Thursday, December 8, 2011

Jerry's T-Shirt Design Contest winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Munoz, the 1st place winner of the Jerry's T-Shirt Design Contest!


 Here he is receiving his giant fake check from our manager Catherine in front of the store (he also won a real $100 giftcard to the store): 


Kevin, a local designer, submitted this gem:
 

which received a whopping 149 votes! We're all excited to get to wear it and hope you are too, as we'll be selling them in the store at the beginning of next year.

Check out more of Kevin's work here!

...AND we're excited to announce a special runner-up prize! David Tenorio & Daniella Valerio's design got so many votes that we decided to award them with a second place prize!


They submitted this great design:
which received 134 votes! They won a $50 giftcard to Jerry's AND we will be printing their design and selling their t-shirt as well!

Check out more of Daniella's work here

and more of David's work here!


THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!
We'll have more information soon about the printing and availability of the t-shirts. Stay tuned for news and more contests!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Upcoming In-Store Demo (Dec 10)


2 NEW SPRAY PAINT LINES

We are very excited to announce that we will be carrying 2 lines of spray paint by the famous Montana Colors for the first time!

We will be carrying the Montana Hardcore & the Alien Art Concept cans. Come check them out!


Montana Hardcore (from their website):
Introduced in 1995, the Hardcore line was available one year after the launch of Montana Colors S.L. in Barcelona. Through the years, this synthetic glossy formula has been the staple of boutique spray paint.

Unlike other spray cans, Hardcore was the end result of years of artist feedback. Utilizing what the masses want, Montana Colors crafted a premier spray paint line that is both cost effective and surpasses the industry standard of what makes a great spray paint. 
More info on the Hardcore line here.  
Alien Art Concept:
To date, Alien is by far the single most precise can on the market. Designed for artists who want exceptional control, Montana Colors delivers a small, light weight can that provides great nimblness. This is extremely beneficial for artists looking to hold cans for extended periods of time.
Ease of use, powerful control, and a slew of interesting colors, Alien supports the need for artistic dexterity.Alien features a highly sensitive, low pressure, female valve with a high pigment concentration and a satin finish. 
More info on the Alien line here.


Brittany & Lauren setting up the cages for the new lines. (With Montana Gold in the background - MTN Colors is not to be confused with Montana Gold cans, which is a different company & a line that we will continue to carry!)

Thursday, December 1, 2011

HOLIDAY SALE!


Shipments have been rolling in like crazy for our Holiday Sale! Here are just a few of the shipments we've received in the last week:

Elmers (X-ACTO, foamcore)

Polyform (Sculpey)

Weber (Turpenoid, clay tools)

Col-Art (Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolours, Cotman Watercolours, W&N Acrylics, Galeria acrylic, W&N Oil Colours, Liquitex Acrylics, Liquitex Basics, Derwent Watercolor pencils, Series 7 Brushes, Winsor & Newton Canvas, Reeves Canvas packs)

Chartpak (AD Markers, Grumbacher Oil Paint, 1000H Vellum Rolls & Pads)

Daler-Rowney (F.W. Ink, Daler Rowney Gesso tubs, Georgian Oil Paint)

And from Jerry's (NEW! Soho Watercolor,  NEW! Soho Acrylic Large jars, brushes & plenty more!)

Monday, October 3, 2011

JERRY'S T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

UPDATE: 
Voting is now live! Head over to our Facebook page to vote for your favorite design!
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AUSTIN, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Our current work t-shirts are boring and we want something fresh to wear to work - and we know you'll create something amazing.
So:




Deadline:
Monday, October 31st 2011 at 7pm

Prize:
Winner receives a $100 Jerry's giftcard!

We will promote your art/website on our Facebook, Twitter & blog.
You get the chance to have your design seen & worn by the Austin art community! (Shirts will be worn by the staff and sold in the store)

Guidelines:

- Design must be one color (will be screen printed on black shirts) 

- Must include the words "Jerry's Artarama"
- Up to 3 submissions per person allowed
(If working on a computer or scanning an image, please keep file at 300 dpi with a width of at least 12")

Submission:

Please submit artwork as a digital file (.pdf, .jpg, .tif, etc).
Online: jerrysaustin@gmail.com
In the store: Please submit file on a CD!

Judging:

 Designs will be judged by the Jerry's staff & by YOU at facebook.com/jerrysaustin

If you have questions or comments, please contact jerrysaustin@gmail.com or call the store at 512-420-9359

Monday, August 29, 2011

Scott Eastwood's incredible signs!


I thought I'd make a post of all of the AWESOME signs that Austin-based artist Scott Eastwood has made for the store so far. 


They're not only cool looking - he uses cardboard recycled from the store's shipments for the sculptures' structures. 


If you haven't been to the store in a while, you should come check them out in person!



Thursday, July 28, 2011

Huge clearance & stock reduction sale!


HUGE CLEARANCE SALE!

This weekend, we will be putting all of our clearance items on sale. On top of their sale prices, all day Friday and Saturday you will receive an extra 10% off and on Sunday you get an extra 20% off! These discounts apply to the sale items only, but there will be a ton of great items on sale, such as:

Stein Design Autobahn Pens
(normally $23.99)

Now only $9.99!!


Save up to 80% off the list price with Super Special Stock Reduction prices, such as:

Monet French Easel at only $55.99
Renoir Table Easel at only $43.99





We've also extended our Blue Tape Special from 20% to 30% off! This will last until the end of August AND the extra discounts this weekend will also apply to the Blue Taped items!
Everything with blue tape on it is 30% off!

UPCOMING IN-STORE DEMO, SATURDAY JULY 30TH

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Trading Cards

Sumi ink, COPIC Multiliner SP pens

Sumi ink, FW Pearlescent & Acrylic Artist inks

Sumi ink, Collage using YES! Paste & X-ACTO knives