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2014 Workshops and Events

It is a new and exciting time at  Art & Frame of Sarasota Click here to view the 2014 Workshop and event schedule.

Colored Pencil Workshop

It is not too late to sign up for the Melissa Miller Nece colored Pencil workshop this coming Saturday December 14th form 10: 00 am to 4:00 pm-$85.00 Call for reservations:: 941-366-2301 Art & Frame of Sarasota 1055 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Whether you are new to colored pencils or experienced with them, you will learn techniques to produce beautiful artwork without the mess of paint.  Working with special erasers and other simpler tools, you will be able to smooth and blend color and create convincing textures rapidly-without heavy pressure and repetitive strokes.  After a series of exercises to get familiar with handling these tools for specific effects, you will apply them to complete a drawing. Melissa Miller Nece, CPSA is a Ten Year Merit Signature Member of and Ways and Means Director for the Colored Pencil Society of America..... Click on this link to learn more about Melissa
Black Friday Specials - Starting at 9:00am   Sonoma French Sketch Box Easel       Manufacturers List price:  $149.99 Sale Price: $78.75 Plus an Art & Frame $10 gift card for your next purchase    Caran D'Ache Neocolor II     Watersoluble Pastel Sets Buy either the 30 or 40 count set, receive a $10 Art & Frame gift card for your next purchase. Easel and Table Gift Card Sale   Spend over $100 on our tables, easels, or artist's furniture get a free Art & Frame gift card for $10 Spend over $150 get a free Art & Frame gift card for $15   Spend over $200 and get a free Art & Frame gift for $20 This is in addition to our already low discounted prices. FREE Sketch Book with Every $10 Purchase (One free book per person) FREE sample set of Williamsburg Oil Paint with $15 Purchase (One free set per person) Free Art & Frame Tote Bag with $25 Purchase (One free tote per person)    And Much Much More! 

Celia Buchanan Workshops

Two Workshops with Celia Buchanan Celia is a mixed media artist, she is the author of several books and magazine articles on surface design and fiber arts.  She has been working in her field for over two decades.  For more information about Celia visit www.celiabuchanan.com Call to register today-Space is limited. 941-366-2301 Art & Frame of Sarasota 1055 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Fiber Art: Painting on Silk-$85.00 Wednesday, December 11th, 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch) The lustrous quality of the silk is both seductive and vibrant and offers a new and extincting medium for creative expression. Explore the diverse and fascinating world of Fine Art Fabric through a study of fabric patterning techniques.  Using Jacquard paints the workshop will cover all techniques associated with Silk Painting.  This will culminate in the students holding a broad understanding of this rich and complex medium.. Introduction to Encaustics-$85.00 Thursday, December 12th,  9

Halloween Makeup Workshop

Halloween Makeup Workshop with Suzy Suzy Kalin Learn Makeup techniques from the expert!  Learn tips and tricks to make sure to this years costume the wildest, scariest or the most awesome of them all.  Each session will include demon-strations,  discussion of supplies and hands-on instruction! Take one, two or all five classes. Call to register today-Space is limited.  941-366-2301 Art & Frame of Sarasota 1055 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Animal Designs-$35.00 Wednesday, October 16th, 9:30-11:30am Princesses, Fairies & Mermaids -$35.00 Wednesday, October 21st, 5:00-7:00pm Masks and Monsters-$35.00 Wednesday, October 23rd, 9:30-11:30am Halloween Ready-$35.00 Monday, October 28th, 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, October 30th, 9:30-11:30am

Store Hours

Our hours are: Monday: 9 am-8 pm (Framing hours: 9 am-6 pm) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday  & Friday: 9 am-6 pm Saturday: 9 am-5 pm  Sunday:Closed

Creating Art 365 Days in 2013!

Ingrid Day 150, Florida Artists, Ingrid A. Tronstad and Kristin Romberg are contemporary artists in Norway. This year they are working on a project that they describe, "like a diary, we create and post one pocket size art piece every day in 2013." Each day, regardless of where they are and what they are doing, the artists use Artist Trading Cards (traditionally 2.5 x 3.5in) to create a miniature piece of art and post it to their blog: 365rombergtronstad.wordpress.com .(Click this link to become a follower) They say, "the outcome is unknown - all we know is that in the end we will have a giant puzzle of 730 pieces of art. Our purpose is to challenge and inspire ourselves and others, and to exhibit the end result somewhere." Find their individual websites here:  http://www.kristinromberg.com/  and here:  http://www.ingridatronstad.com/ . Find Artist Trading Cards here.

