A World of Artistry Awaits!
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Shiny Pretty Things: A World of Artistry Awaits at The Art Store!
Every holiday season at The Art Store in Syracuse, we celebrate the beauty, craftsmanship, and heritage behind the finest art materials from around the world. Our annual “Shiny Pretty Things” tradition returns with a spotlight on exceptional products from five remarkable nations, each offering something truly special for artists of every discipline. This year’s collection is a journey through global creative excellence, gathered together right here for you.
Portugal – ArtGraf Graphite Innovations
From the Portuguese masters at Viarco comes ArtGraf, a bold reimagining of what graphite can be. Their water-soluble graphite, pigment-rich tailor’s chalk, and buttery drawing materials give artists an expressive range unlike anything else on the market. Whether you sketch, paint, journal, or experiment, ArtGraf tools offer a tactile, intuitive experience that elevates mark-making to an art form all its own.
Germany – da Vinci Brushes
In Germany, precision and craftsmanship are a point of national pride, and da Vinci brushes embody that tradition beautifully. Handcrafted in Nuremberg, these brushes balance durability, spring, and a refined touch that painters around the world rely on. From their exacting synthetic fibers to their legendary natural-hair brushes, da Vinci consistently delivers tools that make every brushstroke feel intentional and satisfying.
Few tools are as iconic—or as revered—as the Series 7 Kolinsky Sable brushes from England. Originally commissioned for Queen Victoria herself, these brushes remain the gold standard for watercolorists. With unmatched snap, point, and capacity, they offer the kind of control that makes delicate work feel effortless. For the artist who values tradition, luxury, and precision in equal measure, the Series 7 is simply incomparable.
France – Sennelier Abstract Acrylic Paints
France has long been the home of art’s great romantics and innovators, and Sennelier carries that legacy forward with its Abstract Acrylic Paints. Packaged in flexible pouches and formulated with intense pigments, these paints offer versatility and brilliance across the whole spectrum. Whether you’re layering, glazing, impastoing, or working on mixed-media pieces, Sennelier’s acrylics deliver richness and workability built on over a century of color-making expertise.
Japanese art materials hold a special place in the creative world, and Aitoh and Yasutomo continue that tradition with exquisite papers, sophisticated inks, and velvety traditional watercolor sets. Their origami papers feature patterns and textures that feel timeless and elegant, while their brushes, sumi inks, and watercolor palettes lend themselves to both meditative practice and expressive illustration. These materials invite artists to slow down and savor the process, one brushstroke at a time.
A Holiday Thank You from Your Friendly Neighborhood Art Store
As we celebrate this season of Shiny Pretty Things, we’re reminded how fortunate we are to be your friendly neighborhood art store—not just here in Syracuse, but now in homes and studios across the country through our online community. Our neighborhood has grown, and so has our gratitude. Whether you visit us in person or shop with us from afar, we’re honored to be part of your creative life. From all of us at The Art Store, we wish you a warm, bright, and inspired holiday season, and a year filled with color, imagination, and joyful making.
Deals Run 12.14.2025- 12.21.2025
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