• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-907-0
• Run Time: 16 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2001
• CC

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-908-7
• Copyright Date: 2001

• ISBN: 978-1-62290-909-4
• Run Time: 15 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2001
• CC

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-776-2
• Copyright Date: 2009

• ISBN: 978-1-62290-936-0
• Run Time: 18 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2007
• CC

High quality, durable 10" stretcher bars by BEST

• Round back edges reduce friction
• Canvas is held 1/2" from bar to eliminate ghosting
• Manufactured from knot free, kiln-dried quality white pine
• Bars measure 1 1/4" deep by 1 1/2" high in 10" lengths
• Holds your canvas securely while you work

Manufactured by BEST, these 10" stretcher bars are more than just wood. The bars are manufactured with high quality White Pine that is kiln-dried for durability. Bonded with finger splicing to eliminate warping and ensure a strong and straight bar. The rounded back edge eliminates friction and holds your canvas 1/2" away from the bar. This distance prevents ghosting that may occur when using other stretcher bars.

BEST canvas stretcher bars are designed to work with BEST cross braces. Corner keys will provide added stability. Pegs are not required for assembly but can be ordered if desired. Each 10" bar is sold individually.

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-910-0
• Copyright Date: 2001

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-911-7
• Copyright Date: 2001

The BEST 12” Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar is manufactured with the demanding requirements of the professional in mind.

These stretcher-bars are designed so the canvas is kept at ½” from the stretcher. This prevents “ghost” impressions in the canvas. The rounded back edge of the bar prevents surface friction and allows for a smoother and tighter draw of the canvas. This produces that all-important smooth and even painting surface. 

Features of the BEST Medium Duty Stretcher Bar:

• Corners square easily
• Solid kiln-dried white pine wood
• Rounded back
• Fit together well - not too tight
• Heavy enough to withstand a staple gun
• Slotted back permits easy installation of cross-braces
• Lip provides ½” separation from stretcher bar to prevent ghost impressions

Here's what others are saying about the BEST Medium Duty Stretcher Bar:

“When I opened these stretcher bars I was immediately impressed with the quality and design. (and I am very fussy).”

“Good weight - not too heavy but thick enough for good side view of canvas.”

“This was my first time stretching my own canvas and these bars are heavy enough to withstand a staple gun. It was easy to assemble with the slots built in.”

Built of sturdy and solid kiln-dried white pine. Tighten your canvas without warping and flexing. Works perfectly with a staple gun.

By taking advantage of our huge sale today, you not only save money, but you guarantee yourself that the project will come out exactly how you imagined it.

Whether you're a professional or amateur painter, stretching your own canvas for your project saves money and can leave you with a quality piece of art you can cherish for years to come. With our BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 14", beginners can complete projects with superb quality. While we do admit squaring your own canvas can be confusing at times, the time it takes to accomplish it is well worth it.

Using BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bars will allow you to use the exact dimensions needed for your project. So take advantage of our sale and buy your very own BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 14" for your next project today!

Made of tough, knot-free kiln-dried white pine wood, ensuring no bowing and flexing with taught stretching.

BEST 16" Medium Duty Stretcher Bars are capable of enduring a staple gun and designed to create a consistent ½” space between the canvas and bar to prevent “ghosting" on the canvas. Additionally, the rounded back provides a natural curved surface to allow for smooth and unobstructed movement of the canvas while tightening. This is a big advantage compared to straight edged stretchers that create too much friction as the canvas is tightened.

Features of the BEST 16” Medium Duty Stretcher Bar:

• Corners square quickly
• Strong kiln-dried white pine wood
• Rounded back
• Knot-free
• Fit together well - not too tight
• Heavy enough to hold up against a staple gun
• Slotted back allows simple setup of cross-braces
• Lip offers 1/2" separation from stretcher bar to avoid ghosting

What others are saying about the BEST 16” Medium Duty Stretcher Bar:

“These are well made stretcher bars and I have found to be of consistent quality.”

“All in all they are perfect for me, their size is right--substantial yet not gallery wrap…”

“These were so easy to use-anyone can do it.”

The BEST 16” Medium Stretcher Bar is constructed with the exacting requirements of the expert artist in mind.

The 17X22X1.5 Pro-2 Portfolio is a very high quality portfolio. Unlike others, made from recycled cardboard, this portfolio is durable polypropylene. This is especially helpful when carrying the portfolio outside in bad weather. It is a complete disaster when the contents of a portfolio get wet or water damaged. This can happen so easily with the portfolios made of recycled cardboard. But this does not happen with the Pro-2 Portfolio. Your artwork and drawings have protection within the security of tough, durable, polypropylene. This portfolio allows you to show your work in pristine condition. Students love it because it can take a lot of heavy use. Professionals love it because it makes them look great. The interior has one protective side pocket and on the opposite side is an elastic strap to hold everything in place. Easy to carry, with an adjustable shoulder strap. Dimensions: 17”H x 22”W x 1.5”D

The Pro-2 Portfolio helps artists stay organized in style. Its roomy 17x22x3-inch size provides plenty of room for a variety of materials, including sketchbooks, pens, pencils, erasers, and whatever else you may need, including art samples to show prospective clients and employers. A built-in interior pocket enables users to better keep track of their papers and smaller tools. The portfolio is built with polypropylene rather than the typical recycled cardboard that many other portfolios use, which makes it of value to those who seek quality craftsmanship. With the adjustable shoulder strap, you have the choice of carrying your portfolio in your hand or slinging it over your shoulder.

Utility isn't the only value, however; the Pro-2 Portfolio is also aesthetically pleasing and exudes a strong professional air. The sleek black finish is a smart choice for users, young or old, male or female, professional or amateur. Be proactive and make a good investment in your art career.

This medium-duty stretcher bar from BEST makes it easy to strech your canvas and get it ready for display. Whether you plan to gallery wrap the stretched piece or frame it, this stretcher bar helps you get started.

Made of kiln-dried pine, this 18-inch BEST stretcher bar helps give your canvas a taut, flat surface that looks professional enough for sale or display. Use four stretcher bars to create your basic frame backing, then secure them with BEST cross-braces. BEST stretcher bars are ideal for displaying large photographs printed on canvas, and they can also be used to frame and hang fabric art pieces. You can opt to wrap the edges of the canvas back and secure them with staples or tacks to create a gallery wrapped piece, or you can slip the stretched canvas into a wooden or metal frame before you display it. A rounded back edge ensures that the stretcher bar won't leave an unwanted impression on the canvas.

This enhanced DVD was once an NBC documentary that addresses the poverty, economic collapse and civil wars associated with nations gaining their independence. Many times, there is an epic leadership void which leads to fragmentation among the citizens. This is exactly what happened to Congo in 1960, after winning independence from Belgium.

Unrest between native Africans and Belgium descendants turned to violence less than one week after the country was declared independent. This led to the Stanleyville Massacre where dozens of European and American hostages were murdered. The unrest in the Congo led to foreign intervention as the US and Soviet Unions backed different factions. The cold war tension, racial conflict and struggling government are common issues in developing nations. This DVD shows the world how independent countries still need assistance to establish a working infrastructure. A similar situation occurred in Haiti when their country gained independence from France. Ignorance breeds apathy, but this film sheds a much needed light on a global problem. 

1966 Congo: Victim of Independence 

(Enhanced DVD)

ISBN: 978-1-81609-024-2

Run Time: 40 Minutes

Copyright Date: 1966

No Closed Caption 

The BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 20" is a bar you will love, since getting a smoothly stretched canvas is an important first step to ensuring a great work of art. It is made of white pine that is kiln dried for increased straightness as well as durability. 

Using the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 20" gives the artist a smoothly stretched canvas that is free of ghost impressions. This is accomplished by the back edge which is rounded. It helps to reduce friction, allowing the canvas to remain 1/2 inch from the stretcher bar itself. Designed of knot free white pine that has been kiln dried, this stretcher bar is 1 1/2" high and 1 1/4" deep. The 20 inch length gives the discerning artist plenty of room to work while also allowing for easy portability between home and the studio. 

• ISBN: 978-1-61733-213-5
• Copyright Date: 2010
• Run Time: 46 Minutes
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• ISBN: 978-0-81609-157-7
• Run Time: 41 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2014
• CC

• Driving Test
• Parallel Journeys
• Big Sisters
• Like Me Back
• Wanna Baby
• Dr. Cyclops
• Princess
• Grandma
• Writers Room
• Surprise
• Get in Sync
• Toy Car World
• Soul
• Security Cameras
• Baby
• Anthem
• Beer Chase
• Hamster
• Cheek

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-0-81609-030-3
• Run Time: 45 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2013
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• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-0-81609-029-7
• Run Time: 120 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2013
• CC

The Pro-2 Portfolio was designed for the professional and student in mind. Crafted from Polypropylene, rather than the traditional cardboard; this art bag is durable in addition to being stylish. With a smooth finish, this lightweight carrying bag is perfect for those on the go and in need of storage. The sleek shoulder strap is adjustable, which allows it to contour to the body with a perfect fit. This adaptability provides another level of comfort. Value is added in additional features that include a built-in side pocket and elastic restraining strap, designed to keep important paper work and supplies in place. Keep your important stuff safe with this fully functioning carry all.

This portfolio is compact enough to carry anywhere and strong enough to last. 

Size: 20x26x 1.5 inch

20x26x3 Pro-2 Portfolio Whether you're a student or a professional artist, you know how important the appearance of professionalism can be. That's where the 20x26x3 Pro-2 Portfolio can help you. This portfolio is made from polypropylene, which makes for a stylish, professional look, in addition to providing a higher quality of protection than other portfolios on the market today that are made from recycled cardboard.

In the interior, the portfolio features a roomy storage pocket and a restraining strap made from stretchy elastic, giving you the flexibility to easily transport art projects of various different shapes and sizes. The portfolio also comes complete with a shoulder strap than can be adjusted to match your height, giving you the ability to carry your art projects in comfort as well as style.

This portfolio provides tremendous value for professional artists and students alike, giving them the ability to safely take their art projects with them wherever they go, while also looking the part of a serious artist in the process.

Durable and warp-resistant, the Best Medium Stretcher Bar - 22" is made from the highest quality white pine and dried to perfection in a kiln oven.

Best's 22" medium-duty stretcher bar is made from the highest quality white pine wood, free of knots and dried in a kiln oven. Splice bonding gives it a durability unmatched by other brands. The back edge of these warp-resistant bars are slightly curved to keep the canvas edge a full half inch away. This serves reduce friction on the canvas, producing a smoother painting surface and eliminates the appearance of ghost impressions that mar finished paintings.

