tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67777313375442225382024-03-06T14:01:58.058-06:00ART OutfittersART Outfitters is an art supply store in Little Rock, Arkansas, opened in 1997.
We're the new name of a store that opened in 1881.
The previous company, named Jungkind, sold artist materials for 116 years, cameras for 100, and printing supplies for about 40.Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-70076400252272009672018-09-25T10:15:00.003-06:002018-09-25T10:15:30.840-06:00Have no fear, ARTOBER is here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-70535576106574293582014-09-08T09:23:00.001-06:002014-09-08T09:23:24.636-06:00<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEbqtDH8g5c" target="_blank">A look at ART Outfitters</a>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-32618384404500784612011-11-01T14:43:00.000-06:002011-11-01T14:43:38.772-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Congratulations to former Outfitter, Helen, for WINNING the Stabilo point 88 coloring contest. See the other winning designs here: <a href="http://www.macphersonart.com/maclive/stabilo/winners.htm">STABILO Sneaker Contest - Winners</a>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-24188043784987410342011-10-13T07:06:00.003-06:002011-10-13T07:09:55.876-06:00Arkansas Times articleThe Arkansas Times has featured ART Outfitters in the latest issue's CUE Section. You can view the article by entering page 36 here: <a href="http://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/ar_times_10-12-11">http://issuu.com/arkansastimesvisitorsguide/docs/ar_times_10-12-11</a><div><br /></div><div>You can also see the store pups. Left to right - Prince Eddy, Cricket, and Billy. You can see them in person (canine?) at the store. They are happy to greet and accept ear scritches anytime.</div>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-30631887179775960192009-12-07T14:01:00.000-06:002009-12-07T14:02:00.568-06:00Our Mike<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "><p>This is an difficult post to write. Outfitter, Mike Meyer died last<br />Friday.</p><p>We have taken so many calls, that this seemed the best way to notify<br />many, quickly about funeral services. Mike's family's visitation will<br />be Wednesday, December 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Griffin, Leggett,<br />Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street in Little Rock, with services<br />immediately following.</p><p>There isn't an online guestbook set up yet. It should be up and<br />running soon:<br />http://www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com/</p><p>We are keeping a book in the store. If you have something you'd like<br />to write, regarding your memories of Mike in the store, please feel<br />free to come by and leave a note.</p><p>Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Mike meant a lot to<br />ART Outfitters, and all of his co-workers. Our store family will<br />never be the same without him.</p><p>Thanks again,<br />Kerry and crew</p></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-16428488496729212972009-08-04T17:00:00.001-06:002009-08-06T07:19:00.812-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjW9yHJ0FxKI-9Cry6EhGJ11VXIYRHxW1jbZdfMCUZNRDzRAmszT19GHtm8IPGQdZ0ne_PbFjIbjqEopLW0b2TO8YP1enFqt6yVzRFnm3_q7mH2d55e9VgC0rKLDpqRc2FAoj0UXXHO-Q/s1600-h/SB+Allan+screen+print+demo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjW9yHJ0FxKI-9Cry6EhGJ11VXIYRHxW1jbZdfMCUZNRDzRAmszT19GHtm8IPGQdZ0ne_PbFjIbjqEopLW0b2TO8YP1enFqt6yVzRFnm3_q7mH2d55e9VgC0rKLDpqRc2FAoj0UXXHO-Q/s200/SB+Allan+screen+print+demo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366838261882072594" /></a>Our Speedball sales rep, Allan Franklin, discussed the different methods of burning a silkscreen, allowed those in attendance to print using a "split fountain" and demonstrated a technique for screen printing gilding adhesive. Very interesting new information! Maybe we will all be printing our Christmas cards with a little bling this year.Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-35195233482162464042009-08-01T17:00:00.001-06:002009-08-06T07:22:49.279-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo8aroASfJsiiy2r97kjmQrg1_GzPKZAG2aznlRKsQl43NH1v3u1PNSHl58mIeQ1bJ20lGqrE36C4T-B2wr2vCMYcHQByiFMzwyKY8nsL8DUxFp28AJ1FOHl3ixiK0Xi3kHB1_anNT3A/s1600-h/080109+r+bean.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo8aroASfJsiiy2r97kjmQrg1_GzPKZAG2aznlRKsQl43NH1v3u1PNSHl58mIeQ1bJ20lGqrE36C4T-B2wr2vCMYcHQByiFMzwyKY8nsL8DUxFp28AJ1FOHl3ixiK0Xi3kHB1_anNT3A/s200/080109+r+bean.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366511051945579106" /></a>Robert Bean began a new painting while demonstrating in the store August 1st. He used a photograph that he had specifically taken to make a painting and transferred it to the support to begin the underpainting. Thanks, Robert, for the insight into your methods!! Check out his website: <a href="http://www.rbfineart.com/">RB Fine Art</a>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-81642164163086191092009-07-27T14:20:00.002-06:002009-07-27T14:23:15.246-06:0030th Anniversary!?!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, fantasy; font-size: 13px; ">Many of you tell us you remember when Kerry came to work at Jungkind. Many of you weren't born yet! Anyway, as an excuse for having some fun this summer, we're celebrating Kerry's 30TH ANNIVERSARY at the store!!!<br /><br />Please join us for the following events:<br /><br />August 1, 1:30 to 4:00 - Robert Bean demonstrating resizing images for painting using the grid system. FREE. <a href="http://www.arkansasarts.com/programs/registry/detail.asp?ID=67">Robert Bean</a><br />August 4, 2:00 to 6:00 - A representative from Speedball, Allan Franklin, demonstrating a variety of silkscreen techniques, including screen printing gilding adhesive. FREE.<br />August 6, 1:30 to 4:00 - Matt McLeod previewing his "Making Your Paintings Pop" workshops. FREE. <a href="http://www.mattmcleod.com/">Matt McLeod</a><br />August 8, 1:30 to 4:00 - Delita Martin of Black Box Press demonstrating Reduction Block Printing using DUO. FREE.<a href="http://blackbpress.blogspot.com/">Black Box Press</a><br />August 11, 1:30 to 4:00 - Bill Burgin will be working with pastels and oil pastels. FREE. <a href="http://www.burgin.info/">Bill Burgin Art and Photography</a><br />August 13, 1:30 to 4:00 - Stephen Cefalo discussing his portrait painting workshops and technique. FREE. <a href="http://www.stephencefalo.com/">Stephen Cefalo</a><br />August 15, 9:30 to 11:30 - A representative from Golden Artist Colors, Beth Wild, will be answering questions about acrylic paints and painting. $5 fee, space limited. (includes $5 coupon.) <a href="http://goldenpaints.com/">Golden Artist Colors, Inc.</a><br />August 15, 2:00 to 4:00 - A representative from Golden Artist Colors, Beth Wild, will be discussing new products by Golden: <a href="http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/color/open/index.php">OPEN Acrylic Colors</a> and Digital <a href="http://www.goldenpaints.com/mixmoremedia/index.php">Mix More Media!</a>. $5 fee, space limited. (includes $5 coupon.)<br /><br />IF YOU ARE AN ART TEACHER:<br />During the first 2 weeks of August, please bring us your fall supply list in exchange for a surprise! (Limited to the first 50.)<br /><br />For the remainder of August, during Back-To-School, we are scheduling the following:<br />ATC (Artist Trading Card) Swap,<br />Bookbinding demonstration,<br />Encaustic product introduction,<br />Aqua ProMarker try-out,<br />Pitt Brush Pens on canvas try-out,<br />Calligraphy Guild of Arkansas Q&A day.<br /><br />Get more information about these AND special sale items IN THE STORE.<br /><br />Please tell your artist friends or art teachers and students.