Clearance Items - BLICK art materials

Ampersand Claybord Black Project Kits

A perfectly inked surface, a thick clay coating, and a rigid hardboard backing make Claybord the ultimate scratchboard. These 1/8" thick boards won't tear, bend, crack, curl, warp, or separate like other scratchboards can. Each kit includes a pattern, one piece of 5" × 7" (13 cm × 18 cm) Claybord Black, a scratch knife, and instructions. Clearance price: $3.25. List price: $6.50.

Nielsen Bainbridge Archival Gallery Frames

Crisp and simplistic, Archival Gallery Collection frames are black, set off by a dramatic white mat. The look is clean and distinctive, perfect for both colored and black-and-white photography. Use them also for prints and other paper-based works. Mats are 100% archival, museum quality rag, with the extra protection of Artcare technology to protect your artwork from pollution damage and acid degradation. Note — Frames are shipped with either a Glass or Plexiglas (styrene) face plate. See below for details. Clearance priced from $18.49. List priced from $46.20.

Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache

Renowned for its brilliance, opacity, and great tinting strength, Winsor &Newton Designer's Gouache is a finely ground, waterbased paint, well suited to illustration with pen, brush, or airbrush. A free printed color chart is available on request. Individual tubes are 14 ml (.47 oz).Larger size 37 ml (1.25 oz) tubes are available for whites and blacks. Gold and Silver are available in 30 ml (1 oz) jars. All Designer's Gouache colors are fully compatible with Winsor & Newton Artists' and Cotman watercolors. Colors can be mixed with Finity Artists' Acrylic and Galeria Flow Formula Acrylics, however care should be taken because some gouache colors can react adversely with acrylics. Combinations should be tested on the palette paper prior to use in a painting. For fine art painting, watercolor papers are recommended. For design and illustration, where work is intended for electronic scanning and reproduction, use illustration board or a Hot Press watercolor paper to get a flat finish that reproduces well. Clearance priced from $3.97. List priced from $8.60.

Liquitex How to Mix & Use Color

Understand the important color relationships, and you can select and mix colors to visually match yourimagination. This authoritative book covers that topic and lots of technical information, such as pigment numbers, labeling, and color terms. Two pull-out, full-color sections feature the helpful Liquitex Acrylic and Oil Mixing Guide, along with a Value Finder Card, an Acrylic Color Chart, and an Oil Color Chart.Paperback book has 30 pages, and measures 8-1/2" × 11" (22-cm × 28-cm). Clearance price: $4.98. List price: $11.95.

Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colors

Unmatched for purity, quality, and permanence, Winsor & Newton oils use only the finest pigments. Maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture plus the selection of the most suitable drying oils and pigment dispersion method ensure that each color's properties are preserved. Because each color contains the maximum pigment consistent with good handling qualities, it achieves the optimum tinting strength when reduced with white. Artists' Oil Colours remain soft and wet for several days, allowing rework. All colors dry to the touch in 2–12 days. Winsor & Newton has developed permanent alternatives for the less durable traditional colors, without compromising the handling properties of oil colors. Of the 120 colors in the range, 119 are now classified as "permanent for artists' use," which aids the longevity of paintings. Clearance price: $10.97. List price: $23.55.

Bob Ross Book Series "The Joy of Painting"

"The Joy of Painting""/> This is the popular PBS TV series of the same name, captured on paper. Except that you can progress at your own pace, step-by-step. Full-page color photos of the finished pieces are provided, along with complete listings of materials needed for each painting. Paperback. 64–84 pages. 11" × 8½" (28 cm × 22 cm). Clearance price: $10.98. List price: $17.99.

1-Shot Tinting

Use 1-Shot Tinting to tint 1-Shot Lettering Enamels without affecting the properties of the base coatings. Black and White are used for shading, Clear for tinting. 1-Shot Tinting is designed primarily for achieving various shades of color. Note — 1-Shot Lettering Enamels no longer contain lead. Some colors do contain toxic pigments. They are not for use by children, but the new 1-Shot formulas do not use lead as an opacifier. Clearance priced from $13.35. List priced from $13.35.

Krylon Spray Paints

Krylon Spray Paints are fast-drying interior/exterior enamels for use on metal, wood, masonite, plaster, paper, and more. They dry to the touch in 10 minutes or less, are dry enough to handle within one hour, clean up with mineral spirits or paint thinner, and contain no lead. All offer exceptional durability, adhesion, and smoothness. One 12 oz (340 g) can covers a 25 sq ft area. A redesigned, recyclable Pinch N' Pull cap is easier to open than ever before. Krylon's exclusive EZ Touch 360° Dial Spray Tip rotates to change the direction of the spray to vertical, horizontal, or any angle, ensuring precise control, less overspray, less finger fatigue, and a perfect finish. Its focused fan spray covers 34% more area with fewer passes than a traditional conical spray tip. Clearance price: $3.97. List price: $6.87.

La Corneille "Shaw Liners"

Blending three thicknesses of dyed synthetic filament, La Corneille Golden Taklon brushes perform like the finest natural hair. Highly absorbent, durable and versatile, they are perfect for acrylics and can be used with all other mediums. Each brush has a seamless, nickel-plated ferrule mounted on a lacquered handle. Clearance price: $2.48. List price: $4.89.

La Corneille Golden Taklon "Miracle Wedge"

La Corneille makes another exception to the rule of traditional brush shapes. La Corneille's "Miracle Wedge" is a 3-sided brush, with a triangular ferrule that offers a more natural, controlled grip than a traditional round ferrule. Each of the 3 sides of the smooth, Golden Taklon head may be loaded with a different color paint, and each will flow independently. Painting "S" strokes, ribbons, petals, and leaves is simplified to one easy step. There is no need to stop and load up with another color. Clearance priced from $6.98. List priced from $13.95.

Kwikeeze Brush Cleaner

Kwikeeze is an excellent liquid brush cleaner that contains a water-rinsing detergent to speed up the final cleaning after soaking. Kwikeeze Brush Cleaner removes oil paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac, and enamel from hard or wet brushes. It also removes dried latex or acrylic-emulsion paints from brushes. It's harmless to all types of brushes. Clearance price: $6.98. List price: $11.13.

Blick Paint Keeper

Here's a low cost, virtually air-tight palette that maintains a moist environment for partially used oils or acrylics for days, even weeks. It's made of strong, clear plastic with an easy-to-use locking mechanism. The diameter is 11½" (29 cm). If you like to keep several projects going at once, Paint Keeper is the perfect way to save the colors you mix so that you can return and rework your painting at a later date. Note — Some solvents may cause the plastic surface to craze. Clearance price: $2.98. List price: $5.99.

Prat 904 Archival Cristal Laser Sheet Protectors

Prat 904 Archival Cristal Laser Sheet Protectors are archival in quality, made of non-stick polypropylene, and they're highly recommended for digital images. They're top-loading, and sealed on three sides. Use them with any multi-ring binder. Clearance priced from $13.59. List priced from $34.00.

Pebeo Arti' Stick Window Color

Pebeo presents a creative and fun new craft for kids. With Arti' Stick Window Colors, children can create their own decorations for windows, mirrors, tiles, plastic and metal objects, and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. Fun for kids can also be serious business for adults. Create advertising messages, announce a sale, or launch a political campaign with an eye-catching window sign. Arti' Stick Window Colors are a great way to display a temporary message on a window or mirror. Attach your message to surfaces where ordinary paints don't stick. Simply pick a pattern, or draw your own pattern, and place a plastic sheet over it. Then start painting with vibrant Arti' Stick colors. Paint directly with the tube — neither a brush nor water are needed. Outliners can be used to trace the pattern. Allow the painting to dry for 24 hours, and then peel it off the plastic. When dry, the colors become vivid and transparent, as if by magic! The design will cling decoratively to the window of your choice. Dry paint designs can be repositioned as often as desired, as long as they are not placed on a porous surface such as paper, cardboard, or wood. A design can easily be cut, allowing you to make colorful puzzles and mosaics. Arti' Stick paints are water based, with a strong film and good lightfastness. Colors can be mixed together. Individual 75 ml (2.5 oz) tubes are available. Replenish your favorite colors, or choose colors individually. Clearance priced from $2.69. List priced from $3.25.

