Utrecht Art Supplies Store Blog - Milwaukee, WI http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com Just another Utrechtblog.com weblog Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:57:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.0 en Stock Up Sale! http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/07/15/stock-up-sale/ http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/07/15/stock-up-sale/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:57:20 +0000 billh General http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/07/15/stock-up-sale/ Now is a great time to stock up on stretched canvas, brushes, paper and more!  Stop on in for some great deals in our annual stock up sale thru August 15th.  There are hundreds of items priced from $.99 - $2.99.

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Now until June 15th Utrecht Paint will be on sale!
Utrecht 150ml Oil Tubes
Utrehct 5oz Acrylic Tubes
Utrecht Artist Pints (not studio)
Utrecht Acrylic 2oz Iridescent colors

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How to Start a PaintingSaturday, May 17, 1pm

Ever stare at a blank canvas wondering what to do first?  What you do in the beginning has a big impact on the course of your painting. this oil painting demonstration will show  different methods of starting a painting. Including monochrome, full color, direct painting and impressionistic starts. 

Presented by Mike Neilson

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Spring is the time to get your gear together and head on outdoors to paint.  We have a great demo on June 7th to help you get started, Plein Air Painting - Saturday June 7th  1-4pm; award winning plein air artist Michael Neilson discusses the materials and equipment you need for a good plein air painting set up, then takes to the outdoors, weather permitting, for a demonstration of his approach to painting a street scene from life.

In July we will have Watermedia - July 26th  at 2pm, a great demo on creating new compositions from previous painting efforts using acrylic and watercolor paints; artist Thea Kovac shares some of her favorite tips and techniques for creating vibrant watermedia paintings.

As always the demo’s are free!

]]> http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/04/27/upcoming-store-demos/feed/ Fantastic Savings on Stretched Canvas, Foamboards, … http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/03/13/fantastic-savings-on-stretched-canvases-foamboards/ http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/03/13/fantastic-savings-on-stretched-canvases-foamboards/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:22:51 +0000 billh General http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/03/13/fantastic-savings-on-stretched-canvases-foamboards/ Where else can you buy two 18″x24″ stretched canvases for $7.77?  Or a 20″x30″ Foamboard for $1.49?  These are just two of the great deals in our current Super Savings Event!  We also have our Traditional Series stretched canvases on sale for up to 50% off of our regular low prices!  Stop in and stock up before the sale ends on 4/13!

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]]> http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/02/27/super-savings-event-starts-saturday-31/feed/ Cedarburg Plein Air Event http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/02/18/cedarburg-plein-air-event/ http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/02/18/cedarburg-plein-air-event/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:28:00 +0000 billh General http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/02/18/cedarburg-plein-air-event/ If you have never taken part in the Cedarburg Plein Air Painting Competition we strongly recommend the event for those who like to paint outdoors.  It is a great opportunity to get your work seen and possibly sold; as well as being a great time to meet and paint with other artists in historic downtown Cedarburg and the surrounding country side.  This link will take you to the competition site.  http://www.cedarburgpleinair.com/

]]> http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/02/18/cedarburg-plein-air-event/feed/ Upcoming Free Demonstrations at Utrecht http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/14/upcoming-free-demonstrations-at-utrecht/ http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/14/upcoming-free-demonstrations-at-utrecht/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:56:18 +0000 billh In Store Events http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/14/upcoming-free-demonstrations-at-utrecht/ February-March 2008

Color Harmony- Saturday, February 16, 1pm

Color is one the most exciting elements in painting and one that many struggle with. This demo will present ideas for creating vibrant color harmonies in your paintings and how to use color effectively in composition.

Presented by Mike Neilson

Mat Cutting- Saturday, March 1, 2pm

One of our most popular demonstrations. A great overview of mat cutting techniques featuring the Logan mat cutter. Great for beginners or advanced.

Presented John Nowak

Painting the Coastal Scene- Saturday, March 15, 2pm

An oil painting demonstration showing how to use plein air oil studies as references to create works in the studio.

 Presented by Paula Swaydan-Grebel

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Tuesday 1/15 - Thursday 1/17 9am-8pm

Tuesday 1/22 - Thursday 1/24 9am-9pm

Monday 1/28 - Thursday 1/31 10am - 8pm

Regular Hours of 10-7pm Mon - Sat, and 11-4  Sundays will be in effect on all other days

]]> http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/14/extended-back-to-school-hours/feed/ Steve Lubahn Wins 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/05/steve-lubahn-wins-2008-wisconsin-arts-board-fellowship/ http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/05/steve-lubahn-wins-2008-wisconsin-arts-board-fellowship/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:18:59 +0000 billh Local Art Scene http://milwaukee.utrechtblog.com/2008/01/05/steve-lubahn-wins-2008-wisconsin-arts-board-fellowship/ Congratulations to our own Steve Lubahn for winning a Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship for 2008. Steve was one of seven artists chosen to receive the prestigious grant out of 147 entries.  Here is an example of Steve’s work.

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