MacPherson's

MacPherson's is thrilled to be exhibiting at Creativeworld in Frankfurt, Germany from February 7 to February 10, 2025 in Booth 1.1 B57! This is one of the most important trade fairs for the international hobby, craft, and artists' supplies sector, so we're looking forward to meeting with our partners to see the latest and greatest of our industry! Please contact INT@macphersonart.com to set up an appointment. We can't wait to see you there! #Creativeworld25 #Creativeworld #CreativeIndustry

We were thrilled to watch one of our partners Lulumake showcase two of our exclusive brands, STABILO and PRiMO, on FOX 5 DC! She shows how materials like the STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL highlighters and the PRiMO Tempera Paint Bottles can be used to elevate your holiday card making! ❄️🌟 Check out the full segment!

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Spooktacular Showdown Halloween contest! Thank you to everyone who participated—your creativity and enthusiasm made this a memorable event! 🏆 Best Costume: Garrett Holmes, Director of Operations 🏆 Best Decoration: Allen Auernheimer, Sr. Operations Manager 🏆 Best Pumpkin Carving: Daisy Madieros, Associate Category Manager This contest highlights one of our core values: having fun. It’s wonderful to see our team come together and share some laughs while celebrating Halloween. Congratulations to our winners—you’ve truly outdone yourselves!

We have very exciting news! One of our exclusive brands Micador jR. will be featured on the Today Show! 📺 Tune into NBC tomorrow, Thursday, October 24 from 7am to 11am to see one of our favorite and most versatile Micador Group products, the Easy Carry Art Studio. It's packed with high-quality art supplies that are a perfect gift for any budding artist. Tune in tomorrow and let us know you're watching!

Please join us in giving a warm MacPherson's Welcome to Mike Dickerson, our new IT Support Technician! Mike brings a wide range of technical experiences to MacPherson's including network administration, technical support, telecommunications, and serving our country in the Air Force as an Avionics Technician. He believes in keeping things simple so that users can become more productive. We can't wait to have him on the team!

Did you know spray paint was first invented in 1949 to coat radiators? 🤔 By the 1970s, it became the go-to medium for graffiti artists in NYC, sparking a creative revolution. Modern artists continue to push the boundaries of this versatile, brushstroke-free art form. Check out these innovative pieces: 🔸 "CRASH," by John "Crash" Matos, 2007 🔸 "CHANOIR," by Alberto Vejarano, 2022 🔸 "Poppies VI - Homage to Warhol," by Logan Hicks, 2019 🔸 "Sweet Toof," by Lucas Price, 2014 #ArtHistory #ArtLesson #SprayPainters #SprayPaintArt

MacPherson's and some of our incredible Creativity Hub vendors were thrilled to donate art supplies to The Public Education Foundation for their teachers ahead of the Back to School season! 🎨 Having quality art supplies at the start of a new school year makes all the difference for teachers and students! We truly appreciate the wonderful generosity of all our partners and the opportunity to give back to a great cause.

This month's featured artist on Art Dog Blog is Lorraine Simonds, a talented watercolor artist based in Canada! Her recent works reflect her adult education, informal counseling practice, and extensive travels to over 20 countries. Read our latest blog post to learn how her art enhances her insight into the human condition and our shared experiences! #ArtDogBlog

Watercolor painting continues to be one of the most accessible forms of art. The medium wouldn't be where it is today without these influential artists and works. Take a look! 🔵 Albrecht Dürer, "Left Wing of a Blue Roller" 🔵 William Blake, "Songs of Innocence and Experience" 🔵 J.M.W. Turner, "Clare Hall and Kings College Chapel" 🔵 John James Audubon, "The Birds of America" #WatercolorArtists #ArtHistory #ArtLesson

Creativity changes lives! 🎨🌟 Empower your community to express their emotions through art by becoming a CREATOR. Our CREATORS Training Program equips you with expressive arts curriculum to have conversations about mental health with the people you serve — in a way that's low-pressure, zero-judgment, and fun. You get the high-quality art supplies to make it happen, too. (Shoutout to our amazing supply partner, MacPherson's! 🙌) Learn more and apply to the program today at peacelove.org/CREATORS