Whitelines Notebooks - Now Available at ARCH

What a great idea. Instead of dark lines that can distract from your drawings and notes, why not use white lines?

Whitelines was founded in January 2006 by three friends in Stockholm. The founder Olof Hansson got tired of the dark distracting lines when he was copying sketches. He and his team created this great line of notebooks.

Perspective Grids available from Whitelines

One of our favorite features from Whitelines are the different grids available. There is of course the squared version but we also have perspective and isometric grids too!

The Snail Mail Social - June 1st - 5pm - FREE!

Stop by ARCH for our next Snail Mail Social with special guest Lea Redmond of the World's Smallest Post Service. Typewriters, rubber stamps and custom stationery will be provided. Join us, and our friends Carolee, Annie and Lea on Friday June 1st at 5pm.

Create a Good Mail Day for friends and loved ones.

Mother's Day Cards & Gifts at ARCH

Letterpress Card from Sugarcube Press

Letterpress Card from Hammerpress Studio

Letterpress Card from Lark Press

Mother's Day Card from Lucca Paperworks

Letterpress Card from 9SPOTMONK

All This Week: Extended Hours for finals. Open 9am - 8pm

Stay calm, ARCH has you covered.

It is that time of year again and our friends at the California College of the Arts are in the midst of finals. We will have extended store hours (from 9am - 8pm) all week, along with FREE coffee and sweets for all. We are fully stocked for all your final review / model making / presentation needs. 

Just in this week, Epson Inkjet papers and inks, chipboard, cardboard and of course, more, more and more basswood!

Come visit, vent, and get inspired for that final push, here at ARCH.

Tachikama Linemarker A.T. Sketch Pens

Available in Three Nib Sizes and Refillable

Tachikama is a Japanese pen maker very popular with comic / manga artists. ARCH is now carrying the Tachikama Linemarkers available in 3 sizes (01, 03 & 05) with a fountain pen style nib. These pens have great flow and don't drag or scratch the paper despite their super fine nibs.  These would make a great alternative to some of the micron pens as the nibs should last longer and handle all types of drawing paper. They are also refillable.  Come by ARCH and try one out today!

Glob Natural Paints - Perfect for Easter Egg Dyeing

Single Colors and Kits Available at ARCH

GLOB paints are created from natural, recyclable and biodegradable materials. Made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices (and right in Berkeley), these paints are perfect for kids and Easter egg dyeing.  You can find out more about GLOB paints and their recipe for Easter Egg painting (so easy; eggs + GLOB paints + water) here.

Mepxy Brush Markers

Dual tipped with a chisel and brush point - ARCH price $4.49 each

ARCH is pleased to bring in this new line of dual tipped art markers. The Mepxy Brush Marker is an alcohol based art marker available in 123 colors (including a blender) with a chisel tip at one end and a brush tip at the other.

ARCH currently stocks 123 colors

In playing around with the Mepxy markers the highlight for us is the juciness of the brush tip. It allows you to get the paper super saturated with vibrant color. They also stay wet a bit longer, allowing you to push the color around with brushes or pick it back up with the blender.

From this great review from Maria Del Pinto at Craft Critique these markers worked great on multiple surfaces (from paper, to cloth, to tin, etc.) and are toner safe.  Check out her review for more info.

Finally, yet not available just yet, the Mepxy Brush Marker is refillable!!!  We'll keep you posted as soon as the refills are available at ARCH.