Clearance Items - BLICK art materials

Pop Art Digital Album Kit

This kit includes everything you need to create memorable portfolios, scrapbooks, and wedding albums. Digitally print images of vacation, holiday, or fine art photos directly on the acid-free, archival paper on your inkjet printer and then post the pages in the black leather album. You can also embellish the pages with your favorite scrapbooking materials. Pages lay flat within the album for hassle-free viewing. Albums are handcrafted using acid-free boards and adhesives and hold 40–50 pages. When it's not in use, tuck it away in the included archival storage box. The Pop-Art Kit includes the following materials: Post-bound matte black leather album 20 acid and lignin-free white album pages 20 interleaving tissue pages Durable, archival storage box Clearance price: $39.97. List priced from $63.56.

Sir Winston Churchill — His Life Through His Paintings

For more than 40 years, Winston Churchill painted as a hobby. Thirty years after his death, Minnie Churchill and David Coombs have combined forces to issue a moving compilation of all of his creative works along with engaging authoritative commentary, Churchill's essay, "Painting as a Pastime" and 40 rare and never-before-published photographs. For Churchill, painting was a "doing" activity and his writings on art are an inspiration and a wry amusement for any creative person. Author — David Coombs with Minne Churchill Hardcover. 256 pages. Clearance price: $19.97. List price: $39.95.

Calder: Gravity and Grace

Give the gift of Calder! Gravity and Grace is a beautifully produced book on one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century. Calder's works are characterized by their dynamism, often combining a huge sense of scale with movement and weightlessness. This retrospective of the major American sculptor is generously photographed with works of his entire career. The book also includes Calder's own writings, and interviews with a range of art historians and friends, as well as text by other authors including Jean-Paul Sartre and Fernand Léger. Hardcover. 266 pages. 11" × 11½" (28 cm × 29 cm). Clearance price: $45.00. List price: $75.00.

Cast and Paint Mold Kits

An introduction to the world of casting and modeling, these fascinating kits encourage learning and develop important skills. When they build models, children learn to follow instructions while improving hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. What a fun activity for classrooms, camps, parties, and recreation programs! As finished models emerge from raw materials, children will have the satisfaction of building and customizing each project. Each kit includes all the necessary tools and materials to complete an exciting project. All materials are non-toxic. Professional casting material Re-usable molds Paints and a brush Instructions Magnets and glue, where necessary Clearance priced from $6.00. List priced from $15.00.

Klutz Knitting Kit

Klutz's easy-to-follow spiral bound instructions offer zillions of project ideas and all the materials needed to make really cool crafts. Clearance price: $11.97. List price: $24.95.

Raphaël Aqualine Squirrel Kazan

The fine Kazan squirrel hair of Raphaël's Aqualine brushes offers the ultimate in color carrying capacity with a soft fine point. Aqualine brushes provide luxuriously smooth, consistent color washes, soft fine lines, and exquisite details. An innovative cushioned rubber ferrule runs down the handle for excellent control. Clearance priced from $8.30. List priced from $23.70.

Lascaux Sirius Acrylic Color Primary System

Step into this holistic view of color mixing. The purity and radiance of these matte acrylic colors create a harmonious and fascinating color journey. Based on five primary hues instead of the usual three, this system delivers the entire spectrum of hues. The colors were developed from the highest quality artist pigments and are semi-transparent, waterproof, and lightfast. Both sets contain 5 Sirius Primary colors (Magenta, Red, Yellow, Cyan, and Ultramarine), Sirius Black, a Sirius empty plastic bottle, and an instruction booklet. The 85 ml set also includes a plastic mixing palette. Clearance price: $96.35. List price: $192.70.

Permaset Fabric Printing Color

It's no wonder that Permaset water-based fabric printing colors are a favorite of textile professionals. They deliver vibrant, lightfast colors that upon drying possess outstanding washability with excellent rub and dry clean resistance. Choose from a variety of effects, including standard, glow, and metallic. The Super Cover style offers maximum opacity for printing over dark colors. All Permaset colors can be assorted by size for quantity pricing. Clearance priced from $17.49. List priced from $18.85.

Pop

This book is an in-depth survey of the Pop art movement from its explosive rise in the 1950’s through the late 1960’s. It follows Pop art as it developed in the work of the most influential artists of the era including photographers, filmmakers, and architects. This is the most wide-ranging survey of Pop available, covering both American and European work and perspectives. Combines a major essay, many color illustrations, and an anthology of original documents. Editor: Mark Francis Hardcover. 304 pages. 9-7/8” × 11-3/8” (250 mm × 290 mm) Clearance price: $34.97. List price: $75.00.

Custom Plastics Casting Molds

Kids cast and paint their own fossils, leaves, or fish. Special inserts are included to create standing pieces. Use with art plaster and craft acrylic paints. Paint and plaster are not included. Clearance price: $22.39. List price: $55.99.

Cretacolor Drawing Sets

Artists find these fine imported drawing sets from Cretacolor of Austria ideal for anything from quick sketches to finished drawings. All pencils and materials are lightfast, with superior pigmentation. Pencils are crafted with the best quality cedar wood and are pre-sharpened . Materials are arranged in a hinged metal box, suitable for gift giving. Clearance price: $29.99. List price: $60.95.

Crayola Erasable Markers

Crayola offers the only erasable marker on the market. It allows you to make changes and improvements to your work anytime, without ghosting. A built-in eraser makes it easy, and the medium point offers detail and wash effects. Use these non-toxic markers on all types of surfaces, including posterboard and paper. Clearance price: $26.99. List price: $59.11.

Pina Zangaro Vista Screwpost Presentation Books

When you need a presentation book that commands attention, choose Vista. This sleek binder is made from durable acrylic. Its screwpost construction allows it to lie flat when open, so it's perfect for presentations. Vista is compatible with all major brands of sheet protectors and mounting sheets, and it's easily expanded with standard screwpost extensions. Clearance priced from $28.00. List priced from $56.00.

Maimeri Oil Mediums

Maimeri uses only the purest ingredients for the best guarantee of brilliance and vibrancy. Most Maimeri oil mediums are housed in a glass bottle with a twist-off cap. Many mediums, as noted, are highly flammable. Follow directions for use carefully. Use only in a well ventilated area. Mediums are not suitable for use by children. * Caution — Highly flammable. Follow directions for use carefully. Use only in a well ventilated area. Not suitable for use by children. Clearance price: $7.99. List price: $19.99.

Pebeo Fragonard Oil Paints

Milled with the utmost care, Fragonard professional oils specifically utilize mono-pigments, a single pigment per color, wherever possible. This allows the artist the widest range of color mixing potential, retaining hue purity and intensity. Clearance priced from $10.85. List priced from $23.95.

Artists’ Houses Book

Artists use their homes as creative workspaces, as hideaways, for social gatherings, and as repositories for their art collections. In this book, readers will appreciate the homes and different tastes and styles of artists such as William Morris, Ren Magritte, Alphonse Mucha, Claude Monet, and Frederic Church. Author — Gerard-George Lemaire. Hard cover with jacket. 192 pages with 230 color illustrations. 10¼" × 12½" (26 cm × 32 cm). Clearance price: $29.99. List price: $50.00.

Sennelier Watercolor Half Pan Clearance Sets

Beginners or seasoned watercolorists paint in style with this 24 half-pan set graciously stored in a solid Mahogany case with brass finish hardware. The set also includes a porcelain palette, size 4 round sable watercolor brush, and a size 2 petit Gris watercolor squirrel quill brush. Clearance priced from $41.60. List priced from $104.00.

Crayola Dream Makers Guides

Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education, these award-winning teachers’ guides include standards-based lessons for classroom and art teachers in grades K–6. Professionally designed and illustrated, they are a real value, and a great resource for the classroom teacher. Author — Ron DeLong. Paperback. 48 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Published by Binney & Smith, the manufacturer of Crayola Crayons. Clearance price: $3.71. List price: $6.33.

American Artist Videos

Take an intriguing journey into the life and times of three famous American artists. Created by award-winning producer Linda Freeman, each video offers a look over the shoulder of each master as they work in their respective studio; speak of their personal relationships, joys, inspirations, and struggles. Each VHS tape is approximately 30 minutes long. Clearance price: $25.97. List price: $39.95.

