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Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 Time: 2:24 PM -
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Walk into any art studio and the wonderful smell of paint will be apparent (and further evidence will probably be all over the floor, walls and ceiling too). And have you ever wondered what's in those large portfolios you see them carrying round? those great big portfolios you see them walking round with.} And we must not forget that the contemporary artists working for a living in the galleries and exhibitions the world over will have honed their techniques using the same paint brushes, easels, clays and kilns as their more famous forebears.
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So when starting to learn the basic techniques in art, design or crafts, the most important thing to do is to find an art supplier that can be of help. And if their prices are competitive, well, it certainly won't cost you dearly either! Shopping via the internet is now a perfectly viable way of getting supplies, with most good retailers large and small providing online purchasing facilities. In addition to having the opportunity to compare prices and find the best deals, you can join mailing lists to be alerted to special offers and stock clearance sales. It's easy to dismiss these emails as an annoyance, but all outlets need to keep their stock levels manageable and if they have over-ordered or if they're clearing space for Christmas or the new university term, so giving them a miss could lead you to missing out yourself. Also, you might be offered a material you've not heard of previously, perhaps because of cost, and find out that it's a life-changing product that inspires you to do great things.
It also helps if you know your niche, too. While all art suppliers will sell the basics – paint, paper, brushes and canvas – once you start to find your personal direction, you might find it more difficult to source your materials. Indeed, the art shop might not even be the place to look. There are plenty of artists who are more at home in a DIY store, a builder's yard, an electronic components retailer, a scrap yard or an unmade bed shop than in their local art shop. We can never expect an art shop to stock every possible item to satisfy your future artistic needs, so it's a good habit to familiarise yourself with a wide range of retailers so you'll have a range of options when you have your inspirational moments.
We never know when we are going to get bitten by the art bug. Some of us are born with that insatiable urge, some gradually develop it through school and the years that follow and others only realise they have the desire when they reach retirement. But with a good art supplier on hand and a flow of inspiration, your creative life can be fulfilling, exciting and maybe even profitable.
Callum sees many artists sticking to a common set of art supplies for their creations, while those who try with new materials can either achieve originality or sometimes disappointing failures. Materials can add new angles but creativity and skill is still required.
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