Please note:

• Medium-duty stretcher bars should only be used with canvases with a maximum of 48" diameter
• Best stretch bars are for use only with other Best bars and will  not work with bars from other makers.
• Price is per bar, not per pair.

The 23.5x31.5x1.5 Pro-2 Portfolio is a high-quality artists or photographer's portfolio at an absolutely incredible value. This portfolio is made of Polypropylene--not recycled cardboard as so many other portfolios today.

When you display your artwork, photos or graphics in this professional artists portfolio you stand out from the rest.It gives your work a sense of authority and immediately gives you a more professional look.

Perfect for the student and the professional, this quality artists portfolio is truly exceptional. You will be hard pressed to find any other portfolio at this price that offers the same quality, and similar professional presentation. 

Portfolio includes one side pocket for storing your prints and photos. It also includes an elastic strap to close the portfolio. With two handles, it is also easy to carry. 

Size: 23.5" x 31.5" x 1.5"

(Oversize Shipping: $24.60)

This Pro-2 Portfolio is made from Polypropylene and contains no recycled cardboard like many other portfolios. It provides durability and strength while protecting precious artwork from the elements. The interior of the portfolio measures a roomy 24" by 36" with a depth of 3". One side of the interior contains convenient pockets for storing supplies,  while the other side features an elastic strap for securing and protecting your artwork. 

This lightweight case weighs only 4.2 pound and features both a handle and an adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying. Outside dimensions are 26" by 38" by 3.5".

This portfolio is inexpensive enough for beginning art students but classy enough for a professional. Show the artist in your life that his work is important to you by giving him the Pro-2 Portfolio to showcase his work.

(Oversize Shipping: 24.60)

10/29/2007

By:

  Iran Lawrence

Clearwater,Florida

I am very happy with my order,it arrived in timely manner,and I am very satisfied with the customer service when I needed to call. I will be ordering from you again very soon. Thank you!

The 24.5x36.5x1.5" Pro-2 Portfolio offers versatility, convenience and professional design in one value-priced package! Designed with higher-quality Polypropylene, rather than cheap, recycled cardboard (as is the case in many portfolios), this artist's portfolio will withstand the test of time, just like your great art!

Designed to fit your best pieces to present to art professors, talent agents, designers and potential clients, there is no better way to carry and present your work.

Made with a side pocket to hold graphics, photos, prints, drawings and more. This portfolio also has a side strap to keep it closed. Two handles make it easy to carry, and am adjustable shoulder strap is ideal for traveling long distances.

A must-have for the aspiring artist and designer! It is ideal for medium to large sized prints. 

Size: 24.5" x 36.5" x 1.5"

(Oversize Shipping: $24.60)

The 24.5x36.5x3" Pro-2 Portfolio is a sturdy, high-quality portfolio designed to present your work in the best possible way. Feel more confident when you sit down to show your drawings to a creative director, or your professor. This portfolio is ideal for students and working professionals.

Made of Polypropylene (not cardboard) this portfolio is designed to last, and it includes convenient options like a side pocket to easily store photographs, prints and drawings.  Make your next presentation a success with this new portfolio!

It includes a strap to secure the portfolio when closed and two handles for carrying. Ideally sized for medium to larger drawings. This portfolio is over 3 inches wide to hold more of your work. It's also priced at an excellent value!

Why settle for an average cardboard portfolio? Give your work the attention it deserves. 

Size: 23.5" x 36.5" x 3"

(Oversize Shipping: $38.35)

The 24x36 Martin B Top is a sleek piece of solid, high resin pressed wood with a soothing white coat that invites your imagination to evoke wonders. Whether you're an artist, engineer or professional drafter, it's widely recognized that high-quality tops help drive productivity and efficiency.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on this kind of quality. The base is sold separately; however, the Martin B Top is best utilized with the Berkeley Classic, or a similar style of drawing table will suffice. This top in particular will complement a wide variety of drawing tables, so the possibilities are abundant.

Enhance your productivity with this incredible piece and get started on your next project today. The 24x36 Martin B Top is an exceptional addition to any professional's base.

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Designed for the accomplished artist, the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar 26" is manufactured from the highest quality pine for a durable and exceptionally well made stretcher bar.

Using the Best Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 28" means you won't have to deal with ghost impressions on your painting.

The Best medium-duty stretcher bar - 28" is designed with a 1/2 inch rise to keep the canvas taut and prevent sagging. This feature results in a smoother painting surface, which prevents ghost impressions from appearing on a finished painting. Finger-jointed from high-quality knot-free kiln-dried white pine, the Best stretcher bar surpasses other bars in strength, and its rounded back edge is designed for stretching a variety of canvas weights. Best medium duty stretcher bars are only recommended for canvasses up to 48 inches in diameter.

When ordering Best stretcher bars, keep in mind that they are sold individually, not in pairs and they only interlock with other Best stretcher bars.

Specifications: 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 28"

 Its rounded design keeps the canvas taut for a smoother painting surface. Kiln-dried and finger-jointed, these knot-free white pine stretcher bars will give you years and years of stretching canvas.

Made from English graphite and clay of the highest grades, the Derwent 2B Graphic Pencil is perfect for sketching and drawing and medium to dark shading. Artists worldwide recognize Derwent as the maker of superior fine art pencils.

The Cumberland Pencil Company, manufacturer of Derwent Graphic Pencils, began in 1832 in England, where graphite was first discovered. The company introduced the Derwent brand of fine art pencils in 1938. The clay-graphite mixture in this 2B pencil resists breakage because of Derwent's quality controls, which include a strength test. Derwent pencils make clean, smooth lines time after time. Erasures are clean too. The barrel of this pre-sharpened pencil is of California cedar. Since tree farmers regularly replant these trees, they are ecologically sustainable. The pencil sharpens to a fine point. Whether you are a professional artist, a new art student or a hobbyist, you will use this pencil to draw and sketch on many surfaces. 

Get a taut even canvas every time with BEST Medium-duty stretcher bars!

Best selects only high quality white pine to make this medium-duty 30-inch stretcher bar. Each piece is inspected for knots, then dried in a kiln before being splice-bonded to form a straight bar that resists warping. The curve of its back edge is fashioned to keep the canvas edge at a half inch distance. So by using Best stretcher bars to build a frame an artist gets a taut, friction free canvas with a smooth painting surface and none of the ghost impressions that can show up on an otherwise perfect painting.

Measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 30"

Please note:

• Pricing is per piece not per pair
• Best Stretcher bars can not be fitted to other manufacturer's bars.

With Best Stretcher bars, your paintings will be free of any haunting ghost-like impressions.

Best selects only the highest quality white pine, free of knots, then slice-bonds them to insure durability and resistance to warping.

Martin C tops provide plenty of drawing rooms for the serious drafter and artist. It’s 30” wide by 42” long. Get ready to create some of your finest designs on this tabletop made of durable pressed wood.

This laminated surface fits just about any drawing table base, including the recommended Berkeley Classic or Maxum bases sold separately. This high-quality table makes it easy for avid drawers to take their projects with them wherever they go. If they want, they can draw on location or transport their art equipment to just about anywhere – including classes – with ease.

The base that fits the Martin C adjusts to the perfect angle for easy reach and precision. Even shorter people can use the tabletop after setting up their sketching area to a comfortable height.  

This item is the Top only.

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As artists create portraits by hand, they need a reliable surface. The 31.5x48 inch Martin D desk top is made of high resin pressed wood, coated in a neutral, white laminate. This stark surface blends perfectly behind paper of any color, making it easy to trace images, draw still life or create unique works of art.

The manufacturer suggests this desktop for use with either Classic Maxum or Berkley Base, but virtually any table base will suffice.

The 31.5x48 inch Martin D Top Only is a great option for someone who likes his or her current desk, but not the texture of the desk top.  The 31.5x48 inch Martin D Top is the ideal choice for building a new work station or renovating an existing one.  This item is just the desk top and the desk must be purchased separately. 

(Oversize Shipping: $38.35)

The 31.5” wide by 55” long Martin E Top fits modern table bases. Use it on the corresponding Berkeley Maxum base or equivalent (sold separately from the top).

This drafting board allows the serious architect and creative sketcher much-needed support for producing quality art. The Martin E top sits at whatever angle the drawer wants, and this durable high-resin pressed wood provides a smooth drawing surface. At the same time, you can complete all projects knowing the drafting paper will stay in place. This tabletop is 3/4" thick. 

Draw a new logo, sketch a realistic nature drawing, or create a new building design.

(Oversize shipping: $66.95)

A high quality stretcher bar!

Designed so that the canvas is always 1/2 inch away from the edge of the bar, the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 32" stops ghost impressions from forming on the canvas itself. The back edge is rounded so that the friction on the canvas is significantly reduced. This makes for a tighter and more even painting surface which, in turn, makes for a smoother canvas. Cross brace installation is made quick and easy with the slotted backs of the bars. For durability, this stretcher bar is made of white pine wood that is dried in a kiln. 

Made of white pine, this bar is designed to keep the canvas away from its edge at all times. This prevents unwanted impressions. 

Using BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 34" ensures your stretched canvas will be smooth. White pine wood is used to make this stretcher bar. Its rolled edge helps to keep the canvas smooth and even, allowing it to look its best. Ghost impressions are kept to a minimum by keeping the canvas about 1/2 inch away from the edge of the bar. The canvas an artist uses is a key factor in producing a work of art is worthy of the creative process. Using these stretcher bars helps ensure you begin with the perfect canvas. 

Are you looking for a quality 36X48 inch drafting table at an affordable price? The 36X48 in Martin Top is for you. This is sold as a part - top only. Table base sold separately.

This drafting table top is ideal for any craftsperson from beginner to expert and various heavy- duty art and craft projects. It measures 36X48 inches and ¾ of an inch thick. The Martin P top is also constructed of a solid, non directional material consisting of white lamination on all sides and a solid, high resin base topped with eye ease white laminate. 

Because the 36X48 inch Martin P Top is a UPS oversize item, it includes a $66.95 shipping cost. 

Make beautiful sketches, drawings and paintings on this smooth K top. The 37.5x60 inch Martin K Top Only is a white laminated top that fits on a base. It includes an eye-ease finish to reduce painful glare, for hours of drawing.

Made with laminate over pressed wood, this top is sturdy, flat and ultra smooth.  All of your pencil marks and strokes will be true and free of ridges or grain. Create higher quality, more detailed pencil drawings, color graphics, and more.  

