Stocking stuffers for art lovers!

Fun stocking stuffer for your favorite artist…two erasers per set, one with the portrait of a famous artist, the other with one of the artist’s paintings. Latex and pthalate free white eraser.

Art Connection
165 S 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
541 267 0186

www.coosartconnection.com

New Products at Art Connection

There are many new additions to the Children's Department at Art Connection.




We are happy to help you choose just the right gift for the child in your life!




Books, kits, sets, basic supplies, easels and more!



Great values for adults too! Check out our blog for more new product information:

http://www.coosartconnection.com/

Art Connection
165 S 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
541 267 0186

Tree-friendly Blank Cards!

This is a great time of year for hand made greeting cards and Strathmore has introduced an earth-friendly blank card alternative. These cards are made with a blend of alternative fibers and post-consumer waste fiber and they are beautiful!



The sugar cane cards are made of 50% sugar cane and 50% post-consumer waste fiber and have a smooth light cream surface with subtle flecks. The hemp cards are 25% hemp and 75% post-consumer fiber. They are a cooler off-white with slight flecks and a laid pattern. The bamboo cards are 90% bamboo fiber and 10% cotton. They are a warm off-white with a surface rather like a good quality watercolor paper, somewhere between cold press and hot press.

These cards are a beautiful and “green” alternative for your hand-made art cards. Now you can make a statement with your materials as well as your art!


Art Connection
Downtown Coos Bay
541 267 0186
http://www.coosartconnection.com/

Outdoor Origami Paper

You can now bring your passion for origami to the great outdoors. Yasutomo has introduced waterproof origami paper! Each pack contains 14 sheets in 7 vivid translucent colors, great for decorating trees or shrubs or adding color to the holiday wreath on your front door. A welcome addition to the origami department.

Art Connection
Downtown Coos Bay
541 267 0186
www.coosartconnection.com

New Sketch Journals at Art Connection

Newly arrived at Art Connection are the Sedona sketch journals by Cachet. They are available in red and purple in two sizes: 4″ x 6: and 7″ x 10″. Each contains 112 unlined sheets (224 pages) of highly opaque, acid free, 70 lb. medium surface paper suitable for all dry media. Made in USA.


Also new is the 6″ x 9″ Quilt Journal in two designs. Tuck this handy journal in your backpack or purse to hold notes, ideas, sketches and inspiration. The quilted paper cover is handmade with recycled fabric-industry fibers. Inside are 96 blank pages of handmade, recycled paper, plus 64 pages of graph paper with a 1/8″ grid that’s perfect for drafting quilt blocks or any kind of design. The inside back cover features a handy storage pocket perfect for fabric swatches. These are just two of the many sketchbooks and journals available for your creative endeavors!

Art Connection
Downtown Coos Bay
541 267 0186
www.coosartconnection.com

PanPastel for Artists and Crafters

Imagine the softest pastels in the world...PanPastel colors are genuine artists' quality pastels, uniquely packed in a pan format. The advantages of PanPastels are...

-Achieve more painterly effects in pastel

-Block in large areas of color in seconds

-Less dust! Cleaner work area

-Apply ultra thin glazing layers and veils of color

-Use every bit of pastel, no waste

-Apply controlled marks - from intense to delicate

60 colors are currently available...20 pure colors with 20 tints and 20 shades. 20 extra dark shades will be available soon. See our blog for more details...stop by the store to try them!

Art Connection
165 S. 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
(541) 267-0186
http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

Encaustic - Painting with Hot Wax!

Encaustic painting, painting with pigmented hot wax, is an ancient method that is currently enjoying a resurgance. Encaustic painting allows a wide variety of working techniques from delicate layering of thin, transparent glazes to the creation of heavy impasto textures. The wax paints are gently warmed to the melting point in their tins on a pancake griddle and applied with natural bristle brushes. The wax cools and hardens quickly but can be re-heated and re-worked endlessly.

Enkaustikos® Hot Cakes® brand of wax paints are now available at Art Connection. They contain only the finest artist grade pigments which are lightfast and engineered to withstand the heat requirements of the encaustic process without colorshifts. Hot Cakes are also solvent-free! The colors are rich and creamy.

For more information see our blog: http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

Art Connection

Downtown Coos Bay (near the Library)

541 267 0186

Huge Selection of Electric Aroma Burners Just Arrived - Fiddlesticks Gifts

You've got to see this selection of Electric Aromer Burners. We have animals, fairies, flowers and more.

Fiddlesticks
Gift, Gizmos, Fashion Accessories, Toys
Located at Newmark Plaza
1936 Newmark St.
North Bend, Oregon
541-751-9033
http://www.fiddlefun.com/

Customer Show and Tell

This lovely old desk was finished by Art Connection customer, Carolyn Sutton. In Carolyn's words...

"The beautiful paper I used to decoupage the drawer fronts of this old seen better days desk was purchased from Art Connection. I now have the little desk in my space at Leaf's Tree House on 3rd in Coos Bay. The paper has a nice handmade look about it with beautiful script and ginko leaves. It was the perfect paper for this project, just what I wanted. Thank you for being there when I needed the perfect paper."

There are many other designs of the 12 x 12 sheets that Carolyn used for this project. We also have larger sheets in a variety of fibers, colors and patterns. Thank you Carolyn for sharing your work with us!

Art Connection
165 S 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

New Home Listing in North Bend, Oregon - Century 21 Best Realty

Beautiful custom built home. Built in 2004 Property is 72 X 100. The chainlink fence in the back is 10 feet from property line. There are CC&R's (Presidential Estates)

Ocean and bay views from this custom built home. 3 bedroom 2 baths. Hickory cabinets, custom Quartz kitchen counter tops, Kitchen Island with eating area. Master Suite, Bathrooms with granite counter tops. Living room with remote natural gas fireplace. Attached triple car garage.

