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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.

Dive Into July With Roman Szmal Aquarius Watercolours

Toronto’s July heat is leaving everything dewy and bright! Now is the time to get outside and explore the natural world with creativity and vigour. July is officially watercolours month, the perfect follow up to June’s plein air month. If you’re looking for a new watercolour set that is easy for ...

Schmincke Aqua Bronzes

Schmincke Aqua Bronzes are dry metallic powders with a watersoluble binder that can be used to add a shiny metallic accents to your watercolour or gouache artwork. Just add water to activate the powders! These can also be used on less absorbent surfaces such as paper, cardboard, painting board or...