This high quality artist's drawing table top provides the most suitable way to make your art. Use it on a flat table, or another surface to turn any room into an art studio. Or, attach it to a base and create your own artist drawing table. We suggest using the Berkley Maxum base with this particular top.

Size: 37.5" x 60"

(Oversize Shipping: $66.95)

If you’re needing a cleverly designed and quality 38” Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bar, this item fills the bill. 

These stretcher bars are made of choice white pine that is hand selected to ensure there are no knots are warping. The selected sections are carefully dried by kilns and turned over to experienced Wisconsin craftsmen. The sections are cut to the desired lengths and finger jointed to allow for a solid fit. The entire system is designed to be used with the Key Canvas Tightening system by Best which is ordered separately. For these and all bars over 36 inches it is recommended that our cross bases be used. Sections won’t marry with other brands. Lengths can be custom cut by making a comment in the box at ordering. (additional charge per bar customized) Sold in pieces of one.

The design of bar allows you to stretch your canvas with no risk of it creating surface tension because of the ½” it provides between the bar and the canvas.

Don't struggle with administering tape to boxes, papers and walls ay longer. With this adhesive applicator, you can easily apply tape with one hand and get a precise application.

When you need to apply tape to a project, you need it to be easy to apply to avoid allowing the end of the tape to be lost on the roll. The Alvin 3M Atg Adhesive Applicator allows you to apply tape with precision with its extended applicator roller and keeps the end of the tape from going back to the roll. That saves you time that would have been spent searching for the end of the roll and trying to get the roll going again. With the applicator, you are always ready to apply tape, and you can see just where it is being laid. Get tasks done in much less time and with all the precision you need.

Introduce a little ambiance to your home or office with four art prints by renowned artist Larry Gluck.

1. Sunset on the Waterfront

Imagery that settles the soul.

Ease your mind with this beautiful depiction of a Caribbean morning circa 1965. Dimensions: Print size: 13" x 17" Image size: 9" x 13." 

2. Baretta Center Steps

Capture a piece of the Caribbean!

This 1965 piece features the Baretta Center Steps; own another pocket of beauty in the Caribbean Virgin Islands. Dimensions: Print size: 13" x 17" Image size: 9" x 13."

3. Young Man & His Dreams

A majestic glimpse that tempts the Imagination.

This 1965 original invites you to slip into a daydream and stay a while. Dimensions: Print size: 13" x 17" Image size: 9" x 13."

4. Hibiscus Alley

Paradise welcomes you!

Take a stroll down an alley of tropical brilliance. Dimensions: Print size: 13" x 17" Image size: 9" x 13."

The fantastic Earth tone of Burnt Sienna has a celebrated past dating back to the Romans. However, the popularity of this color did not soar until the Renaissance masters painted with the shade.  Caravaggio (1571-1610) and Rembrandt (1606-1669) were two of the masters who regularly used this particular color in their palettes. This flexible color could be used to set the tone and scene of any piece as the color's versatility is outstandingly high. Nature scenes where unique lighting spotlights each individual detail can be done with this color. Skin and animal tones are another excellent use for this color. The leaves of trees as they change color in the fall is yet another example. This unique Earth tone has be around for so long because each culture has realized how flexible and useful this color truly is.

When you need the perfect shade for your next painting or craft project, trut the name has come to be recognized as one of quality and excellence. Burnt Umber is a popular shade that has many uses from base colors, accent pieces, backgrounds, and focal color. Whatever you needs may be and whatever scope your project may be, this paint is one of the best out there!

The 4 oz. W&N Artists' Oil Colors Burnt Umber Paint offers quality in coverage, texture, huge, and shine, bringing a look that is fresh and vibrant to any project you have on had. Add new life and life to any crafting project and rest assured that you are getting your money's worth each time, every time.

See for yourself how W&N Artists' Oil Paints goes above and beyond each time, every time, to deliver the finest product available. 

Ivory Black was a color once created by grinding charred ivory tusks into oil. Actual ivory is no longer used to produce Ivory Black, but the shade of color remains. Artists enjoyed this dark shade because of the deepness of tone represented. This dark shade brings such a magnificent contrast to any painting project that Ivory Black is often used for strictly black and white pieces. To understand the richness of this shade, one need but think about the char left over from a fire. That dark char color that remains of a passion burning, experience piled together to show the remaining sharp edges of everyday life. The dark shade of Ivory Black is an excellent addition to any set of regular palette colors. Artists can use the color to help contrast borders or stand center stage.

W & N Artists’ Oil Colors are a fantastic tool for serious artists who love to oil paint. They’re known across the globe for their beautiful and pure hues. They produce vivid and vibrant colors that blend perfectly to bring each painting to life. W&N Artists’ Oil Colors Manganese Blue Hue #379 provides a variety of blues in one tube. Its bold color can be used by itself to capture the shimmering blue waters of the ocean or combined with lighter colors to capture the beauty of a soft sunset sky. Grab a tube of white to lighten the color to a lighter hue, or artists can change the color with a dark grey or black for a different hue.

Artists’ trust the pure elements of Winsor and Newton Artists’ Oil Colors Manganese Blue Hue #379 to bring passion out in their paintings. Blue tends to bring out peace, tranquility, and calming influences. With a color that stays true from canvas to canvas, create beautiful pieces of art that capture your audience’s attention and fascination.  

W&N Artists' Oil Colors Raw Sienna #552 is made from pure and natural ingredients.  Raw Sienna is a light brown color that is found in ancient cave paintings. Some of the oldest paintings known to man used this natural brown color.   One of the earth colors of nature, this light brown is excellent for coloring dessert backgrounds, mosaics, pottery and other accessories in any art work.  This light brown contrasts exceptionally with blues, reds and greens.  It blends well with whites or blacks and forms a relaxing earth-tone collage with oranges and yellows.  Raw Sienna is also very successful in art projects as a background color.  Browns are associated with a rustic environment that is restful and simple in contrast to the busy world of modern times.   Raw Sienna is a great choice to perfect your artwork.

Artist's Oil Color is also ideal for painters who want a quality art product without the high cost. This oil paint has often been used to replace the more costly versions of oil paints. Raw Umber can be mixed with a number of paint colors to create the perfect color to complete an artistic masterpiece. This rich brown-red color can be combined with brighter hues for a more pronounced shade of brown, or combined with a darker shade for a richer pigment.

The oil paint containers can fit into art boxes easily. It is easy to extract the paint from the tube, so extra squeezing is not needed. The container structure also keeps the paint from drying out too quickly.

With a manufacturing history of over 170 years, Winsor & Newton offers artists of all levels the quality and richness of color that they look for in oil paints.   They produce the world's best quality oil paints in 120 unique colors, 112 of which are of a rich, single pigmentation making the art of mixing paints more easy.

Using  Winsor & Newton Cadmium Lemon # 086 will put a sunny hue into your oil pieces due to the company's well known placement of their importance in making their oil colors as crisp as possible. Quality control is something that Winsor & Newton takes very seriously every step of the way when it comes to producing their beautiful oil colors.  

The good handling qualities that Winsor & Newton oil colors boasts is what makes the necessary modification of your newly painted oil piece easy to retouch.  

Winsor & Newton once again delivers on the oil paint front. Oil paints in the internationally renowned art supply company's are individually formulated with only the purest materials to ensure rich, even color during every use. The cadmium red oil color is a high quality, lasting chemical red that is essential to any artist's basic color palette.

The Cadmium Red color can also be lightened or darkened to multiple shades, and as a mixable oil it can also be combined with other colors to form a wide range of other hues. And like all Winsor & Newton's Artists' oil colors, this paint naturally retains texture well from brush strokes and other tools. That said, it can also be thinned out from its primary state into a finer glaze.

Cadmium Yellow is not a quiet, submissive color. The color pops instantly to show an exuberant playfulness and celebration of life. This tone is fantastic for cheerful spring paints of wild flowers or rain boots, as well as sunflowers and bananas. The Cadmium set of colors are also known for their excellent light-fastness. This allows a painted scene to stay the same vibrant color without much fading.

A number of fashion designers, specifically sneaker designers, have clung onto Cadmium Yellow to highlight their brand. When contrasted against the traditional white and black of a sneaker, this color easily stands out on its own. However, as many fashion designers discover, this particular color is an excellent compliment to any duller tone. Darker blues, and even a touch of lighter blues, can play very well with this color.

 Maxfield Parrish, one of the greatest skyscape painters of all times, preferred the rich hues of cobalt oxide-aluminum oxide or Cobalt Blue, over the better known Aquamarine shades used by his contemporaries. As a result, the shade is sometimes referred to as Parrish blue.  It is also sometimes referred to as Dresden blue and Thénards blue.   Vincent van Gogh considered Cobalt Blue a “divine color”  and thought it the perfect hue for portraying the athosphere. Windsor & Newton is known for their superior quality oil paint formulations.  The pure pigments in this line of paint ensures the cleanest colors by means of their unmatched dedication to quality control.  Perfect for mixing or for use alone, Cobalt Blue #178 is one of Windsor & Newton’s most prized formulas.  The purity of this 4 oz. tube provides optimum strength for tinting when reduced and stays open for several days.

Viridian Green is an intriguing riddle of a color. In an ancient Latin, viridian was derived from virdis which meant green. One would believe that this color would be exceedingly green. The truth is that this color is near, if not exactly, on the border between blue and green. Viridian Green is an excellent choice for spring paintings, ocean waves, or any project that needs a playful splash of color. Many artists choose this particular color because of the cooler tones of blue mix so well with the renewal feeling of green. Viridian Green is not known for overwhelming an art piece, but rather adding a whimsical charm that blends well with other painting themes.  Artists are recommended to pick up this color as it provides an excellent source of laid back elegance few other colors can match.

Madison Art Shop offers oil paints at a price that is about 40 percent lower than many other art supply stores. Artists who want quality oil paints in both traditional and modern hues will be satisfied with the visual appeal Winsor & Newton oil colors provide. The blue/red shade is ideal for abstract pieces as well as still-life renderings. Whether the finished oil painting will feature an aspect of nature or a psychological concept, the blue/red pigment can help to accurately illustrate the artist's message. The tube the oil paint comes in is easy to squeeze for just the right amount of color. The tubes also fit in art boxes easily, and the oil color won't dry out prematurely due to the small tube structure.

