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NOW 3 WAYS TO PURCHASE ART SUPPLIES!
Many customers want to purchase quality items without the doubts, time, and expense of a trip to a retail art supply store. If that is you, consider one of the three options below. We've selected our favorite products for you. You simply decide which method suits your needs!
 | Artistic Pursuits Kit - comes with all the art supplies you need for each book in an Artistic Pursuits create/explore tote bag to carry supplies in. Simply follow a link below to a page featuring the supply kit you are interested in, then add that kit to your shopping cart to purchase it along with any books you might need. |
For considerable savings check out these discount on-line art stores. We've made it simple by following the links below!
| Purchase items at discounted prices on-line from Mister Art using coded bundles, groups of supplies needed for any one of our books. Go directly from our site to theirs by using the button below. Enter the bundle number we have provided and add all items to your cart with one click. You can then add to or delete any item. Now you save time and purchase just the items you need! Go to MisterArt button |
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Artistic Pursuits Inc. can now ship art supplies both within the US and Internationally using Flat Rate Priority Boxes only. International orders must by requested by e-mail and an additional charge will be requested to cover International rates. Approximately $39 for one box. (K-3 Kits 2 and 3 require two boxes to ship.) All art kits are shipped within the U.S. by Flat Rate U.S.P.S. Priority Mail Boxes.
Directions: Write down the Bundle ID Codes correlating to the book titles that you want to purchase supplies for. Click and go to Mister Art web-site. On the right, click the "Bundles" button. Enter a Bundle ID Code. Add the list to your cart. Look at pictures and descriptions of any items. Make any changes you wish to the cart list and complete your purchase.
We especially like the long lasting Sakura pens used in the 4-6 Book One that are available here. Drawing boards are 18" x 18" with two clips. This company ships out fast and with the bundles feature, they couldn't have made it any easier!
The prices below reflect prices on the Mister Art web site on 11/28/06. Prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
For K-3 Book One - Mr. Art $55./ Retail $72. / Bundle ID Code: 5016585
For K-3 Book Two- Mr. Art $61./ Retail $85. / Bundle ID Code: 5016586
For K-3 Book Three- Mr. Art $72./ Retail $99. / Bundle ID Code: 5016589
For K-3 Book Three ADD-ON- Mr. Art $42./ Bundle ID Code: 5016590
For Grades 4-6 Book One- Mr. Art $32. / Retail $43. / Bundle ID Code: 5016591
For Grades 4-6 Book Two- Mr. Art $56. / Retail $79. / Bundle ID Code: 5016592
For Junior High Book One- Mr. Art $44. / Retail $62. / Bundle ID Code: 5016598
For Junior High Book Two- Mr. Art $53. / Retail $71. / Bundle ID Code: 5016599
For Senior High Book One- Mr. Art $43. / Retail $59. / Bundle ID Code: 5016597
For Senior High Book Two- Mr. Art $70. / Retail $ $110. / Bundle ID Code: 5016600
Directions: Print this page or write down the item numbers for items in the list that you want to purchase. Click and go to Blick Art Materials web-site. Enter ITEM NUMBER ONLY into the search window and add to the cart. USE THE 'ITEM QUICK ORDER' TO EASILY ENTER ITEM NUMBERS INTO THE SHOPPING CART.
We especially love the quality and price of the Golden Taklon brushes Blick offers. The drawing board is 15"x16", making it easy for young children to handle. Note: If you want Blick's BEST discounted prices, place your order on-line, not by phone or catalog. This company has great products and low on-line prices and you'll want to take advantage of that!
The prices below reflect prices on the Dick Blick web site on 11/29/06. Prices are approximations, and are subject to change without notice.
Grade K-3 Book ONE: Blick: $55./Retail: $79. (20411-2022:ebony pencil), (21002-1000:white eraser), (10332-1003:Biggie Sketch Pad), (10153-1023:Biggie Junior Watercolor Pad), (20042-1009:watercolor crayons, Neocolor II Asst. Set of 10), (20084-1009:soft pastel set of 12), (20013-2509: oil pastels), (33204-2505:Gray Air-dry clay 5lb.), , (05858-1008:Golden Taklon Round Watercolor Brush #8), (11306-1009:art tissue paper), (11409-1003:assorted colors construction paper), (11409-2003: black construction paper), (57010-1005:Fiskars scissors for Kids).
GRADES K-3 BOOK TWO: Blick: $71./Retail: $90. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again. (10332-1003:Biggie Sketch Pad), (10153-1023:Biggie Junior Watercolor Pad), (00024-0009:Prang Tempera Paint set of six), (00305-1019:Prang watercolor set), (20013-2509: oil pastels), (60947-1000:foam pieces 10 sheets -you need two, (05858-1008:Golden Taklon Round Watercolor Brush #8), (05859-4014:Golden Taklon 1/4 inch flat brush), (33118-1001:paper mache 1 lb), (40105-1004:Rubber Brayer), (40305-2003:black block printing ink plus a few other colors as desired), (40403-1003:printmaking foam), (32934-0009:assorted sea sponges), (11306-1009:art tissue paper), (11409-1003:assorted colors construction paper). You will also need a small jar of Spackling Paste found at Hardware stores and cardboard pieces about 8"x10".
