Art & Frame of Sarasota

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.

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 !

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.

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!

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 now carry Georgian Oils from Daler-Rowney! 

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

Painting the Head in Oil with Charles Miano When: March 22-24, 2013 9:30am-4pm Where: The Southern Atelier @  7226 21st St. E. Sarasota, Florida 34243 Click here for more information. Visit the Southern Atelier website.

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!

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.

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.

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

Trying to find the perfect gift for the artist in your life? There are tons of products out there and every artist has their own personal favorites, so don't stress--just get them a gift card! Art & Frame of Sarasota Gift Cards can be used at the store or online! And you can buy them in store or online! Buy a Gift Card today!

Follow the links below to find out about some upcoming events in Sarasota! December 1st: The Petticoat Painters 59th Anniversary Exhibit Visit the Petticoat Painters website December 8-9th: 7th Annual Atomic Holiday Bazaar Indie Craft Show Visit the Atomic Holiday Bazaar website

Don't Forget! Call to sign up now! On November 29th and 30th from 10-4pm we are holding a Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper workshop with Carol Ann Sherman. My Girl Mollie Ann by Carol Ann Sherman The fee, which includes select materials is just $130 (a $50 savings) for 2 days! A new and interesting take on batik, Carol Ann will work on paper to demonstrate this versatile and unique medium. If you've ever been interested in batik or if you're interested in trying something new, Carol Ann is the teacher for you! See more of Carol Ann's work here. Call to sign up today! 941-366-2301 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SNEAK PEAK  OF CAROL ANN SHERMAN'S  BATIK ON RICE PAPER WORKSHOP   JOIN US WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH FROM 3-5 PM FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION. SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! 941-366-2301

We held an Escoda Brush Making demo on Thursday and we want to share what we learned! The Escoda family has been making artist brushes--by hand--since 1933 and Ricard Escoda was gracious enough to show us how it is done! We learned a lot about different kinds of hairs that are used to make brushes and about the history of the company! Read below to learn more about the Escoda brushes we carry! Prado Tame Gold Fiber 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. Opera Takatsu Fiber brushes are made with synthetic hair that is tough, yet soft to create a good brushstroke for works in oil and acrylic. Modern...