With more than 170 years of experience in manufacturing the very best supplies for artists, Winsor & Newton is known for using only top-quality materials and pigments to produce bright, clear colors that are true to life. Painters can also be assured that a Winsor & Newton Product will be reliable in its hue and apply smoothly, as the company finely grinds the pigments in its oil paints.

Winsor and Newton's Permanent Alizarin Crimson color was first introduced in 1994 as a vivid red color with a blue undertone. Though this color is highly transparent, it is also highly permanent. However, this oil color, like all Winsor and Newton Artists' oil colors, will remain reworkable for two to as much as twelve days, as the wet and soft paint will become dry to the touch.

This pigment comes in a 4-ounce resealable metal tube.

Perylene black was invented in 1948 and has been described as a black with just a tiny pinch of green mixed in. This particular color is known for being colorfast and not fading under sunlight. The combination of these two unique features is what draws a lot of artists to use this shade. Furthermore, many painters tend to blend this color with violets to get a solid black that lasts in light. Getting blacks to last in light is an essential task to many artists.

Unlike many other blacks, perylene black is an artificial color not based off char and iron oxide shades. This synthetic perylene black has a longer drying time and is considered a transparent. The flexibility of perylene black makes an excellent addition to any set of painting projects or tools.

Green is the color of renewal and growth, and this sap green hue can be used to convey this sentiment in an oil painting. Sap green pairs well with other shades of green for a monochromatic-themed oil rendering, or with bolder oil paint shades to create a piece that is sure to turn heads. The green hue is a more modern take on medium shades of green and includes tinges of white and yellow.  The tube for the oil paint is smaller than traditional oil paint tubes, and this helps the paint to come to the surface quicker and keeps the oil paint from drying out too quickly.

06/27/2007

By:

  Marlene Burger

Orlando,FL

I love this medium size bar. It is a very sturdy bar as the very heavy 1 3/8 I used to use. But this 1-1/4 deep weight is easy for me to handle and on the large reproductions I do,my clients say they are easy to move around in their gallery and their clients love them too.

The artist can make creating their masterpiece easier by using the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 40". 

Stretching a canvas in order to produce a satisfactory finished product is made easy when the artist uses the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 40". The artist does not need to worry about excess friction when this stretcher bar is being used. This makes the painting surface smoother and more even, resulting in a canvas that is ready for a masterpiece to develop upon its surface. Due to the way this stretcher bar is designed, the canvas is always kept a half inch away from the edge. This means that ghost impressions are not an issue. 

This bar is made of white pine, a wood chosen because it is strong and lightweight. This makes the bars easy to work with and it delivers stellar results. 

4000 Dx Vocarb Carbon Replacement Filter is a top of the line filter that provides users with an easy way in which to keep their air purifier up to date with clean filters. The filter provides a professional filtration replacement system that  keeps the professional filtration system up to date.

4000 Dx Vocarb Carbon Replacement Filter provides an easy to install replacement filter for select air purifiers. Utilizing the replacement filter is an easy way to keep the air purification system up to date with a clean air purification system. The filter is professionally built and offers professional filtration services to air purifiers in order to help prevent dust and debris from entering the air and causing more people to get sick. The filter is especially useful for those who have allergies or problems with their lungs. The filter provides quality air control in order to provide clean fresh air in a room.

The 4,000 Exec Carbon Filter is an air purifier filter that provides maximum filtration in order to filter debris from a room and create a healthier living condition. The filter itself filters out the air to capture dirt and harmful material at an affordable price. Conveniently priced it is a great filter to clean air.

4,000 Exec Carbon Filter provides maximum air purification for rooms, so that they are able to be better prepared for living conditions. The filter is ideal for purifiers that can utilize the specific make and size allowing for the best filtration made available on the market. Filters provide a way to capture dust and particles that can be harmful to people in a room or building. These filters are particularly useful for anyone who is suffering from allergies or sicknesses. Filtration systems allow for air purifications to run at their finest and the 4,000 Exec Carbon Filter is an easy to use filter for professional air purifiers.

When you need a strong air filter, the 4000 Series HEPA filter will filter out all of the particles in the air to do your art justice. Regardless of what is around the air, this will filter it out.

The 4000 Series HEPA filter works in conjunction with the AllerAir purifier. You want to make sure that you are able to trap all of the different airborne particles so that you can sit back and enjoy yourself more easily – and stay healthy.

There are several components with the 4000 Series filter

-           Traps airborne particles

-           Kills bacteria, mold and viruses

-           Easily cleanable with a vacuum

If you’re going to spend the money on an air purifier, then you need a strong filter to make sure you are able to get everything out of the air that you need. Whether it’s bacteria, dust, or cigarette smoke that you want to filter out of your studio, the 4000 Series HEPA filter is going to provide you with just what you need for a price that you won’t be able to beat.

Ensure the continued quality of your air with this carbon replacement water filter, intended as a replacement filter for the AllerAir Purifier system. AllerAir Carbon Replacement Filters are recommended by medical professionals and perfect for homes as well as studios.

AllerAir Carbon Replacement Filters can be used in AllerAir Purifiers to ensure continuous fresh air. In homes as well as studios, contaminated air can be a very serious danger. These replacement filters make sure that the AllerAir system is always filtering the air to its fullest ability. Carbon air filters are especially suited to the filtration of air when painting techniques involving gas byproducts are being used.

The Exec carbon filter will provide suitable filtration for most circumstances. Dust, chemicals and other air contaminates can potentially damage the eyes, lungs and ears of those exposed. AllerAir Air Purifiers are doctor-recommended to purify against both painting byproducts as well as allergens in the air. These carbon replacement filters will fit most AllerAir products.

Filters are essential in many lines of work but filters that are capable of trapping tar and other pollutants are hard to find. 4000-tar-trapping-10-pk (Package of 10) are tar trapping filters that pass any test and that are capable of insuring clean air time and time again.

Tar trapping filters can be difficult to find but when it comes to 4000-tar-trapping-10-pk (Package of 10) these filters take the cake. These filters are capable of filtering and trapping tar droplets to prevent contamination of air in both common and specifically designated areas. This type of filter is perfect for those areas where tar and other pollutants can come in contact with either people or important documents and items to cause issue and potentially ruin these objects. Tar trapping filters are also great in large cities where pollution is common and 4000-tar-trapping-10-pk (Package of 10) are the perfect filter for just about any application. These Aller Air filter replacements are an essential part of many operations and are high quality to insure the cleanest, most breathable air.

(Package of filters only. Does not include Purifying machine)

A Best medium duty stretcher bar is an integral part of a well-prepared canvas. These bars are crafted by hand and are made of selected woods that have a back edge rounded to keep the canvas ½” from the canvas. This nifty design touch prevents surface friction. Made in U.S.A.

Selecting the right stretcher bar for your masterpiece starts with ensuring only the best, prepared wood is used for each interlocking strip. The Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bar is made from hand-selected white pine that is knot free with no warping. This wood is then milled and kiln-dried to ensure consistency. The strips for the medium duty stretcher bar use are sized at 1 ½” high by 1 ¼” deep. Please take notice the pricing indicated is per strip, not for a pair. Also note these stretchers are custom cut to be used together and with Best Medium Duty Cross-Braces. The importance of a tight fit means that these Best Medium Duty Stretcher Bars will not interlock other brands.  

By stretching their own canvas, the artist can ensure it is completed to their exacting specifications. 

A stretched canvas is only as good as the stretcher bar that is usedr. With BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bars, you will have a smoother and tighter canvas. 

Made of white pine that has been expertly kiln dried, the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 44" is designed so that the canvas is always a 1/2" away from it. This design helps to prevent ghost impressions. Friction on the surface of the canvas is reduced because of its rounded back. This, in turn, allows for a smoother canvas so the artist can create a more even painting. Due to the slotted back, it is easy to fit this bar with the necessary cross braces. This stretcher bar measures 1 1/4 inches deep and 1 1/2 inches wide. 

This premium stretcher bar is made by craftsmen from selected woods.

The Best Stretcher Bar starts its life as a piece of carefully selected section of white pine that has no knots or evidence of warping. After a session of drying in a special kiln in the Wisconsin plant, the wood it delivered to some of the finest craftsmen in America. They are experienced in producing a finger jointed strip that is known for its straightness and lasting strength. The strips are minutely trimmed to ensure firm interlocking with other strips to provide a stable frame. These strips are not compatible with other brands and work with the Best Key Canvas Tightening System. Use of matching cross bars are recommended for best results when using stretcher bars over 36" in lenth.

To properly prepare a canvas for your creative session, the 46-inch Best Medium is a great starting point. This essential tool is cleverly designed with its rolled back edge to prevent surface friction and mainatian a ½ inch spacing.

Bars can be custom-sized with additional charge.

When choosing these stretcher bars by BEST, you have a complete system for preparing your canvas for your best artistic effort. This includes the cross braces recommended for any stretcher bars that are more than 36 inches and the patented BEST canvas tightening system. The wood used is free of any knots or warping and fired in Wisconsin kilns to ensure long service. If a custom length is desired, order a bar at least 4” longer than the length you want. Specify your size in the comment box at checkout. An extra charge applies to each bar customized. Note the pricing is per stretcher bar, not as pairs. Also note that this design is not interchangeable with other brands.

Made of select white pine and hand crafted in the U.S., these quality BEST medium duty stretcher bars are finger jointed to firmly interlock. Using a unique design the bars avoid any surface friction with the canvas by ensuring a 1/2” spacing. 

Smooth Derwent Graphic pencils are the artist's first tool to be used when sketching or drawing a project.

Derwent Graphic Pencils combine a comfortable and ergonomic design with only the finest graphic core to bring artists the best way to put their vision on paper. Whether you are drafting a design, detailed illustration, or tone drawing, you can rely on Derwen Graphic Pencils to give you a crisp edge every time your pencil meets the paper. There are a variety of other sizes and densities available to help meet your needs.

The pencils offer:

• A soft density of 4B to meet your needs
• 3.5 mm graphite cores which is relatively thick when compared to other sizes of pencils.
• Matte finish with a hexagonal shaft for a firm grip.
• All pencils are pre-sharpened.

Made of the highest quality of graphite from Cumberland Valley in England and the purest clay.

High quality stretcher bars, such as the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 50", help ensure that your canvas is stretched to perfection. A properly stretched canvas helps to make all your artwork look its best. Made of specially chosen white pine, this stretcher bar is a neccisity for any artist. 

