art sets at Jerry's for that talented and creative person in your life! Here are a few professionally curated sets that are sure to make someone smile and spread creative cheer. Each gift kit comes with all you see for one low price. To view the contents of the set you are interested in, please click on the white notepaper icon beside the set. Key Features: * Curated gift sets * Contain an assortment of art supplies Perfect For: * Gift giving * Spreading creative cheer * Artists and art teachers See More -
Watercolor Sketch Gift Boat Bag Set (small bag)Save Up to66%Off list
Starting At: 33.09
Assorted Colors All You Need to Take Your Art Anywhere! Whether you are an en plein air master or just an artist on the go, these travel art sets are for you! Each set has been specifically designed for a specific medium from oils to watercolors to drawing. These comprehensive sets also make the perfect gift for any artist, from beginners to professionals. Key Features: * Complete sets specifically designed for you * Includes everything you need Perfect For: * Travel and urban sketching * Gift giving Artist Acrylics EZ to Start Painting Set- This complete artist acrylic painting set includes a SoHo Long Handle Brush Set, Painting and Mixing Knives, Five 11x14” Painting Boards, one Tear-Off Paper Palette Pad, Aquatote Water Basin, SoHo Aluminum Table Easel, and Twenty-four 12ml tubes of SoHo Artist Acrylic colors Art To Go Kit- This collaborative kit makes the perfect gift for someone experimenting with water-soluble pastels, blending, and mixing. This set includes a set of Charvin Water Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks, Creative Inspirations Dura-Handle Short Handled Brushes, a Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Pad, Mesh Zipper Bag, and a Jerry's eco-friendly, collapsible water bottle. Artport Watercolors Set- This tastefully designed watercolor set has everything needed to get started and experiment with watercolors. Housed in a sturdy Class Act art supply box, this set includes a Reflexions Hardbound Multimedia Journal, a Lukas Aquarell Studio Half Pan set of 12 watercolors, and a Raffine Watercolor pencil set of 24, watercolor brushes and more. Jerry's Archival Watercolor Sketch Set- This tastefully designed watercolor set includes the Jerrys Petite Watercolor Pan Set, one Round Aquastroke Pro Watercolor Brush in Medium, a Acurit Waterproof Technical Pen 0.30 mm nib, Mesh Zipper Bags Medium-Large 10" x 14", and a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Softbound Portrait Sketchbook Professional Watercolor 5 Piece Travel Set- This set includes Lukas Aquarell 1862 Artist Watercolor Set of 12 Half Pans, Ebony Splendor Short Handle Explorer Brush Sets, AquaTote Original Travel Water Bag, Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Block 9x12" and a Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag. Sennelier Watercolor Aqua Travel Set- This set contains a Sennelier Aqua Mini Watercolor Half Pan Set of 8, Reflexions 5x7" Aqua Pad, Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag, Set of 3 Aquastroke Watercolor Brush Pens, and Sample Mimik Round Brush. See More -
Imperial Professional Chungking Hog Bristle Brushes & SetsSave Up to85%Off list
Starting At: 3.71
…brushes allow for precise lay down of color and for free flowing, long strokes. Amazing Brushes for Oil & Acrylic Painters Imperial is ideally for oil painters but work equally well for acrylic painting. These brushes allow for precise lay down of color and for free flowing, long strokes. We… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Imperial Professional Pure Bristle Brushes: The Best Redefined! Softest and fullest bristle brush on the market Creative Mark’s popular Professional Bristle Brushes feature an integrated long wooden handle, nickel-plated brass ferrules and 100% Chung­king hog bristle. These attributes mark a brush that possesses stunning resiliency, a supple feel and a professional level of performance. The brush heads are handmade with the utmost attention with curved, interlocking hair and flagged hair ends. Each brush must pass the most stringent tests to receive a stamp with the Imperial name. These brushes are tested to be the very best and offer flawless performance at the highest level. THE BEST BRISTLE BRUSH YOU HAVE EVER USED OR YOUR MONEY BACK! Integrated handle, the softest and fullest bristle brush on the market with a choice of six shapes!The Only Brush with This Feature! Integrated ferrule that fits over and into the wood handle, this is the only brush with this feature. The ferrule fits into a 3mm thinner area of the brush end so the ferrule fits into the handle and is glued in this area to make it virtually impossible for the handle to get loose. The hair is specially prepared to be stiff yet soft to the touch. This makes the bristle less brittle and reduces the breaking of the hair while painting and the smoothness and precision of the stroke. The brush is made with two bundles of hair that are put together so the brush hairs interlock with each bundle having perfect inward curve to create a wonderful brush response Sample Set of 10 Includes - (Click On Yellow "T" icon below) :#8 Flat, #4 Cat's Tongue, #2 Fan, #00 Round, #2 Round, #6 Bright, #4 Bright, #2 Bright, #4 Filbert, and #6 Filbert. Key Features:* Handmade by master brush makers* 100% Chungking hog bristle hair* Flawless performance at the highest level* Brush heads are handmade* Interlocking hair and flagged hair ends* Integrated ferrule that fits over and into the wood handle* Bristles are soft