Havre de Grace Artists

GREETINGS, and welcome to the Art Rooms of Havre de Grace visual artist

Liz Arango-Howshall and trumpeter and composer Paul J. Howshall.

-- The art room of visual artist Liz Arango-Howshall, includes artist information,
     schedule of workshops, galleries, upcoming art shows and links.
-- The music room of jazz trumpeter, composer and vocalist Paul J. Howshall, offers his
     biography, booking information, CDs, past performances, photos and a listing of upcoming gigs.
-- Gallery of original artwork.
-- The Studio & Classroom at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies Schedule of Art Classes,
     Workshops & Demos by Local Leading Art Educators & Artists.

We hope you enjoy your visit.
If you have any questions, please contact us at...

theartrooms@comcast.net

116 N. Washington Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
E-mail: theartrooms@comcast.net Website: www.hdgartists.com

The Art Rooms Hours:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, 12 Noon - 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Phone: 410-939-6424

We are open on Sundays for our Special Programs and Art Demonstrations.
Art Lessons, Workshop and Even Free Demonstrations Available -- Call For Details on our Art Lessons or click on link!!

"Shelby" - Official Greeter and Store Manager

"No artist is an island--the Art Rooms in Havre de Grace is a resource of useful, quality materials and moreover, a connection to other artists, opportunities and community".

--Kenneth Jones, Associate Professor of Art, Harford Community College

STOP IN FOR COMPETITIVE PRICES ON ALL MAJOR BRANDS:

SENNELIER + REMBRANT + ROBERT SIMMONS + SILVER BRUSH
PAN PASTEL + HOLBEIN + MASTERSON + WINSOR & NEWTON
GRUMBACHER + MASQUEPIN + ARCHES + GOLDEN + CANSON
AQUA-RESIN + AMPERSAND + PLUTONIUM + JACQUARD
FREDRIX + ART ALTERNATIVES + SPEEDBALL + STRATHMORE

AQUA-RESIN® is an easy to use, opaque, non-toxic composite fabricating resin. This water-based material can be used in casting and molding and is primarily used with fiberglass reinforcement.
Permanent in all interior as well as most exterior applications, it has numerous uses in such diverse fields as scenic design, architecture, sculpture, and prototype and product development.

The Art Rooms is the only retailer of Aqua-Resin in the state of Maryland!!

R&F Encaustic Paints are handmade of purified beeswax, damar resin and high quality pigments. The resin raises the melting temperature of the wax and hardens it so that it can be polished to a gloss.

Encaustic is an ancient technique, dating to the 5th century BC. Wax is melted on a heated palette and applied to a rigid surface. It is then fused or "burned in" to create exquisite visual effects. Encaustic can be sculpted, molded, textured, layered, collaged, scribed or scraped, and can always be reworked by reheating. Extremely durable, it will not deteriorate yellow or darken over time and is impervious to moisture.

R&F Encaustic Paints are made in the USA in small batches, with each color milled to bring out the individual characteristics of the pigment. The proportion of wax to resin is varied to bring out a uniform workability and hard finish. 104 ml cakes are about the size of a bar of soap.

Other Great Products Available...

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SENNELIER ARTISTS' ACRYLICS Since 1887, the Sennelier name has been synonymous with quality, artist-driven innovation and an unfailing commitment to the advancement of art. Today, they have applied their expertise, experience and unerring eye for color to create Sennelier Acrylique Paints. Sennelier has selected pigments of the highest quality, from the most demanding chemical laboratories, in order to maximize purity and clarity of tone. With 120 shades, Sennelier offers one of the broadest palettes on the market, including four interference colors and six iridescent tones. Sennelier has also developed a complete offering of fluid and gel media, lacquers and other additives that give the artist the flexibility to modify the texture, viscosity, transparency, or luminosity of the paint. Any artist can glaze, burnish, thicken, mask, top, thin, mix or create his own recipes!

