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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.
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.
At Gwartzman's, we believe that our artist community is only strengthened by diversity. To celebrate Pride Month, we are shining a spotlight on 2SLGBTQ+ artists in Canada whose work and stories inspire us all.Â
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...
June is officially "Plein Air Month" at Gwartzman's Art Supplies, and we are excited to delve deeper into the benefits that plein air painting offers. During our Toronto Spadina store renovation, we're unveiling a range of new plein air kits that make painting outdoors easier and more enjoyable t...
Blair is most well known for designing concepts for animation for Walt Disney Studios during the 40s and 50s, including Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and Sleeping Beauty
Today, March 8, 2022 is International Women’s Day. a day we celebrate how far women have come in society, politics and in economics, and how much there still is to go. In celebration of International’s Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight and feature some female artists the Gwartzman's is inspired...
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate Black Canadians' many contributions to our nation's history and culture, including art.