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Nicole Galellis: Suspended Spaces
Suspended Spaces in the Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot 10032 81 Avenue Runs from August 22 – October 3, 2022 Artist’s Statement 2022 My abstract paintings bring to mind a variety of histories and sources. They reference the history of abstraction, but also embrace elements from my everyday surroundings: graffiti, ornament, tattoos, illustrations and […]
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We are CLOSED Thursday September 30th in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Our online store remains open and proceeds from online sales from the day will be donated to The Indian Residential School Survivor Society www.irsss.ca. You may also make a donation to them directly. Our small gesture is to bring […]
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Tips for Brush Lettering
Brush lettering is a beginner friendly font that is easy to master. Once you have worked through these exercises, you will confident enough to address an envelope, write a header for your letter or even write the whole card! Getting started just got easier with these specials while supplies. Beginner Lettering Set Includes everything you […]
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5 Tips About Nerpa Casting Epoxy Resin
Nerpa Epoxy Resin is low odor, non-yellowing, and made from recycled bio-based materials. It is made in Canada and easy to create professional results. Here are 5 tips here to make your next resin casting project a success. 1. How to get rid of the bubbles in my project? As a preventive measure we recommend working with […]
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6 Tips for Working with Nerpa Epoxy Coating
COATING EPOXY BASICS Nerpa Coating Epoxy is formulated for use in projects like tabletop coatings, crafts, charcuterie boards, coasters and arts. It is a medium-high viscosity, self leveling, 24 hours curing time epoxy system. Here are basic notes to help you create a professional project. 1. Curing time Pot life Pot life can be described as the […]
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Andrea Larsen – Domestic Reject
Domestic Reject, an exhibition of oil paintings and pastel works by Andrea Larsen, runs July 8 – August 22 in the Naess Gallery at The Paint Spot. Watch the video to hear the artist share the concept behind her current work. Artist Statement How do you create your own reality? What do you put in […]
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Sculpture Contest for Kids
Enter Sculpture Contest at The Paint Spot. Young artists under 15 are invited to create a sculpture and submit it for $275 in prizes.
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Reviews and Comments About Artelier Studios
Here are some of the comments we have received from our post-workshop evaluations. “Oksana is the best – always pushing me to do my best. Has a great eye and makes good recommendations. She also takes interest in your project which is really important. Gets around to all students as best she can.” comment from […]
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Sidewalk Sale Event at The Paint Spot
Join us July 14th (12-8pm), 15th (12-5pm), and 16th (12-5pm) at the Paint Spot for our Sidewalk Sale! We’re making room for new products, so come and check out some last chance items. From everything to drawing materials, sketchbooks, portfolios, acrylics and oils, there’s something for every kind of artist, so drop by and try […]
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Where Can I Show My Art?
Are you curious about where you can show your art? First, know that you do not need to sell art to have an art show. Some works of art are meant to stay with the artist forever. Pivotal works, memorial pieces, or favourite pieces can be kept by the artist. But how much art can […]
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How to Find a Gallery to Show My Art?
12 tips for finding and working with a gallery to sell your art. 1. Recognize you many need help to exhibit and sell your art. When someone asks you the price of your art, what happens? Do you prefer to avoided talking to the client about price? Are you uncomfortable with the marketing and selling […]
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Cafes & Diners that Show Art in Edmonton
At The Paint Spot we are often asked by artists, “Where can I show my art in Edmonton?” This resource is created to help artists find a spot in a café or restaurant to show their work. It is easy to negotiate space for hanging drawings, paintings, and photographs because it will help create an […]
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16 Tips: How to Show Art in a Café
Have you visited a business, like a coffee shop or bookstore, and seen local art hanging on the walls and thought, “How can I show my art in a café?”. Showing in alternative spaces to galleries is a great option for artist just starting out or not yet represented by a gallery. Hair salons, lawyers’ […]
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Craig Talbot – A Flock of Birds
Exhibition runs May 26 – July 5, 2022 Artist Statement Instinct, raw emotion, honesty and courage are some of the themes that weave their way through my work. My paintings are always a reflection of my life. I believe it is the duty of an artist to tell the truth. I do this in a […]
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Review of Schmincke Liquid Charcoal and ArtGraf Graphite.
