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?
Read MoreVan 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreThank y'all for a great time at NAMTA in San Antonio! For those who came by our booth to see all of our 315 new items this year, thank you! We know it's a lot to absorb- so we've put together a recap!
Read MoreWe have officially kicked off the Year of Rembrandt in North America at NAMTA! With new product, retailer programs and a global, juried art contest, it was a major event for us this year in San Antonio!
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreDear 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" ?
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreThis year we worked with Big Wheel Press, a letterpress studio in Easthampton, MA to produce our holiday cards. Check out some behind the scenes!
Read MoreWhat 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.. .
Read MoreDear 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)?
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreUltramarine 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.
Read MoreArtisan 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.
Read MoreMany of us at Royal Talens North America are artists ourselves- and our newest team member, Sam, is no exception!
Read MoreDear 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.
Read MoreDear 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?
Read MoreLook 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!
Read MoreAmsterdam 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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