But we don't usually eat three pounds of mashed potatoes, either. It's a special time of year, when we break our usual routines in the spirit of celebration. And in that spirit, we've loaded up the shop with our best Black Friday weekend deals of all time.
Scroll down to snag discounts on our favorite gifts, our lowest price ever on professional watercolor blocks, our new artist-designed Antigravity Tote Bag (free with select gift sets), and dozens more deals up to 60% off list price. These special offers are valid only until Monday, Nov. 29 at 11:59 pm, and only while supplies last.
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Black Friday Weekend.
It's our biggest, best sale ever.
We don't usually do sales.
100% Cotton. 40% Off.
Don't miss this huge discount on Hahnemühle watercolor paper.
Hahnemühle Collection Watercolor Blocks are new to the market, but they live up to the centuries-old pedigree of their German manufacturer. They offer excellent water handling and vibrant color, with all the strength and durability that pros expect.
This weekend, we're pleased to offer these top-quality blocks (plus the super-fun Mini Zig Zag Book) at a whopping 40% off list. So you can stock up on great paper for an unbeatable price. Available in Cold Press, Hot Press, and Rough surfaces, all in 9.45" x 12.6" glue-bound blocks.
Featured Deals
Up to 40% off these staff favorites
The ultimate set of Japanese semi-opaque watercolor, at our lowest price ever. 48 bright colors in large pans.
30% off list price
Get us started on the topic of pencils and we'll sing the praises of Hi-Uni for endless hours. This luxe set includes all 22 Hi-Uni grades.
20% off list price
This compact set of watercolor pencils from Austrian manufacturer Cretacolor is an ideal assortment for portrait sketches.
34% off list price
A gift set for them.
A free tote for you.
A gift set for them. A free tote for you.
These handsome gift sets are all great choices for your favorite artist. This weekend, we'll sweeten the deal. Buy any of these sets and we'll throw in a free Antigravity Tote Bag (normally $13.95). It's an American-made, 100% cotton bag, silkscreened with an illustration of levitating art supplies, all drawn from our expansive inventory. May we suggest you keep the tote for yourself?
From the Vault
60% off Schmincke Semi-Precious Watercolor Set
These colors don't exist.
Not anymore, at least. These three Schmincke watercolors were part of the "Semi-Precious Pigments" limited edition in 2018. Schmincke sourced three semi-precious gemstones from three different parts of the world, ground them with traditional stone mills, then made professional-quality watercolor from them. They sold out years ago, but when Schmincke offered us the very last stock, rediscovered in the stockroom of a defunct art supply store, we jumped at the chance to offer them for a limited time.
This weekend only, we're offering a killer discount on the set of 3 semi-precious watercolors: just $46.95, 60% off the original list price. It's a great chance to experience three pigments that most artists have never seen.
What's included:
5 mL tube of Lapis Lazuli, the legendary blue of the Renaissance
5 mL tube of Red Opalite, a warm-toned opal relative from Arizona
5 mL tube of Green Porphyry, a bluish-green quartz from France
Instruction sheet on how to use these unique colors
Don't miss our annual Gift Guide.
Not to brag, but we had some great ideas this year.
Kaweco Clutch Pencils
25% Off
These pocket-sized lead holders from Kaweco are our favorite tool for loose sketching. Each one comes with a soft pencil lead that sharpens to a fine point but makes smooth, dark marks. Available in seven colors in the plastic Sport model and raw brass in the all-metal Sketch Up, these pencils are all 25% off this weekend only.
Best-Selling Palettes
25% Off
For mixing lots of colors in small quantities, this soft-edged porcelain palette with lid is a lovely choice.
25% off list price
The Porcelain Petal Palette, made in Japan, is our all-time best seller. The flower shape isn't just cute, it's also practical for color mixing.
25% off list price
For watercolor and ink artists, a stack of these shallow dishes is a very useful thing to have around. Use them to hold water, thinned color, or dabs of paint from tubes.
25% off list price
Browse our cloth wrap collection.
Furoshiki are Japanese wrapping cloths, perfect for reusable and elegant gift wrap. It's almost like an extra present.
30% Off Dated Planners.
If you haven't purchased your 2022 dated planner yet, now's your chance! Many of our 2022 planners are already sold out, but there are some great options still in stock for a limited time. Use code PLAN22 to apply the 30% discount at checkout.