Adult & Childrens Art Lessons Schedule - 2012
Beginning Oil Painting and Watercolor Landscape Class (for beginners & intermediates adult students) - Check out our Art Lessons link for more information on these classes and our regular childrens classes.

2012 Upcoming Workshops at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies

The Art Rooms has a large selection of Studio and Plein Air Easels and Drafting Tables!

Grand Prix Artist Brushes exclusively used by Professional Portrait Painters, Thomas Nash, Daniel E. Greene and Nelson Shank now available at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies!

The Grand Prix Brush Series from Silver Brush Limited are made using 100% Chungking white bristle. With carefully chosen bristle that is naturally curved, interlocked and has deep natural flags. Grand Prix superior to any other bristle brush has traditional length filbert, long filbert (series 1034) - 20% longer than the traditional filberts and Xtra Long (series 1027), developed with 40% longer than traditional filberts to provide tight control on the canvas and the ability to reach the painting surface while sketching and blocking-in color, and view a scene or portrait subject. Silver's unique range of filberts offers serious artists the choice you can only find in the world's finest bristle brushes, Grand Prix from Silver Brush Limited.en bristle that is naturally curved, interlocked and has deep natural flags. Grand Prix superior to any other bristle brush and available at The Art Room Professional Art Supplies!

Ruby Satin by Silver Brush Limited

Ruby Satin by Silver Brush! Flexible with an aggressive snap that feels like Mongoose hair. Use these brushes with acrylics, oils and water mixable oils. Large bristle sizing with 10-14 different size filaments to aid in color carrying capacity to the surface of the painting. Ruby Satin short handle features many unique shapes including the Filbert Grass Comb. This brush has the oval shaped head of the filbert series with the split tips that are unique to the Silver Grass Comb Series. Can be used to create grass, hair, beards, flowers, bird feathers and more. Now available at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies.

Black Velvet by Silver Brush Limited have arrived at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies!

Soft & luxurious, nothing compares to Black Velvet (R). Great for water based paints, inks, dyes and silk painting. Black Velvet (R) is made with Black Squirrel and a new synthetic filament named Risslon. Black Velvet allows the brush to absorb huge amounts of color while the Risslon filament gives is the snap and response you want from a professional watercolor brush. There is no other brush on the market that can carry the amount of color to the surface of a painting and maintain its high moisture content. Try it on the heaviest weight paper and all types of paper surfaces. The joy the Black Velvet series will give the water based artist is worth the price.n. Black Velvet (R) allows the brush to aqbsorb huge amounts of color while the Risslon filament gives is the snap and response you want from a professional watercolor brush. There is no other brush in the market that can carry the amount of color to the surface of a painting and maintain its high moisture content. Try it on the heaviest weight paper and all types of paper surfaces. Long lasting...an investment worth making. The joy the Black Velvet (R) series will give the water based artist is worth the price!

Click on the tabs below to Navigate through the pages of Havre de Grace Artists!
Learn about upcoming adult and children art classes or The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies
Annual Youth Summer Art Camp.
If you like Jazz, check out Gig dates and locations for Paul Howshall.
Find out locations of future art exhibits by Liz Arango-Howshall and Paul Howshall.
View our Gallery of Artwork!

Join us on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:30 to 3:30 for "The Fine Art of Book Illustration Workshop with Gail Piazza". In this workshop you will learn the importance of lighting and values, how to work with Pan Pastels followed by a brief discussion of the process of Illustration.

Workshop cost is $40.00 and all materials for the class will be provided. Space is limited, RSVP a must by calling The Art Rooms at 410-939-6424.

Gail Piazza is an award winning children's book illustrator whose talent and passion for creating exceptional works of art have brought her national attention. Sought after by some of the finest publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin, Scholastic and the NY Times, Gail brings her classic fine art training into each illustrated work. She uses both colored pencil and pastel to create her emotionally charged and richly colored drawings. With over 30 books to her name, Gail is currently working on her first book in collaboration with her daughter.

           Illustration by Gail Piazza
         for Early Childhood Literacy
           Program "Book Buddies"