GRADES K-3 BOOK THREE: Blick $60./ Retail $83. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again. (10153-1023:Biggie Junior Watercolor Pad), (11306-1009:art tissue paper), (11409-1003:assorted colors construction paper), (00024-0009:Prang Tempera Paint set of six), (00803-0039:Gouache paint set), (20013-2509: oil pastels), (05858-1008:Golden Taklon Round Watercolor Brush #8), (05859-4014:Golden Taklon 1/4 inch flat brush), (05859-4012:Golden Taklon 1/2 inch flat brush), (00716-1006: Liquitex Gesso, pint), (33211-1006: Modeling clay, assorted colors, 1 lb.) (33211-1106: Modeling clay, cream, 1 lb.), (33507-1004:plaster craft rolls), (33531-1045: plaster of Paris, 4.5 lb.), (60923-1012:chenille stems assorted package of 100), (60928-1020:styrofoam balls 4 inches, 2 pack).
GRADES 4-6 BOOK ONE: Blick $32./ Retail $41 (22945-1007: Sketch Board),(20411-2022:2 ebony pencils), (10322-1003:Sketch Pad) (21416-1002:Dual hole metal pencil sharpener), (21002-1000:white eraser), (55425-1012:12" wooden ruler), The following pens are not the brand shown in the book, but have the same qualities (20832-2009:Yasutmo Caligraphy Marker Set of three), (20759-2022:Pitt Artists Pen Black Medium Nib), (11409-2003: black construction paper), (13509-8509: Scratch art paper), (20508-1001 white Primacolor pencil).
GRADES 4-6 BOOK TWO: Blick $53./ Retail $76. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again. (22945-1007: Sketch Board), (10322-1003:Sketch Pad) (21416-1002:Dual hole metal pencil sharpener), (21002-1000:white eraser), (10153-1023:Canson Biggie Watercolor Pad), (05858-1008:Golden Taklon #8 round brush), (20508-1209: Prismacolor Pencils set of 12), (20505-1009:Devwent watercolor pencil set of 12), (11409-1003:assorted colors construction paper).
JUNIOR HIGH BOOK ONE: Blick $40. / Retail $50. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again. (22945-1007: Sketch Board), (10322-1003:Sketch Pad) (21416-1002:Dual hole metal pencil sharpener), (21002-1000:white eraser),(20406-2030:HB pencil, two per student), (20406-2041:4B pencil, two per student), (21517-1000:sandpaper block), (10601-1153:Borden Pad for Pen), (21115-2003:black waterproof ink), (20913-1010:Speedball 101 Imperial Nib, two per student), (20914-1065:Speedball pen holder), (05858-1008:Golden Taklon #8 round brush) e (33400-1632 aluminum wire).
JUNIOR HIGH BOOK TWO: Blick $51. / Retail $73. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again.(22945-1007: Sketch Board), (20034-2419:Design Nupastels set of 24), (20013-5009:CrayPas Jr. oil pastels set of 50), (10710-1239:Canson Mi Tients pastel paper), (10207-0000:white charcoal/pastel paper pad), (21502-2820:large kneaded eraser), (22943-1412:assorted size paper stumps for blending), (21407-1002:large hole sharpener).
SENIOR HIGH BOOK ONE: Blick $40. / Retail $57. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again.(22945-1007: Sketch Board), (10322-1003:Sketch Pad) (21416-1002:Dual hole metal pencil sharpener), (21002-1000:white eraser),(20406-2030:HB pencil, two per student), (20406-2041:4B pencil, two per student),(20406-2022:2H pencil, two per student), (10207-0000:white charcoal/pastel paper pad, 2 per student), (22943-1412:assorted size paper stumps for blending), (21502-2820:large kneaded eraser), (20072-4000:tree stick, willow charcoal), (20072-5000:will charcoal assorted 30 sticks), (22921-2001:Compressed charcoal).
SENIOR HIGH BOOK TWO: Blick $67. / Retail $84-$101 depending on the watercolor set chosen. Items in Red were used in the previous book and may not need to be purchased again. (22945-1007: Sketch Board),(00337-1059:Sketcher's Pocket Box Set), (00319-2020) half pan lamp black) (00317-0030:Miskit frisket), (00371-1053: Gum Arabic), (05858-1006: Golden Taklon #6 round brush), (05858-1010:Golden Taklon #10 round brush), (05859-4012:Golden Taklon 12" flat brush), (05868-4012:1/2" mop brush, camel hair WC oval), (10107-1003:watercolor tablet, 3 per student or try a variety of watercolor papers), (10621-1003:tracing paper pad), (23001-0050:artists tape).
Artistic Pursuits Inc. has joined the affiliate programs of MisterArt and Dick Blick Art Materials in order to bring more options to our customers when choosing art materials. We hope that providing customers with this information will make it more convenient and easy to get started in our art program. Customers can always e-mail questions regarding the art supplies suggested in our books!
Brenda Ellis is available at: alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com.