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All about Surfaces: Choosing the Right Canvas
The canvas is the foundation and necessary ingredient in the artistic process. However, choosing the right surface can be a daunting experience considering the wide variety of materials out there. Learn about the different types of canvases out there, and which is the best for your project!

2025 Gift Guide
At Above Ground Art Supplies, we believe that gift giving is an art in itself. Our team has curated a selection of the best gifts for the artists in your life, so you can give with confidence.

Get more from your Mineral Paint: All About Fleur Medium and Additives
In addition to Mineral Paint, Fleur offers a wide range of mediums, additives, primers and varnishes that elevate your artwork. Working in tandem with Fleur Mineral Paint, these products create striking depth to any project.

Discover Fleur Professional Matt Artist Colours: Now at Above Ground Art Supplies
Above Ground Art Supplies is proud to be the exclusive Canadian Distributor of Fleur Products. Read on to learn more about Fleur’s history and it’s signature product, Mineral Paint.

Introducing Giusto Manetti Battiloro Gilding Products available Above Ground Art Supplies
Giusto Manetti Battiloro is a historic family business that has upheld the tradition of goldbeating in Florence, Italy for generations. With a dedication to excellence,

A Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic Paint
In the art world, acrylic paints are a little like the automobile – a relatively new invention that’s sleek, fast, and inimitably convenient. And while