Art-Kure Watercolor Brush Pen

Paint anywhere, anytime with the no-mess dye-based Art-Kure watercolor paint pen that performs just like a traditional artist's brush. Ink flows from the included cartridge to the synthetic white sable tip for brush-on color in fine or thick strokes. Blur and dilute the color with a water brush. A regulated flow keeps the Art-Kure brush constantly wet, so it won't dry out. The special double-valve system prevents bleed out and controls paint flow. For the best results, use any good-quality watercolor paper. Art-Kure watercolors are great for use with rubber stamp projects too. Clearance price: $6.99. List price: $14.99.

Art Clay Accent Gold for Silver

Add beautiful 24K gold accents to Art Clay Silver rings, sculpture, earrings and so much more. Kiln fire your piece for just seven minutes at 1650ºF and burnish. Art Clay Accent Gold may also be torch fired. Using a metal or plastic object — even a tiny clay shaper works fine — dot the gold onto the piece and spread it with your shaper. If excess gold flakes off place it right back into the bottle to easily reconstitute. Clearance priced from $199.97. List priced from $268.40.

Resource International Cargo Boxes

Sort paperwork and store supplies in these clever, color-coordinated organizers crafted of super strong recycled fiberboard. The metal reinforced corners prevent ordinary wear and tear and the acid-free properties expand your storage options. The convenient metal pull-tabs and plastic-covered labels make Cargo Boxes easily accessible and perfect for storing documents, artwork, DVDs, CDs, painting instruments, and supplies. Create your own label with the included insert, or make your own. Choose from five fabulous colors that mix and match beautifully. Nutmeg, Gray, and Red Spice colored boxes have Black trim. Sage and Graphite colored boxes have Nickel trim. Clearance priced from $4.99. List priced from $5.50.

Pocket Watercolor Books from Barron's

Barron's offers Painting Waterscapes by Joe Francis Dowden, and Painting Landscapes by Adelene Fletcher. Watercolor artists can consult each pocket-size book for methods and techniques and pour over more than 100 color illustrations. Clearance price: $4.97. List price: $9.95.

Canson Montval Marine Watercolor Block

Montval Marine watercolor block paper is excellent for seascape and landscape painting. The paper is fine grain, a natural white color, acid free and suitable for all water-based techniques including watercolor, gouache, wash, and acrylic. The Montval Marine block has a 9" × 21" orientation. 140-lb (300gsm) cold pressed paper is durable and will tolerate repeated washing. 10 sheets per block. Clearance price: $8.98. List price: $23.55.

Pina Zangaro Screwpost Portfolio Books

Archive, transport and present your work in style with a Pina Zangaro screwpost portfolio book. Choose the Machina satin finish aluminum or Vista acrylic book in Fire or Snow. The book includes ten archival quality polypropylene sheet protectors that lie flat due to the screwpost feature. The protective black nylon zippered presentation jacket is perfect for storing and transporting your portfolio. The 3/8" capacity may be expanded further by using the extension posts provided, allowing for a capacity of up to 40 sheets. Everything is packaged in a clear, polypropylene case. Clearance price: $48.78. List price: $122.00.

Axcess BestBuilt Binders

High-intensity office and document storage users and students love the tough, innovative security these BestBuilt binders provide. Axcess BestBuilt Binders feature an exclusive elliptical 3-ring, 3-position design that allows fast, easy and complete access to every page — even when the binder is completely full. The finger-touch spring lock is easier to open than ordinary ring mechanisms and won’t open unexpectedly. One-piece injection molded spines and indestructible covers will never split or tear. The ergonomically designed “finger grips” allow easy access from any shelf. Axcess is so confident in their design that they guarantee their binders to last a lifetime. Two sizes are available: 2” spine holds 375 sheets of letter-size paper 1½” spine holds 200 sheets of letter-size paper Clearance priced from $3.19. List priced from $15.95.

Holbein Acryla Artist Acrylic Colors

Acrylic Colors"/> Holbein laboratories is reknowned for the consistency of its professional paints. The Acryla line of acrylic polymer colors is manufactured in a vacuum to assure uniformity and consistency, to prevent bubbles from entering the paint. Acryla colors include several unique pigments that are rarely seen in other lines of acrylic polymer paint. The Luminous colors, not rated for lightfastness, are delicate and intense flourescents that should be used only in decorative or temporary applications and for works made for reproduction. All other colors are rated "durable" or better. Clearance price: $10.91. List price: $19.95.

Winsor & Newton Cirrus Kolinsky Brushes

This range of brushes was developed to provide a quality sable brush at an affordable price. Handmade from pure Kolinsky sable, the hairs come to a fine point, maintain excellent spring and offer excellent color carrying capacity. Featuring seamless ferrules with wooden ultramarine lacquered long handles. The Series 440 rounds are used where control and accuracy are required and are particularly popular for glazing and thin application of color. The Series 550 has a thin, short head that takes full advantage of the natural spring of sable hair making it ideal for delicate applications and making square marks on the canvas. Clearance priced from $2.69. List priced from $7.70.

Derwent Artists’ Pencil Wooden Box Set

This set features Derwent’s round large diameter colored pencils with a soft waxy strip, ideal for all types of drawing. The finest quality pigments ensure pure true colors and superb coverage. 48 pencils are packed in two drawers in a honey maple finished hardwood box with brass fittings. Clearance price: $39.99. List price: $99.95.

Fantasia Premium Pastel Art Box

This Austrian-made wooden box set features 36 hard pastel sticks, 10 pastel pencils, one large stump, a sandpaper block, and a pastel pencil sharpener. Pastels measure 1/4” × 2-7/8”. Superb packaging makes this set ideal for gift giving as well as studio storage. Snug-fitting foam protects each pastel stick in a smooth-finished hardwood case with brass hardware. Clearance price: $29.99. List price: $69.99.

Robert Ware Artware Series 2 Presentation Cases

Presentation Cases"/> With a spine-mounted handle that allows pages to hang downward in transit, these durable yet stylish cases will ensure that your work is presented flat and unwrinkled. Constructed of textured, leather-like cover material with nylon binding, the case zips open to reveal 1" black premium multi-rings for smooth page turning. All sizes include acid-free, archival, top-loading, polypropylene sheets with acid-free black paper inserts. Refill pages are sold separately. Clearance priced from $13.98. List priced from $34.95.

Canson Value Pack

This value pack includes a Sketch Book and Drawing pad all for one low price! The basic 8½” × 11” sketchbook includes 216 sheets of acid-free paper with a durable black cover and binding. The 9” × 12” 90 lb wire bound classic cream drawing pad includes 24 micro perforated sheets. Great for charcoal, pastel, pencil, or pen. Acid-free. Clearance price: $7.99. List price: $21.60.

ColorArtz Color Spray Kits

Get optimum airbrush effects without the mess, using the ColorArtz single-action airbrush with patented Snap and Spray paint pouch. The pouch tip never touches the airbrush, so the airbrush stays clean. When closed, the pouch tip clears and seals itself. Color changes are quick, seamless, and mess free. Ergonomic design airbrush fits to any hand. Snap and Spray colors are available in brilliant acrylic and fabric colors. ColorArtz Color Spray Kits won the Innovations Award at the 2005 Craft & Hobby Association Show. Clearance price: $11.20. List price: $28.00.

Prismacolor Portfolio Sets

A tri-fold snap portfolio is home to a set of 12 or 24 assorted artist quality Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and accessories. Pencils are held in place by elastic loops with slots at the bottom so they won't fall out. Also included are a metal sharpener, an extra loop, and front pocket. It can also hold sketch pads that load from the top or side. Note — Manual sharpening is recommended for these pencils. Clogging can be prevented in electric sharpeners by periodically sharpening a graphite pencil to keep the blades clean. Clearance price: $22.99. List price: $52.49.

ColorArtz Acrylic Paint Pouches

These 0.5 oz pouches of acrylic paint are for use with ColorArtz acrylic spray kits. Patented quick-change pouches are self-cleaning and self-sealing — with just a click of the tip you can switch colors without any mess. These paints are developed to work well on a variety of surfaces, including paper, wood, fabrics, and walls. Clearance price: $1.07. List price: $2.69.