Finding the BEST Medium-Duty Stretcher Bar - 50" helps ensure that you start off with a great canvas. Only by starting off with the best materials, can you do your best work. Made of white pine that is knot free and kiln dried, this 50 inch stretcher bar is ideal for a variety of different weights and lengths of canvas. Surface friction is reduced due to the back edge being rounded. This edge is also designed to keep ghost impressions to a minimum by keeping the canvas at least 1/2 inch in between it and the stretcher bar. 

Keep the air clean from strong gases and fumes created during your art projects with the newly-designed 5000 DX Allerair Air Purifier unit. Using Micro-HEPA filters, this super-quiet air purifier will rid your working environment of odors and fumes created by chemicals so that you have good air quality.

Work in a environment that has good air quality by running the 5000 DX Allerair Air Purifier. The air purifier is designed to remove foreign air particles and contaminants such as chemicals, odors and gases by increasing dwell time and maximizing air flow through the available filters. Installed with a Micro-HEPA filter and 28 lbs. of activated coconut shell carbon granules with zeolite, the 5000 DX Allerair Air Purifier can effectively trap odor particles and absorb smells to leave the air smelling fresh and clean. A thick carbon canister containing 10 anti-microbial filters will suppress bacteria while pulling chemicals odors out of the air effectively.

The 5000 DX Allerair Air Purifier has a quiet fan that runs on 3 speed 400 cfm as it can clean the air in a 1,500 square-foot space. It comes with a 2-year warranty, as extra shipping charges of $70.95 will be applied.

Rated for up to 1,500 square feet, the AllerAir purifier can draw the noxious chemicals and other fumes out of up to 400 cubic feet of air per minute through the use of activated coconut shell carbon. Of course, as is the case with any filter, the endless march of time eventually gets to be too much and it comes time to purchase a new one.

This offering in the AllerAir line offers the following fine features.

• Large-size filter containing 22 pounds of activated coconut shell carbon
• Housed in a metal cannister that suppresses any offgassing
• A pair of antimicrobial filters to keep microorganisms from colonizing the primary activated carbon filter
• Fast air drawing speed allows for the filtration of an entire 1,500-square-foot room in 30 minutes
• 2-3 year active life
• Structurally sound with no glue or other adhesives keeping this cannister together, only solid construction

Making beautiful things can sometimes fill the air with pollutants. Whether you need to diffuse paint vapors, clear woodworking fumes from your studio,  or just dispel ordinary household odors, the 5000 D Vocarb Carbon Replacement Filter will keep your air clean and fresh.

Featuring a special blend of carbon, the 5000 D Vocarb Carbon Filter is strong enough to attack highly concentrated airborne pollutants, unpleasant odors, and unstable organic compounds. This replacement carbon filter is a 3-inch deep-bed filter that works at a rate of 99 percent efficiency, and it can filter particles as small as 0.1 microns from your air. When combined with its Micro-HEPA wrap, this replacement filter is one of the most effective way to purify your air. 

Perfect for the 5000 series model, this carbon filter also fits some 6000 model purifiers. Depending on the quality of your air, you should plan to buy replacement filters every two to five years. This cylindrical replacement filter measures 20.5 inches high and 15 inches in diameter.

When you invest in a quality air purifier, it will only operate at rated efficiencies when you make sure to use a top-quality filter such as the replacement carbon filter for the AllerAir® 5000. Breathe healthy and pollutant-free air with this superior filter providing full two years of reliable service.

This efficient replacement carbon filter for the AllerAir® 5000 DX Exec Air Purifier fits the AllerAir 5000 series. It uses a deep bed activated carbon canister for effective removal of airborne odors, gases, and chemicals. Regular replacement of filters is essential to maintain the 3,375 surface area ac. efficiency for which the 5000 is known. The filler material use is 27 lbs. of wide-spectrum gas and odor carbon. The unit for which this replacement is designed is built to deal with very heavy concentrations of odors and chemicals in confined spaces. It provides the widest available range of air purification and its HEPA filter traps a rated 99.97 percent of airborne solid particles, including viruses, bacteria, and allergens. The unit also provides an easy-clean pre-filter.

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-931-5
• Copyright Date: 2007

Breathe easier with true, high-quality HEPA filters. These 6000 series HEPA filters are your only defense against airborn impurities. Remove all harmful particles, pollutants and contaminents from your air with the most efficiency. These highly effective filters capture small particles like dust mites, bacteria to protect your family from airborn threats.

Replacement Filter for Allerair 6000 series.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) remove tiny dust particles, common lung irritants, and airborne pollutants to deliver fresher air in your home. Each filter combines the power of true HEPA filtration, a technology that uses randomly arranged fibers to extract more particles with the most efficiency possible.

By moving more air through the filter you clean more of the air in your home, and protect your family from harmful airborne organisms, bacteria and dust mites.

Providing the critical protection you need for the widest range of toxins and pollutants, these powerful 6000 series HEPA filters deliver the most reliable filtration while remaining extremely cost-effective. Durable, effective, and designed to last, count on these filters for exceptional performance every single day. 

The 6000 Vocarb Carbon Filter is used in top-of-the-line air purifiers for industrial spaces. It removes harmful chemicals and gases such as ammonia and formaldehyde, acid gases and sulfides in your work space.

The 6000 series vocarb carbon filter removes VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the air such as ammonia and formaldehyde, oil based solvents, gases, chemicals, acid gases and sulfides.  The filter is comprised of twenty-two pounds of MAC-B carbon filter which is saturated with distinct compounds formulated to address particular VOC problems.

This vocarb carbon filter contains twenty-two pounds of activated carbon, which is safely housed in a metal non-off-gassing canister. The carbon mixture contains:

• Anthracite which removes oil based solvents, VOC’s and gases
• Coconut shell carbon which removes a wide variety of gases and chemicals
• Permaform which removes VOC’s like mercury, formaldehyde, acid gases and sulfides
• Zeolite which absorbs odors

This vocarb carbon filter should be changed every two years.

Get a replacement filter that will keep your air clean no matter how noxious the air is. With the right carbon filter, you can keep large particles out of the air and destroy the odors that have been plaguing you.

The Allerair 6000 Vocarb air purifier is a tough purifier that uses 18 lbs of activated carbon to remove large particles from the air and to neutralize odors. A large carbon filter will last a long time, but eventually it needs to be replaced to keep the purifier working to the same standard that it did when it was new. Use this replacement filter to get that new-purifier air-cleaning power. If you have tough odors in a large space, this activated carbon filter will destroy those odors and keep taking in new odors to continuously clean the air. Use the replacement carbon filter along with new HEPA filters in your 6000 Vocarb to keep the air smelling fresh.

• DVD
• ISBN 978-1-62290-923-0
• Run Time (19 Minutes)
• Copyright 2007
• Closed Captioned (CC)

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-891-2
• Run Time: 13 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2001
• CC

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-940-7
• Copyright Date: 2007

Stretching your own canvas can help give you better control over the size and the shape of your paintings, and can also allow you to save money and experiment with different surface tensions.

If you're considering stretching your own canvas, the BEST stretcher bar is the perfect choice to meet your needs. It is constructed from the finest materials, using an innovative finger-splicing design, so you can be sure that it won't warp or crack as time goes by. After all, there's a reason this 71-inch stretcher bar is called the best.

With an innovative curved back edge that holds the canvas away from the bar, this bar also prevents blotting impressions on the canvas.

Please note that these Stretcher Bars are sold in pieces of one, not sets of 2. An additional $5.90 per bar will be applied for oversized shipping.

This 9 Art Books Library contains books handpicked by Larry Gluck, founder of the Gluck Method of art instruction. 

(1) “The Talent Myth”, Gluck’s most famous work, explores the nature of artistic talent and how to develop it. 

(2) “The Painted Word” by Tom Wolf explores the history of modern art, giving the reader perspective on artistic expression.  

 (3) "Bridgman's Life Drawing” takes the reader through the motions of learning how the human body changes with motion and how to capture it on paper, while his

(4) “Heads, Features and Faces” is also from Bridgman, focusing on using fine details and proportions to create life-like art. 

(5) “The Human Figure: Life Drawing for Artists”, Bridgman’s. 

(6) “The Book of a Hundred Hands”

(7) “Sargent Portrait Drawings” emphasize's bringing life to drawings and paintings.

(8) “Michelangelo Life Drawings”

(9) “Rubens Drawings” serve's as an inspiration exemplifying the beauty of the human form.

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• ISBN: 978-0-81608-897-3
• Run Time: 104 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2012
• CC

There are over 700 cultural tribes still living in New Guinea. The Huli tribe is known to still rely more than all the others on their generational traditions and ancestral values. The Huli people remain committed to their ancient customs in every area of their lives, and even when the white man of the western world appeared on their lushly covered hills and mountains, the Hulis hung tight to their traditions.

It was a descendant named Huli who first gardened this territory who started this tribe. The men are the warriors, still adorned with colorful paint and headdresses. They measure wealth by the number of pigs each warrior owns, and pigs are used to barter, even with a perspective bride. The women are not permitted to associate with the men, even in the same huts because the men believe that women are evil and draining; they drain the warriors’ strength.

This tradition could make you wonder how the tribe survives. The 51 minute digital DVD offers a wide visual perspective of the lifestyle of the Hulis, and how they maintain their ancient heritage in a modern world. Everybody has a few odd members in their family tree, but not one ever proposed marriage with the father and offered 15-30 pigs for their bride! Today, this is still an active custom, and this documentary displays how the Huli tribe struggles with the ever-present 21^st century while still holding on to their heritage.

Viewer discretion is advised with this and any tribal DVD.

A Bride for Barter? Traditional Customs of the Huli People of Papua New Guinea

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-62290-793-9
• Run Time: 50 Minutes
• Copy Right Date: 2004
• CC

Within the northern Amazon jungles exists an isolated tribe known as the Panare Indians. The proud people of this community choose to live their lives without the comfort and conveniences of technology. The distance between their village and the closest developed municipality is approximately 300 miles. Since they live so close to a modernized region, they are very familiar with automobiles, airliners, and contemporary homes. However, having an awareness of technology does not prevent them from remaining with their simple archaic lifestyle. In fact, they will resist any outsider who attempts to introduce them to a modernized way of living.

This feature spotlights the day-to-day endeavors and responsibilities of the Panare Indians. The Grenada TV crew captures some fascinating footage of these individuals while they are creating survival weapons, hunting, and preparing food. Even the producer of the film is awe-struck by their restraint and ability to only grow and produce what they need. They seem uncomfortable with the camera being in their presence, but they allow the film crew to record their activities nonetheless.

