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FEATURED | UPDATED May 3, 2023 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, not necessarily the author's employer, Arlene’s Artist Materials. Please contact us with any questions. Moms are the best and deserve some love in return. No Mother’s Day gift is complete without the perfect Mothers Day Card. We’ve curated a list of twelve cards that are better than anything you can get at a drugstore and hit the nail on the head with the sentiment. Mother’s Day is fast approaching and stock is limited. If you see one you like, stop in the store and pick it up as soon as you can. All products featured in Arlene’s newsletter were selected by our staff of professional artists. All featured products are available in-store at our Albany NY location. Local taxes may apply for online orders. All in-store prices listed do not include NYS sales tax. Please contact the store with any questions.

FEATURED | APRIL 27, 2023 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author's employer, Arlene’s Artist Materials. Please contact us with any questions. - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ------------- - ----------- The start of spring means warmer days and the start of Plein Air Season. If you are looking for a gift for Mother’s Day or a new medium, take a look at these supplies, which have something for everyone from pastelists to creative enthusiasts. Here are twenty items that are sure to make your Spring great. Clairefontaine Pastelmat Ideal for use with all types of pastels, this unique surface grabs pigment so powerfully that colors are exceptionally vibrant and no fixatives are needed to keep pigments stable. Pastelmat allows artists to apply pastels with soft, buttery marks, offering superior...