Daler-Rowney Canvas Box Sets

Paint and draw like a pro using one of Daler-Rowney's Canvas Box sets. All sets contain a 10" × 10" (25 cm × 25 cm) canvas and a project sheet. Clearance price: $14.97. List price: $29.95.

Shizen Paper Assortments & Embellishments

Exquisite and colorful handmade paper assortments and embellishments are perfectly coordinated for easy and unique holiday card making, gift decorating, or scrapbooking. Each pack contains: Ten 4" × 4" (10 cm × 10 cm) papers Ten 4" × 5" (10 cm × 13 cm) papers Ten 4" × 6" (10 cm × 15 cm) papers Two packs of sparkling embellishments Clearance price: $3.47. List price: $6.99.

Fabriano Tiziano Paper & Sennelier Pastel Set

A great value, this set contains an 8¼" × 11¼" (21 cm × 29 cm) Tiziano Pad and 20 half-stick Sennelier soft pastels. The 30-sheet pad contains five sheets in each of six "flecked" colors, including: Sea, Tan, Ink, Mist, Slate, and Black. It is 75% cotton, 160gsm. Handmade Sennelier extra-fine soft pastels are creamy smooth. Clearance price: $26.99. List price: $64.94.

Derwent Watercolor Pencil Wooden Box Gift Set

A watercolorist's wonderland, this 48-count assorted Derwent Watercolor Pencil Wooden Box Gift Set is packed in a two-drawer, maple-finished hardwood box with brass fittings. Derwent's professional-quality pencils offer artists the freedom to switch from drawing to painting in an instant, with no change in tools. Shade on dry paper, then quickly wash over with brush and water for a blending effect. The finest quality pigments ensure pure, true color and vibrant results. Clearance price: $39.99. List price: $99.95.

Reeves Sketching Set

Reeves new sketching set is brimming with excitement for young artists. This student-quality set includes all the materials an aspiring sketch artist needs to get started: 12 sketching pencils 6 sketching pastels 2 blending stumps A metal sharpener An eraser A sandpaper block An 8" manikin A spiral-bound sketch pad A bulldog clip Clearance price: $19.99. List price: $34.99.

Mona Lisa: Inside the Painting

Detailed in this magnificent, oversized volume is an in-depth study — conducted from October 2004 to April 2005 — of Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece Mona Lisa. Using modern techniques, the authors sought to gain insight into the heart of Mona Lisa by examining Da Vinci's technique and use of materials. Their stated purpose is "to lift part of the veil of mystery that covers this work ... Through the rediscovery of Leonardo's delicate, scholarly technique, the work loses none of its capacity to convey emotion ..." Art and science unite harmoniously. Readers will be captivated and find themselves drawn into the study of this most famous portrait. Authors — Jean-Pierre Mohen, Michel Menu, and Bruno Mottin. Hardcover. 128 pages. 330 illustrations. 11¾" × 17¾" (30 cm × 45 cm). Clearance price: $24.99. List price: $50.00.

Readymades: American Roadside Artifacts

Acclaimed photographer Jeff Brouws has spent 20 years documenting the quintessential America, photographing readymade art found by chance in the landscape. Photos of partially painted pickup trucks, abandoned drive-in movie theaters, and weather-beaten bowling alley signs are juxtaposed with provocative essays by leading writers and cultural commentators. Curator Diana Gaston writes in the foreword: "Brouw's subjects are imbued with a kind of startling dignity they might not otherwise hold on their own ... ." Author — Jeff Brouws. Hardcover. 272 pages. 9-1/3" × 6-1/8" (24 cm × 16 cm). Clearance price: $14.99. List price: $24.95.

100 Ideas For Stationery, Cards, and Invitations

There's something undeniably heartwarming in the thoughtful gesture of creating and sending a personal note card. Laura McFadden, a boutique graphic designer, offers ideas for creating personalized stationery featuring traditional media such as gesso and paint, punches, and needle and thread. She also shares ways of using the computer to generate monograms, borders and trims, clip art, photographs, and much more. There are also tips and sidebars for typography, choosing papers and colors, and more. Full-color book includes instructions and 65 free, downloadable, color graphics and templates. Author — Laura McFadden. Paperback. 144 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $12.99. List price: $19.99.

ColorArtz Fabric Paint Pouches

These 0.5 oz pouches of fabric paint are for use with ColorArtz fabric spray kits. Patented quick-change pouches are self-cleaning and self-sealing — with just a click of the tip you can switch colors without any mess. These paints are developed to work well on a variety of surfaces, including paper, wood, fabrics, and walls. Clearance price: $1.07. List price: $2.69.

Blick Totally Tattoo Airbrush Body Art & Tattooing System

This kit is perfect for creating temporary tattoos. It includes the following items: A T-909 Airstar V compressor with an on/off switch, auto shut-off, air regulator, gauge, and moisture trap A Badger Model 155 "Anthem" Double Action Airbrush A 10 ft air hose 5 stencil theme packs (Flirty, Masculine, Small of Back, Armbands, and Party Pack) Twelve 1 oz (30 ml) bottles of Totally Tattoo Colors. Colors include: Really Red, Daisy Yellow, Brilliant Blue, Pink Pizzazz, Purple Passion, Snow White, Bodacioius Black, Deep Blue, Downtown Brown, Go Go Green, Outrageous Orange, and Golden Sunset 12 insta-change adapter caps 60 alcohol prep pads A 16 oz (473 ml) bottle of Totally Tattoo Cleaner A 4 oz (118 ml) dispensing jar with adapter cap Paints are safe, non-toxic, and last 24 to 72 hours. They are easily removed with isopropyl alcohol. They are not recommended for face painting. Stencils are adhesive-backed, repositionable, and reusable. Clearance price: $499.99. List price: $796.45.

Badger Totally Tattoo Airbrush Stencil Kits

From Badger, comes this assortment of exciting and popular airbrush stencil designs. These flexible tattoo stencils are simple to apply and remove. Backed with a low-tack adhesive, they are repositionable and reusable. There are approximately eight stencils per sheet. Clearance price: $14.95. List price: $40.55.

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Sets Special Offer

Our most popular colored pencils, Prismacolor pencils have thick, soft leads made from brilliant, light-resistant pigments. The colors are easy to blend, slow to wear, and waterproof. Each round wooden pencil is lacquered to match the core. Prismacolor sets are packaged in collectible tins. Blick carries open stock, allowing you to replenish your Prismacolor colored pencils individually. No quantity limit. Offer good while supplies last. Note — Manual sharpening is recommended for these pencils. Clogging can be prevented in electric sharpeners by periodically sharpening a graphite pencil to keep the blades clean. Clearance priced from $29.99. List priced from $67.68.

Rössler Papier Stationery

Rössler, one of Europe's leading stationers, manufactures these brilliant folded cards and envelopes from acid-free, archival-quality paper that will resist discoloration with age. Made with careful, traditional craftsmanship, they are compatible with inkjet and laser printers as well as photocopiers. The lined 26 lb envelopes measure 4-1/2" × 6-1/4" . The corresponding folded cards are 80 lb cover and measure 4-1/8" × 5-7/8" . Clearance priced from $2.49. List priced from $5.00.

Activa Magic Color Plaster of Paris

This easy-to-use plaster of Paris comes in assorted fun colors. Kits contain 18 reusable molds and 3 oz packages of Magic Color plaster of Paris in eight colors. Children can easily mold fun shapes, including a frog, bulldozer, butterfly, star, horse, dolphin, and so many more. There are even more possibilities with the 36-piece mold set. Finished pieces can be painted and decorated with sequins, feathers, and even plastic jewels — there's no limit to the possibilites! Make finished pieces into jewelry by affixing a pin on the back. Clearance priced from $1.79. List priced from $4.50.

