ART Outfitters

2011-11-01T14:43:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to former Outfitter, Helen, for WINNING the Stabilo point 88 coloring contest. See the other winning designs here: STABILO Sneaker Contest - Winners

2011-11-01T14:34:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to former Outfitter, Helen for WINNING the Stabilo point 88 coloring contest. See Helen's Sneaker HERE: STABILO Sneaker Contest - Winners

Horadam Half-Pan Special Purchase

2011-10-18T14:38:00.002-06:00

The finest semi-moist watercolors at a great price. This limited edition set of 12 half-pans is available exclusively at independent art stores! Supplies are extremely LIMITED.

Retail $155.95
SALE $62.95

5.6mm Lead Holders

Now in stock, a variety of lead holders, graphite leads, colored leads, and earth-toned chalks in SUPER SIZED 5.6mm. There's even a canister sharpener! This is an excellent GIFT for your favorite sketcher - even if it happens to be yourself!

BACK IN STOCK - J Herbin Ltd Edition 340th Anniversary Ink

There were only 100 imported to the US! The color is Rouge Hematite (Blood Red.) The bottle is 50ml and lovely. The box is lovely. The color is especially lovely. Sold on a first come basis.

Arkansas Times article

2011-10-13T07:06:00.003-06:00

The Arkansas Times has featured ART Outfitters in the latest issue's CUE Section. You can view the article by entering page 36 here: http://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/ar_times_10-12-11

You can also see the store pups. Left to right - Prince Eddy, Cricket, and Billy. You can see them in person (canine?) at the store. They are happy to greet and accept ear scritches anytime.

Did you know . . .

2010-12-08T16:52:00.009-06:00

. . . that our inventory is coming up, and we want to clear out some things?

. . . that we have assorted notebooks and sketchbooks for HALF PRICE?

. . . that there are little piggie manikins just waiting to be spray painted red so they may grow up to be RAZORBACKS! (on sale!)

. . . that ART Outfitters has writing inks, papers, pens and pencils to encourage your beloved writer,

easels and paint sets for the artist you are trying to inspire (even if it's yourself,)

and LOTS of stuff on sale. What's good for us at inventory-time, is great for you at Christmas time!?!

AND BUCKYBALLS???

Yes, well they're very sculptural.

New Stuff New Stuff New Stuff from the Trade Show

2010-05-11T07:00:00.006-06:00

New Stuff (so far)

Artograph LightPad - The slimmest lightbox so far. 30,000 hour LED lighting makes these thin, cool, low-energy, and gorgeous. 6"x 9" lighted area in stock now.
Richeson Handmade Pastels - These are just yummy. YESTERDAY, while we were setting up the rack, we sold quite a few. They are being reordered TODAY. Retail $3.95, OUR PRICE $2.95 each.
SLUDGE Gesso - This is gesso made from reclaimed filtered particles, rinsed away during the manufactur of gesso. !
Tri-Art Acrylic Inks - Quality free-flowing inks for use with many tools and for many techniques. Retail $7.75, OUR PRICE $4.99 each.
Spectral Acrylic Paint - These will be an exciting addition to acrylic paintings. They are heavily loaded with mylar pigments for sparkle and reflective effects! Retail $18.99, OUR PRICE $12.99 for 120 ml bottle.
New Decorative Papers - Beth has been at it again. She's combed through new papers to provide the most beautiful patterns and color combinations.
EZ-I Stretcher System - Imagine a canvas stretcher that assembles with no tools (only glue,) is sturdy enough to require no cross-bracing even for large sizes, is deep enough for gallery wrapped edges, doesn't torque, can be cut to size with no finger-jointing necessary, is recycled AND reuseable,
Shiva Paintsticks -
O'Bon - Sugarcane paper notebooks and recycled writing, sketching and colored pencils!

COMING SOON

A few surprises. (Some will be a surprise to the Outfitters, too!)
Artograph LED200 Digital Projector - Introducing the Digital Art Projector LED200 from Artograph. Multiple features designed exclusively for artists! It will superimpose lines or layout grid onto your image, and even convert your image from color to black and white. Multiple input options include USB flash drive, SD card, computer, etc. LED lamp provides accurate image reproduction up to 80" in almost any lighting condition making it ideal for custom on-site work and presentations.
Encausticbord - NEW from Ampersand is a surface specifically made for encaustics. Due soon, we've got the whole assortment coming in, including . . .
R&F Encaustics - Colors, Tools, Brushes, Sets. The whole nine yards. Here's a preview photo from the trade show floor in Indianapolis:

That's all I can remember for now. (Some things are a surprise to me, too!) Check with us soon for new arrivals. See you soon, Kerry

Cricket is fine

2010-03-31T17:06:00.002-06:00

Cricket went to the vet today. Her overworked, only functional front leg was sore. She now has anti-inflammatory medicine. Not to worry. To those who wanted the update, thank you for loving her and Billy enough to be concerned!

