Blick Art Materials

04/03/2025

Choosing the right canvas? Don’t stop at size! 📏 The weight of your canvas helps determine how large your painting can be, and how thick and substantial you can make the paint.
🔹 Lightweight (7-8 oz) → Best for thin paint layers
🔹 Medium (10 oz) → A versatile choice for most paintings
🔹 Heavy (12+ oz) → Great for thick paint & large works
Next time you pick a canvas, check the weight—your art will thank you! 🎨

👨‍🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Laurenpretorius, Christina Kent Art, Emily Anne Art Studio, Shiri Phillips Designs, Clairebuckleyart, and Julie Tarsha Art whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

04/02/2025

Blick Miami's 50% off Custom framing and fine art printing sale starts tomorrow April 2nd thru April 6th, 2025
Book your appointment today or walk in.
Photo: 3D mounted Artwork "Black Madonna"

04/01/2025

🎨✨ Want to create your own custom paints from scratch? The Paint Muller Set is the perfect tool for grinding and mixing pigments with precision, allowing you to create smooth, high-quality paints. Durable and easy to use, this set includes a tempered glass muller with an ergonomic handle, a large glass grinding plate, and a wood-handled palette knife. 🌿

🌟Shop here: https://ow.ly/kVY650VfN8p

03/31/2025

Watch as artist Samuel_Popovich paints his favorite subject, a frog 🐸 , with just 3 colors and white. 🎨 He's using Utrecht’s CMY Mixing Set (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow) + titanium white. No shortcuts, just pure color theory in action. Have you ever tried limiting your palette like this?

03/28/2025

Check out the exciting showcase of ceramic and pottery innovations we saw at NCECA in Salt Lake City! We’re thrilled to sell these incredible brands that are taking the ceramic world by storm. Huge shoutout to our amazing local Blick SLC team for all their support!

1 - Skutt: Unveiling the latest in kilns and fireboxes! Skutt Kilns & Potter's Wheels & Mike Stumbras
2 - Giffin Grip: Precision trimming tools that make your work look flawless! Giffin Grip & Sonja Gloria Pottery
3 - MKM Pottery Tools: Get creative with top-notch texture tools for every ceramic project! MKM Pottery Tools
4 -Mudtools: Everything you need to shape, mold, and perfect your pottery! Mudtools & Michael Sherrill & GR Pottery Forms
5 - Amaco: Coming soon—Kiln Ice and new ceramic printing inks to enhance your creations! AMACO - American Art Clay Company & Kathy Skaggs
6 - Coyote Colors: Step up your glaze game with these stunning Texas two-step glazes! Coyote Clay and Color
7- Xiem Tools: Tools that bring innovation to your ceramic work with ease and precision! Xiem Tools USA & Curt LaCross
8 - Sio 2: Check out the new Laguna porcelain clay—perfect for all your ceramic designs! SIO-2 Ceramica Collet S.A.
9 - Elan Transfers: Effortless ceramic transfers that add beautiful designs to your pieces! Elan Transfers
10 - Soolla: Exclusive retro running man color bags, only at Blick! Soolla
11 - Speedball: New midfire colors, boss bases, and much more to elevate your pottery game! Speedball Ceramics & Bryan Wilkerson & Sipor Ceramics
12 - Mayco: Explore 7 fresh stoneware colors and an exciting array of ceramics supplies! Mayco Colors

Shop all these incredible brands at BLICK and take your ceramics to the next level!

03/27/2025

Did you know Pantone was created by a chemist? 🤯 Before 1963, artists and printers relied on trial and error to match colors. Pantone’s Color Matching System changed that by introducing standardized codes for precise color communication.
Now, Royal Talens and Pantone have developed the only markers officially matched to Pantone colors. These refillable, pigment-based markers come in 108 of Pantone’s most popular hues, along with matching bottled inks. The caps are actual representations of Pantone chips for accuracy.
These markers and inks work best on Talens Pantone paper but can also be used on various sketching and drawing papers.

👨‍🎨 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team
😁 Thanks to our vendor partners Royal Talens North America for the footage
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

Pantone

03/25/2025

🎨✨ Blend, mix, and create with ease! The Caran d’Ache Palette Aquarelle takes your watercolor pencils & water-soluble art to the next level! 💦
The frosted white Plexiglas palette features a dual-surface design:
✅ Rough Side – Mimics paper texture, allowing you to rub and blend dry pigments from watercolor pencils and crayons.
✅ Smooth Side – Ideal for mixing gouache, acrylics, and tube watercolors for effortless color control.

