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Art Supplies

What better place to ignite your imagination than at Tri Dee Arts? With the largest selection of art supplies north of Seattle, we have everything you need to spur creativity and fun. That includes everything from paints and brushes to pottery clay and tools to custom framing. We also offer art classes taught by professionals. Each class provides a plethora of advice, tips, and techniques, and we even have Skagit County’s largest selection of canvases from 2” x 2” in size to 60” x 72”(body print anyone?).

In short, we carry everything an artist needs, whether that artist is a beginner, intermediate, or professional, and many of our products, even the top-of-the-line brands, are on discount. So come on in and take your inner imagination to the next level. Our staff is here to help you.

OIL PAINTS

M Graham

40% off everyday
Oil color made with walnut oil has been preferred by artists for centuries. It provides rich, vibrant color that is naturally more alive and brilliant. Free flowing and slower drying, our oil color enables delicate passages of finely blended color that will retain its brilliance over time.

We chose to build our oil color with walnut oil because its unique refractive index and non-yellowing nature produces color that is more naturally alive and brilliant. In addition walnut oil allows us to increase the amount of pigment in each color, resulting in extraordinary richness, color saturation, brilliance and tinting strength.

Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Colours

20% off everyday
My paints are made by hand, using techniques which date back to the days of the Old Masters. There is a very simple reason for this painstaking process. As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable.

The greater the pigment content of a paint the greater the resistance it has to fading. Nearly all manufacturers use various fillers to extend the volume of the oil paint. It may increase profits but it compromises on quality. I totally refuse to do this. Why make something exceptional and then dilute it?

I will not claim that my paints will turn you into a great painter, but I can promise they will have a profound effect on your work. Your colours will be stronger and richer, and you will find the texture of the paint incomparable. You will love working with them. Try them. You will be amazed

Holbein

33% off everyday.
All 167 colors are ground to a uniform viscosity in cold pressed linseed oil. Holbein Artists’ Oil Color utilizes the purest of available pigments and is manufactured to the highest standard of quality control in the industry.

Grumbacher Academy

12% off everyday
Since 1905, Grumbacher has been a brand trusted by students, professors, art conservationists, and professional artists throughout the United States. We lead the way by setting strict standards of exemplary quality and consistent performance for our materials and tools in service to the art materials industry. Our standards of quality and excellence have resulted in the Grumbacher brand becoming an American tradition

WATERCOLOR PAINTS

M Graham

40% off everyday
Our watercolor formulations are created with exceptional amounts of pigment in a time-honored binding medium of pure gum arabic and natural blackberry honey.

As an essential ingredient in our binding medium, honey contributes to moistness for smooth, easily controlled applications, increased pigment concentrations and freedom from reliance on preservatives. Because of the honey medium, our color resists hardening on the palette, or in the tube. It dilutes easily, often after months of disuse.

HolbeinArtist Materials

33% off everyday
Dedicated to excellence, Holbein, the principal supplier to the world’s oldest professional Water Color market, offers a 108-color range of moist transparent watercolor of unsurpassed purity, permanence and brilliance

Daniel Smith

40% off everyday
Where others may see just a tube of paint, we see piñon trees in a tube of our Prussian Green, the light of dawn in a wash of Rose Madder, the riches of the pharoahs in Lapis Lazuli. DANIEL SMITH searches the world over for the finest pigments, then grinds them to precise standards for optimum strength and brushability. They go straight to the source for raw materials. Their Siennas come straight from Italy, Lapis from a select vein in South America and the distinctive Transparent Oxide earth colors are mined in the hills of Virginia.

Grumbacher Academy

ACRYLIC PAINTS

M Graham

40% off everyday
At the heart of our acrylic color lies a unique high-solids pure acrylic emulsion. It creates stronger, more intense color and provides a creamy delicacy of touch that offers a world of opportunity from fine detail to broad, full brushed applications.

Containing 60% solids (instead of the usual 45% found in artists color), our acrylic emulsion allows us to increase pigment loads and eliminate artificial thickeners. The result is increased pigment loads for more intense color and enhanced working properties with the flow and delicacy normally found only in fine gouaches.

Golden Paints

25% off everyday
Meeting the demands of professional artists and collaborating with scientists in conservation has encouraged us to pursue the highest quality standards for all our products. Therefore, we use single pigments in the majority of our colors and actively search out ways to maintain the highest pigment load among all major manufacturers today.

GrumbacherAcademy

11% off everyday
Since 1905, Grumbacher has been a brand trusted by students, professors, art conservationists, and professional artists throughout the United States. We lead the way by setting strict standards of exemplary quality and consistent performance for our materials and tools in service to the art materials industry. Our standards of quality and excellence have resulted in the Grumbacher brand becoming an American tradition

Art Advantage

10% off everyday
Vibrant color range.Excellent opacity. Use straight from the tube. Thin with water for a variety of techniques. Best when applied to porous surfaces. Permanent, water resistant and flexible when dry. Economical, line priced. Clean up with soap and water.

