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WATERCOLORS IN PENCIL FORMMuseum Aquarelle pencils offer the possibility of wielding a pencil with the strength and effects of professional watercolor. They can be applied dry or wet, but when dry the highly concentrated pigments offer complete solubility, as we demonstrate below. It doesn't take much to paint out the lines you've drawn, and the colors blend just like watercolors. The pencils lay down with a buttery softness and rich vibrant pigment. What we like best about these watercolor penc …

When you’re working on art, you need strong, smooth paper that won’t form fuzz under friction. Midori MD Cotton Notebooks contain soft cotton paper that allows graphite and paint alike to spread smoothly across the page. Twenty percent of the material used for MD Paper Cotton is soft-textured cotton pulp to achieve the best possible comfort when drawing. These notebooks feel good to hold and good to write in.MD paper is bleed-resistant, feather-resistant, and fountain pen friendly!The notebook h …

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper is crafted in small batches, made by traditional paper milling techniques coupled with modern technology to create a fine watercolor paper that is 100% cotton.The paper is natural white and is available in 140lb/300lb in both hot pressed and cold pressed surfaces. Each sheet of paper is strong and workable with a pleasing surface texture that is acid free and archival. Gelatin sizing gives the artist brilliant color and increased control that is perfect for use with bo …

We are delighted to announce that Ubuntu Theater Project's new Oakland home is in the FLAX Building. Since its first summer festival in 2012, Ubuntu Theater Project has produced site-specific performances at locations throughout Oakland and the East Bay. Executive Director, Michael Socrates Moran said “After being a site-specific theater last year and with a commitment to being a professional theater based in Oakland, California we are absolutely thrilled to partner with FLAX art and desi …

Come see our T-Rex mural by Nychos come to life! For the first time, a mural from the famous street artist Nychos is animated through Augmented Reality. On the First Friday of April, 2019, during the Oakland Art Murmur, the translucent T-Rex revealed its digital extension. Having a whole wall (47'w x 16'h) as a canvas, the animated art piece is creating a new kind of narrative which brings an interactive experience to the viewer and changes the way we will see street art. This video i …