and supple* The hair is specially prepared to be stiff yet soft to the touch* Nickel-plated brass ferrules* Perfect For:* Use with oil colors & acrylics* Bristles are less brittle and reduces the breaking of the hair while painting* Flawless performance at the highest level* Firm and responsive strokes* Resiliency through washings* Continuous use with solvents* Moving paint with ease* Softer hair, longer lasting brushes Brushes are tools for painters Brushes are tools for painters, and as such providing optimal performance, will enhance the painting experience and allow the artist to achieve the best results. These brushes allow for precise lay down of color and for free flowing, long strokes. Amazing Brushes for Oil & Acrylic Painters Imperial is ideally for oil painters but work equally well for acrylic painting. These brushes allow for precise lay down of color and for free flowing, long strokes. We believe they are the best bristle brush sold today. Used by top professionals throughout the world Designed to emulate the great bristle brushes of the past. Special treatment of the hair before they are hand manufactured by skilled artisans is essential. This unique method softens the hair to work in unison with the artist’s hand. This allows for a springy and subtle stroke unlike any other. From ferrule to handle, all elements of the final brush are of only the finest quality materials. Used by top professionals throughout the world, as they work in unison with the flow of expression. A brush that gives and does not take from the creative process. Creative Mark 4pc Try Me Set Of Long Handle Imperial Bristle Brushes #89815 Set contains one each of the following: Size 2x0 Round, Size 0 Bright, Size 2 Flat, Size 2x0 Filbert. Perfect for use with oil paints. Creative Mark’s popular Professional Bristle Brushes feature an integrated wooden handle, nickel-plated brass ferrules and 100% Chung­king hog bristle. These attributes mark a brush that possesses stunning resiliency, a supple feel and a professional level of performance. The brush heads are handmade with the utmost attention with curved, interlocking hair and flagged hair ends. Each brush must pass the most stringent tests to receive a stamp with the Imperial name. These brushes are tested to be the very best and offer flawless performance at the highest level. The integrated ferrule that fits over and into the wood handle, this is the only brush with this feature. The ferrule fits into a 3mm thinner area of the brush end so the ferrule fits into the handle and is glued in this area to make it virtually impossible for the handle to get loose. The hair is specially prepared to be stiff yet soft to the touch. This makes the bristle-less brittle and reduces the breaking of the hair while painting and the smoothness and precision of the stroke. The brush is made with two bundles of hair that are put together so the brush hairs interlock with each bundle having a perfect inward curve to create a wonderful brush response. Perfect for use with oil paints. See More -
Wilson Bickford Wet on Wet Painting DVDsSave Up to33%Off list
Starting At: 19.99
…masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different mountain landscape paintings!* "Oil Painting: A Four Color Landscape" - 43 minutes | Get Supply List* "Oil Painting: Lakeside Birches" - 50 minutes| Get Supply List * "Oil Painting: Shallow Falls" - 44 minutes| Get Supply… Learn Fast and Fun Painting with Wilson Bickford! Wilson Bickford, artist and art educator, has perfected the art of the "wet-on-wet" painting technique. This extremely popular painting style, for its ease of learning and fantastic results, has helped create new fine artists since its beginning. In these DVDs, Bickford gives the viewer the ability to not only create a beautiful piece of art start to finish, but also teaches you practical and important painting techniques which will get you well on your way to becoming a fine artist. Each DVD is recommended for beginners.* "Floral" - 137 minutes This Floral painting DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different floral paintings!* "Fun and Fast Painting" - 125 minutes. Have you ever wanted to learn to paint with oils, but are not quite sure where to begin? Your excuses for not picking up that paintbrush are finally over! Join in the fun with the complete first season of Fun and Fast Painting with Wilson Bickford, just an everyday man with a passion for art! You'll learn everything you need to get started painting using wet-on-wet techniques. From landscapes to florals, gather up the whole family and follow along with Wilson using the Fun and Fast Complete Painting Kit , and create artwork you'll be proud to hang in your home. * "Mountains" - 147 minutes This learn-at-home DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different mountain landscape paintings!* "Oil Painting: A Four Color Landscape" - 43 minutes | Get Supply List* "Oil Painting: Lakeside Birches" - 50 minutes| Get Supply List * "Oil Painting: Shallow Falls" - 44 minutes| Get Supply List * "Seascape" - 131 minutes This learn-at-home DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different seascape paintings!* "Watercolor Painting: New England Winter"- 49 minutes| Get Supply List Wilson Bickford brings you his signature painting style now for watercolor! Extremely easy to learn and extremely fun, follow along as Bickford teaches you how to paint a "New England Winter." Get started painting today! Recommended for all skill levels. See More
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