Workshop 2 of the 2012 Online Workshop Series Begins!
Workshop 2 of Strathmore’s 2012 Online Workshop Series starts this Thursday, March 1! Follow along with artist and instructor Cathy Johnson as she demonstrates tips and techniques for Watercolor Sketching. If you aren’t already signed up, register today for the FREE workshops and get access to our virtual classroom! There you will find the class supply list for Cathy’s workshop, access to the first workshop series, and other artists from around the world! For more information and to register: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/workshop-reg.html
2012 Online Workshop - Week 2 Artwork
More great artwork created by students enrolled in our 2012 Online Workshops! These pieces were inspired by Week 2 of our first Workshop Series, “Spontaneous Watercolor Backgrounds” by Instructor Traci Bautista. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry! You can sign up now and get immediate access to the first 3 weeks of Workshop 1. There will be a total of 3 Workshops, which are free, self-paced, and will continue through August 1, 2012. For more info: http://www.strathmoreartist.com/workshop-reg.html
Vickie Porter
Close-up of "Free Movement"
Rochester, NY
USA
Anne Prunet
"French Garden"
Cherbourg, Normandy
France
Carolyn Coyle
"the earth awakens"
Apex, NC
USA
Christina Leinemann Knittel
"Figure Eights"
Kelowna, BC
Canada
Jude Assalyn
"Spirit Unravelling"
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
Art Journal Kits at New York International Gift Fair
2012 Online Workshop - Week 1 Artwork
By: Brigitte van Tienhoven
Netherlands
By: Cheryl Razmus
"To the Max"
Crown Point, Indiana
By: Hermine Koster
"Spring"
Oisterwijk, Netherlands
By: Kimberly Kelly Santini
"Blooms I"
Lake Orion, Michigan
By: Melva Bates
"Flowering Freely"
Alicante, Spain
By: Marnie Blum
"Primordial"
Wake Forest, North Carolina
NEW! Mixed Media Pads
We've combined the characteristics of watercolor paper and the finish of a drawing sheet, creating a paper that performs unlike any other. Our Mixed Media paper is ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage.
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Mixed Media is available in a full range of formats and sizes to meet a variety of applications.
Learn about our new Mixed Media pads.
Art Journal Kit for Kids
Art Journal Kits provide a place where kids can explore their creativity, learn fun drawing and collage techniques and use artist quality materials. Heavy duty front and back covers are available in five fun colors. The durable, matte finish encourages young artists to personalize their journals.
Fourteen pages full of projects with easy-to-follow instructions, inspirational ideas and great visuals offer an engaging introduction to drawing, collage and art. Assorted handmade and bright construction papers provide textures and colors, perfect for collage. Each kit also includes a storage folder, and artist quality drawing paper to provide the perfect foundation for creating works of art.
Strathmore Artist PapersTM partnered with Artterro® to develop the Art Journal Kit. This Madison, Wisconsin based company is well known for their high-quality, innovative children's art kits and commitment to environmentally sustainable products.
For more information about Art Journal Kits.
Strathmore 2012 Online Workshop Series
Registration is open! Workshops are FREE!
Series starts January 1, 2012.
Strathmore Artist Papers is excited to announce our 2012 Online Workshop Series program. Learn techniques from experienced artists through online videos and downloadable instructions. Get inspired from other students in our virtual classroom. Keep motivated with ideas and tips from your instructor.
2012 Workshop Schedule
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Our online workshops are self-paced. Workshops are held in our virtual classroom website. Each workshop consists of four video lessons and supporting downloadable instructions. Students can participate in conversations on our discussion boards or share work in the classroom photo gallery. Once each workshop begins, it will remain open until August 1, 2012.
Strathmore's 2011 Online Workshops attracted over 8,600 students and earned the 2011 Business Innovation Award at the Art Materials World trade show and convention.
Click here for information or to register for 2012 Online Workshops.
New Pad Covers Feature Work from Diverse Group of Artists
The work of twenty five different artists is featured on the new covers of our Strathmore 300, 400 and 500 Series of Fine Art Pads. Strathmore Artist Papers selected a diverse group of artists to create work that represents each of our different surfaces.