This extraordinary film by ITV Global Entertainment documents the antiquated lifestyle of a people who seem to be gradually fading from existence. The scenes in this film will surely enlighten any viewer who has an appeal for indigenous customs.

A Clearing in the Jungle: Disappearing World

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• ISBN: 978-1-62290-540-9
• Run Time: 38 Minutes
• Copy Right Date: 1970
• CC

Luca Turin goes to Paris to test his theory about the sense of smell by meeting up with a master of creating perfumes. Odors come from inhaling molecules of chemicals. It is interesting to note that even when the molecules are very similar, with almost identical structures, the smells are quite different. The reverse is also true. Some molecules with very different chemical structures have the same odor. They do not have an obvious logical reason why they smell the same. Scientists do not yet know exactly what causes a specific odor.

The research of John Amoore is investigated. Amoore tested many individual's ability to smell the odor of pure chemicals. He was surprised to learn that almost all people have the inability to smell at least one odor. Amoore's idea was that there are receptors in the nose that allow the nose to figure out the shape of the chemical molecules. However, this theory is not able to explain why the tiniest molecules that fit in any of the receptors found by Amoore have different odors.

Luca Turin thinks the nose acts like a spectroscope to determine the specific vibration of the molecules, which form a distinct pattern much like a fingerprint. At first, this theory met with skepticism, but the U.S. Navy took up the challenge to fund Turin's research in order to make better bomb detecting equipment.

Amoore's receptor theory and Turin's vibrational theory are both put to the test and neither provides the complete answer, so the research continues.

A Code in the Nose

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• ISBN: 978-1-62290-096-1
• Run Time: 50 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 1995
• CC
• Public performance rights included

Alfred Sloan had an eye for business growth and management.  He took this ability and grew the General Motors Corporation into one of the biggest corporations on Earth.  Sloan viewed himself as a talented man destined for bigger and better things.  He felt responsible for others so he took his position very seriously.  During his time as CEO it was the peak of the depression of the 1930s and 40s.  Tough decisions were made during this time and a strong leader was needed to carry them out.  Much opinion regarding his tactics and approach used during this era include:

• The Germany re-armament
• World War II
• Fascism, and more

There is a wealth of business history and American history uncovered in this DVD of Alfred P. Sloan.  As a person wanting to know more about the foundation and tough challenges of early business, this DVD is a must see.

A Conversation with Alfred P. Sloan - From NBCs Wisdom Series

Enhanced DVD

978-1-61733-973-8

30 minutes

Copyright date 1954

Closed Captioned

Renowned anthropologist, Margaret Mead, expresses a much needed perspective on how the west erroneously perceives other cultures and explains the dynamic of cultural ethos, the emotional temperament of a particular group that changes from group to group. Mead posits situations in 1959 that have come to pass in the 21st century, proving the necessity of pure and unbiased anthropological thought and application. According to Mead, the biggest detriment offered to the world by the west is the real attempt to transform the entire world in its image in the name of betterment. Her advice to best nullify this perspective is to apply standard study practices to all societies in the context of the society itself, instead of a comparison to American norms and mores. For example, instead of focusing on the societal advantages of polygamy in a significant number of populations the world over, emphasis is placed on monogamy as a more civilized and culturally mature practice. Globalization has spread such biased notions as race superiority based on skin color and the importance of capitalism at the expense of human existence. Technology is causing downsizing in employment and economic upheaval is rampant. Inventions are negating human participation in life and discouraging human interaction. With all of these faults, perhaps Mead's most crucial point is America's peculiar endorsement of the individual and how it is counter-productive to human survival.

A Conversation with Margaret Mead—From NBC's Wisdom Series

• Enhanced DVD
• ISBN: 978-1-61733-975-2
• Run Time: 29 Minutes
• Copy Right Date: 1959
• CC

It was only three decades ago when China was still considered a developing country but it has now risen to being the world's second largest economy. In fact, no other nation in history has managed to make such sweeping economic and sociopolitical changes so quickly or successfully. But before China experienced the economic boom and paradigm shifts seen today, an oppressive leadership under Mao and events like the Tiananmen Square massacre of 1989 defined this region. This film delves into China's past, the changes brought about by Deng Xiao Ping, and what the future holds for this global superpower. Enjoy professional commentaries by Chinese diplomat Chen Mingming, Yu Hua, author of To Live and Deputy Director at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Professor Zhu Ling. Develop a new found understanding for this amazing country, the struggles of its past and its possibilities going forward.

A Dramatic History: China on China (Enhanced DVD)

• ISBN: 978-1-61733-652-2

• Run Time: 57 minutes

• Copyright Date: ©2008

• Closed Captioned

First Australians, also known as Aborigines, have led a tough existence. Racial discrimination against them was similar to that of other pressed groups, including African Americans and South Africans of color; yet, their story is unknown to much of the world. This film breaks new ground by telling the story of Doug Nicholls, of the Yorta Yorta ethnic group, who was the “Jackie Robinson” of Australian football (soccer).

This documentary examines how Doug Nicholls came to awareness of the depth of racial discrimination in Australia. He was the first person of color to play football in the 1920s and 1930s. Fans taunted him. Team trainers refused to touch his body. Nevertheless, Nicholls endured out of his love for the game. He ignored the racism similar to the way American baseball player Jackie Robinson did when he integrated his sport.

What is most intriguing about this narrative is how Nicholls realizes that he had to do more than silently pay football. In Perth, he ran into starving First Australians. The stark reality between the abundance enjoyed by the whites and the harsh existence of tribal members caused him to take action. From then on, Nicholls would use his popularity as a means to express the cause of Aboriginal civil rights.

The turn Doug Nicholls makes from quiet champion of token racial integration to vocal participant in a larger social movement is the most valuable contribution of this documentary. The viewing audience receives an education in Austrian racial realities and the hidden prejudice that is just under the surface.   

A Fair Deal for a Dark Race: Southeastern Australia, 1937 to 1967—First Australians

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-867-4
• Run Time: 52 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2007
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Jonathan Dimbleby takes you on a rare cultural journey as he explores the most landlocked country of the world, Ethiopia.  This video introduces you to the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, and Ethiopia's aspirations to improve economic and land development through it's farming and fair trade business initiatives.  You will experience a cultural immersion that allows you to witness a coffee-growers commodity exchange, the Eid al-Adha festival, and a pilgrimage to the northern Ethiopian city, Askum, one of the earliest inhabited trading powers of the world.  Your Journey through East Africa does not stop there, the next stop on the voyage is Nairobi, the largest city and capital of Kenya. Kenya's economic growth is explored through the impact of its highway development and access to cellular technology.  In efforts to give you a well-rounded view of the Kenyan culture, the social impact of the soap opera, Makutano Junction is discussed in a very informative way.  The last stop, is Kenya's border country, Tanzania. While in Tanzania, you witness Independence Day activities and visit the cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's principal port and commercial city, and Arusha, a city known for its lively night life.  Through these cities you are  introduced the country's vital quest for democracy and freedom of speech.   If you are looking for a highly informative documentary about East Africa, this is a great choice. 

A Fresh Look at Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania

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• ISBN: 978-1-61616-974-9
• Run Time: 58 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2010
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This DVD showcases the people and culture of three modern African countries.  In Mali, you'll see how mopeds are improving both the economy and people's lives on a personal level.  From there, the DVD shows a wide variety of scenes in modern African life including a wedding singer with modern lyrics, sand miners along the Niger River, several festivals and celebrations, an interview with the King of the Ashanti, and interviews with several TV and hip-hop stars.  

While educational, this DVD is meant to show the culture of this region of the world without the usual political and economic commentary.

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• ISBN: 978-1-61616-973-2 
• Run Time: 60 Minutes 
• Copyright Date: 2010 
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Africa has been the source of much mystery for generations. Few people outside the continent really understand how life is for its inhabitants. In this DVD, host Jonathan Dimbleby visits three countries in the southern half of Africa to provide viewers with firsthand accounts of how things are for average people. The video serves as a counter to the overall negative portrayals of the region on the nightly news.

All is not well in Africa, and Dimbleby does not hold any punches. He begins with a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where polio is a persistent problem. There, the host spends time with members of a musical group, who despite being stricken with the disease, use their illness as the source of inspirational song.

It is this type of honest appraisal of the harsh reality of life in Africa, mixed with the positive outlook of the people, that is the theme of the documentary. Much of this optimism rests on China’s stated commitment to help rebuild the infrastructure in the region, Dimbleby finds out.

We see similar messages of hope in Zambia at commercial farms owned by native Africans. Though this might not sound like much of an accomplishment to some, viewers should remember that in the past, Africans could not own such property. Last, Dimbleby visits the country of South Africa. Here he finds a people interested in finding ways to empower themselves after decades of rule under the racist apartheid system

Overall, the documentary offers a different perspective of life in Africa than most viewers have ever known.

A Fresh Look at the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and South Africa

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• ISBN: 978-1-61616-975-6
• Run Time: 59 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2010
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• ISBN: 978-1-61616-899-5
• Run Time: Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2009
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The movement towards greener living and sustainability is spreading quickly and has permeated the business world. Recently, many businesses have been quick to develop environmentally conscious brands to project an image of responsibility and credibility. Green business practices are also becoming key to attracting high-quality employees. This film dives into the world of green businesses and discusses the advantages that businesses are seeing from taking an ecological approach in their policies and practices. The mixing of corporate ideals with concepts of sustainability are explored with environmental experts and various business leaders. Learning about green business practices and how to integrate ecologically conscious efforts into an existing business are more important than ever, making this a great resource for current and future business owners. 

A Greener Workplace: Planning and Managing for Sustainability

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• ISBN: 978-1-61733-218-0
• Run Time: 18 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2009
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When North Korea scheduled a rocket launch for April 13, 2012, journalists from around the world were invited to Pyongyang to document the historical event. Hong Kong's Phoenix TV developed this film on North Korea when they sent a team of journalists to cover the event. Though there were many restrictions placed on the journalists in North Korea, this film offers a great deal of insight into the mysterious country. The launch turned out to be a failure, but the footage gained from the trip gives a closer look at the political and social realm inside North Korea. This film will take viewers inside the North Korean launch site at the Sohae Space Center, to celebratory and cultural events featuring wildly patriotic North Korea citizens, and inside a tanks unit and barracks. Questions about the country's intentions for its rocket program are brought up amid the failed launch. The film also offers insight into the changing role of the country's new, young leader, Kim Jong-un. 

