Ron Ansley, owner of California art supply, opened his business under the company cleaning “Create or the Art Supply”, but he really doesn't want them to die for art, and he encourages them to keep them both ears. In fact, his concept was forming art at fair costs, regardless of the artistic vision or skills. I think it is successful for him.
“Most people are afraid to try it,” said Ansley, “if they can hold a pencil in their hands, they can create art.”
After 30 years with President of Flax Art, Ansley opened his own San Mateo temporary as a pension project in 2014. That was quite a risk. Independent art transactions are even scarce these days than independent books.
“There is only a real art business in the city,” he said, found that the shop will stay in the shop for a long time after retirement.
Fact: Art doesn't just happen. Someone starts with an idea and then arranges materials to express them. Ideas alone will not cut it; We all have them. The materials are essential (and a little skill doesn't hurt).
Forty thousand years ago, some human colored rocks, tones and ashes mixed with water or fat, painted them on cave walls and born art.
The same rocks, tones, ash, water and oils are still used today. Of course, the world of art materials has expanded enormously since then. Although today's painters, printer, sketch and sculptor of painters, of whom our Neanderthals could not dream of, they still have to bring them somewhere.
Few artists make their own colors and supports more. You buy them and here in San Mateo is the place for serious art requirements California art supply.
Here the owner and “speciesur” Ansley comes into play. It is more than just a provider of colors, it is a wealth of information and support for local artists and our art association. It offers much more than the chain hobby shops – a large selection of materials as well as its good humor and good prices.
“When it is cool and new, I am everything about it,” laughs Ansley when he is asked how he is a child in his own confectionery shop. “Trading shows are my confectionery shop.” There he tries new items, and if they excite him, he will bring them to them too.
Ansley is an artist himself. His own work is versatile in style, subject and media, but you won't see his pictures. He is private. You will see his enthusiasm for the materials.
“This is about family, about relationships,” he said. An easy selection until you know it. Then it is clear that he really feels.
Ansley informed me something he appreciates. Years ago, a well -known artist asked who made his own ink in the old way whether he had a suitable empty bottle. After having just lost a mailing of bad packaging, he did a perfect bottle to the artist. When this artist died without heirs, he found that all of his supplies were passed on to everyone that appeared in his studio, and Ansley won the same bottle that is still ink. He appreciates this small bottle and this cycle of sharing. Although the ink has almost dried, his feeling is still fresh for the artist.
If you cannot visit the Louvre to see the enigmatic expression of Mona Lisa, jog to California Art Supply for Ansleys smile. He will also be happy to see you how you want to have hit him.
Would you like to become an opportunity to become an art critic? His Wee Art Open competition can be seen until October, and everyone who comes to the store in September can vote for their favorites. Pour your ballot paper and get a few brushes while you are there.
You can also create: Friday evening pencil party, learn watercolor pencils, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., September 19. Call a place.
California Art Supply, 3600 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo; Calartsply.com; (650) 350-1990.
Bart Charlow has been out of life and painting for over 45 years, had a professional photographer business and leads in the Pliner air group. Come with us while sharing his insights into the local art scene and bringing your sketchbook. His art and history is at: bartsart.weebly.com.