Fabriano Uno Watercolor Paper

Fabriano, the oldest paper mill in Europe, presents a new state-of-the-art watercolor paper to meet the demands of today's watercolorist. Uno is a 100% cotton, mouldmade, acid-free paper with four deckle edges. Its bright white surface is chlorine free, with no optical whiteners. Uno takes color beautifully, has internal and external sizing, has excellent liftability, and can withstand scraping. Sheets measure 22" × 30" (559 mm × 762 mm). Clearance priced from $5.95. List priced from $5.95.

Aquabee Charcoal Paper

Compare Aquabee Charcoal Paper, manufactured in America, with other leading brands and you'll find similar quality at unbeatable prices. It has a traditional laid pattern for charcoal, pastels, pencil, or pen, with 25% cotton rag content. Individual sheets are 19" × 25" (48 cm × 63 cm), and 76 lb. Clearance price: $0.50. List price: $0.80.

Blick Art Tissue

Blick Art Tissue offers the brightest colors available in tissue paper. Each crisp color is reasonably lightfast and, under normal conditions, will not bleed. It's great for tissue collage, decorating, wrapping, and crafts. Clearance price: $29.99. List price: $46.67.

Pacon Peacock Heavyweight Construction Paper

The strongest you can buy! Peacock is made with longer, stronger fiber that is 100% vat dyed. This heavyweight (72 lb) paper is tough enough for scoring, folding, and curling without cracking and tearing. Its superior fade-resistance keeps projects brighter longer. Each package contains 50 sheets. A sample swatch book is free on request. Clearance price: $4.39. List priced from $8.45.

Gummed Artape Rolls

Brightly colored, 100% sulphite paper tape is gummed on the back for art projects and decorating. Just cut, moisten, and position. Rolls are 1½" wide × 250 ft long (38 mm × 76 meters). Clearance price: $2.99. List price: $5.52.

Cleargroover Mat Cutter

Like the Freegroover, the Cleargroover holds two blades at the precise angle for making V-groove cuts in matboard. The difference is that the Cleargroover has a see-through body, making it especially useful when following a pattern or pencil-sketched line. It uses Dexter #3 blades. Clearance price: $35.69. List price: $71.43.

Acrylic Poster Frames

These durable plastic frames have mitered corners, a clear protective front sheet, a hardboard back for mounting, and a hanging system for vertical or horizontal display. No assembly is required. Clearance priced from $5.09. List priced from $16.99.

Lexington Burlwood Frame

The Lexington Burlwood Frame is an extremely versatile frame with a graceful simplicity that can complement many different artistic styles and media, from 19th century etchingsto 20th and 21st century watercolors. It has a wide, raised molding with a recessed band of burlwood finishon the outside, a simple ornamental motif in the inside,and a narrow, natural linen liner. Clearance priced from $17.79. List priced from $44.49.

Zig Memory System Writers

The Zig Memory System Writer pen features pigment inkwith both a fine tip for writing and a bullet tip forcolorful illustrating. Use this pen to write inhundreds of fun lettering styles, especially dot lettering. Perfect for using in photo album and scrapbook. The acid-free ink is lightfast, waterproof, fadeproof, and non-bleeding. Zig Memory System Writersare available in nine colors.Set of 4 —One each of Black, Red, Blue, and Green.For very fine line archival writing pens, see,,and . 0.5mm tip. Clearance priced from $1.99. List priced from $3.00.

Crayola Classic Original Markers

Crayola's markers are made to withstand the most demanding school use. The Crayola Classic Original Marker is available in traditional bright colors, plus many exotic and bold new colors. All markers are broad tip unless otherwise noted. All Crayola markers and colors are non-toxic.The ink is water-based but may not wash out of clothing. Clearance price: $1.99. List price: $3.60.

Artist Rulers

These clear plastic rulers are fun and educational at the same time. Each ruler features several famous works of art. Rulers measure 12" long with 16ths of an inch on one edge, and centimeters and millimeters on the other. Clearance price: $1.79. List price: $3.95.

Dahle Rotary Trim Ruler

This lightweight, portable rotary trim ruler is ideal for crafts and scrapbooking. It includes a self-healing cutting mat and 3 interchangeable blades: Straight, Wavy, and Perforating. Blades are recessed for added safety. The ruler is not mounted, making it possible to cut edges as well as interior spaces. Sheet capacity is 3 sheets. Clearance price: $11.98. List price: $29.95.

Design Ideas Structure Desk Accessories

These stylish and colorful accessories are a great way to organize and brighten up any workspace. Each model has rubber feet to prevent scratching the desk or table surface. All are made of sturdy medium density fiberboard with a rich, painted finish. Clearance priced from $3.15. List priced from $7.00.

Graphic Agitation 2

This powerful and engaging volume examines the use of graphics in social and political protest since the early 1990s. It is the follow-up to the popular Graphic Agitation . Graphic Agitation 2 features graphics taken from a wide variety of sources and media. Projects are arranged according to themes, such as globalization, armed conflict, and the environment. The book includes 550 color illustrations and 60 black and white illustrations. Author — Liz McQuiston. Hardcover. 240 pages. 9-7/8" × 11-3/8" (25 cm × 29 cm) . Clearance price: $29.99. List price: $69.95.

Zig Memory System Millennium Markers

Millennium Markers"/> Zig offers the best range of fine line markers for scrapbooks. The acid-free, archival-quality, pure pigment colors stand the test of time, so that your precious memories can be preserved for future generations. The ink is lightfast, waterproof, fadeproof, and non-bleeding. Zig Memory System Millennium Markers are available in nine colors and five point sizes. Clearance price: $0.99. List price: $2.00.

Daler-Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic Artist's Inks

Artist's Inks"/> Daler Rowney Pearlescent Liquid Acrylic Artist's Inks are lightfast, waterproof, watercolor inks in shimmering, iridescent colors. They're ready to use straight from the bottle with dip pens and brushes. Colors can be intermixed. Each glass bottle contains 1 oz (30 ml). Clearance price: $14.99. List price: $32.25.

Dr. Ph. Martin's Spectralite Airbrush Cleaner

An excellent, non-corrosive cleaner recommended for cleaning acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, or tempera from your airbrush. Airbrush Cleaner by Spectralite comes in handy 4-oz (118-ml) squirt-top bottles. Clearance priced from $2.48. List priced from $4.00.

Badger Braided Air Hose for Model 400 Detail/Touch-Up Gun

This braided air hose is intended for use with Badger's Model 400 Detail/Touch-Up Gun, an intermediate spray gun that bridges the gap between an airbrush and a standard spray gun. Clearance price: $7.98. List price: $18.15.

Parker Air Control With Gauge

Provides control and indication of compressor air pressure from 1 to 60 lbs. Outlet and inlet are ¼" standard female pipe threads. Clearance price: $29.98. List price: $56.24.

Rex Flexible Curve

The Rex Flexible Curve is instantly adjustable to hold any contour shape without support. It is made of lead between steel ribbons, and encased in flexible blue plastic. It has inking edges. A variety of lengths are available. Clearance priced from $3.99. List priced from $7.95.

Naz-Dar GV Series Gloss Vinyl Screen Ink

A solvent-based screen printing ink specially formulated for printing on vinyl surfaces where a high gloss finish is required. Dries to an extremely flexible film which may be vacuum formed. Air-dries in 20 to 40 minutes. Jet drying is not recommended. One quart covers about 200 square feet. Use photo or water-soluble hand-cut film. Pre-tested for adhesion and vacuum forming. Clearance price: $8.48. List price: $20.40.

Gummed Kraft Paper Tape

Traditional brown packaging tape. 60-lb wt. Requires moistening. Provides good seal and holding power. 600-ft long roll with a 1-1/2" core. Clearance price: $7.01. List price: $10.79.

Por-A-Mold and Por-A-Kast II

Por-A-Mold and Por-A-Kast are complementary urethane-based molding and casting products that can be used separately, but are often used in combination to create exceptionally durable and detailed castings of objects. Together, they are an ideal combination for sculpture and modeling. Clearance priced from $4.79. List priced from $15.90.

Por-A-Mold Thixotropic

This thick molding product won't run in an uncured state. Use it for making molds of large objects such as sculptures. It is especially useful in taking molds off vertical or overhead surfaces such as details on or in buildings. Apply with a brush or trowel. Medium firm. Clearance priced from $13.79. List priced from $46.00.

