Introducing an art school in the classical tradition, Bridgeview School of Fine Arts. Here is what they say:

At Bridgeview we are here to guide you in your search of what lies beneath the surface. It is the invisible in art that needs to be found, not the visible.The most important reason I draw and paint is because I can see my ideas that are in my mind on paper. At Bridgeview we welcome both beginners and advanced students. Our classes are small, so you get a lot of guidance.Our tuition fees are extremely reasonable ($8 - $10 per hour of instruction).We have outstanding teachers with many years of experience. Some of them have their work in major museums in America and Russia. Despite their achievements, they are sincere and kind people, approachable and eager to teach you whatever they know themselves. So, we hope to see you this winter in our studios in Long Island City, Queens. We are one subway stop from Lexington Avenue stop on E and V and one stop from Grand Central on #7. G train is also nearby.

Bridgeview School of Fine Arts
in the classical tradition
10-27 46 Avenue
Long Island City NY 11101
www.academicart.com
tel. (7 937-1300

Faber-Castell, makers of fine pens, pencils, graphite and charcoals will be offering workshops at both of our New York City stores. Famed artist and author, Sherry Camhy will be presenting the workshops. Sherry teaches art at the Art Students League, SVA and the Tisch School of the Arts.

Don’t miss these free demonstrations:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, Fourth Avenue store, 12:00: Illustration Techniques

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, Chelsea store, 12:00: Fine Art Techniques

This month we feature the art of Yori Ramsey, who works at Utrecht’s Chelsea store.

Yori is working in the age old method of fresco, painting with pure pigment directly on wet plaster. Last June, Yori showed her fresco painting in an installation at the New York Artists Century Gallery in Chelsea.

Question: What is your current favorite Utrecht art supply?

Yori’s Answer: Recently I like Prismacolor gray pencils to make monochrome drawings.

A detail of her fresco installation:  

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DO YOU TEACH ART?
On Saturday, November 24th, Utrecht attended the New York City Art Teachers Association Conference, held at Fiorella H. LaGuardia High School of the Arts. With a table laden with samples of supplies useful to art teachers and free givaways of erasers, pencils and tote bags, there was something for teac…hers of all grades and ages. If you teach art in New York City, our stores offer a 10%discount on supplies plus free delivery to your school. Stop in for a catalog.Read More

Environmentalists today are urging us to shop locally…

Did you know that Utrecht Art Supplies mills its paints and gesso in a factory located here in Brooklyn? Did you know that in 1949, Norman and Harold Gulamerian from New Utrecht began importing fine linen from Europe and started the company as Utrecht Linens?

Be green - Stop over at the Union Square Farmers Market and walk two blocks south to Utrecht Art Supplies to purchase your paint from a store that can boast 75 years of manufacturing locally.

Employees at the 4th Avenue store celebrate Utrecht, the “native New Yorker” during 2009’s Summer Streets.

The Pastel Society of America, America’s oldest and most prestigious pastel society, once again invited Utrecht Art Supplies to participate in their Annual Art Materials Fair on Saturday, September 12. The Fair coincided with PSA’s 2009 Annual Exhibition, all located at their magnificent headquarters at 15 Grammercy Park South. Since the PSA boasts membership nationwide, many of the attendees were visiting New York City from out of town. They were pleased to find out that Utrecht had a store located in a city near their homes.

Utrecht’s table featured a large sampling of pastel sticks, kits, pads and fine papers for attendees to try out. What attracted the most attention was the sampling of Utrecht products that allow the pastel artist to prepare a surface from scratch to his or her own liking, using a combination of acrylic paints, gesso and pumice on board or stiff paper. Sam Goodsall, a Utrecht employee and accomplished pastellist, was on hand demonstrating a portrait from life as well as to answer questions about products and techniques.

More information about the PSA is available on their website: http://pastelsocietyofamerica.org

Come and be creative during this year’s Summer Streets. for three consecutive Saturdays, a 6.9 mile stretch of Manhattan roadway will be closed to traffic for all to enjoy and Utrecht will be setting out free supplies for New Yorkers to make some art!
Stop over at the Utrecht Art Supplies store, 111 Fourth Avenue, between 11th and 12th Streets, from 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Here’s a chance to express yourself and also pick up some greatly reduced art supplies at our sidewalk sale.

Three Great Art Events
August 8: PAINTING ON CANVAS WITH ACRYLIC PAINTS
August 15: SUMI INKS AND BRUSH ON A SCROLL
August 22: COLLAGE WITH COLORED PAPERS

For more information about Summer Streets visit: nyc.gov/summerstreets

Bruce Waldman, Master Printmaker, gave a talk and demonstration on Friday, July 13th at the famous Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. The event, which was sponsored by Utrecht, drew a crowd of about 75 lucky people who had a chance to witness a very special event.

While generously showing page after page of his original monoprints, Bruce gave a running dialog on the story of each piece as well as revealing insider techniques. His work was dynamic and packed with a punch (literally, as Bruce frequently produces images of prize fighters). Bruce talked about printmaking and monoprints in particular and the dark blacks and drawing power that are unique to this medium. A published illustrator, Bruce also showed some of the books and magazine covers that have been graced with his work, along with the corresponding original images.

Audience members then moved to another area of the Blackburn Workshop where Bruce created a fantastic monoprint on the spot. Bruce demystified monoprint making for the audience. He made it look so easy, the mark of a true master.

Bruce Waldman will be offering a full Monoprint workshop on Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, 10:30am -2:30 pm at the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop.
Check their website for full details: rbpmw@efa1.org

View Bruce’s work on his website: www.brucewaldman.com

On Thursday, July 16th, 2009 the Passport & Palette™ series makes its’ debuts in New York City on WLIWC / Create channel at 6:00 AM; 12:00 PM; 6:00 PM; and 12:00 AM; with episode #101 of the thirteen (13) part series’ - Season 1. Come Meet & Greet the Passport & Palette™ series featured artists: Kevin Macherson, Joe Anna Arnett, James Asher and Kenn Backhaus on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 6PM at the Utrecht store on 237 W. 23rd St. in New York City