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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.

Back to School with Gwartzman's – A Perfect Time to Explore Acrylic Paints

As the back-to-school season approaches, creativity is in the air. Whether you're a student eager to dive into your next art project or a seasoned artist ready to restock your supplies, now is the perfect time to explore the wide variety of paints available at Gwartzman’s Art Supplies. With the ...

Art Project: Clay Ornaments

The holiday season is here! What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to create some beautiful ornaments! The great thing about ornaments is that they can be virtually any size or shape that you can decorate and design with any colours and/or patterns for anywhere in your home (not just o...

A Short History of Blue Pigments

Blue is one of the primary colours in both traditional colour theory and in the RGB colour system. Blue has always been an important colour in art for thousands of years...