Por-A-Kast TA

Provide strength and support for your mold without using plaster. Use Por-A-Kast as a mother mold to replace plaster, foam, and other traditional support materials. Also, use it as hand lay-up material for casting. Por-A-Kast is an easy-to-mix (1:1 volume) thixotrope with high strength and hardness properties to enable quick and accurate mold making. Pot life is 20-25 minutes, and its gel time is 25-30 minutes. The cure time is 16 hours. After it is applied, Por-A-Kast TA can be heated to accelerate the cure time (160°F). Por-A-Kast is easy to apply and clean up. Fibrous support materials such as burlap or fiberglass fabric can be added to Por-A-Kast TA during application for additional strength. Clearance priced from $14.09. List priced from $47.00.

Synlube 531 Wax-Based Mold Release Agent

For use with Por-A-Mold and Por-A-Kast. Spray on your master object before molding for easy release. Also spray on the inside of the mold before casting. Non-silicone-based. 14 oz aerosol can. Clearance price: $2.99. List price: $10.00.

Economy Artist's Tape

Use this opaque, white, smooth tape for matting, to attach flaps for mechanicals, for holding artwork to drawing boards, and so forth. Not for permanent or archival mounting or hinging of artwork. It peels off easily without leaving a residue, and is easy to write on. The tape is pH neutral. 60 yard roll on 3" core (approximately 55 meters on 8 cm core). Clearance priced from $2.98. List priced from $4.59.

Pro Tapes Drafting Tape

Attach drawings, blue prints, and other materials to drawing boards. Repositionable, acid free, and easily removed. 60 yard roll on a 3" core (55 m on 8 cm core). Clearance priced from $2.59. List priced from $3.99.

Zig 2-Way Glue

For a permanent bond, use when the glue is wet (blue). For a temporary bond, use after the adhesive has dried to clear. Use Zig 2-Way Glue for glitter, embossing powder, confetti, sparkles, foil, flock, masking, etc. It's also great for collages, stencils, gift wrapping, photo albums, graphic design, and more. This glue is odorless, acid-free, non-toxic, and xylene free. The chisel-tip applicator helps for clean usage. Clearance price: $1.39. List priced from $3.19.

Alvin Cutting Mats

These protective cutting mats are made with a 3 ply resilient vinyl that heals so completely it can be used as a writing/drawing surface, even over previous cut lines. Cutting mats are recommended for calligraphers, designers, photographers, or anyone who has a desktop to protect. The translucent cutting mat provides a protective surface for lightboxes, as well as tabletops. Mats are marked with a ½" grid pattern with cutting angles and ¼" gradations on the base and left hand vertical edge. Non-slip, non-glare. Green/Black mats are double sided with grids printed on both sides. Clearance price: $1.98. List price: $7.95.

Testrite Easel Watercolor Attachment

This attachment accommodates the Testrite #200 and #100 easels, to convert them into watercolor easels. Clearance price: $11.19. List price: $30.95.

MagEyes

MagEyes is a head-mounted, hands-free magnifier for close, precision work. It comes with two interchangeable, optical-quality acrylic lenses that can be pushed out of the way when not in use. The 1.6X lens is for working at approximately 14" (36 cm), and the 2X lens is for working at approximately 12" (30 cm). It has a slip on, cushioned headband, and is extremely lightweight. It even works with prescription glasses. Clearance price: $15.99. List price: $29.95.

Optivisor

Optivisor can be worn over glasses, and tilts up when not in use. It resists and helps protect against chemicals, grease, and flames, while providing magnifying power. A precision-ground optical glass lens is mounted in a plastic frame. Optivisor has a continuous, adjustable head band. A variety of magnification levels and focal lengths are available. Clearance price: $24.99. List price: $57.48.

Artograph Projector Floor Stand

Get more out of that Artograph projector! This solid, sturdy unit replaces tables, ladders, or carts by providing the artist with a lightweight, portable stand. It allows a projector to display an accurate image onto walls. Recently redesigned to make it more versatile and convenient, this stand now incorporates a 12" × 16" platform that is customized to fit Artograph projectors, although it can accommodate many other opaque and slide projectors. The new design allows for 360° rotation and 15° tilt front to back. As a result of customer requests, the stand has been lowered and is now vertically adjustable from 3½ ft to 5 ft, allowing the artist or designer to project images at a more comfortable height. Bright yellow coloring provides high visibility, while quick angle adjustments hold the projector tight. Images can easily be positioned to the desired height, angle, and size. The stable tripod base folds compactly for easy storage. A projector is not included. Clearance price: $84.99. List price: $169.99.

Penguin Dictionary Of Art and Artists

Here's quick access to short biographies of over 1000 renown painters, sculptors, and engravers. Find facts, dates, and details about careers, notes of galleries exhibiting artists' work, along with concise estimates of styles. This 5th edition dictionary covers the last seven centuries, up to the present, including Pop Art. The dictionary also defines artistic movements and terms applied to periods and ideas, plus technical expressions and processes. (The art of Eastern or primitive peoples is not covered). Authors — Peter and Linda Murray. Paperback. 464 pages. 5" × 7¾" (12 cm × 19 cm. Clearance price: $14.35. List price: $17.00.

Animals In Motion

This book contains comprehensive analyses of all kinds of animal locomotion, and is supplemented with 4000 photos. The book's deluxe hardcover binding makes it an elegant gift or a valuable addition to any artist's reference library. Editor — Lewis S.Brown, American Museum of Natural History Photographer — Eadweard Muybridge Hardcover. 416 pages. 8-3/8" × 11" (21 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $19.98. List price: $38.95.

Holiday Art Projects

This book offers craft projects for all ages and occasions. Kids can make gifts, cards, finger puppets, decorative objects, and more. The included step-by-step, illustrated directions, and material lists ensure success. Recommended for grades 1–6. Paperback. 80 pages, perforated. 8½" × 11½" (22 cm × 29 cm) . Clearance price: $5.98. List price: $10.99.

Ceramics Video Workshops

Invite master potter Stephen Jepson into your classroom to teach the basics in a way that is easy to understand and assimilate. This series features eight unique lessons that will help beginners and intermediate potters take their work to the next level by mastering techniques such as glazing, pot decoration, extra-large pot throwing, and kiln building. Clearance price: $29.98. List price: $49.95.

Mastering Layout

The art of eye appeal gets everything going. Top sign designers have long recognized that technical skills and tricks may be worthless without first developing a strong layout. The book covers design theories and analytical skills that can be applied to any project, not just signs. Includes over 80 illustrations and 13 hand-lettered alphabets. It also discusses format, copy, and appropriate images. Author — Mike Stevens. Paperback. 127 pages. 8" × 10" (8 cm × 25 cm). Clearance price: $18.98. List price: $29.95.

Mudworks — Creative Clay, Dough & Modeling Experiences For Children

The American Library Association Booklist writes about MaryAnn Kohl's book, "Preschoolers, art teachers, adventurous parents and most anyone who likes to play in mud, peanut butter playdough, paper-mache and similar media will be ecstatic over this book. There are more than 100 recipes for dough, plaster, clay and other modeling mixtures that can be used for fun or just plain serious art..." Author — MaryAnn Kohl. Paperback. 149 pages. 11" × 8½" (28 cm × 22 cm) Clearance price: $11.98. List price: $18.95.

Science Arts — Discovering Science Through Art Experiences

Learn to love science! This book is full of innovative ways to expose children to the wonder of scientific discovery through imaginative art experiences. Each page contains an activity with simple, clear instructions and illustrations that teach young readers a scientific concept. Authors — MaryAnn Kohl and Jean Potter. Paperback. 141 pages. 11" × 8-3/8" (28 cm × 21 cm). Clearance price: $14.98. List price: $18.95.

Zig Painty Twin Double Ended Marker

These permanent markers are great for writing on just about anything. Each end of the marker has a fine, non-dripping tip for precise application. They contain paint that is fast-drying, permanent, lightfast, waterproof, and opaque. Clearance price: $2.99. List price: $5.50.

Sharpie Twin-Tip Marker

Use the famous Sharpie permanent waterproof marker on a variety of surfaces including glass, metal, photos, foil, paper, and most plastics. Now the Sharpie marker is available in a twin-tip version, offering both a fine and an ultra-fine tip in one pen. Choose from the many available colors, or order one of the Sharpie sets, packaged in a plastic pouch. Clearance priced from $1.29. List priced from $2.26.

Dover Full Color Clip Art CD-ROM

This exciting new series is from Dover Publications. Add clip art to stationery, menus, or almost any graphic project with this handy CD-ROM and book set of royalty-free images. Featuring illustrations and designs that no one else has, including commissioned original art and material from rare sources, this series covers the most popular topics and styles of clip art, many of which were developed in response to customer requests. An invaluable collection for art lovers, art teachers, and students, it offers superior quality at affordable prices. Each CD-ROM is accompanied by a large-format book showing every image for quick and easy reference. Suitable for use with Macs or PCs. Paperback, 48 pages. 8¼" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $9.98. List price: $19.95.

