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Hanging Out in Frame Land at Central Art Supply

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How’s it hanging?

Welcome to “Hanging Out in FrameLand,” a monthly look behind-the-scenes into Central Art’s Custom Framing department!

In this new regular monthly feature, we’ll be giving you a closer look at the inner workings of our frame building shop – showcasing the work of our talented team of professional framers, Alex, Jon and Dan – as well as answering your custom framing questions, tips on selecting the various components to house your art during the design process, industry highlights and more!

But first, let us introduce the expert team of individuals who are responsible for bringing your art full circle and ready to be proudly displayed!

Meet our Framing Posse:

Alex Fisher (Framer)Alex began his framing tenure at Central Art under the guidance and training of his aunt, Peggy Bulebar.During his time here, Alex has amassed more than 8 years of experience and knowledge helping customers one-on-one to design the perfect compliment to the art that will hang in their homes, gallery shows and public spaces. Holding his work to a very high standard, Alex brings a competitive edge to Central Art’s reputation for excellence in custom framing. Jonathan Alim (Framer)Jon has been a fixture at Central Art with over 18 years of framing experience, building all manner of projects, including trickier and oversize frames.He received his BFA from Southern Oregon University in 2004, and is an avid printmaker when he’s not joining corners and cutting mats.Jon’s meticulous attention to detail is a key ingredient in the success of Central Art’s Custom Framing department, and his love of the work is evident in the end product.
Dan Ebert (Owner/Framer)Prior to inheriting Central Art from his father George, Dan bought the next door frame shop, The Bevel Works, in October of 1987. Later the frame shop moved downstairs and adopted the Central Art name.Among the many other hats he wears, Dan is a 27-year veteran of custom framing with a wealth of knowledge and experience to add to the great team that turns your art into a real showstopper! At Central Art, we not only believe in a job well done – we think it should be a celebrated, dressed-up occasion!What better way to showcase your artwork, photos or sports memorabilia than with a frame that’s been carefully selected to perfectly compliment that signature moment?

TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP OUR CUSTOM FRAMING DEPARTMENT! (THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS!)

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Will You Be The One To Solve This Creative Caper at Central Art?

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Was it Colonel Mustard? Mr. Green? Perhaps Professor Plum was the perpetrator! Something is most assuredly afoot at Central Art, and we need you to help us get to the bottom of it!

 

Using the clues we’ll reveal each day on our Facebook page during the week of Halloween (Monday – Saturday, 10/28 – 11/2), you get to use your brilliant deductive and observational skills to determine “Clue-Done-It”, what they used, and in which room the deed was done!

 

Be sure to pick up your “Detective Notes” in-store, check our Facebook page each day for a new clue, and work the case until you have made your ultimate conclusion.

 

Still stumped? Stop in Wednesday, Oct. 30th to talk to the suspects in person! Miss Scarlett, Col. Mustard, and the rest of the characters will be appearing in costume and ready for your interrogation.

 

Each Notes slip must be filled out and turned in by Saturday, Nov. 2nd to be entered to win an exclusive Evidence Bag filled with goodies!

 

The winner will be announced by Monday, Nov. 4th.

 

Come and play with us!

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Get Your Artwork Ready For It’s Close-Up This June!

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Central Art's Truckload of Frames Sale is rolling into town for 2 DAYS ONLY! Friday & Saturday June 14th & 15th, save  30-60% off our entire stock of readymade frames!

Central Art’s Truckload of Frames Sale is rolling into town for 2 DAYS ONLY!Friday & Saturday June 14th & 15th, save  30-60% off our entire stock of readymade frames!

Stock up on frames that beautifully  accent your collection of artistic masterpieces, whether you’re redecorating or have a show coming up!

Hurry in Friday 6/14 between 9am and 5pm, or Saturday 6/15 between 10am and 2pm to take advantage of this 2 DAY ONLY event and save BIG!

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Take Your Art Outside!

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At Central Art our number one goal is to help you find the shade, tone, hue, or chroma that best suits your individuality while maintaining that balance in your artistic expression, whatever form it may take. If you're feeling faded, stop in and together we'll work out a formula to reach artistic nirvana! Come celebrate the spectrum of color with us at Central Art!
“Mix it up” at Central Art!

