Dear Marten, I am new to your watercolors. Can you tell me which colors in your van Gogh line of watercolors you consider to be the primary colors?
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Van Gogh has just unveiled 32 new colours for the modern watercolourist. This expansion includes specialty colours in metalllic, interference and dusk and brings the line up to 72 colours. Van Gogh also proudly introduces the first black fine art paper on the market suitable for watercolour.
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It’s hard to imagine a better art destination than Amsterdam (and its proximity to Paris), so when I was invited to attend the 2019 “Year of Rembrandt” ambassador gathering put on by Royal Talens in Amsterdam and Apeldoorn, it was a no-brainer.
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New to 2019 we are introducing Rembrandt Soft Pastel Micro Sets. These sleek 5 and 10 piece half-stick sets are designed as a non-intimidating way for artists to break into the pastel category.
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Dear Marten, I have an acrylic background and am used to paints drying very quickly. I am currently using an introductory COBRA set, and am somewhat puzzled at the extremely slow drying time. How many days would you say it takes to "dry" ?
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Learn about Blick’s new concept store in Evanston, IL, where they are applying some best practices in modern retailing, and creating rich experiences for guests with their Art Bar.
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We're excited to welcome you all to NAMTA 2019 in San Antonio, TX. Royal Talens North America will have a new version of our award winning booth this year at location 911. We have two major announcements at the booth this year.
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This year we worked with Big Wheel Press, a letterpress studio in Easthampton, MA to produce our holiday cards. Check out some behind the scenes!
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What a year 2018 has turned out to be! In our third year in operation, we saw many significant changes in the industry and with our small company. It's remarkable how these major events and milestones build in such a short amount of time. When I look back at what this year has brought, I'm simply astonished.. .
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Dear Marten, Can you please advise a way or mixture I might use to keep my Cobra Solvent-Free Oil Colors from freezing when painting in plein air at cold temperatures (between 0'F to -15 or colder)?
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To build on the success of this program in 2019 we are planning to unveil several exciting ambassador initiatives that will place Royal Talens at the forefront of the industry.
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Ultramarine is a color that has appealed to people’s imagination since the early Middle Ages. These days it is impossible to imagine the standard palette without this intense blue.
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Artisan is a destination, not just another art store. Its leadership team has created an environment where artisans, musicians, and creative people can all feel comfortable coming in to shop, and/or create.
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Many of us at Royal Talens North America are artists ourselves- and our newest team member, Sam, is no exception!
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Dear Marten, I am taking a class in basic oil painting and we were given a list of 14 colors for our course. One of the colors, Ochre Red, I can’t find on your color chart.
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Dear Marten , Both your cadmium yellow light and cadmium yellow lemon are described as having the same pigment content (PY35). If they are the same pigment, what makes them noticeably different colors?
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Look down at your palette and choose a value. Any old color will do if it’s the right value. And don’t worry if it’s the correct value. Get close. You can always fix it. You just have to take the first step and put it on the canvas!
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Amsterdam has an extensive range of auxiliaries to help you create your next masterpiece from start to finish! Here's how to navigate our products.
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This month’s featured artist, Justin Vining, draws inspiration from rural America and has become fascinated with the disappearance of small family farms that once dominated the American Landscape. Royal Talens North America Vice President Kyle Richardson sat down with Justin to talk inspiration, projects, and Royal Talens products.
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Whether you’re off to school, exploring your creative side, or looking for professional artist tools, we encourage you to rediscover Bruynzeel and the exceptional experience it adds to your creative endeavors.
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