Art Inspirations

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Art Advice, Local Art Community & Inspiration

Gwartzman's is happy to provide insight to any questions you might have regarding art materials-- what's the difference between brush tip shapes? What does all the labelling on the back of a paint tube or jar mean? Find these answers and more below!

The art community can be a fantastic place to gain inspiration! Check out local artists that you may be familiar with, and some new art and new faces. Look inside studios big and small, and learn about some of our own favourite big names in the art world.

Get Sketchy: Best Sketchbooks from Gwartzman's Summer Pop-Up Store

With the summer months upon us, it's the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and indulge in plein air painting and sketching. Having the right sketchbook is essential for capturing those spontaneous moments of creativity while on the go. Here's a selection of sketchbooks you can find at our summ...

Artist Spotlight | Vincent Van Gogh | Drawings

“I see drawings and pictures in the poorest of huts and the dirtiest of corners.” ~ Vincent Willem van Gogh Dutch Post-Impressionist Vincent Willem van Gogh was a painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in the art world creating 2,100 artworks. During ...