🎨Shop here: https://ow.ly/wpVX50VfMBe
Caran d'Ache

03/25/2025

BLICK is a proud vendor partner of DonorsChoose. Join the celebration and share your love of art by funding an art teacher’s project today! Every donation to a classroom project on DonorsChoose is matched by at least 50% — while funds last!

✨ A $20 donation becomes $30
✨ A $50 donation becomes $75

Let’s give teachers and students the resources they need to thrive! Donate today: https://bit.ly/3F9IoPw

03/24/2025

03/24/2025

The only paint that melts and solidifies again? Encaustic is unlike any other. 🔥

This ancient wax-based medium dates back over 2,000 years, with luminous examples like the Fayum mummy portraits still intact today. The name “encaustic” comes from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning “to burn in”—a nod to the heat-fusing process that gives these paintings their signature glow.

Thanks to modern tools and materials, encaustic is more accessible than ever.

👩🏻‍🎨 Presentation by Morgan from our Merchandising team
🤗 Thanks to our vendor partner R&F Handmade Paints for the featured footage
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist Alicia Tormey Studios whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

03/22/2025

Spring has spring and it’s time to spruce up your space! Stop in this weekend (through 3/23) to save 50% on custom printing & framing, and really make those blank walls sing 🖼️

03/21/2025

We are having a blast at this year's NAEA conference in Louisville, Kentucky! Make sure to stop by our booth to check out some great art supplies, and lesson plans and to have some fun too!

National Art Education Association

03/21/2025

Usher in Spring☔ and all the florals🌻💮 that come with the season using watercolors! Watch as artist Jeanie Dickson creates her floral letting artwork using products from Blick.

Artist: Jeannie Dickson Designs
Materials: Maimeri Blu Artist Watercolor - Set of 6, Jeannie Dickson Artist, Saunders Waterford Watercolor Block - 9" x 12", Cold Press, 140 lb (300 gsm), Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Water-Resistant Artists Ink - 1 oz, Black, Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 6, Princeton Velvetouch Series 3900 Synthetic Brush - Round, Long Handle, Size 4, and Princeton Good Synthetic Golden Taklon Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 2/0
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03/20/2025

Why is it sometimes recommended to stretch your watercolor paper before painting? 🖌️ Stretching prevents buckling and warping caused by water absorption, keeping your painting surface flat and smooth. 🌊 Learn when to use tape, soaking techniques, and pre-wetting for the perfect watercolor painting experience. ✨
👩‍🎨 Presentation by Katie from our Merchandising Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists aalekha_art Katie White Artist & Sarah Themintgardener whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

03/19/2025

✨ Check out the NEW Caran d’Ache Shopping Experience at the Blick SoHo store in NYC! Here you can shop Caran d’Ache’s full range of Swiss Made art materials, with the opportunity to explore and test the products firsthand! 🎨🖊️

📍 443 Broadway - New York, NY 10013

You’ll find your favorite Caran d’Ache art supplies, plus some new products to try!

🎥 Thanks to the following artists whose footage we used in this video:
John Linitz
Lauren Fairweather
Kesia Finley
Kelly Foss Art
Svetlana Bukhantceva

Caran d'Ache

03/18/2025

Discover the Woodzilla Hand Lino Press, the ultimate tool for professional lino printmaking and even woodblock printing! ✨ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this compact, foldable press ensures consistent, even pressure for flawless prints.

🌟Shop here: https://ow.ly/gJPA50VfLiS

03/17/2025

🖌️ Get your supplies sorted—beautifully! ✨ The Blick Stackable Wooden Storage System is a customizable - each section is sold separately so you can mix and match to your needs! Watch as artist Natalie Malan Studio neatly organizes her pencils, paints, brushes, and more!