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Strathmore 300 Series Fine Art Pads feature the artwork of SCAD foundation studies students. Foundation studies professor John Rise led the group of SCAD students in the collaboration with Strathmore to create a variety of classic still life images representative of artwork created in foundation-level college art classes. "The still life study is an essential and historical tradition for artists, making it the perfect subject to represent our 300 Series Fine Art Pads," says Marketing Manager Sue List who worked with Professor Rise and the students. "And, it is likely that no artist is more familiar with still life art than a college art student. Each of the students exceeded our expectations in regards to responsiveness, professionalism and the quality of their submissions." See their artwork and meet the artists. |
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For the 400 Series Fine Art Pads, the subject of the art was open to the artist. However, you will find the iconic thistle incorporated into each art piece featured on our 400 Series Pads. The thistle has been a symbol of excellence in art papers since Strathmore's early beginnings. In fact, the Strathmore name and thistle originated in the late 1800's when our founder Horace Moses visited the Valley of Strathmore in Scotland. He was so inspired by the beauty of the thistle in full bloom that he used it to symbolize the company's standard of high quality. "As individuals look to see how each artist incorporated the thistle, they become engaged with the art," says Marketing Manager Jeanette Gile. "It's interesting to see the diverse and creative approaches to the project." |
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Our 500 Series Fine Art Pads feature the artist's interpretation of the Strathmore corner emboss stamp displayed on our 500 Series sheets. "To professional artists, it symbolizes the ultimate in quality and consistency. We asked artists to re-create that mark in their own style," explains Jeanette Gile. |
Strathmore® 300 Series Pads Feature Student Artwork
The artwork of SCAD foundation studies students was selected to be featured on the new covers of Strathmore 300 Series Fine Art Pads. Bridgette Blanton, Caitlin Geels, Chieh-Yu Lee, Xavier Robles de Medina and Rovan Yu artwork is displayed on more than 70 different Strathmore products. In addition, recent SCAD graduate Logan Childress is featured on Strathmore's new 300 Series Mixed Media pad.
Foundation studies professor John Rise led the group of SCAD students in the collaboration with Strathmore to create a variety of classic still life images representative of artwork created in foundation-level college art classes.
"The still life study is an essential and historical tradition for artists, making it the perfect subject to represent our 300 Series Fine Art Pads," said Strathmore Artist PapersTM marketing manager Sue List. "And, it is likely that no artist is more familiar with still life art than a college art student. Each of the students exceeded our expectations in regards to responsiveness, professionalism and the quality of their submissions."
The new pad covers began shipping to fine art stores in May 2011. In addition to being featured on pad covers, the students' work will appear on Strathmore Artist Papers website and in variety of other marketing materials.
See their artwork and meet the artists
American Artist’s Weekend With the Masters
Strathmore is a supporting sponsor of a unique and exciting new educational opportunity for fine artists of all skill levels. American Artist's Weekend With the Masters Intensive: New York City.
This intensive, specialized, experience will take place June 22-26, 2011 at five prestigious art institutions located throughout New York City. The workshops are designed according to a track system. Students select a specific block of study of similar subject matter, media, and style led by a group of New York-area artists including: Nelson Shanks, Odd Nerdrum, Jacob Collins, Sam Goodsell, John Howard Sanden, Susan Shatter, and others.
The historic Salmagundi Club will be the event headquarters and location for some of the evening festivities. If you have ever dreamed of immersing yourself in New York City's contemporary art scene and having access to several of the top artists leading this movement, Weekend With the Masters Intensive: New York City is for you.
You can save $100 on your new registration when you register at http://www.aamastersintensive.com/ and enter the code StrathNY when prompted during checkout. Space is limited at this unique event to ensure a meaningful experience.
Visual Journal Online Workshop #3 Starts May 1
The journaling workshop entitled "Building Your Visual Journal from the Page Up" features instructor Roz Stendahl. This free workshop starts May 1, 2011. If you haven't registered already, you can register now and get immediate access to the classroom and supply lists.
Through video lessons and instruction sheets, Roz will help students find their unique visual style while creating mixed media journal pages from the background up. Topics include how to execute colorful and textured backgrounds with paints and inks; work with collage papers and ephemera to explore composition; and master paper handling techniques that expand your page and enhance your journal's flow.
Lastly, Roz shows you how to take your journal into the real world to hone your on-site sketching and observation skills. The techniques and strategies presented in this workshop will enable you to discover your own authentic journal voice and unleash your creative energy.
Strathmore Artist Papers Earns Award for Innovation
Strathmore Artist Papers was awarded the 2011 Business Innovation Award at the Art Materials World trade show and convention in Phoenix on April 14 for its Visual Journal Online Workshop Series.
The series of free online workshops were launched as part of a consumer promotion and to support the introduction of Strathmore's Visual Journals. Each workshop is taught by an experienced visual journaling instructor and includes instructional videos, downloadable instruction sheets and inspirational ideas and tips.
"Our vision is to deliver both the educational and social benefits of learning, in an online classroom environment," explains Jeanette Gile, Marketing Manager and Workshop Coordinator. "There are more than 6,800 students and the number is growing daily. The class is extremely active and supportive of one another. Students are sharing the results of lessons, exchanging information, socializing and creating new friendships." Workshops will continue through August 1, 2011.
The Business Innovation Award recognizes individuals and businesses that innovate in the art materials industry and is sponsored by the International Art Materials Trade Association (NAMTA), American Artist magazine and Hart Business Research. Strathmore also received the Business Innovation Award in 2010 for its new product launch of Strathmore Visual Journals.
Strathmore collaborated with art instructors Pam Carriker, Linda Blinn and Roz Stendahl, and Stevens 470 Marketing & Creative to develop the online workshops.