Painting on Porcelain

From bright and fun designs to sophisticated ideas, painting on porcelain has never been so chic. Author Florence de Beudrap features 14 beautiful contemporary designs for painting on porcelain. Detailed instructions, complete with photographs and drawings, help readers achieve fantastic results with minimum fuss. Designs range from colorful strawberries to a whimsical carousel to ornate birds to lovely country scenes. Each design is presented with a full-color photograph and clear step-by-step instructions. A detailed chapter on materials and techniques offers everything you need to achieve perfect results every time. Author — Florence de Beudrap. Paperback. 112 pages. 9½" × 9½" (24 cm × 24 cm). Clearance price: $11.63. List price: $22.99.

Holbein Maxon Comic Patterns

Maxon Comic Patterns are widely used for manga, comic strips, illustration, and advertisements, and in graphic, industrial, and architectural design. These non-sticky patterns can be easily reapplied because they use a wax-type adhesive. Once rubbed in, the pattern remains firmly on the surface, so there is no need to worry about peeling it off when transporting your finished work. Maxon Comic Patterns are excellent for photography because the surface is vivid and even, reflecting a minimum of light. Select a comic pattern, cut it slightly larger than the size needed. Then, using the Maxon Pen Cutter, trim the edges so that the piece is exactly the size you need. After removing the backing paper, firmly burnish the piece in place. Clearance price: $4.99. List price: $9.95.

Holbein Maxon Line Drawings

Maxon Comic Patterns are widely used for manga, comic strips, illustration, and advertisements, and in graphic, industrial, and architectural design. These non-sticky patterns can be easily reapplied because they use a wax-type adhesive. Once rubbed in, the pattern remains firmly on the surface, so there is no need to worry about peeling it off when transporting your finished work. Maxon Comic Patterns are excellent for photography because the surface is vivid and even, reflecting a minimum of light. Select a comic pattern, and cut it slightly larger than the size needed. Then, using the Maxon Pen Cutter, trim the edges so that the piece is exactly the size that you need. After removing the backing paper, firmly burnish the piece in place. Clearance price: $4.99. List price: $9.95.

Kolo Photo Album Accessories

Protect your photographs and memorabilia for generations to come. Kolo archival accessories work as a system to enhance the performance of Kolo photo albums. All items are free of the enemies of your photos: acid, lignin, and PVC. Manufactured with the same attention to design and detail given to the photo albums themselves, these accessories are safe and archival. Clearance priced from $2.60. List priced from $6.50.

Avanti Halogen Remote-Controlled Picture Light

Remote-Controlled Picture Light"/> With its sleek good looks and modern design, this versatile picture light perfectly spotlights your art. The telescopic legs extend from 10" to 20" and twist, turn, swivel, or bend to any angle. The universal remote control with seven-step dimmer allows you to command the bright-white halogen light from a distance and adjust the brightness to create the perfect ambience in any setting. The light has a 2" × 4" base. Clearance price: $44.97. List price: $119.00.

Aquabee Tree Free Sketch Pad Value Pack

Buy the 30 sheet 9" × 12" Aquabee Tree Free Sketch pad and receive a FREE 30 sheet 4" × 6" pad. An excellent choice for the environmentally conscious artist, these sketch pads are made from 100% recycled materials: 25% hemp and 75% recycled pulp (no virgin pulp is used). Hemp, the world’s most promising source of tree-free paper, is low in lignin and naturally bright, thus it can be processed using less chemicals and no chlorine bleach. Acid-free, it will last hundreds of years without degrading and is recyclable many more times than tree-based paper. The laid finish of these sketch pads is recommended for dry media such as pencil, charcoal, and pastel and wet media such as pen and ink and light washes. Spiral-bound pads. 120 lb weight. Clearance price: $6.99. List price: $22.90.

Pina Zangaro Frost Multi-Ring Portfolio Books

Give your presentations a polished look with this frosted, translucent acrylic presentation binder. The non-glare acrylic provides just the right amount of opacity, allowing an intriguing masked view of your work through the covers, which are covered in soft black bookbinder's cloth. This binder features a flat spine and steel 22-ring hardware for easy page handling. Clearance priced from $47.99. List priced from $89.00.

Blockx Soft Pastels

An excellent bargain for the quality! Blockx pastels are handmade in Belgium with pure pigment. They are water soluble and lightfast, with a velvety smooth consistency. Although they can be used on any surface, they are best suited for pastel paper. Pastel sticks are 2½" long × ½" diameter (65 mm × 12 mm) . Clearance price: $3.59. List price: $5.44.

Derwent Inktense and Canson Pure White Set

A great deal! You get 24 Inktense pencils, with the brilliant intensity of pen and ink, to use dry or wash with water to create translucent effects. These pencils come in pure, clean colors plus a non-soluble outliner pencil. This set also includes a 24 sheet pad of 9" × 12" (23 cm × 30 cm) Canson Pure White drawing paper. It has a fine tooth and great erasability. Use it for pencils and pen-and-ink . The paper is 80 lb (130 gsm) and comes in micro-perforated sheets that tear cleanly. Clearance price: $19.99. List price: $54.25.

Reeves Drawing and Sketching Complete Set

Complete Set"/> Give budding artists everything they need to get started drawing and sketching. This set includes a complete range of creative materials: 10 colored pencils 4 soft sketching pencils 1 solid graphite pencil 2 blending stumps 1 sandpaper block 1 eraser a metal sharpener a sketch pad with 25 pages Clearance price: $7.99. List price: $20.99.

Rembrandt Oil and Canson Canva-Paper Pad Combo Set

Combo Set"/> Rembrandt is known for artist quality paint, and this 15 ml (0.5 oz) tube set features 10 of Rembrandt's most popular colors: Titanium White (made with non-yellowing safflower oil), Permanent Lemon Yellow, Permanent Yellow Medium, Permanent Red Light, Permanent Madder Medium, Ultramarine Deep, Sèvres Blue, Permanent Green Deep, Burnt Sienna, and Ivory Black. This combo set also includes a FREE 10 sheet pad of Canson’s Canva-Paper . This coated canvas-textured paper is ideal for oil or acrylic painting. The paper pad measures 9" × 12" (23 cm × 30 cm) and is 290 gsm. Clearance price: $22.92. List price: $57.30.

Nava Backpack

Get one while supplies last! This backpack by Nava of Milan, Italy, is a smart, stylish way to carry the stuff you need to run your busy life! It features padded shoulder straps and is made of lightweight Cordura nylon, which is extremely durable and waterproof. Internal and external compartments and pockets keep everything organized. There are places to store a 12” laptop, water bottle, cellular phone, PDA, and writing instruments. The backpack measures 11½"W × 14¼"H × 4"D (29 cm × 36 cm × 10 cm). Clearance price: $50.00. List price: $125.00.

The Stak Tree

Stack it! Paint it! Decorate it! The Stak Tree is a fun project for crafters and kids alike. It starts out as a block of precut Styrofoam that separates into tapered, concentric rings to form a holiday tree or cornucopia. Stack the rings off center for a whimsical effect. Add paint, glitter, ornaments, garland, fabric, or other items to create a festive centerpiece or home accent. Three different sizes let you create your own winter wonderland! The Stak Tree is for use only with water-based paints and low-temperature glue. Clearance priced from $3.18. List priced from $7.09.

Paint with Jane Starter Kits

Actor and artist Jane Seymour offers a refreshing perspective by encouraging beginning students to paint outside the lines, let the paint flow, and let "happy accidents" happen. These kits feature a floral theme and make a thoughtful gift for beginning artists of any age. Clearance priced from $15.98. List price: $39.95.

Copic Manga and Anime Kit

This set includes everything you need to create manga and anime, the hottest cartoon styles around. It contains: 12 Copic Sketch Markers Illustration paper Zippered carrying pouch Let's Draw , the ultimate guide for using Copic markers, picking paper, and practicing technique Copic Sketch Markers have both a brush nib and a broad nib. The alcohol based ink is fast-drying, permanent, non-toxic, and toner compatible. Clearance price: $44.99. List price: $91.30.

Strathmore Windpower Drawing Pads

These pads contain paper made using 100% windpowered electricity and 30% post-consumer fiber. They're a great value and environmentally friendly. Micro-perforated sheets are bright white, acid free, 80 lb (130 gsm) paper. This heavyweight drawing paper has a medium surface and is ideal for use with pencil, pen, charcoal, or pastel. Clearance priced from $1.99. List priced from $5.85.