GOUCHE PAINTS

M Graham

40% off everyday
The virture of our fine art gouache is pure color, crafted with high-performance lightfast pigments and no chalk or adulterants that degrade the appearance of the color when dry.

Each color has been formulated with pure, Northwest honey for layered application without cracking. Balanced quantities of gum arabic and water are combined with large amounts of pigment to achieve a high degree of flow for strong brush strokes and direct, smooth application without loss of brilliance. Our Gouache is crafted with high performance lightfast pigments. The nature of the each pigment creates variations of opacity. We leave the addition of white to the artist.

BRUSHES

Princeton Brush Co

Nearly 20 years ago, Howard Kaufman began a small brush business very near his home in Princeton, New Jersey. As President of one of the world’s largest and best known art supply manufacturers, Howard had gained a vast knowledge of brush-making and an understanding of the needs and desires of painters. He believed that by focusing on innovation and value, he would always have an appreciative audience for his products.

Simply Simmons

Simply Simmons is a line of quality brushes for students, amateurs and professionals made in the Daler-Rowney factory in the Dominican Republic. This highly successful range of brushes enjoys one of the most extensive distributions throughout North America.The name Simply Simmons comes from the original brand Robert Simmons, without the lifetime guarantee, yet offering superior quality at a single price point. These brushes are easily recognisable in every store thanks to their shiny black ferrule and striking pearlescent white handle.

Connoisseur

Known worldwide for superior quality and outstanding value, Connoisseur fine artist brushes are hand crafted. Only the best natural hair or synthetic fibers are utilized in the manufacture of this premium line of brushes.
Today, skilled craftsmen make the very best brushes by hand. Connoisseur brush artisans have intensive 7 year training. Attention to detail is evident in the spectacular quality. With proper care of the brushes, they will last a lifetime.

CANVAS

Buy 1 get 40% off, buy 5 get 50% off every day.

Fredrix Red Label

Fredrix Red Label Canvas features superior quality medium textured, duck canvas. It is double-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso for use with oil or acrylic painting. The canvas is stapled onto the back of standard stretcher bars. Paint on all four edges and hang it with or without a frame. All sizes larger than 24″ x 36″ include single or double bracing for added support

Fredrix Gallery Wrap

FredrixGallerywrap Canvas is a medium-textured, superior quality duck canvas. The acid free double acrylic primed surface is suitable for paintings in oils, acrylics, or alkyds. The canvas is mounted on 1-3/8″ heavy-duty stretcher frames for double the standard thickness. The canvas is stapled on the back to allow painting on all sides. It can hang with or without a frame.

Art Advantage Twin Packs

Primed 3 times with acid free acrylic primer. Medium weight, 100% cotton prestretched canvas with 5/8″ stapled back. Medium texture and uniform weave readily accepts oils, acrylics and alkyds. Two canvases in each pack!

Canvas panels are discounted at 20% off, Buy 12 or more get 40% off.

Art Alternatives Canvas Panels

An economical and easily portable alternative to stretched canvas.Great for students and artists on the go.Designed for use with all media. 100% medium-weight cotton canvas is primed with acid-free white acrylic gesso. Canvas wraps around all sides and is secured in place on the backside. The convenient label provides an area to identify the artist, title, medium, etc. Recycled paper board core.

PAPER

We offer frequent discounts throughout our extensive paper lines.

Strathmore

The quality of Strathmore Artist Papers has remained second to none. The choice of papers is one of the most important decisions an artist makes in determining the outcome of their work. Whether your choice of medium is watercolor, charcoal, pastel, pencil or pen and ink you can be confident that Strathmore will enhance your artistic efforts!

Pentalic

Sought after by artists, pentalic paper has recently made a revival. With all new paper sure to please even the most discerning artists. Whether your need is watercolor or drawing, Pentalic comes thru with a great line of paers.

Bee

Inspiring paper values that enhance techniques in every art medium. The Aquabeeline of artist papers are among the most widely known in the United States

Arches

The Arches paper mill was founded in Lorraine, France, in 1492. Though it has developed into a major manufacturer of high quality paper, Arches still retains its humble roots and fabricates its paper in the original mill.

Crescent

Crescent’s matboard, mounting board and art and illustration products offer framers and artists alike the absolute best in quality, colors and innovation to ensure that artwork shines and memories last. That’s our commitment to you.

