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.
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It is bittersweet to announce that Kirk Gillespie will be leaving Royal Talens North America, effective August 1st, 2019. Kirk has been a vital part of the development of Royal Talens North America since its inception in 2015.
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Paint pouring- an exciting trend that continues to flourish within the DIY scene and as a popular hashtag on social media. This is because of how easy it is to create stunning, vibrant pieces of art using this method. Amsterdam has created a special Pouring Medium to meet this demand and it works perfectly with our Acrylic Inks!
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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.
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Whether intentionally going out in the rain, or whether the rain comes out of nowhere, any seasoned plein air painter is going to have their share of rain stories. Here are some tips to help prepare you for the next time you find yourself in the rain.
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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.
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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!
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It is with great pride that we announce Kyle Richardson's promotion to President of Royal Talens North America Inc. as of April 1, 2019.
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Dear Valued Retail Partners, we’ve put together a Year of Rembrandt download folder full of digital assets including social media posts with copy and hashtags to make celebrating the legendary Rembrandt van Rijn even easier!
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Recently RTNA Art Education Director Jeff Olson visited students attending the Parsons School of Design in an Integrative Studio Fashion class. The resulting work was playful, imaginative and purely impressive.
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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.
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A love of art materials is one of the primary reasons many of your associates are attracted to the idea of working in your store. Feeding that passion and encouraging continued learning not only rewards their enthusiasm but helps to build your business.
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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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