Have you tried liquid charcoals or water soluble graphite? The Paint Spot has many new lines of greyish-black drawing materials that are transformed with the addition of water. Below are two demonstrations of the four different water soluble drawing materials. ArtGraf Water Soluble Graphite ArtGraf Water Soluble Charcoal Schmincke Kohle Liquid Charcoal Nitram Liquid Charcoal […]
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Introducing SoFlat by Golden
Golden Artist Colors new line of acrylic paints – SoFLAT By Samantha Williams-Chapelsky About three years ago, Golden Artist Colors, an acrylic paint company out of New York State, embarked on a journey of finding a super matte, ultra-flat acrylic paint. This journey has led to the 2021 release of SoFLAT – a low viscosity, […]
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SolarFast: Sun prints in Colour!
SolarFast dyes only develop color and become permanent upon exposure to sunlight (UV). This unique property means SolarFast may be used to create remarkably detailed photographs, photograms and shadow-prints on paper or fabric by harnessing the power of the sun! Anything you place on the painted surface to block the light will create a printed […]
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Cyanotype? It’s basically foolproof!
The post is guest-written by Arlene Westen. I have been an art instructor for many years, and one of the most common remarks that I have heard from beginner students is, “I want to make art but I’m just not that creative.” I know that it’s not true, but my job as an effective instructor, […]
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Yesterday’s Everyday – Beth Pederson
Exhibition Runs Thursday, December 9, 2021 – Sunday, January 16, 2022 Artist Statement My work takes inspiration from my surroundings and the beauty I find represented in everyday objects. For this exhibition, Yesterday’s Everyday, I chose to focus on vintage and antique objects. I was drawn to these objects because of their craftsmanship, colour, and […]
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#LivingFigureChallenge
Missing Live Figure Drawing? We have reference material available thanks to our favourite figure model Andrea Lewis and artist Harry Abbink. High resolution photo packages are available to purchase online. The first sessions show Andrea at her creative best with props and stories that go beyond just posing for figure reference. The combination of natural […]
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Washi Art Talk
Join us for a special evening. This presentation will infuse your creative process with new possibilities The talk will consist of an introduction to how washi is made, followed by images of artwork with a view to illustrating the characteristics of washi and how they may be used by artists. A particular focus will […]
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Winners #LouvreYEG Mural Contest
View the Finished Art Participating Artists! The project is a collaboration between Procura, Louvre Residences at Century Park and The Paint Spot.
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Reflections – Dave Thomas
Exhibition runs from October 28 – December 7, 2021 Artist Statement I aim to use the interplay between abstraction and realism to convey intangible and intuitive emotional material that is elicited by specific life experiences and world events. The process of making a painting – constantly shifting between realism and abstraction- trying to find harmony […]
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Bubble Gum – Jennifer Rae Forsyth
Exhibition runs Thursday, September 23 – Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Artist Statement I am a painter whose mediums include objects, images, and paint interchangeably. y paintings and mixed media works examine material culture, focusing on traces left in the urban environment, unusual collections, and organizational systems, often using everyday objects as subject, object, and substrate […]
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Tile Vision – (Hende 27) Mark Henderson
I am a multidisciplinary visual artist that graduated from the University of Alberta Extension program with a certificate in Fine Arts. My creative endeavors encompass painting, printmaking and photography. I draw inspiration from architecture, industrial design, the natural world and the inner workings of my mind. In February of 2019 I was diagnosed with a […]
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Block Print School Projects
Printmaking is a popular unit for all ages. Rubbings, found objects, and cardboard plates are ideal for younger students and lino blocks and reduction printing can challenge senior students. Here are step-by-step project plans and videos to help you. Lesson plans using traditional and easy-cut lino. Preliminary Techniques using cardboard instead of lino blocks. Cardboard […]
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Gel Print School Projects
Here are our favourite three picks for simple effective gel printing using materials we stock. Speedball Gel Plates Akua Inks Speedball Baren Speedball Brayer Arnhem paper Here are valuable Lesson Plans to print and use. Images & Ghosts: The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Nature Printing–Grades 3-4 Nature Printing–Grades 3-4 (Video Lesson Plan) Let’s Get […]
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Pierre Bataillard
Scribbles & Shapes Exhibition: Scribbles and Shapes runs June 24 to August 3, 2021 ARTIST STATEMENT In my work I seek freshness and spontaneity, to this end there is no preliminary preparation such as sketches. I work directly on the final piece. Sometimes I will reach an impasse. In this case I set the work […]
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Where to Find Magic – Brie Adkins
Exhibition: Where to Find Magic, May 13th – June 22nd What is your name and where do you live (city)? Hello, my name is Brie Adkins and I live in a rural hamlet called Entwistle which is one hour West of Edmonton along the Pembina River. In which techniques do you mostly work? Mostly work […]
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SNAP 2021 – Member’s Print Exchange
This show features 23 artists who each created an edition of 6 prints based on their interpretation of this year’s theme Present Impressions. The theme had the participating artists consider what it means to make a print today and to be present in the here & now. Present Impressions allows us to reflect, remember, and […]
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Stencils 50 Ways
Jaime Echt from The Crafter’s Workshop shares a demonstration today on how to use one stencil in three different ways. Start with one great stencil, add sprays, molding paste, and watercolor paper and you’ll have three beautiful creations! We’d like to thank Jaime for her excellent demo. Our creative team at The Paint Spot brainstormed […]
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Marabu Colour for Mixed Media
Marabu Art Crayons Are you looking for innovative tools for drawing and painting mixed media? Check our Art Crayons and Art Sprays videos and project ideas. Number of Colors Available 25 + Blender Most Permanent Workable Surfaces Paper, gesso, wood, dry acrylic mediums and grounds, plaster, bisque-fired clay and most absorbent or semi-absorbent surfaces Least […]
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Implications of a Relationship
Norton Artist Statement Norton is the name of the collaboration between Sara Norquay (woodcut) and Mark Dutton (silkscreen). There are two Norton series. Each has been conceptualized as a structured process rather than an exploration of a specific topic, idea or theme. We intend the titles to contribute a kind of interpretive lens. The first […]
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Tim Mikula
Tim Mikula – Artist Statement The ABLegGiftShop chronicles the surreal cast of characters and state of affairs in contemporary Alberta politics. It began with the Kijiji sale of a haunted portrait of Jason Kenney accompanied with a lurid prairie gothic ghost story, and quite frankly spiralled out of control after that. The ongoing project produces […]
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Hailey Coogan
What is your name and where do you live (city)? Hi, I’m Hailey Coogan and I live in Edmonton. In which techniques do you mostly work? I tend to like to bring drawing techniques to my painting subjects such as contour drawing. What inspires you? Do you have favorite subjects? I’m inspired by nature and […]
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Studying the Sky with Melissa Baron
About the exhibition My interest in skies began with colour-drenched winter sunrises. In the darkest moments of the year, the start of the day brings transcendent and exhilarating colour. I paint sky after sky, finding they are never exhausted. There is always another wisp of violet-blue illuminating a cloud, another band of faintest green at […]
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The History and Beauty of Schmincke Mussini Oils
The History and Beauty of Schmincke Mussini Oils Cesare Mussini, famous painter and guardian of the old masters’ formulas (June 9, 1804, Berlin – May 24, 1879, Florence), painted mainly portraits and religious paintings. Some of his works, for example a self-portrait, can be admired in the Uffizi, in Florence, Italy, among other museums. In […]
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Making Your Own Paint
Easy Paint Making Tips Grind your own colours – with pigments and binders from Schmincke Many artists, even today, grind their own colours in their studios, just like the old masters, using a glass muller and a slightly roughened glass plate. Moreover, it is sometimes useful to add more binder to finished paints for certain […]
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Fabric Painting: Solarfast Sun Printing
Fabric Painting: Solarfast Sun Printing Sun-Powered Printmaking Starter Kit Easily create photographic art prints and one-of-a-kind T-shirts by harnessing the power of the sun! The SolarFast™ Starter Kit comes with everything you need to get started. Whether making prints from drawings, photographs, folds or objects, on paper, fabric, canvas, or clothing, the SolarFast Starter Kit offers […]
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Sun Printing Botanicals on Fabric
Fabric Painting: Sun Printing! Materials: Dye-Na-Flow Fabric Paint in a colour of your choice or SetaColor Transparent fabric paint in a colour of your choice Any smooth fabric. Try prepared Silk Hoops of Silk Scarves Tape to secure the fabric Brushes or sponges to apply paint Leaves, feathers, paper cutouts, or any found materials Synthrapol for washing […]
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Pre-reduced Indigo Instructions
Pre-reduced Indigo Instructions Read through all instructions before beginning. Extremely easy to use, pre-reduced indigo makes setting up an indigo vat almost effortless. This specially formulated indigo is already 60% reduced so it allows you to use soda ash instead of lye in the dye vat. There is no need to paste up the indigo […]
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Gold Leaf: Tips for Gilding
Gold Leaf: Tips for Gilding Step-by-step instructions and two videos. Supplies Gesso Acrylic paint Gold leaf size (oil-based or water-based adhesive) Imitation leaf (booklet is 25 sheets of 5”x5”) Soft hair brush for applying gesso and size Squirrel hair brush for burnishing gold leaf Scissors Method 1. Prime the surface with gesso. 2. Paint a […]
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Encaustic: Getting Started
How to Paint with Wax Encaustic is composed of natural beeswax and pigment; damar resin is most often added, sometimes other waxes or oil paint, too. Molten encaustic is applied to a surface and fused by applying even heat to create a lustrous, enamel effect. The waxy, semi-translucent natural colour of beeswax imparts an exquisite […]
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10 Drawing Project Ideas for Schools
A few years ago The Paint Spot hosted workshops called Teacher Tuesdays. From 8 to 12 junior high and senior high teachers attended. We shared product knowledge, and tossed out a few art project ideas for the teachers to experience. Getting feedback was important – the art therapy was greatly appreciated. Out of these session we […]
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Pricing Your Art
Pricing Your Art for Art Walk & Other Festivals There are many questions to consider when pricing a work of art. Determining the final price of your masterpiece can be tricky. For many artists it may be daunting and even emotional. Time, talent, materials, education, research, marketing, distribution, administration and promotion must be factored into […]
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How To Varnish Watercolours
Watercolour: 3 Ways to Varnish Imagine if a watercolour could be varnished like an acrylic or oil painting and framed without a mat or glass. The appeal is great — no more glare, no more cracked or broken glass, lighter to transport and easier to store. The good news: there are now a number of […]
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Getting Starting in Watercolour
Watercolours: An Introduction 1. Why choose watercolour? The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. Watercolour is the one to choose if you want easily mixed, easily applied colour, simplicity of preparation and luminous […]
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Introduction Watercolour Brushes
Tips for Choosing a Watercolour Brush Most brushes comprise a handle, usually wooden; a ferrule, usually metal; and hair: natural animal hair, synthetic ‘hair’, or a blend of the two. Brushes are designed to suit watercolour, oil or acrylic paint. Brushes vary hugely in price, size, shape and material. Brush quality varies, too, so it […]
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Brush Tips for Oil and Acrylics
About Oil and Acrylics Brushes As with watercolour brushes, oil and acrylic brushes fall into the categories of natural or synthetic. As a rule, oil brushes are natural and acrylic brushes synthetic. Brush hair snap and spring are important for both oil and acrylic brushes: brushes should have the ability to move responsively in order […]
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Why Choose Schmincke Watercolour Pan Sets?
Watch the video above for insight into selecting the right pan set and learn practical tips for making your compact watercolour travel set. What are advantages of pans vs. tubes? Watercolour painting is one of the most popular painting techniques. It fascinates beginners as well as professionals. The wide range of options create ever more […]
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Fabric Painting: 3 Easy Techniques
Jacquard Dye Na Flow is an excellent textile paint and will create professional results in your custom painted art and wearable items. The paint comes ready-to-use and can be thinned with water to create lighter or pastel colours. Or use it straight from the jar for intense dark colour. When dry the colour is invisible […]
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How to Varnish Oil Paintings
How to Varnish Oil Paintings Not everyone chooses to varnish their oils. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an oil painting are to improve the appearance, unify the finish of a painting and get rid of ‘sunken-in’ areas. Varnish makes a painting easier to clean and provides a barrier to dust, pollutants, […]
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Big, Big Studio Still Life Show
We all love art materials! Let’s paint a still life to honour these humble materials, collection of creative tools or favourite brands that work so hard for us. For our 35th Anniversary in May 2020, we’re filling our walls from front to back and side to side with your paintings of art supplies and studio […]
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12 Tips for Varnishing Paintings
12 Tips for Varnishing Paintings Not everyone chooses to varnish their art. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an acrylic painting are: to improve the appearance of, and unify the finish of the work; to make it easier to clean; to provide a barrier to dust, pollutants, and physical damage. Although […]
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Acrylic: An Introduction
Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Acrylics 1. Why choose acrylics? The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. Acrylic paint is remarkably diverse in is applications and results. Because there are so many […]
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Inktober 2019
@jakeparker #inktober2019 Inktober 2019 We are taking on the challenge! Follow our Instagram @thepaintspot to see all […]
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Top 10 Reasons to Love Gouache Painting
True Art Story “What is Gouache?” Gouache is pronounced “goo wash” and rhymes with squash. The first time I heard the word ‘gouache’ mispronounced was by a student reading from her notes. Her teacher recommended she get a tube of white wash. At the time, I was a new employee at The Paint Spot. I […]
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Gamblin Oil Painting Tips
Gamblin Oil Painting Tips Back to School is often the time we hear the perennial concerns over oil painting and solvents in the classroom. Fear not, Gamblin has safe alternatives. Here are links to practical advice. Gamblin’s mission is to lead oil painting and printmaking into the future. This means crafting materials as they ought […]
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#stillsketching2020
35th Anniversary Sketchbook Exchange Project. Celebrating 35 years in business is exciting for all of us at The Paint Spot. We’re brainstorming ways to commemorate this big milestone next year. Google suggests the usual things like private-label swag, customer appreciation promotions, give-always, gala events and, of course, cake and balloons. Sounds fun but when the […]
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Mehndi Henna Body Art Tips and Instructions
Mehndi Henna Body Art Tips and Instructions The Mehndi Henna Tradition For over 5,000 years, the people of India, Africa and the Middle East have practiced the beautiful and mysterious art of painting on the body with preparations using the henna plant. In India, and here in the West, the art form is referred to […]
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Oil Pastel Introduction
In 1949 Pablo Picasso asked Henri Sennelier to create a completely new medium that had the qualities of oil paint and soft pastel in an easy-to-apply stick form. Picasso told Henri, ‘I want a coloured pastel that I can paint on anything…wood, paper, canvas or metal without having to prepare or prime the surface.’ This […]
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Soft Pastel: An Introduction
Imagine pure artists’ pigments coming directly from your fingertips. Soft pastels, also called chalk pastels, are considered the most direct medium for working in colour. Pastels are basically pigment and chalk compressed with a small amount of gum tragacanth. They contain no additives or solvents, and few tools are needed to create stunning works. Here […]
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Canvas: How to Repair a Small Tear
A small tear in a canvas can be heartbreaking. Luckily, most can be fixed reasonably well. This repair is best left to the artist. Here are step-by-step tips to help you. SUPPLIES Acrylic gel Palette knife #12 unprimed canvas Sheets of disposable palette paper or glassine A heavy book Paint brushes Paints to match artwork […]
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Tips for Buying Art
The Whyte Avenue Art Walk provides new patrons with the opportunity to meet emerging local talent. It is our hope you will become a patron and a collector of art, not just a consumer. Many people come back year after year to add to their collections. Investing in a painting means you are investing in […]
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Street Art Contest During Art Walk
#SOUTHPARKONWHYTE #STREETARTCONTEST Registered aerosol artists will be spray painting on the fence of the construction site on Whyte Avenue between 106 St and 107 St (across from the Varscona Hotel) during. Please use the artists’ Instagram handles and the hashtags #southparkonwhyte and #yegartwalk. Share images of the art, artists or selfies at the event. @mikedee3D […]
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10 Mural Tips for Artists
Varscona Mural in Edmonton created by Lacey Jane and Layla Folkman. Follow them on instagram: @laceyandlaylaart Mural Tips for Artists Overview Murals bring art into the public sphere. Mural artists are often commissioned by public bodies to enhance buildings with colourful depictions of historical and daily life. In Alberta, towns and cities abound in murals — […]
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Applying Masking Fluid for Watercolours
Applying Masking Fluid for Watercolours Masking fluid is like latex glue. It is sometimes called ‘liquid frisket.’ It is a slightly rubbery substance that can be applied to watercolour papers to preserve the white areas that are too tiny or complex to paint around. The main reasons to use masking fluid are: to protect […]
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Host Your Own Shibori Party!
Host Your Own Shibori Party: Shibori Tea Towels With Jacquard Indigo Dye Sometimes, you just need to do something creative—and why not share that with a group of friends, neighbors of colleagues? Make a day of it with this Shibori Tea Towel workshop. Luckily for me, my day to day is working in the Art […]
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Egg Decorating: The Art of Pysanky
Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter Eggs, decorated using beeswax and dyes that are applied in layers. Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating has been handed down through generations of the Ukrainian people. They are famous the world over for their colorful Easter Eggs (Pysanky). Over 2000 years ago, before the time of Christ, people decorated eggs believing that […]
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Tips for Writing your Art Walk Statement
The artist’s biography and artist’s statement are required documentation when submitting works for a show, gallery, or event. Most people visiting the Art Walk website do not know you, so you need to explain who you are, why you’re here, and why people should be interested in you. You may want to note your credentials, […]
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Artelier Studios – Parking & Map
New Location at 10045 81 Ave (in the back alley) We have NEW LOCATION for art classes by The Paint Spot and it is located right across the street. The main entrance is from the back parking lot. Please see the map. Artelier Studios is a new space for art classes created by The Paint Spot. […]
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Tips for Buying Gifts for Artists
Beautiful art materials are timeless gifts. Do you have an artist or maker on your list? Inspire their creativity with beautiful and practical materials. Did your Mom or Dad do art when they were younger but put brushes aside to work or raise a family? Perhaps now is a good time to nudge them back into […]
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Top Gifts Ideas You Can Make
Think Like an Elf and Make It Yourself Every year, we draw names to exchange a handmade gift for our annual company Christmas party. It’s appropriate for The Paint Spot. After all, we are artists. The eclectic gifts range from beautiful sculpted tree decorations to block-printed calendars. I’ve seen some cool things like one of […]
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Event Calendar
Visual Art Rental Space – Check Calendar for availability. This calendar is used by over 30 instructors to track registration and available dates for their workshops and events at The Paint Spot. Do you want to host an art class, retreat, or workshop in our studio? Check below to see if your dates will fit […]
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10 Watercolour Projects for Beginners and School Teachers
We have gathered both videos and printable PDF of some of our favourite watercolour projects. Basic supplies are also linked for sale. Watercolour is made of dry pigment powder dispersed in a water-soluble binder, usually gum arabic. Watercolour’s luminosity results from its transparency and the purity of its pigments. The brightness of the watercolour paper […]
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10 Step-by-Step Acrylic Painting Projects for the Classroom
Getting Started in Acrylic Painting Acrylic colours are a quick-drying paint based on 100% acrylic resin (a synthetic dispersion). When applying acrylic colours thinly and/or thinned with water, a watercolour effect can be obtained. Usually, however, acrylic colours are applied thickly and the result appears like that of oil colours. Many artists prefer acrylic colours […]
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Easy Projects for Beginner Gouache Painting
Gouache is similar to watercolour. Like watercolour paint, gouache is a water-based medium. Watercolour paint is generally transparent and can be lightened by dilution, which allows more of the white paper to be seen underneath. Gouache’s opaque nature means it dries to a matte finish and obscures the layers below. This characteristic also allows gouache […]
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Cancelation Policy
A full refund is offered if a class a cancelled. Participants may cancel 3 days before event to receive a refund, gift card, or transfer to another class at Artelier Studios. Be sure to check for messages before heading out to class. In rare cases, The Paint Spot or the instructor may cancel or postpone […]
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Pentel Fabric Fun Pastel Tips