Derwent Coloursoft Pencil Starter Kit

If you haven’t experienced these superb colored pencils, now is the time! The velvety softness of the color strip allows quick application of rich, dense color. Its unique formulation is also highly blendable, allowing an infinite spectrum of subtly different tones to be created. Although perfect for bold, contemporary drawings and sketches, these pencils sharpen to a fine point for more detailed work, such as landscapes, still-life drawings, and portraiture. The set includes: 10 Coloursoft pencils, one each of Deep Cadmium Yellow, Bright Orange, Red, Deep Fuchsia, Bright Lilac, Indigo, Blue, Green, Dark Terracotta, and Black Kneaded eraser Metal sharpener Sandpaper block Tortillon Lacquered wooden mannequin Clearance price: $22.99. List price: $52.95.

Prat Classic Spiral Presentation Book

This is a stylish, professional looking presentation option in popular sizes. The rigid, black bonded leather outer cover features protective black metal corners. The black polypropylene inside of the cover features a pocket. It includes 20 spiral-bound, acid-free, archival Cristal Laser polypropylene sheet protectors with archival, acid-free black paper inserts. Cristal Laser pages are clear, and because they're non-stick, color and ink will not transfer from your documents. This book is ideal for presenting and protecting photographs, digital prints, and documents. The spiral binding allows the book to lie perfectly flat when open. Refill pages are available. Clearance priced from $33.68. List priced from $84.19.

Prat Classic Presentation Book

The Prat Classic Presentation Book is a stylish yet affordable option for presenting and storing photographs, digital prints, and documents. This book includes 20 top-loading crystal clear sheet protectors with acid-free black paper inserts. Because the pages are permanently sealed into the book, this book is non-refillable. The semi-rigid, luxury stitched black cover features black saddle stitching, giving it a polished, professional appearance. Clearance priced from $26.81. List priced from $67.02.

Robert Ware Basic Presentation Book

Offered in all the most popular sizes, this economical presentation and storage book features an attractive yet durable, hard textured polypropylene cover. Inside are 24 clear, top-loading polypropylene pages (offering 48 views), which are pH neutral, making them ideal for archival purposes. Color and ink will not transfer onto these pages, and each includes a quality acid-free black mounting paper insert. A polypropylene pocket on the outside spine allows for identification or contents labeling. Clearance priced from $5.43. List priced from $15.50.

Liquitex Basics Clearance Sets

Liquitex Basics are excellent for the needs of the beginning artist. They contain the same binder as artist grades of Liquitex paints, but with a lower pigment load. Colors are intermixable with all Liquitex professional colors and mediums. Non-toxic Liquitex Basics have permanent adhesive properties and are easily applied on a variety of surfaces such as canvas, wood, clay, paper, and fabric. Mix them with water to thin, or with any Liquitex acrylic medium. Clearance priced from $8.64. List priced from $23.80.

Reeves Mini Canvas Classpack

This package includes 180 primed mini canvases in three different sizes: 60, 2” × 2” canvases 60, 2¾” × 2” canvases 60, 2¾” × 2¾” canvases Clearance price: $179.10. List price: $358.20.

Crayola Premier Tempera

Crayola offers a top-grade liquid tempera that comes in a convenient squeeze bottle with flip-top cap. The brilliant, opaque colors flow easily, cover well, and dry to a velvety matte finish. Crayola temperas are water-soluble and non-toxic. Clearance priced from $2.61. List priced from $5.22.

Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache

Renowned for its brilliance, opacity, and great tinting strength, Winsor &Newton Designer's Gouache is a finely ground, waterbased paint, well suited to illustration with pen, brush, or airbrush. A free printed color chart is available on request. Individual tubes are 14 ml (.47 oz).Larger size 37 ml (1.25 oz) tubes are available for whites and blacks. Gold and Silver are available in 30 ml (1 oz) jars. All Designer's Gouache colors are fully compatible with Winsor & Newton Artists' and Cotman watercolors. Colors can be mixed with Finity Artists' Acrylic and Galeria Flow Formula Acrylics, however care should be taken because some gouache colors can react adversely with acrylics. Combinations should be tested on the palette paper prior to use in a painting. For fine art painting, watercolor papers are recommended. For design and illustration, where work is intended for electronic scanning and reproduction, use illustration board or a Hot Press watercolor paper to get a flat finish that reproduces well. Clearance priced from $4.30. List priced from $8.60.

Krylon Spray Paints

Krylon Spray Paints are fast drying interior/exterior enamels for metal, wood, masonite, and paper surfaces. They clean up with mineral spirits or paint thinner, and contain no lead. For each can, net weight varies from 11 oz to 12 oz (312 g to 340 g). Clearance price: $4.64. List price: $6.30.

Mabef Wooden Sketchboxes

These sketchboxes are constructed of oiled beechwood with durable leather handles and brass hardware. Each box features a metal interior with adjustable dividers. Also included are a wooden palette and sliding canvas supports that fit conveniently inside the lid. Sizes given reflect the exterior dimensions of the boxes. Clearance priced from $39.97. List priced from $79.95.

Aquabee Super Deluxe Sketchbook Bonus Pack

This package of two Aquabee Super Deluxe Sketchbooks is a great value for any artist. Use the 11" × 14" book for sketching at home or in the studio. The 4" × 6" sketchbook is small enough to take anywhere. Natural white, heavyweight, textured paper has a neutral pH and is double-sized to accept wet media. It also renders beautiful results with charcoal, pencil, and more. There are 60 archival-quality sheets per pad, spiral bound to a unique waterproof leatherette cover. 93 lb (152gsm). Clearance price: $9.06. List price: $26.95.

Pebeo Arti' Stick Window Color

Pebeo presents a creative and fun new craft for kids. With Arti' Stick Window Colors, children can create their own decorations for windows, mirrors, tiles, plastic and metal objects, and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. Fun for kids can also be serious business for adults. Create advertising messages, announce a sale, or launch a political campaign with an eye-catching window sign. Arti' Stick Window Colors are a great way to display a temporary message on a window or mirror. Attach your message to surfaces where ordinary paints don't stick. Simply pick a pattern, or draw your own pattern, and place a plastic sheet over it. Then start painting with vibrant Arti' Stick colors. Paint directly with the tube — neither a brush nor water are needed. Outliners can be used to trace the pattern. Allow the painting to dry for 24 hours, and then peel it off the plastic. When dry, the colors become vivid and transparent, as if by magic! The design will cling decoratively to the window of your choice. Dry paint designs can be repositioned as often as desired, as long as they are not placed on a porous surface such as paper, cardboard, or wood. A design can easily be cut, allowing you to make colorful puzzles and mosaics. Arti' Stick paints are water based, with a strong film and good lightfastness. Colors can be mixed together. Individual 75 ml (2.5 oz) tubes are available. Replenish your favorite colors, or choose colors individually. Clearance priced from $7.19. List priced from $17.99.

Arches Watercolor Paper

The choice of leading watercolorists all over the world, Arches is the product of five centuries of papermaking experience. You can rely on Arches to always be consistent. Arches watercolor papers are mouldmade in France, with 100% cotton fiber content. They are pH neutral, gelatin-sized, and air-dried. Sheets have two deckle edges, are watermarked, and embossed. Clearance price: $4.97. List price: $12.00.

Strathmore Windpower Sketch Pads

These are the perfect sketch pads for the ecologically-minded artist. The paper is made using 100% windpowered electricity and 30% post-consumer fiber. Pads contain micro-perforated, acid free sheets with a medium, lightly textured surface. The 60 lb (89 gsm) paper is great for practicing techniques. It's ideal for use with all dry media. Clearance priced from $3.49. List priced from $10.50.

Royal Langnickel Artist's Portfolio

This durable, zippered vinyl portfolio is an excellent choice for transporting and protecting artwork. It features an interior pocket and elastic strap to keep everything organized. A detachable shoulder strap is also included. Clearance priced from $5.57. List priced from $11.43.