A Re-Introduction to Golden OPEN Acrylics!

Click to watch OPEN Acrylics after 1 week on the palette . Read more about OPEN Acrylics in this Golden Paints newsletter Just Paint Issue 19

Paper Marbling with Jacquard

In the video below, artist Asher Katz , demonstrates how he uses Methocel or Carrageenan and Alum to create a marble effect on paper!

Screen Printing for Fine Lines & Details

The photo emulsion process is perfect for graphic and detailed works. It is the best method for screen printing digital images. Watch the video below from Speedball to see for step-by-step directions! Find Speedball Photo Emulsion and Sensitizer here. Below you will find two alternative methods to the Photo Emulsion method. Both use Screen Filler and Drawing Fluid instead of Photo Emulsion. The Screen Filler method involves a more organic process, it is great for painterly or hand-drawn prints. Find Speedball Screen Filler and Drawing Fluid here.

We Carry Escoda Prado Travel Brushes!

Escoda Prado Synthetic Sable Travel Brush We now carry Escoda's Prado Synthetic Sable Travel Brushes - a more cost effective way to experience Escoda's Travel Brushes! Escoda Prado Synthetic Sable Travel Brush Set Prado Synthetic Sable Brushes are made with synthetic fibers that are very similar to sable hair. The synthetic fibers imitate the properties (color, spring, and the ability to absorb liquids) that artists look for in a sable brush. Escoda takes this similarity even further by using a combination of three different diameters and three lengths of fibers to create a brush with the same brushstroke result as one made with natural sable hair. The travel brushes come with a cap that extends the handle for convenient use. These beautiful brushes are perfect for anyone who likes to work outside their home or studio. Find Escoda Travel Brushes here! Learn more about Escoda brushes by watching the video below!

Patterned Monograms

This informative video combines lettering with patterning using Microns and Gelly Roll pens!

Golden OPEN Acrylics

Have you tried Golden OPEN Acrylics? OPEN Acrylics stay wetter longer on the palette than traditional acrylics. Watch the video below to see how they react after one week on a palette!

Quick Tips for Encaustics!

A few quick videos about Encaustic wax paint!

Using Jacquard Color Magnet and Tie Dye!

In this video, Jacquard combines Screen Printing and Tie Dye techniques with their new product Color Magnet to create custom tote bags! If you prefer not to screen print, you can also paint, draw (with the Color Magnet pen), stencil and stamp with Color Magnet! Find the tools to recreate this project with the links below! Screen Printing Tools Jacquard Tie Dye Kits Soda Ash Color Magnet!  (it comes in a pen version too!)

Check This Out: Faber-Castell White Pitt Pen!

We carry the new Faber-Castell White Pitt Pen! The Big Artist Pen features a bullet nib and opaque white India ink. The odorless ink is permanent and archival. The White Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen is perfect for fine art and craft applications. Artist, Don Colley, uses them to add highlights to his Pitt Pen drawings. Watch the video below to see how they can be used by crafters! Watch the video below to see how Don Colley uses Pitt Artist Pens!

How to Protect Your Paintings for Shipment!

Watch the video below from Golden Paints to found out how!

40% off Gamblin Paints - in Store and Online!

Now until the end of May! Gamblin Artists Colors is an American company, made up of just 20 people, dedicated to making the best oil paints. Watch the video below to see the people behind the paint! Watch the video below to see how the different Gel Mediums work! Watch this video to see how Gamblin Fluid Mediums work! Don't for get to check out  Gamblin's Interactive Mediums Guide  a quick way to find out exactly how to get the effects that you are looking for! Find Gamblin Oil Paints and Mediums here! Please note that Gamblin Printmaking products are not on sale !

A New Approach to Drawing

Explore the many possibilities that Golden Acrylic Grounds can provide! From Micaceous Iron Oxide to Acrylic Ground for Pastels to Fine Pumice Gel...many of Golden's Acrylic Mediums can provide the perfect ground for pastels, pencil, markers, charcoal, etc! To experiment check out Golden's Introductory Acrylic Grounds Set which contains: Fine Pumice Gel, Crackle Paste, Fiber Paste, Coarse Molding Paste, Acrylic Ground for Pastels, and Silverpoint /Drawing Ground.