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• ISBN: 978-0-81608-648-1
• Run Time: 54 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2012
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In the year 1835, William Fox Talbot introduced the negative and positive photography idea. He used camera obscura to capture family events to preserve the memories of people for years to come. This video explains the history of the camera obscura photography since the beginning in 1835.

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Have you ever wondered how photography first began? Who invented the first camera and how did that person get the idea? "A Little Bit of Magic Realized: William Fox Talbot's Discovery" is a fascinating, in- depth documentary exploring the history of the positive and negative camera. William Fox Talbot first discovered the negative- positive photo process in the year 1835 and went forward to show the world how creative and talented he really is as a professional photography. This documentary focuses on the technical details of William Talbot's scientific research and the things that went into his invention of the positive- negative photograph concepts. It features several of his most amazingly creative and groundbreaking work. 

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The success of Columbia Sportswear centers on the decision and innovative action of a determined wife, with no business experience and little guidance. Her story unfolds as she explains how her decision to turn down a $1,400 buyout lead her to make the tough decisions that would later leave her failing company to rise from the ashes and become one of the leading industries in the world, with inventories, sales and profits reaching in to the billions. Boyle goes into deep details about the strategies she used to keep the business afloat, as well as the strategic maneuvers she implicated in each area of planning. In rebuilding the company Boyle used product enhancements, positive upselling, employee teambuilding tactics and more. The film insightful and business awakening DVD runs for 24 minutes.

A Mother of Invention: Columbia Sportswear CEO Gert Boyle

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• ISBN: 978-1-60825-057-8
• Run Time: 24 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2007
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There are more than two million young adults in China between 15-24, and this generation is highly aware that they are the next to take the reigns to help assure the country's prosperity. In this film, discover how the current generation is using modern advances, while applying the lessons many of their parents learned the hard way as migrant workers who found affluence by taking their families out of the rural villages and into the cities with hopes that their children would be able to enjoy better opportunities. 

Supported by expert commentary from Professor Zhou Dunren of Fudan University, this film shows the struggle of various Chinese families as they adjusted to urban life and instilled a dedication and respect for education in their children as a key to sustainability. The road to success included steps from working at temporary jobs, starting new businesses, and sending their children to respected universities to nurture professional skills and dreams in a whole new way that promises to make a global impact for generations to come.

A New Generation: China on China (Enhanced DVD)
Enhanced DVD
ISBN: 978-0-81608-809-6
Run Time: 29 Minutes
Copyright Date: 2012
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Jonathan Dimbleby travels to South America to report on the conditions there. In episode one of the three-part series he travels first to Chile to find out how the people feel about their government, which is no longer ruled by the brutal dictator Pinochet. He finds a lingering resentment, yet conditions are improved. He travels across the Atacama Desert to meet up with the poet Jorge Monteleagre in an abandoned town called Chacabuco that was a concentration camp under Pinochet’s rule.

Then he goes to Bolivia and meets with children workers who have formed a labor union. He travels to the mountains and journeys deep into the rain forest where he finds a music school where they perform classical music brought by priests from Europe hundreds of year ago.

In part two of the series, he travels to Columbia visiting the capital of Bogota. Then he goes to Medellín notorious for drug trafficking and sees firsthand the deaths caused by the drug problem that fill a cemetery. Then his journey continues to Venezuela and the crime-ridden streets of Caracas the capital. He attends an anti-US rally put on by forces that support the socialist government of President Hugo Chavez. Then he enjoys a concert performed by children who are part of the Venezuelan youth musical program.

For part three, Jonathan Dimbleby goes to Brazil, traveling over 6,000 miles across the huge country. He finds that Brazil struggles to balance the forces of economic expansion with protection of the environment. He ends his trip in Rio by taking a tour of the favellas ruled by criminal gangs.

Even though there are still many problems in South America, he concludes that conditions have improved since the last time he visited the continent.

A South American Journey, with Jonathan Dimbleby

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-409-6
• Run Time: 180 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2011
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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-843-8
• Run Time: 50 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 1964
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Anyone interested in the history of regime change in Latin America should find this documentary intriguing. The film chronicles, over a period, the tragic results of the 1976 military coup in Argentina. Tens of thousands of people lost their lives during this era. Perhaps most unnerving, as the film demonstrates, is that so many have no idea what happened to their loved ones.

The military leadership took people away in silence, informing families of nothing. Those placed in concentration camps never returned. It is this quiet about what happened that the survivors want to stop. They formed an organization, Daughters and Sons for Identity and Justice Against Forgetting and Silence (HIJOS), featured in the film.

One HIJOS member, Lucia Garcia, who is the focal point of the narrative here, fought for over 15-years to get justice for her stolen parents. She and her sister have waning memories of their parents, demonstrating to viewers the effect of the loss on these women.

People generally consider Argentina one of the more stable South American nations. Consequently, there is a tendency to ignore these years of turmoil. HIJOS wants the world to understand what happened, to prevent the same from occurring again. This film is a means to give a voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves. The dead cannot tell what happened to them. Thus, Lucia Garcia takes on that burden for her parents and others whose stories deserve an audience.

A Time to Fight: HIJOS Speaks Out for the Disappeared of Argentina

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-857-5
• Run time: 47 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2012
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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-140-8
• Run Time: 52 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2007
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The illuminated manuscripts of history are some of the most treasured books for their blend of information and stunning works of art. With this video, learn the history of these works and how they were produced. View a Preview Clip

A World Inscribed: The Illuminated Manuscript Video covers the history of illuminated manuscripts and the ways in which they were produced in a concise 24 minutes. Available in DVD orVHS, it iss the perfect way to introduce students to the larger world of history's mot famous illuminated works and the illustrators behind them. Viewers will learn how scribes, writers and illustrators lived and worked as they created their revered masterpieces. Some of the best-known writers of these volumes are covered, including Jean Mielot, Einhard, Gerald of Wales, Raulinus, the Abbot of Wearmouth Jarrow and more. This 1996 film follows illuminated books from their handwritten beginnings to the use of the printing press that revolutionized the business of books. 

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The A1 SPRAYAWAY Spray Booth provides a mess-free workspaces so you can use spray tools even in the smallest of spaces. Don't worry abut accidentally spraying other surfaces o even yourself. The booth creates a safe workspace with suction fans that remove excess paints and dyes. The fans use replaceable charcoal filters

Acrylic sides on the booth provide you full visual access to your project without obstructing light. The small spray booth is mobile, but you can attach it to your workspace with the included G-clamps so remain secure. Alternatively, the spray booth includes screw mounting holes for a more permanent workspace solution.

The Sprayaway system is compatible with water-based colors and dyes as well as paints with a cellulose base. The A1 SPRAYAWAY Spray Booth also works well for spraying glue.

The beauty of these projectors allow you to focus on reconstructing what you projected onto a surface.  You can concentrate on developing your vision instead of trying to draw.  You can trace the object or image then make it your own.  Artograph projects let you enlarge images and make poster sized pictures or murals.  Anchor your canvas with attachments included with your projector so you can trace and recreate with ease.  The superior lighting gives clarity and sharpness to really help bring your artwork to life.

With Artograph projectors the designer has the capability to shrink images and objects to create a series of images or collage.  With the capability to enlarge and minimize you can truly recreate your own design.  The brilliance of the light helps you maintain control of the many lines and angles in your selected projected piece.  Use with your drawing to gain greater lighting for a more detailed look.  The many uses make this a must have for all crafters and artist.

Since 1947 Artograph has delivered tools to make your creativity easier.  Their mission is to bring you a quality product that you can enjoy over and over again.

In Australia the Woomera Detention Center was opened in 1999 in an attempt to handle illegal immigrants coming into the country. The conditions in this detention center have come under fire after incidents of riots and the suicide attempts of many who reside there. As with any detention center this one often deals with overcrowding. The company that managed the detention center sent invoices to the Australian government any time to pay for damage done to the building. As a result the detention center did not have much incentive to prevent detainees from disturbing the peace of the center and keeping it in working order. Controversy surrounding the running of the detention center resulted in it closing just four years after opening their doors.

About Woomera (Enhanced DVD)
ISBN: 978-1-61753-122-4
Run Time: 52 Minutes
Copyright Date: 2003
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Students can learn about abstract expressionism and how it gave way to pop art. This 60-minute video explores both styles and puts them into their proper historical context to make the era and the style come alive for students.

Both pop art and abstract expressionism may seem like vague concepts to students until they see this in-depth video that describes and displays them. This 60-minute video discusses the roots of abstract expressionism and the way that it was rejected as the pop art movement began in the 60s. This video explores several prominent works in each of these styles and shows students how the concepts were put to use in the actual works themselves. Works such as Mountains and Sea, by Helen Frankenthaler, are examined to teach students about the styles themselves as well as to introduce them to prominent paintings. This video is available only in the U.S. and Canada. View a preview clip. 

• ISBN: 978-1-61733-545-7
• Run Time: 55 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2010
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• ISBN: 978-0-81608-976-5
• Run Time: 30 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2014
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• ISBN: 978-0-81608-975-8
• Run Time: 120 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2014
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In Budapest during the 1980s Gypsy families struggled to exist in Hungary, which had turned to communism.

While the families cling to their roots and traditions, they find themselves assimilating with society around them, and turmoil grows within. Each chapter in this film focuses on different aspects of Gypsy life.

This film shows the life of the families in near-squalid conditions and pulls aside the romantic veil that colors the view of Gypsies by man people. The reality is much more harsh, and it has forced some members of society to conform with regular careers and joining the ranks of other peasants, or "gazo" and experiencing discrimination from the Hungarians. Many in the Gypsy community still live on settlements on the other side of the tracks despite attempts to break into normal Hungarian society.

Viewers of this DVD will learn about how some Gypsies resist assimilation and try to support themselves and their families by performing casual labor. These groups lives just inside -- and sometimes outside -- the law as they cling to traditions such as horse trading in communist Hungary. However, the Gypsy community still remains strong despite the hardships and change the two families face.

This film is part of the Disappearing World series.

Across the Tracks—Vlach Gypsies in Hungary: Disappearing World

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• ISBN: 978-1-62290-565-2
• Run Time: 51 Minutes
• Copy Right Date: 1988
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Adjustable Angle PEB (Parallel Edge Board) Board 24x36 Make drawing easier and more accurate with the convenient Martin Prodraft Parallel Straightedge Kit. This innovative drawing board features an anti-warp aluminum body that lends it strength and stability. The drawing board can be used in a flat position or set to a desired angle using hinged folding legs. A six-position stand allows the board to be set at multiple convenient angles on the tabletop. Large knobs on either side of the drawing board allow the parallel straight edge ruler to be moved to and set at any point on the drawing board so as to hold the paper properly aligned and firmly in place. The generously sized 24”x36” drawing board is ideal for artists and students who need a large surface for drawing and sketching purposes. Drawing board comes equipped with a convenient handle for easy carrying.

