Covid Update:
As of June 15th, California’s mask mandate has been lifted in public areas for fully vaccinated folks.
We do reserve the right to ask you to show proof of vaccination status or ask you to wear a mask.
Additionally, if you would like our employees to don a mask while you are in our store, please do not hesitate to ask us to do so. We want you to feel safe and comfortable.
Thank you!
Product Spotlight
Just a taste of great deals and new products… come and browse!
Our closeout selection is jam-packed with amazing journals and pads!
Smokin’ deals! Economy canvases – Our everyday discounted price was $11.39… now on sale for just $7.50! And an awesome closeout deal on canvas panels – Pack of 5 11×14’s for only $9.50! (while supplies last!)
Closeout aqua brushes and watercolor postcards – grab a handful of each while supplies last!
Georgian student grade Oil Paints – another great closeout deal!
Take advantage of this beautiful weather and get out and paint!
We have what you need for all your Pleine Air needs! From oil to watercolor to colored pencil and more, we’ve got you covered!
NEW!
Now in stock – Cotman 1/2-pans in the 15 most popular colors!
We’ve gotten many requests to bring in these replacement half pans – so we listened!
Have you tried acrylic pouring?
We have what you need!
Looking for some creative gifts for the youngsters in your life?
Check out some of our selection of children’s art supplies
This pack includes a 60 piece floor puzzle 35.5″ x 23.5″ set plus 8 Softies Tri-Grip Crayons. Complete the puzzle then color it in. Softies Tri-Grip crayons are made with beeswax for durability and break-resistance, strong cardboard construction ensures the puzzle can be played with over and over. Great for gross motor skills development, problem solving, creativity and imagination.
Early stART products let little artists grow and develop as they play, while giving parents confidence that they are using appropriate products.
“We know just how important expressing themselves through color and drawing is. Engaging in art helps with early childhood development, including intelligence and fine motor skills. It provides kids with a learning experience that develops their creativity and personal expression. Plus they love it!”
Micador is an Austrailian business that focuses on making a real difference. In 2010, their team resolved to make a genuine commitment to reducing the environmental impact of their business. With the goal of making a difference and an acceptance of our citizenship and corporate responsibilities.
Their green products are:
- Made with FSC® 100% certified timber;
- Made from recycled materials;
- Made with bio-degradable materials;
- Manufactured using clean energy sources;
- 100% recyclable, when their market alternatives aren’t.
Call for art instructors!
We are resuming our workshops and demos and are looking for artists to teach classes in our gallery – Email us at artcentralslo@yahoo.com with the subject line – Art Instructor Inquiry Thank you!
Be sure to stop by our gallery to enjoy our current exhibit “Controlled Chaos” featuring Judy Maynard
Her art is so ethereal – You can stare at these images for hours…
This exhibit runs thru June 28th – open during store hours
About the artist:
Over the years, Judy has worked in many art mediums and has been recognized with awards. For her, nothing really compares to the creation of art. She starts by imagining a design and then allows the process to talk to her. Applying intense color and achieving maximum color saturation, while staying loose with her design. Alcohol ink art is the one medium that allows all of this for her. Today Judy works exclusively in Alcohol Inks from her home studio.
Stay up-to-date with our Art World in and around SLO
Be sure to tune into Facebook for a Virtual Art After Dark, follow instructions HERE
Open Studios Tour Artists Information 2021
Morro Bay Arts Association’s Newsletter
Classes and workshops
Classes at Art Central:
Beyond the Basics With Virginia Mack:
This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. We are mostly watercolor-based but branch out into other media. We discuss all elements but mostly color and its interactions, and we explore composition, intention, and process.
June 16th, 23rd, July 14th, 21st, Aug 11th and 18th
10am-12:30pm
To enroll please contact Virginia Mack: vbmack@charter.net
Classes with Tricia Reichert:
Find a full list of Tricia Reichert’s Classes HERE
In other news:
Tricia has opened up a new Outdoor Watercolor Journaling class on Wednesday mornings June 9th – 30th from 9am-12pm
(The Tuesday morning journaling class will also continue into June and
is currently full). Please contact Tricia if you are interested in coming outside to paint in your sketchbook once a week in different locations. (Fee $125.00). To register, please call 805-473-8961.