🛒 Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-stackable-storage-system/

03/13/2025

Do you really need to use risky solvents to clean your oil paint brushes? 🖌️ The answer is NO! 🚫 Safer alternatives like eco-solvents, linseed oil, and specialty brush cleaners work just as well at keeping your brushes clean and in great shape. 🌿 Take care of your brushes and they’ll take care of your art! ✨

Shop at Blick:
Eco-House Xtra-Mild Citrus Cleaner: https://ow.ly/398e50VheJm
Weber Turpenoid Natural: https://ow.ly/oAnL50VheJq
Linseed, Walnut, Safflower Oils: https://ow.ly/qxOJ50VheJo
The Masters Brush Cleaner: https://ow.ly/89R650VheJp
Winsor & Newton Brush Cleaner: https://ow.ly/quiX50VheJn

03/11/2025

Derwent Inktense Pencils have a unique blend of watercolor and ink-like properties. 🌈🎨 Achieve vibrant, intensely pigmented colors that dry permanently like ink—waterproof and perfect for layering. ✨
✏️Shop here: https://ow.ly/PaRS50V1uoK

03/10/2025

🎨Sorting your art supplies just got easier! Watch as artist Dominique Alyse stacks, stores, and stays organized with a system built for artists.

The Blick Stackable Wooden Storage System is made from solid hardwood with a stable, interlocking design. Each piece is sold separately so you can mix, match, and customize your setup. Whether you need space for brushes, pencils, or papers, this system keeps everything sorted and within reach.

Less clutter, more creativity! ✨

Shop the Blick Stackable Wooden Storage System here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-stackable-storage-system/

03/08/2025

PanPastel Free Demo starts right now! 🖼️
✅Check it out!
Instruction by til 2pm

03/07/2025

📣 Attn 🌟 Clay and Ceramic lovers! 💜🏺⚱️🫖🪴
This just in!
🫖Underglaze transfer sheets
🏺Rolling clay tools
🖌️New glazes, clay, enamel pins and more!

03/06/2025

What's your favorite black pigment? ⚫ From ancient carbon blacks to modern synthetic blends, black pigments have painted history. 🎨✨ 🖌️

👩‍🎨 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist PaperFrank and Natalia McGuffee whose work we included here
😁 Thanks to our vendor partners at Amsterdam Acrylics and Gamblin Artists Colors for the footage
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

03/01/2025

Who needs a Needoh ? 😺
And a BOGO pad of Canson paper? 📜
You, Doh! 🤦‍♀️

02/24/2025

It’s time to bring back Saturday demos! Join us at 12pm this Saturday 3/8 to try out some PanPastels and learn some tips & tricks from our very own Raphaelle ✍🏻

02/14/2025

Woobles for 💓 DAY!
Check out these lovies. 🧶

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! 🌷
Get a last minute 💖 card, or make your own!
Blick Miami can help! 🫵💌💝😻

02/09/2025

Today’s the (last) day! Scoot on in to save 50% on your custom printing and framing needs, it’s time to spruce that space and hang some gorgeous artwork to brighten your day ☀️🖼️

12/21/2024

It’s the last Saturday before the holidays and we’ve got great stuff for everyone left on your list! We’ve even got gift cards if you’d like to leave to choosing up to your giftee 😊🎁

12/05/2024

It’s time for the Pantone color of the year! Mocha Mousse has made its debut, bringing in 2025 with a sense of warm indulgence. Pop on in to add this color to your personal palette! 🤎

12/02/2024

📣 Demos are back... by popular demand‼️

Every Saturday in December, we've got something for everyone.

12/7 Printmaking Holiday Cards
12/14 Tiny Bookmaking
12/21 Gouache Still Life
12/28 Origami Stars

Pop in anytime between 1-3pm for free instruction and the opportunity to try out some new techniques!
Save the dates!

Tis the season to be creative 🖌️🎨

11/15/2024

It’s that time again, Art Basel is coming and we’ve got all the supplies you’ll need to prep your pieces! Come on by to stock up and take advantage of our Holiday sale 🖼️



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11/08/2024

The Big 60% off Custom Framing & Printing Sale is back ➡️ for 3 days only! Sale starts Tomorrow.
11-8 thru 11-10-24
Time to bring that treasure in and frame it! We can even print Gicleés.
Stop in or make an appointment.

11/03/2024

Heads up! We’ll be closing early on Tuesday 11/5 (5pm) but we’ll be here bright and early on Wednesday 11/6 (10am) to help with any and all art supplies you need 🎨

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from your friendly neighborhood Blicksters, featuring a wizard, Ash, a cow, April O’neill, and a sleepyhead! 🎃👻🍬

10/31/2024

We’re so excited to have been part of Mirthfest again this year! Thanks to all the students who participated and make such fab pieces 🎃🎃🎃