New Montana Marker Colors & Sets!

Now In Stock - NEW Montana Acrylic Marker Colors - Make Up, 100% Cyan, Royal Red, Malachite Light, and Sahara Beige in size Fine (2mm)! We are also stocking the new Varnish Markers in Fine (2mm) and 15mm sizes as well as the Montana Marker Sets!  Find all Montana Marker products here!

Now In Stock - Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Sketchbooks!

We now carry Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Sketchbooks! Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Sketchbooks contain extra heavy-weight, 180lb. archival paper in either hardbound or wirebound format. The paper is natural white in shade and has a smooth surface. The sketchbooks feature enhanced wet strength ideal for multi-media artwork. The paper is sized internally and on the surface for added strength. See the chart below from Stillman & Birn to find the sketchbook that is best for you! Find Stillman & Birn Sketchbooks for purchase here!

We Carry Georgian Oils!

We now carry Georgian Oils from Daler-Rowney! 

The New Escoda Reserva Travel Brush Set!

Escoda Reserva Travel brushes are made with the best hair for watercolors, Kolinsky-Tajmyr Sable, from the Tajmyr region in northern Siberia. Because only the best Kolinsky male sable hair is used, the brush has a perfect point and an extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. The Reserva Travel Brush Set contains 6 travel brushes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 secured in an attractive leather wallet. If 6 brushes are just too many, try Escoda's Charles Reid Set of 3 Reserva Travel brushes in sizes 6, 8, and 10. More articles on Escoda brushes: http://www.art-supplies-sarasota.com/2012/09/escoda-artist-brushes.html http://www.art-supplies-sarasota.com/2012/07/escoda-brushes.html

March Mania Event and Sale March 18th- 22nd!

Our Annual March Mania Sale will begin on Monday, March 18th! Everything in the store will be on sale from 30-50% off list price! We will also be conducting free demos throughout the week so check out the dates and times below! For our grand finale, we will re-open Friday night from 8-Midnight for our MIDNIGHT MANIA SALE.  Prices will be dropped yet again! Come join us and receive even greater discounts, free samples, door prizes and food!!! DEMO SCHEDULE Monday:  Golden Acrylic Paint - 1:00pm  Tuesday:  Caran d'AcheJacquard textile paints- 10:00am-4:00pm  Wednesday:  Logan Mat Cutting - 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm  Thursday:   Artgraf Water-soluble carbon discs & graphite sticks - 1:00pm   Friday:  Holbein, Faber-Castell, Caran d'Ache and other exciting surprises- ALL DAY

Indigo Dyeing with Jacquard

Learn more about dyeing with Indigo by watching this video by Jacquard. Find the Jacquard Indigo Dyeing Kit here.

The Many Uses of Dye Na Flow

Find Dye Na Flow here. Other products mentioned in the video: Yupo Lutradur Airfix

Presidents' Day Sale February 18-28th!

Pen & Ink Shell Illustrations Workshop

On March 5th, we will be holding a Pen & Ink Shell Illustration Workshop with artist, Paddy Dugan.  Students will learn how to design and paint unique sea shell illustrations. Beginners will be introduced to pen and ink techniques while those with more experience will have the opportunity to hone their skills. Learn how to recreate the beauty of nature using pens, paint and a variety of inks. When: March 5th, 10:30am-3:30pm Where: Art & Frame of Sarasota, 1055 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34232 Fee: $45 Call 941-366-2301 to sign up!

We Carry PlayColor Poster Paint Sticks!

PlayColor Poster Paint Sticks are made specifically for school use. They are easy to use and easy to cleanup. Because they come in stick form there is no need for water or paintbrushes. The Poster Paint Sticks come in bright, vibrant colors that dry quickly. They can be used on paper, cardboard, wood, etc. When pressing lightly the results look like pastel, when pressing firmly the results look like poster paint. Each stick comes with a twist off cap. Suitable for kids 3 to 7 years.