Crystal Art Visuals

These informative posters make an excellent reference for students. Each of these posters features five reproductions of the artist's work with explanatory captions, a description of the artist's life, the artist's portrait, and interpretive diagrams, maps, and timelines. Each color poster is printed on heavy cardstock with a protective coating and holes for hanging, and each set includes a teacher's guide. Each set contains eight, 18" × 24" (46 cm × 61 cm) posters. Clearance price: $199.98. List price: $336.95.

Exploring Colored Pencil

Find your way by trying 10 methods of working with colored pencils. There's expert guidance for combining the pencil with other media. Each chapter includes exercises for artists at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels. Thorough discussions of methods and materials are given. Separate chapters cover drawing of animals, people, nature, and still-lifes. Author — Sandra McFall Angelo. Hardcover. 144 pages. 8¾" × 10¼" (22 cm × 26 cm). Clearance price: $15.98. List price: $28.95.

Zig Color Twin Waterproof Calligraphy Markers

Memories may fade, but your scrapbooks won't with these remarkable calligraphy markers. Designed especially for scrapbooking, with pure archival quality pigment ink that will stand the test of time, these markers are acid free, fade proof, lightfast, waterproof, non-bleeding, and smear proof once dry. Perfect for adding words of whimsy or history to scrapbooks and memorabilia, they're also a memorable choice for journals, borders, lettering, invitations, and most paper crafts. Each marker has dual tips, a fine tip (2 mm) and a chisel tip (5 mm), so it's like getting two calligraphy pens in one! Clearance priced from $1.99. List priced from $3.00.

ArtBin Mega Tote

ArtBin's Mega Tote is great for keeping all your art supplies organized! It has six outside pouches with the largest able to hold an 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm) pad of paper. Mega Tote unzips to reveal six durable and water-tight Solutions boxes, each measuring 11½" wide × 6½" deep × 1½" high (29 cm × 17 cm × 4 cm). These removable boxes have secure latches and feature tongue-and-groove construction. Clearance price: $26.49. List price: $52.99.

Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper

Pacon makes this brilliantly colored, 65 lb heavy weight construction paper. It's all-purpose, bulky, high strength, and smooth textured. Sunworks long, strong fibers cut clean and fold evenly without cracking, making it ideally suited for art and craft projects. A chemical-free pulping process is used in manufacturing to insure a cleaner environment. Each package of this recyclable paper contains 50 sheets. Clearance priced from $0.79. List priced from $1.67.

Classic Mosaic Design

Classic Mosaic Design features the author's designs, which are inspired by sources throughout history, from Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. Learn about materials, equipment, and techniques, including siting, fixing, cutting, grouting, and sealing. Author — Elaine M. Goodwin. Hardcover. 144 pages. 300 stunning color photographs. 10¼" × 10¼" (26 cm × 26 cm). Clearance price: $16.98. List price: $40.00.

Sennelier Soft Pastels

Sennelier uses only the purest pigments, mixed with minimal amounts of natural binders, in an exclusive formula that yields lightfast, water-soluble pastels. There is just enough binder to hold the pigment together as the pastels are formed by hand, placed in special molds, and allowed to air dry. No fillers or clays are used. Sennelier soft pastels are highly concentrated and so soft that a gentle stroke will deliver a solid, powerful line of brilliant color. Sticks are 2½" long × ½" in diameter (64 mm × 13 mm). Gift Idea —Delight the artist in your life with a set of Sennelier Pastels. Sennelier Pastels are available in a variety of gift boxes, from the economical half stick sets to more complete and specialized sets. See Sennelier Soft Pastel Sets for pictures and more detailed specifications of these sets. Clearance price: $13.99. List price: $31.40.

Jo Sonja's Guide to Decorative Painting

Looking for inspiration? This book is the most complete decorative painting resource ever assembled in one volume! Jo Sonja Jansen is the premier decorative painter of our time. Author — Jo Sonja Jansen. Paperback. 320 pages. 250 color illustrations. 8½" × 10" (21 cm × 25 cm). Clearance price: $18.78. List price: $35.00.

Frame It Yourself

A comprehensive reference that includes everything you need to know about framing, including mounting, matting, trimming, embellishing, and hanging. This book is the perfect tool for those who want to learn how to frame and save half the cost. Paperback. 64 pages, with full-color illustrations. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $7.98. List price: $12.95.

Handmade Silk Paper

Create original art with papers using silk fibers. Dye or inlay them with flowers and leaves, or use threads and ribbons. Manipulate your creations into fascinating shapes embellished with stitches or beads. Mold them into stunning textured collages. It's fun, and it's so easy to do. Author — Kath Russon. Paperback. 96 pages.8½" × 11½" (22 cm × 29 cm). Clearance price: $9.98. List price: $19.95.

Anatomical Skull

Accurate anatomical head is perfect for drawing, teaching and learning at all levels. Clearly showing muscle, bone, and facial structure and providing the knowledge needed to enhance the artist's or students perception. Comes with a labeled anatomical diagram and a descriptive diagram of muscle and bone. Has a flat bottom, with a copper wire hook so it can be hung on a wall for viewing. 9¾" high × 6" wide (25 cm × 15 cm). Weighs 6 lb (2.7 kg). Clearance price: $19.99. List price: $50.75.

Daler-Rowney System 3 Acrylics

You can't beat The System! Daler-Rowney System 3 is a versatile water-based acrylic offering all the virtues of lightfastness, permanence, insolubility, and covering power in an economical, medium-bodied paint. The flip-top 500 ml jar size is economical for busy classrooms, murals and theatrical scenery. System 3 is fast-drying and has a greater pigment load than other paint in its class. We offer the full range of 48 colors in 75 ml tubes, including metallics, fluorescents and process colors. Limited color range is offered in 225 ml tubes and 500 ml plastic squeezebottles. 10-Tube Introductory Set — Set of 10, starter size 22 ml (.75 oz) tubes. Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Crimson, Ultramarine, Emerald, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, and Titanium White. 8-Tube Selection Set — Set of 8, full size 75 ml (2.5 oz) tubes. Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Emerald, Ultramarine, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Mars Black, and Titanium White. 5-Tube Process Color Set — Set of 5, full size 75 ml (2.5 oz) tubes. Process Cyan, Process Magenta, Process Yellow, Process Black, and Titanium White. Process colors are the 3 primary colors plus Black used in commercial printing that combine to form a wide variety of secondary colors. Brush Pouch Set — This travel set is ready to roll! It includes 6 starter size 22 ml (.75 oz) tubes (Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Ultramarine, Emerald, Burnt Umber, and Titanium White), plus an assortment of 6 white nylon brushes, and a drawing pencil. Brush-organizing pockets and a built-in zippered storage case are enveloped by a waterproof, nylon cover with Velcro closure. Acrylic Painters Tin — 16 acrylic colors in one great value tin! 22 ml (.75 oz) tubes. Clearance price: $7.99. List price: $12.30.

Archival Ink Jet Cartridges

Make your prints lasting works of art! These specially formulated pigmented inks for use with Epson® desktop printers are highly UV, fade, and water resistant. The archival life is estimated at 50 plus years, depending on the archival properties of the paper used. Performance and coverage is the same as for factory original Epson cartridges. Not recommended for use with glossy paper. Clearance priced from $22.08. List priced from $22.08.