Century 21 Best Realty
Debra Heide
debra.heide@c21bestrealty.com
541-267-2221
http://www.c21bestrealty.com/

Sumi-e Painting Tools in Coos Bay

Japanese and Chinese painting styles are increasing in popularity in the U.S. We have expanded our sumi-e department with the addition of the Yuming Asian Art Brushes developed by Yuming Zhu, produced by Connoisseur®. Originally trained in China, Yuming Zhu is an accomplished sumi painter and teacher. Brushes used in sumi are usually wolf hair and sheep hair in bamboo. “Wolf hair” can actually be horse hair, boar bristle or other animal hair. The brush’s ability to hold and retain a point is critical to a sumi painter, since one brush is used to create the widest and thinnest of lines. The hairs used in each brush are determined by its use in painting. Soft, absorbant sheep hair holds generouse amounts of ink for flow and coverage. The thicker, sturdier hairs provide support and springiness. Yuming brushes are available now at Art Connection with special introductory pricing of 30% off list.


Art Connection
165 S. 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
(541) 267-0186
http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

Wood Furniture Oregon Coast

Leaf's Treehouse Mini-Mall @ 175 S. 3rd Coos Bay

has a wide variety of wood furniture pre-owned but lovingly cared for.

Shown here is a repro of an old Ice-Box. It has a swivel top for your micro or t.v. with an open cabinet underneath for storage.

Come in anytime Mon.-Sat. 10-6 and check it out as well as 7500 sq. ft. of two floors of a diversity of pre-owned merchandise as well as crafts and a few new items.

Leaf's Treehouse Mini-Mall

175 S 3rd

Coos Bay, Oregon

541-266-7348

Mon.-Sat. 10-6

New! For kids of all ages

If you or your kids love modeling with wet sand on the beach you will love Moonsand™ . It molds and holds its shape like wet sand but never dries out! Moonsand™ holds fine detail and is endlessly re-useable. The starter set comes with a tray and molding tools. Additional sand is available in 5 pound bags. Use it indoors or out, any spills are easily vacuumed up. Its like bringing the beach home with you!

Art Connection
165 S. 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
(541) 267-0186
http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

Fiddlesticks now has Leanin' Tree greeting cards - Coos Bay

Now you can say "Happy Birthday" with a special
Leanin' Tree Birthday Card from Fiddlesticks Gifts!

Birthdays are a special time for celebrating friends and loved ones! When you say ‘Happy Birthday’ with a birthday card from LeaninTree, your birthday wishes are extra special.
With over 80 cards to choose from, you’ll find the perfect beautiful birthday wish, humorous birthday greeting, or a simply fun birthday card for all your friends, loved ones, and co-workers!

Fiddlesticks
Gifts, Gizmos, Fashion Accessories and Toys
Located at Newmark Plaza
1936 Newmark St.
North Bend, Oregon 97420
(541) 751-9033
http://www.fiddlefun.com/

New Selection - Tie Dye $10 Tee Shirt Sale - Fiddlesticks - Orgeon Coast

Perfect timing for summer fun. Choose from a large selection of Tie Dye Tee Shirts at Fiddlesticks. Sizes S - XL are on sale for just $10. Larger sizes are also available.

Fiddlesticks
Gifts, Gizmos, Fashion Accessories and Toys
Located at Newmark Plaza
1936 Newmark St.
North Bend, Oregon 97420
(541) 751-9033
http://www.fiddlefun.com/

Padma's Plantation FREE FREIGHT OFFER - The Dunes Coastal Living - Coos Bay

The Dunes Coastal Living
115 Anderson Ave
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 266-0276

Local Produce and Plants @ Coos Head Food Store - Get ready for summer!

Coos Head Food Store is currently offering local plant starts,

including early tomatos, basil, and squash starts. Raised in

Bloack Gold potting soil just up the river and displayed at the

front register, these are perfect for folks who want a helping

hand with their garden, or those who just got a late start this

year. Prices from $2 to $6.

Also at Coos Head, locally grown produce including offerings

from Flora's Creek. Fresh strawberries, romaine and butter-

head lettuce, and salad mix. Also check our produce case for

other seasonal local produce as summer reaches the oregon

coast.

Summer Fun for Coastal Kids

Help your kids make the most of their summer with art and craft materials. Try a kit or book to get them started then keep them going with paper, paint, pencils and brushes.

At Art Connection we’re proud to claim the largest supply of creative materials for kid’s on the Oregon Coast with great values and lots of help and advice.

Art Connection
165 S. 5th Street
Downtown Coos Bay
(541) 267-0186

http://coosartconnection.wordpress.com/

Best Toys on Oregon's Adventure Coast - Fiddlesticks - Coos Bay

Come to Fiddlesticks for the best toys. We carry brands that you won't find in the "Big Box Stores".

Use this 25% off coupon and save money.

Click on image for printer friendly coupon

Fiddlesticks
Gifts, Gizmos and Fashion Accessories and Toys
Located at Newmark Plaza
1936 Newmark St.
North Bend, Oregon 97420
(541) 751-9033
http://www.fiddlefun.com/

Agave Syrup Sale - Coos Head Food Store

Wholesome Agave Syrup ON SALE in June for $ 8.99 NEW 44 oz. size

At Coos Head Food Store
1960 Sherman Ave. (hwy 101)
North Bend, Or. 97459

541-756-7264
http://www.coosheadfoodstore.com/