Are You Paying too Much for Art Supplies?
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Are You Paying too Much for Art Supplies?
Are YOU paying too much for art supplies? Well, if you’re buying them at your local big box art store then chances are pretty good that you’re paying too much. I can’t tell you how many times I have asked students why they purchased a particular product, and I always get the same response, “It’s all they had.”
My response of course, is to inquire why they didn’t purchase the products online. The products at your local big box art retail store are higher than prices online - almost always (unless you’re just purchasing a single item with a 50-60% off coupon). The only time I ever purchase anything at a local big box store is if they have a great buy on canvases. I purchase everything else at jerrysartarama.com or dickblick.com.
Online prices are less and delivery is usually free if you spend $45 - I’ve never made an art supply purchase that was under $45! The best thing about purchasing your art supplies online is that there is a nearly unlimited variety of products and price points from which to choose.
The best way to save the most money on your supplies is to sign up for the weekly (daily) emails. There are many special deals that are often for email recipients only. Many times I’ll save 45% on certain products - not just on a single item.
If you’ve never purchased art supplies online, then give it a go. I think you’ll be happy with the selection and the prices.
If you'd like to learn about abstract painting and making your own authentic work, then please join me for a painting workshop: (You can view a list of workshops HERE)
April 27, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Bigger, faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting, 6 hours. Click Here for Registration and Information
April 29, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Abstracting the Landscape, 6 hrs. Click Here for Registration and Information.
May 14-15, 2021 Art Alliance of Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. Contact Liz Busch for more information: email: artalliancegso@gmail.com.
May 25, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Bigger, faster, Fresher, Looser Abstract Painting, 6 hours. Click Here for Registration and Information
May 27, 2021 Interactive (Zoom) Mini-Workshop: Abstracting the Landscape, 6 hrs. Click Here for Registration and Information.
June 9-11, 2021 David M. Kessler Fine Art Studio, Winston-Salem, NC. This is a Studio Workshop in Abstract Painting. Click Here for Information and Registration.
August 4-6, 2021 David M. Kessler Fine Art Studio, Winston-Salem, NC. This is a Studio Workshop in Abstract Painting. Click Here for Information and Registration.
August 22-26, 2021 “Abstracting the Landscape”, Glastonbury, CT. Click Here for Registration and Information.
As always, thanks for your support!
David
NEW! Interactive (Zoom) Mini Workshops
I have just added 6 new Interactive Mini Workshops (on the Zoom platform) to my website. Most are 3 to 6 hours long and are a great opportunity for learning a lot in a short amount of time. You’ll be online and onscreen with me as I instruct, demonstrate, paint, and critique your work.
Simple Color System Colorwheel
If you have seen my videos on YouTube or taken one of my workshops, you have seen me use my Simple Color System Colorwheel. My Simple Color System is easy to use and assures that the color in your paintings will be harmonious. Proudly made in North Carolina.
You can purchase the Colorwheel HERE.
ALL ABOUT COLOR is a great online course that will show you a straightforward, no nonsense, clear and easily understandable approach to using harmonious color in your paintings.
Abstract Painting Academy is an online workshop experience specifically designed to teach you how to paint Abstract Paintings (like only you can!), Loosen Up your painting style, and use Design Fundamentals to give your paintings Dynamic Visual Impact. You get David’s personal attention and feedback on all of your work during the course.
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The Painting Insider (formerly Abstract Painting Insider) now has a new format and is not abstract painting specific. Weekly lessons provide an abundance of information to painters at any level. I have poured information about everything I have learned about painting over the last 30 years into one course!