Holbein Duo Aqua Water Soluble Oils

Holbein's Duo Aqua Oils are genuine oil color for the professional artist, with the same qualities and characteristics as the traditional Holbein Artist Oil Color. Unlike most other water-mixable oils, each Duo Aqua color carries a full pigment load and has the mixing and tinting characteristics of a professional paint. Duo handles like a professional oil color, yet it can be thinned or cleaned up with water. To make Duo identical in every respect to its traditional professional grade, Holbein developed a unique additive which works as a surface active agent. Any residue of this additive loses its effectiveness once the oil color is dry. Mix Duo Aqua Oils with other media, such as watercolor, gouache, or acrylic paints. Experiment with mixing media for a variety of effects. For example, Duo can be mixed with waterbased metallic, pearl, and interference colors that are unavailable in a traditional oil palette. Duo can also be mixed with traditional oil colors. It retains its water soluble characteristics with an oil mixture up to 30%. When thinned with water, a blend of Duo and traditional oil color permits delicate and fine hatching detail not easily accomplished with an oil color alone. Duo dries much faster than traditional oil colors — in as little as 24 hours — and the colors dry uniformly. This makes it easier to plan for overcoating, texturing, and correcting. It dries without the solvent odor of a conventional oil paint. A cold environment does not affect its drying capabilities. Duo can be used with the same brush and knife techniques as a conventional oil paint, and it preserves textures and brush strokes the same way that a traditional oil does. Clean brushes thoroughly after use, because paint left in the brush hardens permanently and cannot be removed with any solvent. Use only rustproof knives, because steel knives will rust. Use a plastic or aluminum palette, because a wood palette will warp. Holbein accepted a more limited 80-color range for Duo Aqua, and eliminated heavy metal pigments to insure a non-toxic result. Colors are packaged in 40 ml (1.35 oz) tubes, except Titanium White and Permanent White, which are available in larger sizes. Note — Holbein's five "Luminous" colors should not be considered permanent. They will degrade with exposure to ultraviolet light. The lifespan of such works can be expanded greatly if they are shielded from ultraviolet light. Clearance priced from $27.52. List priced from $45.50.

Fabriano Esportazione

This vintage, handmade paper is still made the same way as centuries ago. Four artisans are required to create each beautifully textured sheet. Made from 100% cotton, with four deckle edges and a localized watermark. A neutral pH assures resistance to aging. Acid and chlorine-free. Individual sheets measure 22" × 30" (559 mm × 762 mm). Clearance price: $26.99. List price: $37.20.

Holbein/Strathmore Imperial Watercolor Books

This is an American paper without equal worldwide. Perfect for the busy artist who doesn't have time for stretching paper. It is available in three styles and three sizes. Each book contains 12 sheets of Cold Press, 100% cotton, acid-free imperial paper. 140 lb (300 gsm) weight. Hardbound Books — For artists who prefer a more secure binding. The hardboard spine protects edges of sheets. Has same top quality acid-free, 100% rag 2-ply bristol paper. Book lays flat, sheets remove easily. Ribbon-tie closure. Blocks — 12 sheets of Imperial, 140 lb Cold Press watercolor paper formed into blocks and covered with protective black leather-like heavy paper. Spiral Books — To keep intact as sketch journals. Sturdy spiral binding allows pages to lay flat. Hardbound black leather-like covers with ribbon-tie closure. Contains 12 sheets of Imperial 140 lb Cold Press watercolor paper. Clearance price: $32.69. List price: $44.50.

Xyron 510 Laminator Refill Cartridges

Drop-in cartridges convert the Xyron 510 for all kinds of applications. It's an adhesive applicator of images permanently onto paper or fabrics. Or it's a photo laminator (both sides at the same time). Or make refrigerator magnets using another cartridge. So easy and safe, even for kids. No heat, no electricity, no batteries — just insert the materials and turn the handle. The multi-purpose machine accepts items up to 5 (13 cm) wide. Other applications: scrapbooking, rubber stamping, making stickers or labels, stenciling, signs, and much more. Clearance price: $7.99. List priced from $14.99.

The Story of Painting

More than 450 masterpieces, all reproduced in superb full color, chronicle the movements, developments, and major artists in Western painting from the dawn of art to today. Renowned art historian Sister Wendy Becket brings her knowledge and luminous insights to this expanded edition, making a vast subject accessible to all. The masterpieces are shown as the originals appeared. Some are on double-pages. The book also contains enlarged closeups of the most pertinent details of some works. You can see the overall effect and then study the brushstrokes, texture, quality of lines, and overlays of color. Author — Sister Wendy Becket Hardcover. 736 pages. 9" × 11" (23 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $34.98. List price: $50.00.

Paint with Jane Drawing Starter Kit

Actor and artist Jane Seymour offers a refreshing perspective by encouraging beginning students to paint outside the lines, let the paint flow, and let "happy accidents" happen. This kit makes a thoughtful gift for beginning artists of any age. Clearance price: $17.99. List price: $39.95.

Sennelier Watercolor Binding Medium

Maintains the watercolor’s transparency and brilliance. Mix with dry pigments to provide a smooth, water-soluble paste with a honey-like consistency. Ready to use medium can be used as a thinner in thick paints. Contains gum arabic, honey, water, and a preservative. Clearance price: $11.45. List price: $15.95.

Sennelier Gouache Binding Medium

Provides a matte, opaque paint that can later be reworked with water without modifying the opacity or matte finish. Ready to use product is made from natural gum, glycerin, water, and a preservative. For permanent colors, coat your painting with gouache varnish to protect the dry paint films. 200 ml (6.75 oz) bottle. Clearance price: $12.89. List price: $19.95.

Classic Wood Frames

Set your art apart with these quality wood frames. Hand finished pine with wood liners. Clearance price: $14.99. List price: $41.99.

Pacon Colorburst Flame-Retardant Art Rolls

These versatile and fire-safe papers are made for classroom bulletin boards, banners, backgrounds, and murals. Pacon's 1000 foot rolls fit standard rack dispensers. The acid-free colors are fade-resistant, and accept a wide range of media. Superior strength comes from 100% sulphite fiber. 50 lb weight. Rolls ship individually in cartons. Each roll measures 36" × 1000 ft. (approximately 91 cm × 305 meters). Clearance price: $89.99. List price: $165.89.

Van Gogh Watercolor Sets

Painting is even more of a pleasure with these fine quality watercolors. Each bright, intense color offers a high degree of lightfastness.This ensures that your work has the same color decades later, as it did on the day that you painted it. Clearance priced from $31.97. List priced from $66.10.

MH2: Metalheart is Movement Digital Design

The second volume in the Metalheart series showcases cutting edge digital design. Metalheart is Movement focuses on motion graphics, animations and Quicktime movies to provide an in-depth view of the most progressive contemporary trends in digital design. The book is split into several chapters including Emotion, Back to Basics, Vector Art, Subplot, Mutating Fragments, Visual Harmonizer, Fonts and Faces, and Essentials. The guest gallery features an explosive selection of the best work by leading international digital artists such as Velocity Studio, Dimitar Karanikolov, Hinge Design, and Raj Naik. More than 100 Quicktime NTSC royalty free motion graphic clips are included on the DVD-ROM that come with this book. Metalheart, the concept, was conceived in 1998 by Swedish designers Andreas Lindholm and Anders F. Rönnblom. Authors: Andreas Lindholm and Anders F. Rönnblom. Paperback. 168 pages with 200 color illustrations. 10" × 12" (305 mm × 255 mm). DVD-ROM included. Clearance price: $14.98. List price: $39.95.

Art S. Buck Anatomical Models

These anatomically proportional one-sixth scale models have over 30 points of articulation allowing them to display virtually the full range of human movement. They are constructed of highly-durable plastic. A display stand is included. Choose from male or female models. Both male and female heads have generic facial features, and the hands are crafted with distinctive, expressive fingers to make detailed drawing easier. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $20.00.

Larson Juhl Victorian Section Frames

No tools needed! Simply insert V-wedges into the slotted corners. Wood glue may be applied to the ends of the sections before joining. Victorian Style has a 5/8" deep rabbet. 3/4" to 1" wide. Clearance priced from $6.19. List priced from $24.74.

Larson Juhl Rope Frames

No tools needed! Simply insert V-wedges into the slotted corners. Wood glue may be applied to the ends of the sections before joining. The frames have a ½" deep rabbet. All are ¾" to 1" wide. Clearance priced from $4.75. List priced from $18.99.

Blick Studio Brush Sets

These brushes will set any oil painters heart to flutter! Clearance price: $199.98. List price: $421.99.

Wildlife Painting Basics, Small Animals

Paint realistic animals by following the simple instructions in this book. It covers basic traits, proportions, faces, distinguishing characteristics and fur textures for a variety of creatures, including rabbits, squirrels, woodchucks, mice, raccoons, foxes, and more. Contains 41 mini-demos and 16 full demonstrations in pencil, oil, acrylic and gouache. Guidelines help readers work from reference photos or shoot their own. Author — Jeanne Filler Scott Paperback. 128 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $11.98. List price: $22.99.

Studio Designs Americana Work Table

Save space in the classroom with this handsome desk that doubles as an all-purpose art workstation. Durably constructed of fine, natural finish wood that can weather classroom abuse well, this work table has solid wooden legs with floor levelers for stability. The table top features a pencil ledge and tilts up with a ratcheting mechanism. A drawer holds supplies. Clearance price: $139.95. List price: $279.90.