HALF PRICE, No Fooling!

2010-03-31T14:55:00.005-06:00

April 1 - 10, come in for a good old-fashioned HALF PRICE SALE on the following items - limited to stock on hand:

ALL Stretched Canvases - (half price - limit of 1 per

person per day)

Fabriano Watercolour Studio Pad/75 sheets - retail $67.40

D'Arches Watercolor set (Block, Tubes, + Kolinsky Sable Brush!) - retail $134.55

Bamboo Ravenna Easel - retail $99.99

ALL Maxon Japanese Manga supplies

S.O.S. Aluminum portfolios - 12"X18" retail $89 & 17"x21" $109 (limited quantities)

ALL Robert Simmons Sapphire Brushes

3 piece Magnifier Set - retail $2.29

Field Portage 'Seminar Tote' - retail $54.95

Ware Messenger Bag - retail $45.95

Ware Basic Messenger Bag - retail $39.95

3 1/2" Black Mini-Easel - retail $2.89 (limit 10)

12 piece Sketching or Drawing Pencil/Stick tin set - retail $14.99

24 piece Sketching or Drawing Pencil/Stick tin set - retail $29.99

Bruynzeel Fullcolor Colored Pencil Set in wooden box - retail $94.50 (only 2)

Rembrandt Pastel Set/30 full sticks - retail $109.60

Rembrandt Pastel Set/15 full sticks & 30 half sticks - retail $89.95

Pig Manikins (!) - retail $14.99

Dragon Manikins (!!) - retail $27.99

VanGogh Watercolour Pocket Box (12 half pans + brush +) - retail $37.35

and, don't forget,

Buy EITHER Canson Prestige Sketchbook below for HALF PRICE, AND get a FREE Notebook - retail $5.50

Canson 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Sketchbook - retail $9.99 + FREE NOTEBOOK

Canson 8 1/2" x 12 5/8" Watercolor Sketchbook - retail $12.99 + FREE NOTEBOOK

Remember, pay HALF these prices 4/1/10 through 4/10/10. That's a fact, Jack.

Our Mike

2009-12-07T14:01:00.000-06:00

This is an difficult post to write. Outfitter, Mike Meyer died last
Friday.

We have taken so many calls, that this seemed the best way to notify
many, quickly about funeral services. Mike's family's visitation will
be Wednesday, December 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Griffin, Leggett,
Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock, with services
immediately following.

There isn't an online guestbook set up yet. It should be up and
running soon:
http://www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com/

We are keeping a book in the store. If you have something you'd like
to write, regarding your memories of Mike in the store, please feel
free to come by and leave a note.

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Mike meant a lot to
ART Outfitters, and all of his co-workers. Our store family will
never be the same without him.

Thanks again,
Kerry and crew

2009-08-04T17:00:00.001-06:00

Our Speedball sales rep, Allan Franklin, discussed the different methods of burning a silkscreen, allowed those in attendance to print using a "split fountain" and demonstrated a technique for screen printing gilding adhesive. Very interesting new information! Maybe we will all be printing our Christmas cards with a little bling this year.

2009-08-01T17:00:00.001-06:00

Robert Bean began a new painting while demonstrating in the store August 1st. He used a photograph that he had specifically taken to make a painting and transferred it to the support to begin the underpainting. Thanks, Robert, for the insight into your methods!! Check out his website: RB Fine Art

30th Anniversary!?!

2009-07-27T14:20:00.002-06:00

Many of you tell us you remember when Kerry came to work at Jungkind. Many of you weren't born yet! Anyway, as an excuse for having some fun this summer, we're celebrating Kerry's 30TH ANNIVERSARY at the store!!!

Please join us for the following events:

August 1, 1:30 to 4:00 - Robert Bean demonstrating resizing images for painting using the grid system. FREE. Robert Bean
August 4, 2:00 to 6:00 - A representative from Speedball, Allan Franklin, demonstrating a variety of silkscreen techniques, including screen printing gilding adhesive. FREE.
August 6, 1:30 to 4:00 - Matt McLeod previewing his "Making Your Paintings Pop" workshops. FREE. Matt McLeod
August 8, 1:30 to 4:00 - Delita Martin of Black Box Press demonstrating Reduction Block Printing using DUO. FREE.Black Box Press
August 11, 1:30 to 4:00 - Bill Burgin will be working with pastels and oil pastels. FREE. Bill Burgin Art and Photography
August 13, 1:30 to 4:00 - Stephen Cefalo discussing his portrait painting workshops and technique. FREE. Stephen Cefalo
August 15, 9:30 to 11:30 - A representative from Golden Artist Colors, Beth Wild, will be answering questions about acrylic paints and painting. $5 fee, space limited. (includes $5 coupon.) Golden Artist Colors, Inc.
August 15, 2:00 to 4:00 - A representative from Golden Artist Colors, Beth Wild, will be discussing new products by Golden: OPEN Acrylic Colors and Digital Mix More Media!. $5 fee, space limited. (includes $5 coupon.)