We Carry Richeson Shiva Series Oil Colors

Originally sold as Shiva Signature Oils, Richeson Shiva Series oils, were created in the late 1920's by Ramon Shiva, an artist who wanted to make a superior brand of oil paint for himself and his friends. During the 1940's and thru the 1950s, Shiva became the leading oil paint manufacturer in the United States. In the late 60's the company was sold because of illness and the quality went down. Then in 2002, Jack Richeson acquired the old formulas that made Shiva Oil the top brand in the United States. Shiva Oils are permanent, and will not darken, yellow, fade or crack. They are made with pure, artist grade pigments combined with the finest refined linseed oil available. The oils are processed to ensure an even distribution of pigment, resulting in a buttery, even consistency.

New Mixed Media Classes at Art & Frame of Sarasota!

Red Heart by Elena De La Ville Mixed Media Explorations with Elena De La Ville Broaden the creative process with new techniques and have fun with Mixed Media! Each class begins with a demo by the instructor and provides the opportunity to work with and understand the different techniques. A supply list will be provided when you sign up by emailing Elena at delavillesrq@gmail.com. Fee: $30 per class Wednesday : 3:30-5:30pm Sign up by emailing Elena at delavillesrq@gmail.com See more of Elena's work at  http://www.edelaville.com/

New Oil Painting Classes

Come and join our new Oil Painting Class with European Master Violetta "Violetta paints in impressionist style. Her canvases are filled with magnificent light and atmospheric effects. Like Monet she changes canvases as the light changes. In the spirit of the true impressionist, Violetta has captured that fast moment of light when the sun brilliantly illuminates the setting..." Anne Shamas, New St. Pete News Explore various painting subject matter including  Landscape, Life model study, Florals... When: Thursdays, 4-6 pm (Starts February 14th) Where: Art & Frame of Sarasota Fee: $20 per class (additional life model fee) Contact Violetta at: 941-809-5720

We Carry the Sensu Portable Artist Brush & Stylus

The Sensu Portable Artist Brush & Stylus was developed to feel like an authentic brush when used with your favorite drawing and painting apps. It works on many different devices including but not limited to the iPad, iPhone, Kindle Fire, Google Nexus S, Windows 8 touch screen devices, as well as the Samsung Tablet and the Dell Latitude 10. Use with drawing and painting apps, such as ArtRage, Sketchbook Pro, Paper by Studio 53, Procreate, Auryn Ink, SketchTime, and Fresh Paint. Watch the video below to see the Sensu Portable Artist Brush & Stylus at work!

Staining Wood with Dye-Na-Flow

Jacquard's Dye-Na-Flow is an extremely versatile product originally designed for use with natural and synthetic fabrics. Watch the video below to see how it can be used to stain wood as well. Find Dye-Na-Flow for purchase here. See how to create sun prints with Dye-Na-Flow here.

New Class at the Southern Atelier

Join Mary Minifie February 22-24th from 9:30-4pm as she explores The Classic Still Life. by Mary Minifie The Southern Atelier explains: The aim of this workshop is to explore several aspects necessary to produce a good painting. The workshop will run for three days with 2 three hour sessions each day. At least one still life will be floral and one non-floral so students can choose what best suits their interests. The aim is to have a fairly finished painting in the size range of 11"x14" or 16"x20" by the end of the workshop. COMPOSITION: The still lifes will already be set up in the interest of time, but we will discuss the ideas of color families, value contrasts, variety of size, color and value in the choice of objects. We will also discuss the abstraction of the value shapes and how they are arranged in the rectangle of the canvas. COLOR NOTES: A lot of emphasis will be placed on observing the color notes in relation to each other. So much

Winsor & Newton Liquin Oil Painting Mediums

There are so many different oil painting mediums out there that it can be hard to keep them all straight. Watch the video below to find out more about Winsor & Newton Liquin Mediums. Find Winsor & Newton Liquin Mediums for purchase here. To find the best Winsor & Newton Oil Medium for your project see the chart below! Created by Winsor & Newton

Rolls and Rolls of Paper!

Ever wanted to create a large scale work but were put off by the price or the weight of an extra large canvas? Why not try a large roll of artist paper? We just got a display of drawing paper rolls featuring Strathmore papers that range from 36in x 10yds to 42in x 10yds! Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper - Medium Texture 36in x 10yds Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper - Medium Texture 42in x 10yds Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper - Smooth Texture 42in x 10yds Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Drawing Paper - 42in x 10yds Strathmore 400 Series Mixed Media Paper - Vellum Texture 42in x 8yds Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Paper - Vellum Texture 42in x 8yds