Beaded Wooden Section Frames

No tools are needed to assemble these traditionally styled wooden frames. Simply insert V-wedges into the slotted corners. Wood glue can be applied to the ends of the sections before joining. This antiqued moulding with polished bead surface measures ¾" wide with a ½" deep rabbet. Two wedges per pair are included. Clearance priced from $4.31. List priced from $17.24.

Driftwood Flat Style Frame

Pair this frame with watercolors, oil seascapes, sidewalk scenes — the choices are yours with this understated frame that harkens to memories of summer and cottages by the seaside. Its flat profile makes it appropriate for any artwork. All finishes are washed and come with linen liner. Not suitable for stretched canvas. The rabbet on the driftwood frame measures approximately 3/8" deep, perfected for matted and mounted works on paper. We recommend the Driftwood Crown Style Frame for stretched canvas. Clearance priced from $11.09. List priced from $36.99.

Tru-Ray Construction Paper

Watch kids' imaginations take off with this remarkable fade-resistant construction paper. A classic choice for school or group projects, this brightly colored paper is 100% vat dyed and acid-free and will continue to look fresh and new, even on display. Made with long, strong 100% sulphite fibers, this heavyweight paper is tough enough to take scoring, folding, and curling without cracking or tearing. Paper weight is 76 lb. Clearance price: $1.29. List priced from $2.67.

Groundwood Construction Paper

A practical choice for an all-purpose classroom art paper, Groundwood Construction Paper gives you heavyweight sheets strong enough to hold up to the most challenging projects. Made with 25% longer, stronger, sulphite paper fibers, it won't fall apart when folded, or tear too easily, even when handled by the youngest artists. Brightly colored, with a soft, eggshell finish, it is acid free and environmentally friendly, made with 90% recycled content. Paper weight is 76 lb. Clearance priced from $0.89. List priced from $2.81.

Blick Prestige Metal Frames

Beautify your photo or artwork in minutes by framing it in a Blick Ready-Made Prestige Frame. Blick has teamed up with framing experts Nielsen Bainbridge to bring you these attractive, pre-assembled, brushed metal frames. Prestige frames are available in a variety of standard sizes. A break resistant acrylic face protects the surface of your picture. Clearance priced from $9.80. List priced from $24.50.

Da Vinci Artists' Oil Mediums

Da Vinci Artists' Oil Meduims are specially formulated for use with Da Vanici oil paints. Use these mediums to increase transparency, modify consistency, and accelerate drying time. Clearance priced from $5.83. List priced from $10.60.

Ebony Frame

The smoothest satin black finish you'll find in a ready made wood frame! Curved swan moulding. Moulding is 2¼" wide with white linen liner (1½" without liner). Clearance price: $39.99. List price: $94.67.

Quadtone and Hextone Black Ink Cartridges

These variable mix inks are a breakthrough in black-and-white printing. The hextone or quadtone cartridges are filled with varying shades of black pigmented, archival ink instead of color. The inks are highly UV, fade, and water resistant. Prints will last 50 years or more when used with archival paper. By using the required companion CD-ROM (sold separately), workflow instructions, and Photoshop curves, any degree of grey tones can be achieved, from cool blue shades, to neutral shades, to warm yellow shades. Requires Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or later. Not recommended for use with glossy paper. Clearance priced from $22.08. List priced from $22.08.

Auto Air Additives

Use Auto Air Additives with Auto Air Paints to paint on metal, fiberglass, plastic, vinyl, wood, concrete, and glass. They are permanent, lightfast, and non-toxic. Clearance priced from $16.75. List priced from $28.29.

Amsterdam Acrylic Color

Formerly Van Gogh Acrylics, enjoy the same great acrylic paint with a new name! These acrylic paints are value priced and easy to use, making them an excellent choice for the beginning or intermediate artist. They can be mixed with water or mediums, and clean up requires only soap and water. Their thick consistency is perfect for Oil type effects. They are quick drying and non-toxic, so they are perfect for use in the classroom. Clearance price: $4.99. List price: $8.80.

Studio Designs Americana Taboret

This taboret is made of a fine, natural finished wood. It features five drawers, and locking casters . Clearance price: $99.99. List price: $199.99.

Blick Portrait Oil Brushes

Enter the world of portrait painting with these exclusive brush sets. Complete Portrait Oil Set — Our 50 brush set is a hand picked assortment featuring a mix of sturdy bristle brushes for large areas and the finest Kolinsky Sable brushes to create the complex subtleties of the human face. Accessory Brush Set — Our Accessory Brush Set was developed to round out our Complete Portrait Oil Set, by offering 18 of our finest quality Kolinsky Sable brushes. Mega Portrait Oil Set — We have combined both sets to create a 68 brush Mega Portrait Oil Painting Set, an oil painter's dream at an exceptional value! Clearance price: $299.98. List price: $855.24.

Airbrush Painting

This is a colorful, easy to use guide for beginning artists. This book gives all the basics you need to get started; color illustrations and step-by-step demonstrations. Author — Miquel Ferron. Paperback. 112 pages. 7" × 10" (18 cm × 25 cm). Clearance price: $7.98. List price: $19.95.

Quik Epoxy Putty Sticks

This amazing polymer based Epoxy Putty is perfect for creating new sculpture or mending pieces. Premeasured, both parts are extruded together, so all you do is cut off the amount you want, knead it, shape it and let it harden. All epoxy putties will bond with most material, and conform to ASTM-D4236. Each is formulated to a different finish and working time, allowing you to experiment with this remarkable new molding material, or to repair anything from a ceramic mug to your copper plumbing! AquaMend — For waterproof repair to fiberglass, metal, and wood. FastSteel — Steel reinforced adhesive/sealant for ferrous and aluminum metals. InstaCrete — Shapes like modeling clay, then cures to a cement-like color, texture, and hardness. QuikAluminum — Non-rusting, aluminum reinforced epoxy repairs aluminum items easily. QuikCopper — not only bonds with copper and other metals, it looks like copper too! Create metal looking sculptures or pieces of hardware. Sets up in 3-5 minutes. Clearance price: $1.89. List price: $5.00.

Testrite Telescoping Mirror

Self-portraits are easier with these telescoping mirrors. They adjust to 72" (183 cm) in height for sitting or standing poses. Also useful for photography sessions. Each mirror is constructed of non-breakable acrylic. Choose from three different sizes to suit your classroom or studio needs. Clearance priced from $59.99. List priced from $109.95.

PMC Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia make wonderful decorative additions to PMC sculpture. Each is selected for its ability to remain stable and withstand the high temperature of kiln firing. They are one of the few crystal/glass products that can remain stable in the kiln environment. Clearance price: $1.97. List price: $5.25.

Alvin Vyco Drawing Board Covers

Alvin Vyco Drawing Board Covers are durable 5-ply vinyl board covers manufactured especially for the protection of heavily used surfaces. Self sealing surface recovers almost immediately while protecting expensive furniture from wear and tear. Secure with double sided tape. Available in gray or green and white or cream on the reverse side. Also available in a translucent finish. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $22.50.

3D Swing Box Display Board

This exciting, low cost portable presentation system is great for displaying flat and 3-D objects. Easy to carry or stack, the board is 26" high and swings open for a 48" wide display, housing up to 3" deep objects. White corrugated cardboard is durable and will accept all paints and adhesives. Clearance price: $4.99. List price: $8.99.

Heritage Frame

The Heritage Frame offers the traditional look of crown moulding. It will flatter many artistic creations and work in most décors. Artists working for commercial decorators have sometimes chosen this frame for settings such as medical, dental, and financial offices, where a homelike setting is often preferred. The frame's profile is high enough to accommodate works on board and panel, depending on the mounting hardware that is used, as well as matted or mounted paper. It is too low for stretched canvas. The Heritage Frame is made of solid oak with an off-white liner. Choose from White Wash, Black, or Honey Oak. Solid oak moulding resists nicks and scratches, important when a frame is used in a busy environment, such as an office. The finish resists stains and is easy to clean, yet it shows the open grain and texture of the wood very well, even in Black. It will look good for many years to come. Clearance priced from $10.19. List priced from $33.99.

