The Story of Jack Richeson & Co.
Jack Richeson arrived in the artists’ materials industry after his dreams of becoming an artist were dashed; colorblind, he was asked to leave Art School in the 1950's. Wishing to stay close to artists & support his growing family, he worked his way up to running one of Chicago's leading art supply stores. He went on from there to be National Sales Manager of Grumbacher & later, President of Morilla (now Canson). In 1981 Jack started his namesake company, Jack Richeson & Co. with his son Darren & his wife Ruth (Ruth sadly passed away in 2000). From modest beginnings, the Kimberly, Wisconsin facility is now an employer of over 75 people. As the company grew, so did the number of working family members: today five of Jack’s six children work for the company, while spouses & grandchildren add another ten (or more when school’s out) employees with a Richeson pedigree.
Today the company is the manufacturer of Shiva Oils & Caseins, Daniel Greene Oils, Richeson Pads, and Best Easels & importer of Fine Richeson Brushes, Unison Pastels, Shiva Paintstiks, eco friendly Lyptus Easels, and many other great products.
In 2004 Jack Richeson & Co. broke ground on a 25,000 square foot addition to the building which made room for the Richeson School of Art & Gallery. The art school & gallery are home to a beautiful collection of work & host to an array of workshops, competitions & exhibits each year.
Jack Richeson & Co. has come a long way from its modest beginnings in 1981, but you can be sure that this is only the start. Artists everywhere can rest assured that Jack Richeson is still out there, combing the world for the newest, best & most innovative supplies and, when he finds them, Wet Paint will have them!
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BEST Deluxe Lobo Easel
The most versatile easel at Wet Paint, the Deluxe Lobo is a sturdy, yet compact, oak H-frame easel. Use it vertically for sketching or painting, horizontally for watercolor or varnishing. The Lobo extends up to 44" high & folds flat for easy storage. 883200
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BEST Deluxe Classic Dulce Easel
Our most popular studio easel, the Best Classic Dulce is a sturdy, solid oak, H-Frame style easel that accommodates canvasses up to 82" high. 880200
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BEST Deluxe Tabletop Easel
The Best Deluxe Tabletop easel is a miniature version of the Classic Dulce. Solid oak for sturdiness, yet collapsible & small for easy storage & transport, the Deluxe Tabletop accommodates a canvas up to 36" square. 884200
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Studio Designs Pro Mobile Studio
This is not your father's donkey bench! This pewter & teak bench/easel combination features a 22" padded seat for comfortable sitting, a storage compartment for supplies, wheels & collapsible legs for easy mobility. The easel will accept canvases up to 34". SX13200
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Alvin Workmaster Jr. Table
A durable 4 post table, featuring a warp-free Melamine surface & a heavy gauge steel base that is very sturdy for hard, long term use. The built in shelf provides storage & extra stability. Height adjusts from 29" to 44" in the horizontal position, making the Workmaster Jr. perfect for standing or sitting. Lifetime Warranty. WMJ-4-XB
Alvin Utility Stool
A rugged utility stool, featuring a firm polyurethane swivel seat on a black powder coated steel base, providing excellent stability & comfort. Height adjustable from 20" to 25". DC207A
Artograph ArtSeries Lightboxes
ArtSeries lightboxes are constructed from stainless steel. The comfortably slanted, translucent surface is flush mounted creating a clean, unobstructed work surface. 225863/4/6
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The Story of Logan
Back in the 1970’s, Malcolm (Mal) Logan was busy inventing. An engineer by training, his creative mind led him to design & patent various products including coffee makers, aluminum Christmas trees, and metal section frames. Logan Graphic Products began when a friend who sold mat board approached Mal & challenged him to design a better mat cutter for picture framers. That led to the development of the Logan 101 Supreme Framing Mat Cutter, which was designed with innovative features including the squaring arm, mat guide & production stops. Out of that product evolved the Logan handheld mat cutters, which effectively moved Logan into the art materials industry.
While Mal’s expertise helped the Logan product family grow, his own family also grew. Over the years, two sons, M. David & Curt, as well as daughter Cindy, joined the business in various capacities. In 1998, Mal officially retired & son Curt took over as President. Armed with an engineering degree & a lifetime of experience growing the family business, Curt continues to bring innovation & quality design to Logan products.
Almost half a century later, mat cutters continue to be the heart of the Logan business, though the Logan product family has expanded to include Do-it Yourself Framing Tools, Art Deckle Paper Crafting Tools, and the new FoamWerks™ Foamboard Modeling Tools & