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Now the largest art supply store in the country, read about how Hyatt's has successfully navigated the everchanging retail landscape for over 60 years!

Started in 1974 by David van Berckel, Opus Art Supplies has been an integral part of the visual arts community in British Columbia for the past 45 years. From its humble roots as a wholesale framing company in Vancouver, Opus has grown to include 7 retail locations, a national mail order service, and an online store. As the times have changed, Opus as a business has followed suit, and has continued to be an ever evolving creative resource.

Art Creations is what local art stores should strive to be; incredibly informed about the art products they carry and authentically welcoming. Learn more about this family-run business that has been thriving since 1973!

In Santa Rosa California, the most populated town in Sonoma County famous for its wine, micro-breweries, Alfred Hitchcock film locations, the Charles Schultz Museum and the most resilient people you can find, there is a very special store on the East Side, Village Art Supply. 

Join us on a creative journey into the world of portraiture with the Amsterdam Standard Portrait Set. Delve into the rich history of this timeless art form and witness the transformative power of color, composition, and style as students at Parsons explore self-expression, identity, and emotion.

Our Amsterdam Acrylic Expert top-selling colors are now available in eco-friendly (recyclable and economical!) 400ml jars.

Kick your in-store demos and classes up a notch! Creator’s Studio Experience Kits are collections of products and tools to help retailers and teachers engage artists of all skill levels and build stronger, more loyal relationships.

Royal Talens North America is proud to announce an exclusive U.S. distribution partnership with STABILO International GmbH, expanding access to one of the world’s most recognized and trusted creative brands.

Launching the new, fresh, exciting and empowering royaltalens.com! Crisp and colorful design, easy navigation and search capabilities.

I'll admit, I was just a bit nervous. It helped that my boss was next to me and maybe he was a little more nervous than I was. As we walked on set and began getting prepared for meeting Business Mogul and former model, Kathy Ireland, the nerves settled…

As you may or may not know, Royal Talens has always made product images, videos and other media files available to our customers. To improve our service to you and enhance the systems we are working with, we have launched a new Mediabank.

A shared passion for Royal Talens products and authentic engagement in their own studio practices is the foundation of a great artist ambassador. Often, the journey to becoming an ambassador starts as a casual relationship and naturally evolves. In 2024, we humbly welcome three new Ambassadors, Beth Bathe, Tina Garrett, and Christine Lashley, into the fold! 

The 10th Annual Plein Air Convention and Expo was once again a wonderful success. Many of our fantastic ambassadors were featured faculty and the engagement in the booth was tremendous. It's always so much fun seeing everyone for his annual event.

Join Royal Talens North America (known for renowned Artist brands such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh) LIVE for their online Creator’s Studio series. Twice a week Royal Talens North America’s Art Education Director Jeff Olson interviews prominent artists in their studios and discusses their current works, materials, and working processes. Both Jeff and the artists answer questions from the viewers about their art and the products they use. There are also chances to win Royal Talens products and swag.

Wennie has been associated with Royal Talens North America for almost three years. Since then, we have had the pleasure to work together in her classes at the 92Y in NYC and Parsons. She is a wonderfully talented artist, and fantastic instructor, and her knowledge of materials, techniques and the history of art span a lifetime dedicated to the arts.

I have been teaching oil painting classes and workshops for many years. One of the basic tenets that I teach is the importance of values, even over color, in design and composition. I also preach the benefits of a limited color palette. Too many choices can be overwhelming. “Keep it simple,” I say. Just the primaries, ma’am.

However, it’s finally time for me to unburden myself and share my secret. I am having a love affair…

In the art of painting, cobalt is mainly known as a colour blue. However, the pigment that was traditionally extracted from a mineral comes in many shades, varying from yellow to red and from blue to green. It was traditionally used to color glass and ceramics.

You may have noticed in watercolor, some colors create uniform and even washes, while others create wonderfully textured surfaces. This texture is a result of what we refer to as granulating pigments.

Dear Marten, I usually paint with acrylics but now want to try Cobra water mixable oils on a wooden panel. I have an unprimed hard wood panel and would like to know if a few coats of gesso will be all that is required before the paint is applied or do I also need an oil ground to ensure its archival quality?

Dear Marten, I am trying to learn a little bit about the differences between the student grade and artist grade watercolors you offer; specifically between the Van Gogh and Rembrandt watercolor lines. Very roughly, do the Rembrandts contain double the pigment that the Van Goghs do (or more or less than this)?

Dear Marten, I love your Rembrandt oil paints. What is the difference between your Titanium White and Mixing White?