EASELS

Everyday discounts on all our easels

Best

Each BEST Easel is made of American Red Oak, sanded to a smooth surface, then hand-rubbed with oil to reveal the inherent beauty of the wood grain. The craftsmen at BEST nail, glue, and wood screw every joint, ensuring strength and precision. Only the highest quality hardware is used as these easels are built to last a lifetime.

Art Advantage

Great price point economy easels. Art Advantage™ is a full line brand that is the fastest growing line of art supplies in the United States today. If you’re looking for top quality at a fair price – you will find it in Art Advantage™.

KIDS

Crayola

Whether it’s providing tools to put a purple octopus on the moon, or enabling teachers to bring arts-infused learning into the classroom, Crayola is passionate about helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children who we believe will grow to be inspired, original adults.

Klutz

“We think people learn best through their hands, nose, feet, mouth and ears. Then their eyes. So we design multi-sensory books.” The Klutz credo: Create wonderful things, be good, have fun.

Sculpey

Sculpey® oven-bake clays from Polyform Products Company have become one of the most desirable craft clays on the market today.Kids love to sculpt with this easy to use medium.

ALEX’s mission is to provide children with quality creative products that foster personal expression and build self-esteem. The best children’s activities provide lots of fun and they open a child’s mind to new skills, new ideas and new worlds.

ORIGAMI

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD. Our origami selection continues to grow. We carry paper and how to books from several companies.

DRAWING & SKETCHING

GeneralPencil Made in the USA

In a time when many manufacturers are trying to make things cheaper, General Pencil is working to make products better while keeping prices low. Our bottom line has always been to provide quality art supplies that artists can depend on for consistency and performance to create their finished artwork.

Conte

Named after it’s creator Nicolas Jacques Conté, whostartedhispencilfactoryin 1795. A staple on drawing class materiallist, life drawing groups, and sketch artistsaround the world.

Faber Castell

2011 was a milestone year for Faber-Castell USA as we celebrated the 250th Anniversary of Faber-Castell.In keeping with Lothar von Faber’s quote, “to rise to the highest rank by making the best that can be made in the whole world” Faber-Castell USA is committed to staying true to this vision of quality, tradition, and innovation now and in the future.

Prismacolor

Thick cores of color last long to bring bold statements to life, while soft leads make them the best tool to blend in or shade away. They’re vivid and intense in one stroke and subtle and soft in the next, making them perfect for any project, big or small. Smooth coverage and a wide array of colors to choose from make it easy to find a soft spot for these premium pencils.

Staedtler

J.S. Staedtler founded his pencil making factory within Nurembergs old city walls back in 1835, the STAEDTLER family had been hand-making this well-loved writing instrument for generations already.
In fact, the roots can be traced back to 1662 – the year in which first references to Friedrich Staedtler as a pencil-making craftsman were made in the city annals.

PENS/MARKERS

Sakura

Our company heritage in art materials led to development of a specialized ink technology, Pigma® ink, which is used in our Micron®, Graphic and Brush pens. In the early 80’s, Sakura’s labs identified the need for an inexpensive drafting tool that used superior pigment instead of low-grade dye inks. The breakthrough came with the discovery of how to reduce the pigment particles to submicron size so that the inks flow evenly through even the narrowest of pen nibs. Today, Pigma ink continues to be the most reliable archival quality ink on the market and is loyally used by architects, scientists, artists, cartoonists, and scrapbookers, to name a few.

Faber Castell

We proudly carry Pitt Pens!

Pentel

For nearly 70 years, Pentel has supplied the world with the highest quality products. We are a leader in innovation with a commitment to excellence. Pentel invented roller ball technology…the smoothest way to express ideas. Pentel pioneered graphite lead and our Super Hi-Polymer Lead is the market leader. Our mechanical pencil inventions remain the hallmark of the industry.

ShinHan Art

ShinHan Art’s TOUCH TWIN markers are available in 204 brilliant colors ideal for a diverse rangeof uses, from animation, illustration, architectural renderings, and interior design sketches. The TOUCH TWIN and TOUCH TWIN BRUSH markers offers artists and designers a greater range of line thicknesses than ever before. The delivery of ink flow can be perfectly controlled to allow precision drawing. The ergonomically designed rectangular body is roll resists rolling on work surfaces and provides a perfect grip that avoids smudges and smears. A specially designed safety cap stacks neatly and prevents damage to the nibs. The new TOUCH TWIN marker contains an alcohol-based ink that doesn’t dissolve printed ink toner, allowing for odorless, vividly colored artwork on printed materials. Refillable ink and replaceable nibs.Made in Korea.

Copic

Sketch Markers come in all 358 colors. The replaceable Super Brush nib acts like a paintbrush in both feel and application. Sketch Markers feature refillable ink and optional nibs and are compatible with the Copic Airbrush System.