Does anybody have any recommendations on a good place/person to get custom stretcher bars made preferably in Brooklyn? I'm a grad student and I need 5, 84''x42''x2''...
Ann M. replied:
This isn't in Brooklyn it's in Hamilton, NJ : FrenchCanvas.com
Kristina N. replied:
http://www.sohoartmaterials.com They have a SoHo location and another one in Bushwick
Laura F. replied:
I have used Barron Arts and also Laura Westby, 845-357-3766. Upstate but delivers all the time in Brooklyn. Laura is the cheaper option and I've heard is very popular with the Hunter MFA Program.
ADVICE - Brooklyn NY
Does anyone know someone who makes wooden painting panels with a quick turn around? Looking for a specific size / maybe an unusual shape.
Thanks!
Andrew R. replied:
I have used TriMar (owned by the same family that runs SohoArtMaterials). They do standard and custom work and I've always liked the results. http://trimarstretchers.net/ (their website is pretty lame but don't be fooled they have a great set up in Bushwick Brooklyn)
Danielle D. replied:
Jeff Barron, Barron Arts 718-797-4260, info@barronarts.com
@Blick_Art keep raising prices on brushes. I just keep buying cheaper ones. anyone recommend a better place to buy brushes?
Blick M. replied:
We're happy to help you with this! We have this product http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-masterstroke-interlocking-bristle-brushes/ and we also price match our products.
Does anyone know of companies or groups that give out art supplies to homeless people here in Atlanta? I have a very talented friend who really is a " Starving Artist"...
Kristen Y. replied:
I wish I knew of something like that. I would check out the free groups in the area. Post wanted ads in the local Buy Nothing group, on craigslist, and among other free sites. I've recieved and given away a lot of things through those groups including art supplies. If he can improvise and work with different mediums maybe he can raise some funds swiftly. I have a friend who draws and paints on most surfaces which has really helped him when his resources were low. Best wishes to your friend. Sorry to hear that has happened to him. I hope his situation improves soon.
For all the art majors... Does anybody know where i can get a really cheap canvas? (And other art supplies) and what kind of canvas works best with oil paints?
Hi! I am working on an art project with the 8th grade class at my children's school. Any recommendations for places that donate art supplies? I live in CT. Thank you!
Where's a good place to find art supplies? Prismacolor pencils, markers, and such. I think a post showing off your art setup would be pretty dope too. Mainly because I...