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This alterable angle board overall measures at 16 inches long by 21 inches wide. Martin Worldwide Model provides an innovative brand for the artistic mind. The board delivers superior features and value while being the leading component in its division. This board is an exclusive aligned ruler board that uses a non bending aluminum body ruler for resistance and durability. It includes deep strengthened pieces of material so that it could be flexible over the stand border effortless for the artwork to be on the individual leg area. Every angle of the device consists of big knobs for modifying the ruler to line up with the picture and to remain aligned. The board is made of a wood grain top with a black ruler. It also comes designed with a 6-position (including flat) adjustable stand.

Parallel Straightedge

Create rich, fully-realized drawings with greater comfort and ease using this adjustable angle aluminum PEB board. With anti-warp technology, this durable drawing tool has a long life, perfect for years of heavy use. Make straight edges and keep drawings perfectly parallel with the board's perimeter using an adjustable straight edge that spans the width of the board. Knobs on each side of the straight edge make for easy adjustment, giving the artist full control over the board. This unit includes an adjustable stand that takes six different positions, and ribbed strips that allow the board to protrude over the table and into the lap of the artist. Place the drawing board on any work table, desk or take it with you to a drawing site. Makes a perfect addition to any drawing studio, contractor's workshop or architect's drafting table.

Artists know how important the right foundation is.  It is frustrating to work on a piece of art and struggle with space, proper angle, instability and more.  A great board like the Adjustable Angle PEB Board is what every artist needs who is serious about their approach to their art project.

This drawing board is in a class by itself.  Its aluminum body makes it strong and durable.  The PEB Board is anti-warp, a must for artists who recognize how necessary a smooth surface is.  It is also adjustable so you can draw with this board right in your lap.  Working on art work that is larger or smaller is not a problem.  The PEB board offers 6 positions to adjust to.

The angle feature on the PEB Board is a steady surface so the artist can create without items slipping.  The adjustable angle is great for scrapbook and greeting card creations.  The PEB board is portable  for on the go creativity.  This is the drawing board you have been waiting for.

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The Martin Prodraft Parallel Straightedge Kit is the perfect size for drafting or artwork, with the dimensions of 23 inches by 31 inches. The stand is one of the best because it has six adjustable positions. Large knobs on each side of the board make it easy to keep a straight-edge and stay in alignment with the artwork or drafting in parallel. One of its nicest features are the deep ribbed strips. These strips allow the board to be adjusted to extend over the edge of the table and position the artwork or drafting over the lap of the user. The construction of this board is strong and stable because the body is made from anti-wrap aluminum.

Never worry again about having straight lines in your drawings because the Martin Prodraft Parallel Straightedge Kit will always keep you right on track.

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This adjustable steel easel is as versatile as it is portable. The steel frame provides stability and resists tipping while holding up to a 54-inch canvas. When fully extended, the easel reaches a height of 80 inches and allows multiple angle settings to accommodate the size of your canvas.

This lightweight easel weighs in at a mere 6 pounds making it ideal for the traveling artist who enjoys working in a new area every day. This easel can be used inside or out and folds for easy storage.

Also included is a Pink Pearl Eraser for quick corrections. It is guaranteed not to smudge or damage your masterpiece.

This easel and eraser set makes the ideal gift for artists who enjoy sketching landscapes, nature scenes and other outdoor subjects, but is practical enough for everyday use in the studio.

Easel requires some assembly.

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-944-2
• Run Time: 28 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2012
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• ISBN: 978-1-62290-924-7
• Run Time: 16 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2007
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From the years 1979 to 1989, the Soviet Socialist Republic unleashed a Geo strategic war in Afghanistan. The war was fought between forces loyal to the Soviet Union against those of the Islamic insurgents known as the Mujahideen. The Russian plans were a result of their effort to thwart US ambitions in the region.   Furthermore, ideologically, the Soviets were preparing to stop the spread of Islamic fundamentalism. According to a quote by Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, "Strength, and not a little strength at that is needed to defend against socialist gains." In the end, the Soviet intervention proved to be unwinnable due the capabilities of Afghanistan's population to resist the Red Army for a decade. The Soviet Union's departure ended the Cold War and resulted in the dissolution of the Soviet empire. However, the Soviet intervention displaced thousands of Afghans who fled to neighboring nations of Iran and Pakistan resulting in a bitter civil war in the region.  This civil war raged for many years with the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and Al Queda.  The soon to follow September 11 attacks initiated a full scale intervention by the United States and NATO allies. The war against the Taliban and Al Queda known popularly as the "war on terror" concluded with NATO handing the country back to the Afghan authorities in 2011. The transfer of power was implemented as scheduled and spelt the end in 2014 of NATO's mission in the region.

Afghan Intervention: The Trap.

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-161-3
• Run Time: 52 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2009
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The documentary film, Afghanistan: Breaking Point, presents an important and rarely seen look into the lives of Afghani people, the current state of the Afghan government, and the constant threat of violence, as viewed through the lens of an Iranian film crew. The film explores how Afghani's in general feel about their current situation (they don't particularly care about the heroin trade or the Taliban or Al Qaeda). The most pressing issue on many Afghani's minds is the failure of the coalition NATO government - which they see as corrupt and ineffective - and the abject poverty that many Afghani's have lived in for generations. The filmmakers come away with the conclusion that the Afghani's are a moderate people who care much more about the stability and efficacy of their government and whether or not their basic needs are being met, than drugs or violence. This documentary is a valuable addition to any film collection on current history or Middle Eastern Studies.

Afghanistan: Breaking Point 
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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-154-5
• Run Time: 55 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2008
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International shock and horror was triggered by the story in this film. A fifteen-year old girl was held captive and tortured by the family of her husband. When police rescued her, it was shown that her family had sold her into slavery. There was an attempt to force her into prostitution. When she refused to cooperate, she was cut with a knife, burned by cigarettes, beaten, and her fingernails were ripped out. When she was rescued, she was barely alive.

Women in Afghanistan are treated very poorly. They have virtually no rights and are traded and sold like animals. For a woman to try to educate herself is to risk her life. Kept as virtual slaves by the families, the young women are trapped in such horrid conditions as to be almost unbelievable in modern society.

This documentary reveals the exploitation and abuse of women in Afghanistan. The Taliban banned women from being seen in public, made it illegal for girls to attend school, and television watching was prohibited.  Now, the Taliban is no longer in power but the traditions remain unchanged, especially when it comes to abuse of women.

New television reality shows called "soapies" are making inroads towards changing the perceptions of the Afghani people. One television show is very popular. It is called "Secrets of the House." It makes a very strong statement about the gender discrimination in Afghanistan and shows women in a more powerful light. This television show is an example that hopes to show how to improve the women's lives in such a repressive male-dominated society.

Afghanistan: Girl Power!

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• ISBN: 978-1-62290-633-8
• Run Time: 27 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2012
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In the countries of Somalia and Ethiopia, poverty is rampant. Thousands of the nations' poor people dream of building a better life elsewhere. This leads them to hire smugglers who lead them on a brutal three day journey to a place where these people can get work. The conditions are so extreme, half of the refugees die along the way.

The smugglers that are hired to provide safe passage to a better life are often the source of their pain. The smugglers are known to beat, starve, and even drown their passengers. The circumstances have become so bleak that international agencies have gotten involved. Unfortunately, they have not been able to help many of these people. 

Africa: A Journey Through Hell

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ISBN: 978-1-61753-144-6
Run Time: 50 Minutes
Copyright Date: 2007
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The African Art Video pays impeccable close attention to the rich and culturally significan artistic history of Africa. From masks to tribal chants, this video also provides significant and poignant allusions on the Western world's own history of non-traditional of art forms. 

Dive headfirst into the heart of African art in this African Art video series. The series documents major traditions of African culture, and the merits of its artistic sensibilities. The video also explores unconventional art, including prehistoric rock art and spiritual performance art. Location footage exemplifies the diverse cultures on the continent, which all maintain their own inner sense of artistic style. 

The video provides insight into the culture through:

• clothing
• utensils
• architecture
• ornaments
• sculpture
• masks

The series ultimately asks the question; with the rise of technology and global unity, what has our world lost in art culture?

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All art enthusiasts will enjoy learning about the African art collection that is housed in the Tervuren Museum in Belgium when they watch the African Art: Legacy of Oppression Video (DVD/VHS). Consisting of about 250,000 pieces of artwork, the collection is considered to be the largest in the world. 

The huge collection of African art that is housed at the Tervuren Museum, located in Belgium, is showcased in this African Art: Legacy of Oppression Video (DVD/VHS). Journalists, authors and art historians of note discuss many of the 250,000 pieces of art that span 250 African cultures. With a wide range of artistic styles that are focused on in this 13 minutes presentation, the viewer is able to get a rare glimpse of the stunning beauty and craftsmanship these artisans have passed down from generation to generation. View a preview clip and prepare to be mesmerized and dazzled. 

Ramona Austin, art historian, finds the abstracts that are used by many of the cultures highlighted in this video to be particularly fascinating. It is these emotionally engrossing abstracts that influenced many of the masters of Europe, such as Picasso, with their generalized forms and modernistic qualities. She also marvels at the fine detailing that is present on objects that were used in everyday life, such as combs. Author and journalist, Adam Hochschild, notes that Belgium acquired these fine works of art when King Leopold II colonized and exploited the area in the 1800s. Produced in 1998, this presentation features art history, photography and art. 

Taphonomy is a fairly new branch of paleontology that involves the scientific study of what it takes for organic matter to become fossilized over an extremely long period of time.  This interesting and informative, enhanced DVD will answer questions that most viewers never knew they had, peaking their interest in the role and life-cycle of the various organic matter that is all around them.  

Kitchens all over the world are full of a variety of organic material, whether they be common bananas or a not so widely available whole coconut from a coconut tree on the other side of the world.  Experience the incredibly enhanced process of organic decay by adding this beautiful DVD to your beloved film collection.

After Life: The Strange Science of Decay

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• ISBN: 978-1-61753-263-4
• Run Time: 50 Minutes
• Copyright Date: 2011
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