Sharpie Fine Point Marker

Mark almost anything with bright, lasting color! The Sharpie Fine Point Marker has a tough, resilient 0.5 mm tip. Permanent ink is fast drying, quick flowing, and resists water. Set of 4 Assorted Colors — Set includes the colors Red, Green, Blue, and Black, in a plastic pouch. Set of 8 Assorted Colors — Set includes one of each color in the set of 4 colors, plus the colors Yellow, Purple, Orange, and Brown, in a plastic pouch. Set of 12 Assorted Colors — Contains one each of Black, Yellow, Purple, Red, Green, Brown, Orange, Blue, Aqua, Berry, Lime, and Turquoise, in a plastic pouch. Clearance price: $10.99. List price: $21.25.

Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker

Mark almost anything with bright, lasting color. Sharpie markers have a tough, resilient tip that produces a quick flowing, fast drying ink. Sharpie Ink resists water, and is permanent. The Ultra-Fine Point Sharpie has an extra-fine, hard nylon point for a 0.3 mm line width. Sharpie markers are available individually in a variety of colors, and in sets. Sets come in a plastic pouch. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $20.57.

Loew-Cornell Aqua Crayon Sticks

Use these as regular artist crayons for bold, vibrant color, or with water to create softer, more subtle watercolor effects. Aqua crayon sticks offer excellent coverage, and the colors are lightfast. The set is housed in a convenient hinged metal tin. A palette, brush, and sponge are also included. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $42.49.

Panasonic Electric Pencil Sharpener

This compact, electric sharpener features steel cutting blades and a heavy duty motor. The special Auto-Stop feature ends sharpening automatically to prevent waste. Get a perfect point every time! 120V. 60 Hz. UL listed. Clearance price: $19.99. List price: $33.95.

Faber-Castell Grip Sharpener

This compact, triangular three-hole sharpener snaps shut to keep shavings inside when not in use. It can be used with all pencil shapes, as well as standard and jumbo pencil sizes. The sharpener features a dedicated hole for sharpening colored pencils. Each box contains 10 sharpeners. Clearance price: $19.99. List price: $49.50.

Manuscript Calligraphy Set

This is a wonderful set for anyone interested in learning the art of calligraphy. The set is housed in a beautiful wooden box, and contains plenty of materials to get started. Each set includes the following materials: Marbled pen 6 nibs, including 4 round nibs (sizes 1, 1½, 3½, and 6), a drawing nib, and an italic nib 3 bottles of pigmented ink, 15 ml each (Red, Green, and Black) Calligraphy guide Wooden storage box Clearance price: $21.99. List price: $59.95.

Aria Figure Drawing Set

Perfect for the beginner, this set contains everything needed for an introduction to drawing the human figure. Each set includes: Graphite drawing pencils, 2 each of grades 2B, 4B, and 6B Aluminum pencil sharpener Kneaded eraser Wirebound, hardcover sketch book, 60 sheets 8" hardwood manikin Figure drawing instruction booklet Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $23.99.

Pentel Sign Pen Set

Add color and creativity to any project! These fiber tip pens contain water-based ink in bright, bold colors. They're great for drawing or writing. The set is housed in a convenient vinyl pouch. It includes one pen in each of 12 colors: Yellow Ochre, Violet, Pink, Sky Blue, Gray, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, and Black. Clearance price: $7.97. List price: $18.36.

Artist Rulers

These clear plastic rulers are fun and educational at the same time. Each ruler features several famous works of art. Rulers measure 12" long with 16ths of an inch on one edge, and centimeters and millimeters on the other. Clearance price: $1.79. List price: $3.95.

Make Your Own Ruler

This clear plastic ruler has an easy pop-out backing so you can create your own artwork to display and change it as often as you like. The ruler includes 2 blank inserts to design. Each ruler measures 12" long with 16ths of an inch on one edge, and centimeters and millimeters on the other. Clearance price: $1.79. List price: $3.95.

Dahle Rotary Trim Ruler

This lightweight, portable rotary trim ruler is ideal for crafts and scrapbooking. It includes a self-healing cutting mat and 3 interchangeable blades: Straight, Wavy, and Perforating. Blades are recessed for added safety. The ruler is not mounted, making it possible to cut edges as well as interior spaces. Sheet capacity is 3 sheets. Clearance price: $14.97. List price: $29.95.

Design Ideas Structure Desk Accessories

These stylish and colorful accessories are a great way to organize and brighten up any workspace. Each model has rubber feet to prevent scratching the desk or table surface. All are made of sturdy medium density fiberboard with a rich, painted finish. Clearance priced from $3.15. List priced from $7.00.

Plastifoam Styrofoam Kits

Combine art and science with these great project kits! Materials are conveniently packaged in a handy plastic cyclinder. The kits include everything you need except paint. Get inspired and create your own project or add to the science kits with an additional bag of 3" styrofoam balls. Caution — Test paints and glues before assembling a project. Paints with rust inhibitors and glues with a high solvent content may melt styrofoam. Clearance priced from $5.97. List priced from $10.79.

Speedball Speedy-Stamp Deluxe Kit

This kit makes designing your own stamps quick and easy. It's great for beginners and more experienced crafters alike. Use the handmade stamps in a variety of projects, such as scrapbooking, stationery, greeting cards, and home decor. The kit includes the following materials: Speedy-Stamp block, 3" × 4" 4" pop-in soft rubber brayer Rainbow stamp pad with dye-based ink #2 V-shaped line cutter #4 U-shaped gouge cutter Wooden handle for cutters Tracing paper Wooden mounting block with adhesive tape, 1" × 1" 5 free starter images Instruction booklet Clearance price: $11.97. List price: $27.29.

Dover CD-ROM Fonts

The Dover electronic display font includes a CD-ROM containing 24 different, fully scalable, complete fonts (upper and lower case in True Type and Postscript Type 1 formats). Also, for reference, a 48-page (single-sided) book showing every complete font is included. The CD-ROM is enclosed in a tamper-resistant, sturdy plastic pouch on the inside back cover of the book. The CD-ROM can be used for both Macintosh and Windows compatible computers having a CD-ROM drive and 5 MB of RAM. The paperback measures 8-3/8" × 11" (21 cm × 28 cm) . Clearance priced from $7.43. List priced from $14.95.

Dover Little Activity Books

These small books are fun for all ages. Temporary tattoos are easily applied and can be removed using baby oil or rubbing alcohol. Each book measures 4-3/16" × 5-3/4" (11 cm × 15 cm) . Clearance price: $0.69. List price: $1.50.

Pebeo Extra Fine Acrylics

Pebeo Extra Fine Acrylics have been formulated with a new generation of higher quality, lower priced polymers made from fine, non-yellowing particles. No colors are more aggressively researched to produce high quality. Pebeo's acrylics offer excellent resistance to aging and light. The high pigment concentration yields a perfect dilution of rich pigments for an even satin result. Colors display intense, strong covering power, drying quickly to a resistant, flexible film. Their rich texture is more like oil paint out of the tube and they dry quickly, without the plastic character associated with some acrylics. Extra Fine Acrylics are perfectly suited for a multitude of applications and techniques on a variety of surfaces including canvas, canvas board, wood, metal, and cement. They can be diluted with water. Clearance priced from $4.65. List priced from $9.30.

Createx Pure Pigments

Mixing dry pigments with water can be frustrating and dangerous. Createx Pure Pigments give you the advantages of dry pigments, without the obstacles. They are highly concentrated pigments dispersed in water. Use them straight for a rich watercolor or mix them with Createx Acrylic Mediums. Createx Pure Pigments can be added to any water based paint, for custom blends or increased intensity. Not intended for use with oils. Non-toxic and lightfast. 2 oz (59 ml) plastic bottle. Clearance priced from $1.64. List priced from $5.45.

Lama Li Pirate Book Journals

Lama Li paper is handmade in the mountains of Nepal from the inner bark of the lotka bush. It looks rough and fibrous but has a silky surface that's surprisingly nice for writing or drawing. These 80-page hardbound books have a ribbon closure and natural deckles. Clearance price: $14.98. List price: $32.95.