No matter the background, one thing we all have in common – we’re constantly searching for the right balance in the things that fill every well of life’s color palette: relationships, work, play, even our creative passions. We often find that what works in theory can turn out quite differently when applied to a surface.

At Central Art our number one goal is to help you find the shade, tone, hue, or chroma that best suits your individuality while maintaining that balance in your artistic expression, whatever form it may take.

If you’re feeling faded, stop in and together we’ll work out a formula to reach artistic nirvana! Come celebrate the spectrum of color with us at Central Art!

-Adam

 

*Also be sure to check out this issue’s Featured Artist section as well as our upcoming Events including Southern Oregon Plein Air 2019, and a schedule of upcoming Classes!

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FEATURED ARTIST –

Jhenna Quinn Lewis

Jhenna Quinn Lewis was born in Chicago, IL. She studied at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, later owned and operated The Candystick Gallery in Ferndale, CA, before becoming a full-time artist.

 

“I am drawn to simplicity of color, style, and composition. My inspiration comes from Japanese masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Uta Maro, and Hasegawa Tōhaku. In college, I took courses on the Japanese Tea Ceremony and the art of flower arrangement. It is there I discovered the tenets of wabi-sabi, the adherence to beauty in the imperfect, the impermanent, and in austerity. By removing all that is unnecessary in my compositions and exercising restraint and simplicity, I invite the viewer to slow down. Be patient and look. Pay attention to all the necessary details. I believe this is why my works impart a meditative feeling.”

This quote from Gilbert White (1720-1793) best expresses what Jhenna aspires to create in her paintings:

“The language of birds is very ancient, and, like other ancient modes of speech, very elliptical: little is said, but much is meant and understood…”

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Ann’s Favorite Things

Golden and Ampersand have set a high bar of excellence in everything they do. Their products are made with quality, integrity, and attention to detail that gives the artist a wonderful experience.

 

Not only do I love their products, but the entire staff of Golden and Ampersand are such genuine, amazing people who I am proud to call my close business associates and friends.

 

They go above and beyond, offering a tremendous amount of support to many art materials retailers like Central Art, by sending product samples, providing staff training, and by supporting all of our events.

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Tombow Marker Case

This marker storage case features 108 slots to carry and store Tombow Dual Brush Pens and other writing instruments. This durable and portable case allows to you stay organized and prepared wherever inspiration strikes. The accordion style base can be unfolded for desk use, or fold the base and snap the lid on either side to secure the case for travel.
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Unison Pastel Sets

Artist John Hersey took it upon himself to create the tools with which he wished to work, and thus created Unison Pastels. Inspired by a fascination with the texture and deep black pigment of soft charcoal he sought to create a line of pastels with similar attributes. What sets Unison Pastels apart is the process by which they are made. Each pastel is rolled by hand and then air-dried. The 374

creamy textured and deeply pigmented

colors in Unison’s line are likewise the result of a unique process. Rather than adding black and white to pure colors in order to make tints, the color range was designed as a total spectrum, with “cycles of related hues to reflect what he (Hersey) sees in nature.”

It is from this process that the company name – Unison Color – is derived.

 

Deals Aplenty On Your Creative Faves! (It’s Ok. You Can Be Excited.)

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Stonehenge Black Watercolor Pads

The first 100% cotton black watercolor paper: Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black.

Black paper is not a new thing, but black 100% cotton paper sized for watercolor is. Utilizing their vast experience producing new papers for emerging markets, Legion was able to work directly with artists to create something totally new and desirable. And with recent introductions of new metallic and pearlescent watercolor paints, pencils, pens, markers and inks, the timing couldn’t be better for Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress Black to bring these media to life.

Central Art’s Annual Truck Load Of Frames Sale Event – June 14th & 15th!

The truck will be rolling in with a fresh new supply of ready-made frames to beautifully accent your personal gallery of masterpieces! Hurry in Friday 6/14 between 9am and 5pm, or Saturday 6/15 between 10am and 2pm and save 30-60% off our entire stock of frames!
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It’s Just A Little Snow! Join Us For Day 2 of Central Art’s Extravaganza!

