A Plethora of Palettes

Palettes are the workhorses of painting. They don’t impact the finished piece the same way brushes, paints and substrates do, but their function is invaluable. Without a palette, how would an artist get color from tube to canvas, or mix them to get that perfect shade of blue? But because their job is so basic, an unsuspecting customer might assume that this category would be limited to just a few choices. Read More

Welcome to the Biggest
Little Art Store in Town
Jaws dropped at the NAMTA Show last year when Bill McKean announced at a roundtable that his AM store had grown by double digits – again. Retailers speculated that he was either mistaken or nuts, and moved on to other issues. Read More

Trade shows can be one of the most effective tools for building professional relationships and gathering industry information. However, dealing with travel, crowds, and loads of new information can also make them overwhelming. In order for a trade show to work to your advantage, you must plan ahead and take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities available to you. Here are some ways you can maximize your time at the upcoming NAMTA Convention and Trade Show. Read More

Rossing Has A System

An Oregon retailer offers tips for
hosting in-store art exhibits
Peter Rossing found a great way to differentiate Muse Art and Design from the many AM stores in downtown Portland. Every six weeks he opens a new art exhibit in his shop, complete with a reception and refreshments. “I wanted the local art community to say, ‘Hey, this store really supports us,’” he explained. Read More