Fredrix Archival Pre-Stretched Watercolor Canvas

Join the Fredrix revolution! This innovative 100% cotton artist canvas combines the texture of a natural, woven fabric with a specially formulated gesso designed for all water-based paints. Exciting to create on, it delivers a unique look that can only be captured on canvas, with superb lifting ability for easy washes and corrections. It's versatile and durable too — frame it with or without glass — it won't buckle or tear like paper. Scratch or scrape it for unique effects, staple or rewet it without damaging the canvas. These canvases are available in a variety of sizes, and are stretched on standard barswith staple-free edges. Now available in ¾" profile and 1½" gallery profile. Clearance priced from $9.71. List priced from $24.27.

Poco a Poco Finger Puppets

These whimsical knit finger puppets have a unique handmade look. Choose your favorites for a handful of fun! Clearance price: $0.97. List priced from $3.00.

Classic Mosaic Design

Classic Mosaic Design features the author's designs, which are inspired by sources throughout history, from Ancient Greece and Rome to the present day. Learn about materials, equipment, and techniques, including siting, fixing, cutting, grouting, and sealing. Author — Elaine M. Goodwin. Hardcover. 144 pages. 300 stunning color photographs. 10¼" × 10¼" (26 cm × 26 cm). Clearance price: $22.10. List price: $40.00.

Arnold Grummer's Botanicals

Use botanicals in your papermaking creations to add vibrant color and intriguing texture. Each package contains ½ oz (14 g) of materials in a 4½" × 5½" (11 cm × 14 cm) cellophane package. Clearance priced from $2.27. List price: $3.50.

Draw Write Now

A collection of beginning drawing lessons and text for practicing handwriting. These lessons were developed by a teacher who saw her second grade students becoming increasingly frustrated with their drawing efforts and disenchanted with repetitive handwriting drills. Here's an excellent way to combine art and social studies, science, geography and handwriting — and children love it! Each colorful book contains 21 lessons plus teaching tips. Easy, step-by-step illustrations and theme-related questions and answers. For ages 6–10. Authors — Marie Habiltzel and Kim Stitzer. Paperback. 64 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $8.44. List price: $12.99.

Portfolio Art Set

This art set has a little of everything in order to give beginners lots of tools to experiment with. Great for kids age 3 and up. The set includes the following materials: 14 Color Pencils 12 Crayons 10 Poster Paints 8 Markers 6” Ruler 1 Drawing Pencil 1 Pencil Sharpener 1 Eraser 1 Paintbrush Clearance price: $6.75. List price: $15.00.

Archival Ink Jet Cartridges

Make your prints lasting works of art! These specially formulated pigmented inks for use with Epson® desktop printers are highly UV, fade, and water resistant. The archival life is estimated at 50 plus years, depending on the archival properties of the paper used. Performance and coverage is the same as for factory original Epson cartridges. Not recommended for use with glossy paper. Clearance price: $39.97. List price: $41.65.

Gamblin Artist's Colors Dry Pigments

The same pure pigments used to make Gamblin Artists Oil Colors are in this collection of dry pigments. There are no adulterants. Each color retains the unique characteristics of the pigment, including tinting strength, undertone, and texture. Clearance price: $3.97. List price: $7.95.

Sennelier Oil Binding Medium

Sennelier Oil Binding Medium is ready to use and is compatible with all pigments traditionally used in oil paints. This thick, non-yellowing vegetable oil is specifically developed for grinding oil colors of optimum consistency. Includes a lead-free drying agent. The resulting paste consistency is smooth and easy to work with, even for painters with little experience in color-making. Clearance price: $9.99. List price: $20.95.

Decorating with Mosaics

Here's a valuable resource for artists of any skill level who want to try decorating with mosaics. Start with some unique and colorful projects. Decorating with Mosaics offers clear instructions and step-by-step photos. Author — Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell. Paperback. 128 pages. 190 color illustrations. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $13.12. List price: $14.99.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Florentine Black/Silver Bead Style 97

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $11.89. List priced from $29.76.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Florentine Silver/Silver Bead Style 97

Florentine Silver/Silver Bead Style 97"/> No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $4.79. List priced from $11.95.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Gold Style 93

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. These custom cut frame sections are shipped with all the hardware needed to easily build a beautiful and sturdy frame, using just a flat screwdriver. Frame sections are cut to inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $10.99. List priced from $14.87.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Anodic Black Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance price: $10.73. List price: $26.83.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Cobalt Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance price: $8.90. List price: $22.25.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Frosted Gold Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance price: $8.34. List price: $20.86.

Nieslen Metal Frame Sections Frosted Silver Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $5.95. List priced from $14.87.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections German Silver Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $5.34. List priced from $13.34.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Gold Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $3.83. List priced from $9.58.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Matte Black Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance price: $11.62. List price: $29.06.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Bright White Style 25

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $2.94. List priced from $7.36.

Nielsen Metal Frame Sections Frosted Bronze Style 15

No name in metal frames is more respected than Nielsen. Each style is available in even inch increments from 6" to 42" (15 cm to 107 cm). Clearance priced from $5.09. List priced from $12.64.

Xyron 510 Laminator Refill Cartridges

Drop-in cartridges convert the Xyron 510 for all kinds of applications. It's an adhesive applicator of images permanently onto paper or fabrics. Or it's a photo laminator (both sides at the same time). Or make refrigerator magnets using another cartridge. So easy and safe, even for kids. No heat, no electricity, no batteries — just insert the materials and turn the handle. The multi-purpose machine accepts items up to 5 (13 cm) wide. Other applications: scrapbooking, rubber stamping, making stickers or labels, stenciling, signs, and much more. Clearance priced from $9.98. List priced from $14.99.

How Artists See Series

Colleen Carroll. This award winning series of interactive, inquiry-based books teaches children about the world by looking at art. Each volume focuses on familiar subjects. The representative art works show the many different ways great artists perceived and expressed these subjects. Colleen Carroll’s engaging and conversational text is filled with thought-provoking questions and imaginative activities to spark children’s natural curiosity, both about the subject of the artwork and about the way it was created. And as it introduces basic artistic concepts, styles, and techniques, it also provides loads of fun. The author is an educational consultant for television and the National Museum of American History. Each volume contains 30 to 37 color illustrations. Hardcover, 48 pages, 7 x 9”. Clearance price: $8.42. List price: $12.95.

Modeling in Wax for Jewelry & Sculpture

The modern, updated techniques described here combine the speed and grace of wax modeling with the ancient art of lost-wax casting. The author draws on 40 years of experience to update the fully illustrated text of this second edition detailing breakthroughs in processes, materials, and equipment. Author — Lawrence Kallenberg. Paperback. 256 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm). Clearance price: $17.48. List price: $34.95.

Van Gogh Watercolor Sets

Painting is even more of a pleasure with these fine quality watercolors. Each bright, intense color offers a high degree of lightfastness.This ensures that your work has the same color decades later, as it did on the day that you painted it. Clearance price: $15.95. List price: $31.90.

MH2: Metalheart is Movement Digital Design

The second volume in the Metalheart series showcases cutting edge digital design. Metalheart is Movement focuses on motion graphics, animations and Quicktime movies to provide an in-depth view of the most progressive contemporary trends in digital design. The book is split into several chapters including Emotion, Back to Basics, Vector Art, Subplot, Mutating Fragments, Visual Harmonizer, Fonts and Faces, and Essentials. The guest gallery features an explosive selection of the best work by leading international digital artists such as Velocity Studio, Dimitar Karanikolov, Hinge Design, and Raj Naik. More than 100 Quicktime NTSC royalty free motion graphic clips are included on the DVD-ROM that come with this book. Metalheart, the concept, was conceived in 1998 by Swedish designers Andreas Lindholm and Anders F. Rönnblom. Authors: Andreas Lindholm and Anders F. Rönnblom. Paperback. 168 pages with 200 color illustrations. 10" × 12" (305 mm × 255 mm). DVD-ROM included. Clearance price: $21.97. List price: $39.95.

Derwent Signature Colored Pencils

Blick is pleased to announce the premiere of a new line — Derwent Signature Colored Pencils. A truly professional pencil, this line uses only high quality color pigments in a spectrum of 60 colors, and was developed specifically for resistance to color change. Tested both in the UK and the USA, using internationally recognized methods, they attain the highest level of lightfastness and permanence. These archival qualities ensure that the work you do with them will last, not fade or change. They are manufactured with professional artist grade pigments, offering soft, blendable texture and excellent coverage. Choose your own palette of these high quality pencils, or gather multiples of your favorites from Derwent's broad range of 60 colors. The large selection offers artists a full spectrum, making it simple to determine your own color palette. With their archival qualities, impressive ease of blending and wonderful texture, these pencils will give any artist the tools to grow. Clearance priced from $0.79. List priced from $2.15.

