We've added two brand-new products to our acrylics section this month! Golden Fluids in new Historical Colors and Atelier Interactive Acrylics

GOLDEN HISTORICAL COLORS recreate the colors of traditional pigments loved by watercolorists and oil painters for centuries. The Golden line of Fluid Acrylics now includes nonfading and nontoxic hues of Alizarin Crimson, Naples Yellow, Indian Yellow, Prussian Blue, Sap Green, and Manganese Blue.

ATELIER INTERACTIVE ACRYLICS by Chroma offer a whole new experience in Acrylic painting. The Interactive line is a patented new formulation of acrylic paints that dries slowly to allow longer working time more similar to oil paints. Atelier Interactive allows blending and wet-into-wet techniques for hours and can be rewetted and reworked for days. The line includes 75 colors and a full range of mediums that alter gloss, drying time, and thickness. Comparably priced to other artist- grade acrylics and in larger tubes for a great value!

Because of their slower drying time, Atelier Interactive Acrylics are also excellent for block printing, silkscreening, and monoprinting.

On our walls through June are "pin-up"-inspired works by Brenda Dunn. Stylish illustrations, bright colors, and lots of contemporary attitude make Brenda's paintings and drawings a favorite in Portland and beyond. Brenda recently traveled to New York to work on a fashion show inspired by her creations! And as if she weren't busy enough with her art, Brenda just opened Garment at 4136 SE Hawthorne, a new boutique selling locally designed women's fashions.

Meet Brenda and enjoy her recent work at our Meet-the-Artist Reception on Thursday, June 8, 7-9 pm.

Strathmore has introduced a great new line of papers made entirely with renewable energy! Strathmore Windpower drawing and sketching pads contain 30% post-consumer recycled material. The Windpower series also includes bristol pads in smooth and vellum surface. As artists would expect from Strathmore, the papers are of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. Look for the attractive bright blue (sketch), orange (drawing) and green (bristol) covers with the windmill on the front!

From June through July, many shops and restaurants on Hawthorne will stay open late on the second Thursday of each month for art and music events, sales, and special menu offerings. Stop by your favorite shop on Hawthorne for details, or just stroll down Hawthorne each Second Thursday and discover some fun surprises!