August/September 2026 Edition

Special Section

Art Materials & Supplies Guide

Material World

Our annual Art Materials & Supplies Guide includes essential materials for every artist coming from top art supply companies, so you know you’re getting the best out there. Elevating your creative practice starts with using the right products to fulfill your vision. Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, you deserve to work with materials that allow you to truly push the limits of your work. Explore our latest guide to discover top-tier products, and get ready to update your wishlist with professional-grade palette knives, brushes, substrates, paints, solvents and more.  


1. En Plein Air Ivory Range brushes   2. Brush cleaner and conditioner

Rosemary & Co.

For those artists suffering from the glare of the sun shining on ferrules, try our new En Plein Air Ivory Range brushes. These black anti-glare ferrules will be pleasing to the eye. Powder-coated and baked for longevity, enjoy the quality of our ivory brushes, but with a purpose-made outdoor ferrule. And in our unwavering quest towards a greener tomorrow, we blend innovative science with steadfast commitment with our brush cleaner and conditioner, ensuring every product we craft not only meets the needs of today but paves the way for a sustainable future. The eco-friendly solution every artist needs.

Contact: rosemaryandco.com


3. Raymar L64C linen panel   4. Raymar natural copper panel   5. Raymar painting carriers

Raymar

For almost three decades, Raymar has set the standard for premium painting panels trusted by professional artists worldwide. Every panel is made with the utmost care by our passionate staff in Phoenix, Arizona. Our L64C quadruple oil-primed linen and natural copper panels are the favorite of professional artists. In 2026, we will launch two new surfaces, a fine weave lead-primed linen and a fine weave acrylic-primed linen. Our lightweight and strong wet painting carriers will also safely transport your paintings while in the field or traveling. We hope once you paint on Raymar, you won’t want to try anything else.

Contact: (888) 809-3314, hello@raymar.com, raymar.com,  @raymarpanels


6. Blick x Raphaël L’Impressionniste synthetic bristle brushes  7. Blick Premier oil-primed Belgian linen canvas   8. Utrecht NOOD 2 odorless thinner  9. Blick Luna palette knives by RGM

BLICK Art Materials

Master your practice with professional studio essentials from BLICK Art Materials. Our expansive selection includes premium surfaces, brushes, oil colors, mediums and tools—designed for artists who demand exceptional performance, control and consistency in every stroke.

Contact: (800) 828-4548, dickblick.com


10. Rebelle 8. Photo by Georg Ireland.

Escape Motions

Paint digitally in your studio with realistic watercolors, oils, acrylics and inks powered by real pigment color mixing with Rebelle 8. Watch colors flow, blend, bleed and dry just like traditional media, preserving the feel of painting on canvas with the freedom to edit, experiment and create without limits or cleanup. Built for artists who love traditional techniques and want to use the power of digital in their planning process, Rebelle faithfully recreates the behavior of real paint for your next traditional painting project. Use code IAMAG30 for 30 percent off, valid through September 30, 2026. 

Contact: rebelle.escapemotions.com