Dover Electronic Clip Art Series

This series offers the best, highest-quality copyright-free illustrations and designs. Furnished in both CD-ROM and book formats. Each clip art set features one CD-ROM with hundreds of different black and white graphics scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats — perfect for use with all the most popular programs. The 62-page book is 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm) and contains every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly on only one side of the page for easy reference and direct cut and paste use. For use with both Macintosh and Windows compatible computers having a CD-ROM drive and 5MB of RAM. Clearance priced from $6.00. List price: $14.95.

Nielsen Bainbridge Archival Gallery Frames

Crisp and simplistic, Archival Gallery Collection frames are black, set off by a dramatic white mat. The look is clean and distinctive, perfect for both colored and black-and-white photography. Use them also for prints and other paper-based works. Mats are 100% archival, museum quality rag, with the extra protection of Artcare technology to protect your artwork from pollution damage and acid degradation. Note — Frames are shipped with either a Glass or Plexiglas (styrene) face plate. See below for details. Clearance priced from $18.48. List priced from $46.20.

Graphic Agitation 2

This powerful and engaging volume examines the use of graphics in social and political protest since the early 1990s. It is the follow-up to the popular Graphic Agitation . Graphic Agitation 2 features graphics taken from a wide variety of sources and media. Projects are arranged according to themes, such as globalization, armed conflict, and the environment. The book includes 550 color illustrations and 60 black and white illustrations. Author — Liz McQuiston. Hardcover. 240 pages. 9-7/8" × 11-3/8" (25 cm × 29 cm) . Clearance price: $41.97. List price: $69.95.

Fabriano Venezia Art Books

A combination of style and excellent craftsmanship, these sketchbooks contain 48 sheets of 200 gsm, acid free Accademia paper. Ideal for use with dry media or tempera. Hardcover books also feature a page marker. Clearance priced from $3.15. List priced from $10.60.

Createx Medium Body Acrylic Colors

Createx has improved upon its original acrylic line formerly sold as Createx Poster and Fabric Colors. Createx Medium Body Acrylics are non-toxic, waterbased acrylic paints. They are ideally suited for brushwork, fabric painting, and screen printing. The consistency of Createx Medium Body Acrylics is thinner than that of the Multi-Surface Acrylics but thicker than Pure Pigments. Medium Body Acrylics are suitable for nearly all art surfaces and techniques. Colors are permanent when heat set. They are washfast and will not flake, crack, or rub off. Clearance price: $4.75. List price: $9.50.

Alvin Cutting Mats

These protective cutting mats are made with a 3 ply resilient vinyl that heals so completely it can be used as a writing/drawing surface, even over previous cut lines. Cutting mats are recommended for calligraphers, designers, photographers, or anyone who has a desktop to protect. The translucent cutting mat provides a protective surface for lightboxes, as well as tabletops. Mats are marked with a ½" grid pattern with cutting angles and ¼" gradations on the base and left hand vertical edge. Non-slip, non-glare. Green/Black mats are double sided with grids printed on both sides. Clearance priced from $2.39. List priced from $7.95.

Pyramid of Pins

These pins are steel, and measure 1-1/16" (27 mm) long. Clearance price: $0.98. List price: $1.72.

Stanrite Easel Watercolor Attachment

This attachment accommodates the Stanrite #200 and #100 easels, to convert them into watercolor easels. Clearance price: $9.29. List price: $30.95.

Creativity for Kids Art Sets

These sets are designed to stimulate and encourage children’s natural creativity. Clearance priced from $7.49. List priced from $15.00.

Eccolo Leather Writing Journals

Each of these finely crafted leather journals has a simple embossed motif on the cover. These journals also feature lined, acid free heavy stock ivory paper. Made in Italy. 5” × 7” (13 cm × 18 cm). Clearance price: $7.65. List price: $12.95.

Sandra Angelo's Discover Art Video Series

Sandra Angelo is a leading authority on drawing methods. Transform your skills from rank beginner to accomplished artist with this video series. Building a Nature Sketchbook — Whether you're in your own garden or vacationing in the wilds, you can record your experiences in colored pencils, graphite, ink, and watercolor pencils. This video runs approximately 75 minutes. Color Theory Made Really Easy — Tired of ending up with a pile of mud when you try to mix colors? Make your colors come alive with these simple exercises. This video runs approximately 55 minutes. Drawing with Colored Pencils on Wood — The painterly effects that can be achieved by drawing with colored pencils on wood are amazing. Video includes tips for preparing the surface, methods for drawing on wood, finishing techniques and more. This video runs approximately 58 minutes. Drawing your Loved Ones: People — Learn the key secrets for composing portraits as well as step-by-step techniques for drawing skin tones, hair, mouths, eyes, and fabric with colored pencils. This video runs approximately 86 minutes. Drawing your Loved Ones: Pets — Learn inside secrets for capturing your pet's special antics and unique expressions as Sandra Angelo demonstrates how to draw expressive eyes, wet noses, fluffy fur, short hair, droopy skin, and more. This video runs approximately 84 minutes. Easy Pen & Ink Techniques — Demos include techniques for combining pen-and-ink with water-soluble colored pencils and watercolor to create clouds, fur, flowers, foliage, backgrounds, and exciting craft applications on cloth, wood, quilts and more. This video runs approximately 75 minutes. Getting Started With Colored Pencils — Angelo demonstrates the four basic methods of working with colored pencils and discusses the various brands of pencils, papers, and accessories. This video runs approximately 46 minutes. Paint like Monet in a Day with Oil Pastels — Artist Sandra Angelo demonstrates six basic techniques for creating quick drawings that look like impressionistic painting using non-toxic, inexpensive, portable oil pastels. This video runs approximately 40 minutes. Realistic Colored Pencil Textures — David Dooley and Sandra Angelo demonstrate new special effects for combining colored pencils with a wide variety of media to create textures including fur, skin tones, satin, glass, foliage, dew drops, weathered wood, rusty metal, rocks, grass, shimmering water, and more. This video runs approximately 70 minutes. Special Effects with Colored Pencils — In Part One, special guest David Dooley demonstrates methods for rendering glistening metal and sparkling glass. In Part Two, Sandra Angelo demonstrates six easy techniques for watercolor pencils. This video runs approximately 55 minutes. Time Saving Colored Pencil Techniques — Learn fast new colored pencil techniques which will cut your drawing time in half while dramatically improving results. This video runs approximately 75 minutes. Note — We regret that we cannot give refunds on video tapes or DVDs. All sales are final. In the event of a defective cartridge or disc, we will replace it with an identical one. Clearance price: $19.47. List price: $30.00.

Dover Clip Art

Ready-to-use, copyright-free art. 32 sheets per volume, printed on one side. Paperback. 8¼" × 11" (21 cm × 287nbsp;cm). Clearance priced from $2.98. List priced from $5.95.

Multicultural Videos

Each of thse multicultural videos documents an artist's life, dreams, and emotions, paying special attention to emotional aspects of creative art. You get a feeling for how the artists work and live, and why they choose to do what they do. Each video is approximately 30 minutes. Clearance price: $25.97. List price: $39.95.

Prat Slimpama Leather Presentation Book

This presentation book features a soft, deluxe bonded leather cover. Inside you'll find 12 permanently sealed, top loading Cristal Laser Sheet Protectors with black acid-free paper inserts, enough for 24 views. Clearance price: $31.76. List price: $79.41.

Tria System Pantone Markers

Based on the Pantone Matching System, each Tria marker matches a specific Pantone color. Each marker offers three different polyester nib styles to create with —broad, fine, and ultra-fine. One end of the marker has a broad tip. At the other end, a removable ultra-fine nib sits on top of a fine nib. Instantly switch to the width you want. Inks are alcohol based for brilliant color without the strong odor. Clearance price: $2.49. List price: $5.99.