Banister Frame

This classic bullnose style solid oak frame has a 1½" deep profile, and an off-white linen liner. It goes well in contemporary homes, and has been a favorite in offices, lobbies, and other commercial settings. With its tall but narrow profile, the Banister Frame is striking when you're up close. It's meant for a larger room, not for a "near field" viewing situation such as a stairway or corridor. With its simple geometry and rounded crown, it goes well with most contemporary office furniture. No wonder it is a favorite of so many commercial decorators. The solid oak moulding resists nicks and scratches, important when a frame is used in a busy environment, such as an office lobby. The finish resists stains and is easy to clean, yet it shows the open grain and texture of the wood very well, even in Black. The Banister Frame is suitable for matted or mounted works on paper, as well as works on panel or board. Its rabbet measures ¼" deep, not deep enough for stretched canvas or heavier art boards. Value priced, it's available in Honey, White Wash, and Black. Clearance priced from $7.49. List priced from $24.99.

Wax Tool Set

This is one of the most versatile wax tool sets we've found — equally useful for clay or plaster! Each tool is hand-forged for the best working surface, and each has a specific use. Together they enable artists to achieve the finest results. Set of 13. Clearance priced from $6.99. List priced from $14.00.

Fiskars ShapeTemplates

Get Fiskars quality, with everything you need to make fun shapes for papercrafting, scrapbooking, and more! Clearance price: $2.00. List price: $5.00.

Blick Landscape Oil Brushes

This set of 32 brushes was designed to meet the needs of the Plein Air painter, with large sizes and diverse shapes to bring the textures of nature to canvas. The set contains the following brushes: Blick Studio Bristle Round, sizes 8, 20 Blick Studio Bristle Flat, sizes 0, 4, 14 Blick Studio Bristle Filbert, sizes 2, 12, 20 Blick Studio Bristle Bright, sizes 10, 14, 20 Blick Studio Bristle Egbert, sizes 8, 16 Blick Studio Bristle Fan, sizes 2, 4, 6 Blick Studio Fitch Round, sizes 0, 6, 10 Blick Studio Fitch Bright, sizes 4, 8 Blick Studio Fitch Filbert, sizes 4, 10 Blick Master Bristle Flat, sizes 0, 2, 12, 20 Blick Master Bristle Round, sizes 0, 4, 12 Blick Master Bristle Bright, sizes 8, 16 Clearance price: $199.99. List price: $421.99.

Bob Ross Disposable Floral Palette

Clean up quickly with this convenient disposable palette. Each pad has 50 sheets of specially treated paper. It is recommended only for use with Bob Ross Floral Soft Oil Colors. Clearance price: $6.48. List price: $15.49.

Sharpie Poster Paint Markers

These vibrant, water-based paint markers are opaque on any color background and will not bleed through paper. They are acid-free quick-drying and water-resistant. Clearance price: $1.49. List priced from $3.31.

Snapping Kolinsky Watercolor Brush Set

The Snapping Kolinsky's spring action lets you "snap" the brush tip with one finger to remove excess moisture, returning it to the pristine point. The sable brush hair is perfect for delicate work. Includes 3 easily interchangeable Kolinsky brush heads (8, 10, 12) and a reusable hinged box. Stainless steel spring and ferrule with an anodized aluminum body. Your choice of black or red handles. Clearance price: $89.98. List price: $159.99.

Pop Art Digital Album Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create memorable portfolios, scrapbooks, and wedding albums. Digitally print images of vacation, holiday, or fine art photos directly on the acid-free, archival paper on your inkjet printer and then post the pages in the black leather album. You can also embellish the pages with your favorite scrapbooking materials. Pages lay flat within the album for hassle-free viewing. Albums are handcrafted using acid-free boards and adhesives and hold 40–50 pages. When it's not in use, tuck it away in the included archival storage box. The Pop-Art Kit includes the following materials: Post-bound matte black leather album 20 acid and lignin-free white album pages 20 interleaving tissue pages Durable, archival storage box Clearance priced from $4.97. List priced from $7.42.

Lama Li Bubble Book with Matching Pencil

Perfect as a notebook or sketchbook, these fun little handmade journals include 80 pages of bright white, acid-free, 65 lb, unlined paper that is bound within hand-dyed, Lama Li decorative paper covers. Also includes a funky natural beechwood drawing pencil. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $25.45.

Walter Foster Art Start Kits

These clever painting kits offer everything the budding artist needs, nicely enclosed in a convenient hardcover folio case. Full-color, 32-page project books with step-by-step illustrations and instructions accompany all of the tools kids need to get their start in art. Clearance price: $6.98. List price: $14.95.

Daylight Ultra Slim Magnifier Lamp Accessories

See everything with crystal clarity due to the innovative combination of Daylight lighting and a range of magnification powers. These higher power lenses and floor stand are for use with the Daylight Ultra Slim Magnifier Lamp U22020. Clearance priced from $11.99. List priced from $24.99.

Cast and Paint Mold Kits

An introduction to the world of casting and modeling, these fascinating kits encourage learning and develop important skills. When they build models, children learn to follow instructions while improving hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. What a fun activity for classrooms, camps, parties, and recreation programs! As finished models emerge from raw materials, children will have the satisfaction of building and customizing each project. Each kit includes all the necessary tools and materials to complete an exciting project. All materials are non-toxic. Professional casting material Re-usable molds Paints and a brush Instructions Magnets and glue, where necessary Clearance price: $4.80. List price: $16.00.

Blick Kid's Easel

Little artists will love everything this easel has to offer, and not just because it is their size. There are three different ways they can use it ... as a dry erase board, as a chalkboard, or for painting their next work of art. Parents love it too, for the solid beechwood construction, rounded edges, and fine furniture quality. The drawing surface is a whopping 24" × 24" (61 cm × 61 cm). It includes an 18" wide roll of paper and two generously sized trays that hold a paint pot, brushes, and all of their accessories. Light assembly is required. Clearance price: $59.99. List price: $199.99.

Raphael Aqualine Squirrel Kazan

The fine Kazan squirrel hair of Raphaël's Aqualine brushes offers the ultimate in color carrying capacity with a soft fine point. Aqualine brushes provide luxuriously smooth, consistent color washes, soft fine lines, and exquisite details. An innovative cushioned rubber ferrule runs down the handle for excellent control. Clearance priced from $4.14. List priced from $23.70.

Hi-Tech Archival Case

This sturdy attache-style case makes storing and carrying artwork, prints, photos, slides and other valued pieces a pleasure. It's lightweight and impact resistant. It is designed with careful attention to preservation, it includes beveled edges to help seal out pollutants. Made with acid-free linings, and acid-free glues. Also includes locking metal latches, corner protectors, plastic carrying handle, and rubber non-skid feet in various sizes to meet any need. All cases are matte black, and measure 3" (76 mm) deep. Clearance priced from $53.99. List priced from $135.00.

Artist Beware

The second edition of this important reference guide is substantially revised and updated, presenting current information on chemical and physical hazards and practical advice on how to eliminate or minimize them. Recommendations are specific for various art and craft techniques and materials that have been shown to be hazardous. A chapter on children and art materials is important for teachers and parents, however professional artists and craftspeople alike will appreciate all this book has to offer. Author — Michael McCann PhD, C.I.H. Paperback. 564 pages. 6" × 9" (15 cm × 23 cm). Clearance price: $9.98. List price: $19.95.

Pop

This book is an in-depth survey of the Pop art movement from its explosive rise in the 1950’s through the late 1960’s. It follows Pop art as it developed in the work of the most influential artists of the era including photographers, filmmakers, and architects. This is the most wide-ranging survey of Pop available, covering both American and European work and perspectives. Combines a major essay, many color illustrations, and an anthology of original documents. Editor: Mark Francis Hardcover. 304 pages. 9-7/8” × 11-3/8” (250 mm × 290 mm) Clearance price: $34.97. List price: $75.00.

Porcelain Cabochons

The one-sided white glazed surface is perfect for use with Art Clay overlay silver paste, and the pieces can be kiln fired. A hole is drilled near the tapered end. Perfect for jewelry making. Clearance priced from $0.90. List priced from $2.25.

Solid Ash Stools

This affordable seating is made of hand-selected solid ash wood. Each stool sports a ¾" thick seat. Square legs, each 1¾" thick, are connected by ¾" solid oak dowels that also serve as footrests. The wood is finished with a durable acrylic lacquer. Clearance priced from $35.49. List priced from $70.58.

Custom Plastics Casting Molds

Kids cast and paint their own fossils, leaves, or fish. Special inserts are included to create standing pieces. Use with art plaster and craft acrylic paints. Paint and plaster are not included. Clearance price: $22.39. List price: $55.99.

