Living Wage Employer

Tri-Art is very proud to become a Living Wage Employer in our community. 
August 2020

Red Oxide Tint

Portrait Colour in Tri-Art Lines
You may see a Tri-Art colour in the market by the name "Portrait Tone". This colour is specifically formulated to be able to be used to mix any skin tone, while it is lighter in colour, this is simply because of practical colour mixing theory as it is always best practice to mix dark colours into light gradually, rather than light colours into dark, this leads to more precise colour mixes. This colour is intentionally more saturated with red to be able to show a range of flesh's nuances when flesh colours are mixed. It is actually a poor portrait colour on it's own. While this colour provides an excellent neutral base for mixing any kind of skin colour, it is far too saturated to be used on its own without mixing for portrait painting. If you are looking for portrait tone, this colour now has a new name "Red Oxide Tint."
February 2020

Tri-Art 25

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It's Tri-Art's 25th anniversary! We are celebrating where we came from. Who we are. Where we are going.  Check out our anniversary page which will chronicle this milestone for Tri-Art.

RHEOTECH

RHEOTECH is getting an ​"up do!"
As part of our 25th anniversary, we are giving Rheotech's  label are fresh look . The design speaks to the past and the future of this quality product.  Look for the up-dated look to be in stores this fall.  

NEW PRODUCT
Neutral Grey Gesso
In response to requests, Tri-Art introduces Neutral Grey to our Finest Quality line up of gessoes. Grey gesso is the preferred neutral mixing ground by many artist to reflect accurate colour value. We have formulated a warm grey with the highest concentration of acrylic emulsion, pigments and calcium carbonate. 

It is a suitable pH neutral ground for both acrylic and oil paints with excellent adhesion and flexibility to ensure no cracking, rubbing, flaking or lifting from the substrate.
February 2019

 

MOTHER OF PEARL
Discontinued

Sadly, Tri-Art's gorgeous. Mother of Pearl has been discontinued in all the Finest Quality lines. The pigment is no longer available. At this time we are not able to source a suitable replacement, so must discontinue it from our colour lines. 
STOCK UP IF YOU CAN FIND IT!
January 2019
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TUBE TRANSITION
Is Complete

Rheotech has now been filled into our new plastic packaging.  The new, slightly frosted tube, is made of food-grade plastic that has been developed for longevity storage of food. It has exceptional moisture retention over other plastics and uses less energy to produce. The tubes will have a different appearance than the current but be assured that we haven't changed our paints, but have transitioned packaging for the better. The next packaging rollout will be cylinders.
November 2018

Rhéni Tauchid's New Book
"ACRYLIC PAINTING MEDIUMS & METHODS"

Rhéni is an artist, author and materials consultant for Tri-Art. Her books feature
Tri-Art paints, mediums and surfaces. This is Rhéni's third published book. It is
visually stunning and highly informative with a rustic/modern essence. It offers in-depth explanations and exploration of acrylic mediums to use with traditional and unconventional techniques and tools. A reference guide for today's artist, to inspire and shed light on contemporary materials, techniques and applications.
June 2018
<<SEE TRAILER OF BOOK

TUBE REVAMP
FINEST QUALITY PRODUCT TUBES WILL BE SHIFTING TO
A METAL LAMINATE

Our original tube molds are at the end of their life span and need replacing. Because of this and new developments in technology available for us, we have adopted a new production system for our packaging.
CONS:
- Opaque tubes do not allow the colour  - to be revealed.
PROS:
- Far less energy required to produce.
- We are able to achieve higher production volumes.
- Painted swatch on tube to see colour finish and opacity.
- Easier to squeeze out paint.
- Increased shelf life.

December 2017

NEW TUBE FOR
WATERCOLOURS

We have now transferred to a metal tube for our liquid water colours.The flip cap has also been modified to have an extended opening for dispersing paint.  

TRI-ART'S FIRST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE - SPRING 2018 - DREW HARRIS  >> more info

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EXCITING NEW PRODUCTS?

* Liquid Glass Pouring Colours and Medium
* Cell Flow
* Fibre Paste
* Low Viscosity Acrylic Colours
Stay tuned ... more products in the works.

TRI-ART DONATES TO MURAL EVENT

Tri Art donates paint to Kingston's Mural Painting Event. Come check out the 2017 event Aug 21-26, where 25 artists paint on the breakwater wall in Doug Fluhrer Park. Finished paintings remain for one year until the next event, when they are painted over with new murals.

For more information about the event:

http://www.friendsofinnerharbour.com/onthewall/

NEW PRODUCT
POURING MEDIUM AND COLOURS...IT'S ALL THE RAGE!

Tri-Art is thrilled to present our newest product: LIQUID GLASS pouring medium and LIQUID GLASS premixed colours. Locally, at Art Noise (Kingston's own 'audiovisual lifestyle' store), we can hardly keep up with the demand for product and workshops. Check in regularly for more upcoming classes and workshops:
www.artnoise.ca

TRI ART NOMINATED
FOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Tri Art is humbled and honoured to have been nominated for the Sustainable Kingston Award as a Sustainable Leadership Organisation with outstanding commitment to the city's  sustainable priorities. Awards Event: May 24, 2017 - Residence Inn, Kingston, ON

TRI-ART PAINT - NOW AVAILABLE
IN CORNWALL, ON

We are thrilled to be part of the art supplies menu offered at Cailuan Art Gallery, a gallery, art supplies store and workspace that offers classes and creative community building events in Cornwall, ON.

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