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23 Stocking Stuffers Under $15

FEATURED | UPDATED DECEMBER 14, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong...

Andrew Ochal

Dec 13, 20221 min read

42 Foolproof Holiday Gift Ideas for Creatives

FEATURED | UPDATED NOVEMBER 23, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong...

Andrew Ochal

Nov 23, 20221 min read

10 Black Friday Deals You Won't Regret

SALES | NOVEMBER 6, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the...

Andrew Ochal

Nov 5, 20221 min read

12 Things Sarah Blakeman Can’t Work Without

FEATURED | UPDATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative photo/graphics: Andrew Ochal If you’re like us, you’ve probably...

Andrew Ochal

Sep 29, 20224 min read

Arlene’s Announces: Artists in Residence 2022–23

SPOTLIGHT | June1, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative Arlene’s Artist Materials and the Atelier at Arlene’s today announced the...

Andrew Ochal

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Choosing the right marker paper is important!

FRESH TAKES | UPDATED MAY 11, 2022 BY ARLENE'S ARTIST MATERIALS STAFF #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in...

Arlene's Artist Materials

May 11, 20221 min read

12 Mothers Day cards that are not cheesy & sure to tug on their heart string

FEATURED | UPDATED APRIL 28, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong...

Andrew Ochal

Apr 28, 20221 min read

19 of the Very Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

SALES | APRIL 27, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative Photos: Courtesy of the manufacturers The views, thoughts, and opinions...

Andrew Ochal

Apr 27, 20221 min read

7 Brushes That Are Awesome and Under $10

SALES | MARCH 17, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative Photos: Courtesy of the manufacturers The views, thoughts, and opinions...

Andrew Ochal

Mar 17, 20221 min read

Meet the New Instructors at the Atelier at Arlene’s

SPOTLIGHT | MARCH 10, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative Photos: Courtesy of the instructors The views, thoughts, and opinions...

Andrew Ochal

Mar 8, 20222 min read

18 Painting Accessories to Make Your Watercolors Sing

FEATURED | MARCH 6, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative Photos: Courtesy of the manufacturers The views, thoughts, and opinions...

Andrew Ochal

Mar 1, 20225 min read

16 Inspiring Creatives to Shop This Fall at The Makers Markets at Arlene’s

BY ANDREW OCHAL September 23, 2021 #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Sep 23, 20216 min read

The Atelier at Arlene’s Rebecca A Flis: Rising to Meet the Challenge

BY ANDREW OCHAL June 1, 2021 #everythingcreative The Atelier at Arlene’s instructor Rebecca A Flis Photo-Illustration: Courtesy of the...

Arlene's Artist Materials

May 28, 20214 min read

Bright and Optimistic: A review of Koi Tube Watercolors

BY SARAH BLAKEMAN May 26, 2021 #everythingcreative Photo-Illustration: Courtesy of the manufacturers. The views, thoughts, and opinions...

Arlene's Artist Materials

May 26, 20211 min read

The Best Way to Celebrate Mothers Day is at the Makers Market at Arlene’s

HAPPENINGS | UPDATED APRIL 29, 2022 BY ANDREW OCHAL #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong...

Andrew Ochal

Apr 29, 20212 min read

In Search of the Perfect Pen. A review of Copic Multiliners.

BY SARAH BLAKEMAN #everythingcreative The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the interviewee, and not...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Mar 10, 20212 min read

For the Joy of Creating: ArtTalk Spotlights Artist and Illustrator Elizabeth Zunon

BY ANDREW OCHAL February 6, 2021 #everythingcreative photos care of Elizabeth Zunon, Albany Center Gallery, Violet Lemay Blog and Africa...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Feb 6, 20212 min read

A Fun and Easy DIY Watercolor Valentine Card Idea

BY ANDREW OCHAL January 29, 2021 #everythingcreative photos care of Andrew Ochal The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Jan 28, 20212 min read

5 Tips to Staying Creative While Staying Safe at Home.

BY ANDREW OCHAL January 6, 2021 #everythingcreative photos care of unsplash The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Jan 6, 20214 min read

4 Helpful Tips to Improve Your Watercolor Skills.

BY ANDREW OCHAL November 20, 2020, updated May 28, 2021 #everythingcreative Watercolor painting by Carolyn DiFiori-Hopkin The views,...

Arlene's Artist Materials

Nov 20, 20204 min read