Crafty Dab Whiteboard Paint

Just press down and create! The easy-flow, non-leaking spring valve applicator issues consistent lines, adding vibrant color to your whiteboard messages. It won't dry out and there's no leaking or shadow staining. Colors in this set come in 1.6 oz bottles, and include: Green, Red, Orange, Pink, Yellow, and Blue. Clearance price: $14.68. List price: $15.00.

Pina Zangaro Vista Screwpost Portfolio Covers

When you need a portfolio cover that commands attention, choose Vista. This sleek cover is made from durable acrylic. Its screwpost construction allows it to lie flat when open, so it's perfect for presentations. Vista is compatible with all major brands of sheet protectors and mounting sheets, and it's easily expanded with standard screwpost extensions (all sold separately). Clearance priced from $22.39. List priced from $56.00.

Pina Zangaro Vista 3-Ring Binders

Pina Zangaro's Vista is a classic, elegant choice for storing and presenting materials. The Vista binder is made out of durable acrylic that's bound together at the spine with a strip of textured bookbinder's cloth. Nickel-plated steel rings of varying widths accommodate standard 3-hole punched sheets and sheet protectors. Each binder measures 11¾" H × 10½" W (298 mm × 267 mm) overall, with varying binder depth and sheet capacity (based on 20 lb, 11" × 8½" materials ). The larger 175-sheet capacity binders have 1" rings. The 90-sheet binders have ½" rings. Snow — Opaque White Clearance priced from $16.79. List priced from $42.00.

Hobby Hill Studio Series Corded Picture Lights

Create customized lighting for your artwork with a Hobby Hill brass picture light. The Studio Series corded light is a less expensive, yet equally as functional alternative to a cordless light. It has a slender design to compliment any frame with uncompromising quality and style. It's available in 7" and 14" widths. One 15W tubular frosted bulb is included with each 7" light, and two 15W tubular frosted bulbs are included with each 14" light. The 8 foot long cord includes an inline on/off switch, and molded plug. Hobby Hill Hang-O-Bracket hardware is also included for easy installation. Bulbs are UL/CUL listed. Clearance price: $10.80. List price: $27.00.

Pebeo Fragonard Liberté Artist’s Watercolor Case

With freedom and solitude in nature being important aspects of the plein air experience, Pebeo has created an ultra-convenient, solid wood plein air watercolor case that's a must-have for this season. An innovative clean water system is nestled into the toolbox-size case, so messy change outs area chore of the past. Up to nine ounces of fresh water can be stored in half of the container and effortlessly deposited into a water cup when you're ready to paint. Transfer the dirty water into the other half of the reservoir when you're ready to clean and rinse your palette and brushes — all with a simple pump of your finger. Slip your fingers through the brushed nickel supported leather strap and hold the walnut-finished case on your hip while you paint. It fits comfortably in hand. There's no need for a separate stand, and all of your tools are right there. The Liberté supports all watercolor media — even smaller watercolor blocks. Tuck the Liberté away in your backpack, climb to any height in search for the perfect composition, and let the adventure begin! Each case includes the following tools and materials: Unique water reservoir system Comprehensive set of 24 half pans of Fragonard watercolors. See item specs for a listing of included colors. Kolinsky sable round brush, Size 2 Kolinsky sable round brush, Size 8 10-pan plastic palette with canvas case Canvas cloth Canvas palette pouch Tons of storage space Clearance price: $499.99. List price: $1,075.00.

Pebeo Fragonard Oil Paints

Milled with the utmost care, Fragonard professional oils specifically utilize mono-pigments, a single pigment per color, wherever possible. This allows the artist the widest range of color mixing potential, retaining hue purity and intensity. Clearance priced from $20.87. List priced from $45.95.

Williamsburg Handmade Oil Paint

Founder and painter Carl Plansky searches the world over for the most beautiful raw materials to ensure that his colors exude the beauty and luminosity specific to the particular pigment. Employing the techniques of 19th century French colormakers, Plansky's pigments are made in small batches, ensuring the ultimate in quality control. Clearance priced from $22.37. List priced from $31.95.

Cachet Déjà Vu Sketchbooks

Cachet Déjà Vu Sketchbooks have a sharp academic look. Jot down ideas, take notes, or make on-the-spot sketches. The extra-thick cover provides a sturdy working surface. An elastic closure keeps pages secure. Double-wire binding and 75 lb high bulk pages. 65 sheets per pad. Clearance priced from $7.58. List priced from $9.25.

Birch Drafting Chair and Stool

Made in Italy, this great looking, solid Baltic birch, gas-lift drafting stool boasts the quality craftsmanship its artisans are known for. Pull it up to any drafting board or easel. The sturdy, 1"-thick polished wood seat keeps you comfortable working long hours. A chrome-plated 5-star steel pedestal base features a foot ring and glides, so the feet won’t mar your floor. Minimum seat height is 21"; max is 31"H. Seat is 13" in diameter. Ergonomically shaped backrest is 7-1/2"H x 14-1/2"W x 1/2” thick. Stool weighs 22 lbs. Assembly required. Clearance price: $172.50. List price: $345.00.

Golden Fluid Acrylics, 1 oz

Golden Fluid Acrylics are wonderfully versatile, professional quality acrylic colors with the consistency of heavy cream. Highly pigmented, their excellent tinting strength produces strong color even when mixed with acrylic medium or when thinned with water for staining effects. This allows the artist to create surfaces from heavy impasto to thin glazes without having to break down the thick binder that is in Heavy Body Acrylic Paints. Golden Fluid Acrylics are lightfast, durable, and flexible, with good adhesion. They're a must have for any acrylic painter. Multiple Sizes Available — Golden Fluid Acrylics are also available in bottles of 4 oz , 8 oz , and 16 oz . Clearance price: $5.27. List price: $8.79.

Golden Fluid Acrylics, 4 oz

Golden Fluid Acrylics are wonderfully versatile, professional quality acrylic colors with the consistency of heavy cream. Highly pigmented, their excellent tinting strength produces strong color even when mixed with acrylic medium or when thinned with water for staining effects. This allows the artist to create surfaces from heavy impasto to thin glazes without having to break down the thick binder that is in Heavy Body Acrylic Paints. Golden Fluid Acrylics are lightfast, durable, and flexible, with good adhesion. They're a must have for any acrylic painter. Multiple Sizes Available — Golden Fluid Acrylics are also available in bottles of 1 oz , 8 oz , and 16 oz . Clearance price: $15.83. List price: $26.39.

Robert Ware Field Portage Bags

Durable field portage bags are perfect for the artist on the go. With room to carry all the essentials and more, you won't want to be without one. Clearance price: $26.39. List price: $65.95.

Richeson Ultimate Brush Washer

The crème de la crème of brush washers adds a touch of functional elegance to the studio. It's a must-have for the serious painter who has everything! The Ultimate Brush Washer holds a large number of brushes in four deep stainless steel canisters. The two swing-out arms each hold 12 brushes of various sizes. A stainless steel tank holds up to 1¼ quarts (1.2 L) of water or solvent. The warm, burnt sienna wood base has four rubber feet that keep everything stable, and that won't mar the work surface underneath. Clearance price: $124.98. List price: $249.00.

The Artist’s Complete Guide

Art students, amateur artists, and professionals will appreciate this comprehensive guide that includes basic instruction to color theory, perspective, portraiture, anatomy, landscape, and seascape painting. There are examples and analyses of different art approaches, including classical realism, impressionism, expressionism, cubism, abstract styles, and much more. Enjoy hundreds of gorgeous color photos and illustrations including reproductions of famous work by artists including Rembrandt, Manet, and Van Gogh. Hardcover. 256 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $19.98. List price: $29.95.

Vanguard Portfolios

Stylish, slim, and sleek. This metal constructed case offers superior protection, abs siding, dual latches, and graphite trim. It handsomely showcases artwork or other documents and renderings with traditional cross-strapping on both interior sides. Clearance price: $35.99. List price: $119.99.

Alex Plaster Caster Activity Kit

Kids mix, pour, and spin plaster to create fantastic clay pieces with this fast-action sculpture factory. The kit includes all the materials needed to create six different molds — a plaster caster machine, splash guard, mixing cup, 21 oz of white plaster, plaster scoop, trimming tool, two brushes, six assorted paints, AC adapter, and easy instructions. Refills are also available for purchase. Clearance priced from $2.47. List priced from $9.99.