<br /><br />Thank you and happy anniversary,<br />Kerry</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-54013300266730835922009-01-17T10:05:00.006-06:002009-01-22T13:10:14.418-06:00HOT IN LITTLE ROCK!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';">Check out this listing on the "HOT in Little Rock" website. It's my favorite store!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><a href="http://www.hotinlittlerock.com/mailings/message.aspx?mid=8131">Hot in Little Rock - Treasure Trove Discovered</a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><br /></span></div>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-41087184524671115942008-09-29T06:25:00.003-06:002008-09-29T06:29:03.077-06:00Google Groups<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';">It seems that the best way to notify everyone of the updates here is to create a "Google Group." So that's why you've all gotten the invitation to join ART-Outfitters Group. It lets Google know that you are all receiving our notices by choice and not by spam. Let's hope it works! If you haven't gotten an invitation, let us know your email address. We'd love to have you in our group!</span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-47473354659144885142008-03-19T08:17:00.005-06:002008-03-19T16:42:03.255-06:00Plein Air Enthusiasts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgII-55AATrTnd3pPcdsCe7i3_cWwjcSRVNOjpeXIZdKO78g0zDiT8ARb2LBERTxqI_ceNmENXXT37Ha141gssr0VNWUYmY1b2mslU92jSC1kwMjLlAKc7Irz427zpR6bv5oT0fVJUrWIU/s1600-h/Jane's+ad+for+Art+Outfitters+1.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgII-55AATrTnd3pPcdsCe7i3_cWwjcSRVNOjpeXIZdKO78g0zDiT8ARb2LBERTxqI_ceNmENXXT37Ha141gssr0VNWUYmY1b2mslU92jSC1kwMjLlAKc7Irz427zpR6bv5oT0fVJUrWIU/s200/Jane's+ad+for+Art+Outfitters+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179464844679230930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br />Carl Judson from Guerrilla Painter was a fine example to our Central Arkansas plein air painters. His curiosity was piqued by a Yarnell's billboard stating "Woo Pig Chewy," which he painted using his 9x12 Guerrilla Easel. We tried to explain the Arkansas Razorback cheer. This may do it better, Carl: </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th97vOlP_Bw"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">YouTube - Phoebe Calling the Hogs</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> Speaking of 9x12 Guerrilla Easel, Carl also drew a name from the hat, and our door prize was won by David Cook, the local plein air paint out organizer extordinaire. Congratulations, Dave.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Now for news of traveling Arkansan plein air painters: Catch Jane Holt painting in the wild - a city square in Santa Fe. Notice Jane has her handy dandy ART Outfitters tote bag. </span></div>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777731337544222538.post-62157565602901556272008-03-06T12:55:00.000-06:002008-03-12T13:15:11.077-06:00Shop Dogs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfW7aNE2ZgdKUIDjZ9zIz4Lj3uvZdY1pC2lFCAo2A1XGriR6er65I1gXUDAxAuxTFmnhADAuXhfiPUV0YXVz2MWi-nPj_88lOxQhedGiHhTAqI7kSzr7JceYLCaz7jztVkJ9AiqFwpMjg/s1600-h/sibs.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfW7aNE2ZgdKUIDjZ9zIz4Lj3uvZdY1pC2lFCAo2A1XGriR6er65I1gXUDAxAuxTFmnhADAuXhfiPUV0YXVz2MWi-nPj_88lOxQhedGiHhTAqI7kSzr7JceYLCaz7jztVkJ9AiqFwpMjg/s200/sibs.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176916455898920322" /></a><br />Billy, the ART Outfitters shop dog, is proud to introduce his new little sister, Cricket. Billy has been in the store since June 2007. His birth parents are Shih-Tzu and Jack Russell Terrier. Cricket was born a Yorkshire Terrier. Her parents were both about 3 lbs. Cricket has a unique walk due to being born with a small front limb. Just don't tell her she has a disability. She wants to do everything big brother does!Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411800839718305158noreply@blogger.com2