Fabric Pastel Tips Materials Draw directly onto most textiles using these oil pastels. Enjoy a quick and immediate way to create dramatic, unique designs. Pentel Fabric Fun Dye Sticks (Set of 12) are special crayons to be used on fabrics. Broad Cloth or Old Pillow Cases Iron Stencils (optional) Preparation Select and Prepare Fabric. White fabric works […]
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Schmincke Artists’ Soft Pastels
Working with Schmincke finest extra soft pastels leads you back to the origin of colour and is a real painting experience rather than simple drawing. They contain only the purest medium fine ground artists’ pigments, which are in the highest possible concentration. Contrastingly, the binding agent content, is kept to a minimum, which ensures a […]
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The Big, Big Pet Portrait Show 2018
The summer 2018, we filled our walls from front to back and side to side, and the Artisan Nook too, with your portraits of pets. As in pet iguanas, puppies, peeves, rocks — whoever/whatever your pet may be. Everyone was invited to participate! It’s as easy as 1-2-3: Get a 12×12 Gallery-profile canvas Create a […]
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Face and Body Painting: with Caran d’Ache
Caran d”Ache Water-soluble Wax Pastels Here are some tips for face painting, passed on to us by people who have painted thousands of children’s faces. Although Caran d’Ache water-soluble wax pastels do not have official cosmetic approval, they are accepted by the hobby and toy industry, which means kids can get them on their skin […]
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Posca Paint Markers
A Cult Brand Since 1983 Since 1983, POSCA water-based paint markers have been used by professionals, beginners and children for artistic creation, creative crafts, hobbies, decorations, urban art, educational activities and fine arts. The markers work on almost any surface – paper, wood, textiles, cardboard, metals, ceramics, glass, plastics and more. POSCA’s aim is to […]
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Even More Mixed-Media with Marabu
Want to add a bit of colour quickly to keep up with your creative flow? Check out these two videos featuring new products from Marabu products. Yes, we stock these products! Just click on the order buttons to see the colour range and sale price. Art Crayon: Highly Pigmented and Water Soluble Wax crayons with a […]
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#Wet Paint Wednesday Videos IV
Our #WetPaintWednesday video adventure continues. I can’t believe we are nearly half way through this year-long project. There is no shortage of inspiration because requests come from customers, suppliers email ideas and my coworkers are always up to something. New materials can be found in every isle of our shop. Topics are picked on a […]
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#Wet Paint Wednesday Videos III
Several of our #Wet Paint Wednesday Videos were not uploaded to YouTube. We just published them directly to Instagram. It seems they see to get significantly more views. If you like to watch speed-painting and time-laspe art-making. You may enjoy these. A video posted by The Paint Spot (@thepaintspot) on Jan 4, 2017 at 10:01pm […]
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#Wet Paint Wednesday Videos II
If you follow us on Instagram, you may have seen these impromptu projects for Christmas. We will leave it to you to re-imagine designs for different seasonal celebrations like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Fathers’ Day or even a summer camp. A little Pebeo paint will go a long way. Transform any plate or piece of plastic […]
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Top 10 Uses for a Gift Card
Besides scraping ice off car windows, a little plastic gift card is handy and can be used for many art applications such as… a carving tool for wax and encaustics a scraping blade to remove paint from a palette a palette knife to trowel paint for abstract art a glue spreader a squeegee to push gels through […]
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Schmincke Mussini Oil Colour Videos
If you love colour you will love these beautiful videos about Schmincke Mussini Oil colours. Artist Suzie Morris shares her atmospheric and multi-tonal technique for oil painting. There are some unexpected and wonderful colour mixing suggestions to liven-up your palette. The videos are divided by hue so pick your favourite or pick the one you […]
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#Wet Paint Wednesday Videos I
What inspires you to paint? Do you set deadlines and challenges for yourself? Kim Fjordbotten, the owner of The Paint Spot, set a goal to create a quick demo video every week for one year. “I am not teaching how to make art” says Fjordbotten, “I am showing what the paints can do in 1 […]