IF YOU ARE AN ART TEACHER:
During the first 2 weeks of August, please bring us your fall supply list in exchange for a surprise! (Limited to the first 50.)

For the remainder of August, during Back-To-School, we are scheduling the following:
ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap,
Bookbinding demonstration,
Encaustic product introduction,
Aqua ProMarker try-out,
Pitt Brush Pens on canvas try-out,
Calligraphy Guild of Arkansas Q&A day.

Get more information about these AND special sale items IN THE STORE.

Please tell your artist friends or art teachers and students.

Thank you and happy anniversary,
Kerry

New Age Painting Knives!

2009-05-30T07:40:00.010-06:00

The new items are arriving from trade show orders. So far, RGM New Age Painting Knives, new decorative papers from India, exciting, new and VERY easy to use Townsend Atelier mold making items.

Coming SOON: Enkaustikos encaustic waxes, new Golden fluid colors, new Holbein Duo and watercolor media, Ampersand Blackbord range, new Kolo Essex customizable travel journals, new Indigo dye kits and iDye fabric dyes, new PanPastel Super Shades set, new Tran rolling portfolio bags, and new Yuming Zhu Chinese brush range.

This is just a checklist of items still to come. I'll fill in details as they arrive.

HOT IN LITTLE ROCK!

2009-01-17T10:05:00.006-06:00

Check out this listing on the "HOT in Little Rock" website. It's my favorite store!

Hot in Little Rock - Treasure Trove Discovered

Daniel Smith Watercolors

2009-01-06T09:32:00.003-06:00

*NEW*NEW*NEW*

We now have Daniel Smith Watercolors! The colors are here (hopefully the racks will be soon,) and they are yummy! I am partial to the wonderful mineral colors. 1/3 OFF INTRODUCTORY PRICE. See you soon!

Google Groups

2008-09-29T06:25:00.003-06:00

It seems that the best way to notify everyone of the updates here is to create a "Google Group." So that's why you've all gotten the invitation to join ART-Outfitters Group. It lets Google know that you are all receiving our notices by choice and not by spam. Let's hope it works! If you haven't gotten an invitation, let us know your email address. We'd love to have you in our group!

Plein Air Enthusiasts

2008-03-19T08:17:00.005-06:00

Carl Judson from Guerrilla Painter was a fine example to our Central Arkansas plein air painters. His curiosity was piqued by a Yarnell's billboard stating "Woo Pig Chewy," which he painted using his 9x12 Guerrilla Easel. We tried to explain the Arkansas Razorback cheer. This may do it better, Carl: YouTube - Phoebe Calling the Hogs Speaking of 9x12 Guerrilla Easel, Carl also drew a name from the hat, and our door prize was won by David Cook, the local plein air paint out organizer extordinaire. Congratulations, Dave.

Now for news of traveling Arkansan plein air painters: Catch Jane Holt painting in the wild - a city square in Santa Fe. Notice Jane has her handy dandy ART Outfitters tote bag.

GUERRILLAs at ART Outfitters

2008-03-08T12:56:00.000-06:00

Mark your calendar! On March 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Carl from Guerrilla Painter is coming to ART Outfitters to demonstrate their wonderful easels and plein air products. There will be a Q&A on plein aire painting and a PRODUCT GIVE-AWAY.

Shop Dogs!

2008-03-06T12:55:00.000-06:00

Billy, the ART Outfitters shop dog, is proud to introduce his new little sister, Cricket. Billy has been in the store since June 2007. His birth parents are Shih-Tzu and Jack Russell Terrier. Cricket was born a Yorkshire Terrier. Her parents were both about 3 lbs. Cricket has a unique walk due to being born with a small front limb. Just don't tell her she has a disability. She wants to do everything big brother does!

M Graham Watercolors

2008-02-23T17:09:00.004-06:00

Feb 23: This week we got in the NEW M Graham colors. There are 35 new colors. Local watercolorist, Barry Lindley has been the force behind us bringing in Graham, and we're very happy about it. They are one of the best watercolors for allowing re-wetting, because they dry "semi-moist." That's the type of watercolor paints one would use if they wanted to refill pans or make their own pan palette arrangement.