Tricia will be giving the last Watercolor demonstration Webinar for the
Central Coast Watercolor Society on Wednesday June 2nd at 2pm. All are
welcome to attend, you just have to register with your email ahead of
time to receive reminders and the link to enter. Go to Tricia.yondo.com
and select Webinars, scroll down to below the text and you will see this listing. The subject of this demo will be ‘The Power of the White Paper’.
Now she is also getting ready to start the Watercolor classes up again here in my garage Studio!!! You will find all the information about what will be
coming up and when on my web site at Triciareichert.com
(on the Classes and Workshops page). If you are interested in joining
any of these classes, please contact her.
Pastel Classes will stay online until the Fall. There are a few places
still left in the latest Pastel class – ‘Foregrounds and Foliage’ on
Friday mornings starting next month. Look under Live Sessions at
Tricia.yondo.com
Finally for those of you who live out of the area or prefer to work from
home, some Live Session drawing and painting classes and Webinars will
also continue at Tricia.yondo.com. The first one, ‘Exploring Color with Trees and Negative Painting’ starts at the end of June. (Look for that listing under Live Sessions).
It feels so good to be getting back to (at least a new) normal now, any questions? please contact Tricia 805-473-8961
Classes with Jason Mayr:
Mayr Studio: New Online Courses for Artistic Development
https://onlinecourses.jasonmayr.com
This has been something Jason and I have wanted to do for a really long time and to see if happening is really exciting. On the school site you’ll find ongoing live classes as well as individual courses you can take at your own pace on your own time schedule. For instance right now we have a Charcoal Sketching – The Fundamental Forms course that’s been wonderful for all levels of sketchers.
https://onlinecourses.jasonmayr.com/courses/charcoal-sketching-the-fundamental-forms
Our next session of Online Painting Classes “Exploring Color” is starting on Monday, June 7th and you won’t want to miss this one! During this new course you will be starting with the fundamentals of mixing oil paint. Then you’ll explore color scheme & color runs from a portrait reference, later from a still life and then moonscape reference. There will be Artist exercises of color mixing & charcoal sketching, you will explore Master’s color runs and also have 3 demonstrations. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out Jason and Cindy Mayr.
Don’t miss out – this is something that many never teach!
https://onlinecourses.jasonmayr.com/courses/june-oil-painting-class-exploring-color
Online Plein Air Painting Classes with Ken Christensen:
Ken is starting a great new series of painting classes available online. These classes condense his normal four day on-site workshops into a series of 22 episodes. He leads students through the complete process of plein air painting, from the materials you will need to the final touch-ups and cleaning. There are two complete paintings demonstrated on-site as he explains each step of the way.
For more info visit this site: https://christensenfineart.thinkific.com/
and view more about Ken visit his site here: https://www.kenchristensen.net/
Sculpture class with Deborah Flocco and Bill Gnictel
Start your journey in clay scupture with a new online class with amazing ceramic artists Deborah flocco and Bill Gnictel.
Learn to sculpt the human form in clay, beginner’s are welcome and encouraged.
No experience necessary, all skill levels accepted for these classes. For more information on dates, prices, and registration call (845) 598-4453
Fused Glass Class with Larry Le Brane:
Try Larry Le Brane Design’s NEW Beginning Fused Glass Class in June!
NO PREVIOUS ART SKILLS ARE NEEDED! Colorful fun happens on 3 Sat, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, June 12, 19 & 26 … IF you are 2 weeks PAST GETTING YOUR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS. Make colorful home & garden décor, custom gifts, dishware, jewelry, or add to your own art media. Get class DETAILS, REGISTER & PAY at larron4@charter.net.
This popular 3-week class teaches basic skills to create fused-glass artwork. Design, cut & prepare items for glass fusing & slumping for at least 3-5 projects.
CLASS FEE is $135/3 weeks & includes ALL MATERIALS + tools, molds, equipment & firings. There are only 3-6 students for safety, maximum learning, & student attention. Sign up SOON to save your space for a fun, creative time at our cozy coastal studio: 1279 2nd St, Los Osos-Baywood Park, CA!
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