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Ruby Red Face Paints – Tips and Videos
Ruby Red is a vegan product that is hypoallergenic. It contains no lanolin, parabens, nuts, gluten, animal products, fragrance or latex. How to Apply Ruby Red Face Paints? Ruby Red Face Paints are sold in cake-form and are water-activated. When you first open it, you can press your finger slightly into the semi-moist product. In […]
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5 Reasons to Take Art Classes
Why Start Art at The Paint Spot’s Artelier Studios? What’s your resolution for the New Year? Is it to make time for yourself and find your creativity? Start with us. We can relate to the many reasons for procrastinating. But let’s share 5 great reasons to register for art classes. It is time to […]
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Pens for Writing and Drawing
A good pen feels good in your hand. It makes you want to write, draw and doodle. The Paint Spot is proud to stock many popular lines of writing pens. The best way to select a pen is to try it and see how you like it. If it feels good and fits your style, […]
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#PaintSpot6 Murals
The Paint Spot 6 Murals It has been a 6-year process to improve the exterior of our building. Our goal was to transform the utilitarian, cement-block structure into a work of beauty. During the summer of 2010, we painted the long wall a deep purple colour. Even back then, it was called a catalyst for area […]
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For the Love of Handwriting!
In the middle of the last century, pens were everywhere. There were fountain pens, writing implements with internal ink reservoirs and metal nibs, and ballpoint pens (you know, the kind that nerds in old movies have lined up in their breast pockets or click constantly much to the irritation of the other characters). Pens, coupled […]
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Fabric Painting For Beginners
Tips for getting started painting on Fabric. When it comes to painting on fabrics we’ve got paints, tools, practical advice and how to videos. With so many mixable colours from which to choose, our fabric paint allows for many designer combinations. Watch the videos to see the colour and process in action. Many videos are […]
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Handmade Costumes Are The Best
Top Seven List: “Most Requested Art Products for Halloween!” Halloween ideas are plentiful on social media. So grab your favourite idea and visit The Paint Spot. Here are some popular items to help you put the finishing touches on your costume. We can help make it happen. Crazy ideas welcome. 1 Glow in the Dark Paint […]
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5 Tips for Filling Sketchbooks
A fresh start to the New Year begs for a fresh new sketchbook. A new book speaks of unlimited potential and of great things yet to be discovered and recorded. There is a sequence in each book to prove it. A sketchbook is a quiet companion. It does not judge. It collects. The benefit of […]
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10 Tips to Find Time for Art
How can I make art if I have no time? Where does one find time for activities and things we are passionate about? It is a struggle for every person to find time for creativity in their busy life. Work, school, family and friends and all the other priorities we juggle daily offer enough excuses […]
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54 Things You Can Make with Handmade Papers
Paper Mulberry (Saa) Modern artists, craftspeople and hobbyists have vastly expanded the range of applications for mulberry paper, called saa in Thailand and chiyogami in Japan. The most common uses are probably as cover papers for bookbinders, and as accent or envelope linings for invitations, but many other uses are possible and common. Mulberry is […]
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I Wish I Knew This in Art School (Part 1)
After art school, I worked for almost three years in a sales job travelling around Alberta teaching art teachers and stocking their art rooms with supplies. With a degree behind me and on-the-job experience, I thought I knew everything. (Don’t we all think so when we are young and naive)? Then I had an opportunity […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Start Art
Here are reasons we think art is essential for everyone one. Everyone can start art. Create balance and harmony in your life. Creating is a joyful act, playing with colour reduces stress, and busy hands can be a welcome distraction. Remember the joy you got as a kid as played with clay and discovered paints […]