A Bit Of Snow Never Spoiled Anyone’s Creative Spark! And It Won’t Spoil Ours!

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We’ve heard there might be a little snow in the forecast,

but never fear! We’ll all be here!

 

Join us for Day 2 of Central Art’s 8th Annual Art Extravaganza, happening tomorrow (Sat. 2/9) from 10am – 3pm!

 

Vendors! Live Demos! Mini Workshops! Free Samples! Prizes!

And Much More!

 

A little snow won’t be able to stop us from having a fantastic time, and we hope it won’t stop you either!

 

Come one, come all! Art is calling!

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February 8th & 9th, 2019 Will Be A HUGE Weekend at Central Art

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Mark Your Calendar for

Feb. 8th & 9th, 2019!

Central Art’s 8th Annual Creative Art Extravaganza is coming

February 8th & 9th , 2019 promises to be our biggest event ever!

(and that’s just scratching the surface!)

This year’s theme is “Surfaces,” and will feature vendors representing products from Strathmore, Hahnemuhle, Ampersand, Winsor & Newton, Stillman & Birn, Bee Paper, Arches, Art Alternatives, Masterpiece, Arnhem, Canson, Chartpak, Fabriano and more!! That certainly covers a whole lot, doesn’t it?

 

Drawings! Prizes! Samples! Grand Prize Drawing for a $250 Central Art Shopping Spree!

PLUS – 9 Mini Art Workshops to whet your artistic appetite!

You won’t want to miss this year’s Extravaganza! It’s going to be quite a show!

Be sure to come in and pick up your Art Extravaganza “Passport” at Central Art, and get in on the chance to win prizes during the event!

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Plus, enter to win the Grand Prize Drawing: a $250 Shopping Spree at Central Art after the event!

Also included in your Exclusive “Passport” is a complete schedule of our famed Mini Workshops that will feature only at the 8th Annual Art Extravaganza! Hurry and claim your spot, these workshops fill up fast!

Keep up with the latest updates, workshop schedules and more by joining our email list! Just visit www.centralartsupply.com to sign up, and find us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Don’t Miss Out On Post-Christmas Savings At Central Art

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It’s okay if you waited until the last minute – because you can still save BIG before the year is over! From 12/26 – 12/31/2018, take advantage of exclusive deals on select items Central Art’s After Christmas (AKA Dan’s “Stuff” Sale) event!

Selected easels, tables, art sets, sketchbooks and more are at their lowest prices of the season for ONE WEEK ONLY! Don’t miss out, hurry in and feed your art addiction at Central Art!

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Find Elfonse Mucha the Painterly Elf, Enter To WIN Artsy Loot Right Off the Shelf!!!

Find The Elf In The Basement & Enter To WIN Prizes!!!

***For 3 Weeks ONLY!!***

 

We have hidden an elf in our redesigned basement that is packed full of canvas, boards, portfolios, storage boxes, albums, frames, tables, lights, projectors & so much more!!!!

 

Come find the sneaky little basement elf at

Central Art and enter to win a prize!

Over $2,000 worth of prizes will be given away –

Check the list of amazing prizes in-store!

Game runs from 12/3 – 12/17/2018

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#ShopSmall Saturday, November 24th and Support Local Business!

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Hi Small Business Supporter,
This November 24th, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses like ours. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without customers like you joining us.
So mark your calendar for Nov 24th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® with us. Grab a friend or family member and come by Central Art between 10:00am and 5:00pm on the big day.

**Stay Tuned For A Central Art Small Business Saturday Exclusive**

Keep an eye out for our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for exclusive Small Business Saturday Savings, coming in November!

You can help get the word out and celebrate Small Business Saturday by using #ShopSmall on Facebook, Instagram, and all your social networks.

 

Thank you for supporting our community by shopping local, and we’ll see you Saturday, Nov 24th!
-Central Art
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Prepare Yourself For Artistic Awesomeness! This Is Gonna Be BIG.

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Central Art’s Annual SIDEWALK SALE!

Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14, 2018 

Beat the summer heat during this HUGE sales event and find unbelievable deals on overstock, discontinued items and even storage and fixtures!

Did we mention it’s gonna be BIG?

You don’t want to miss this, trust us! We’ll see you there!

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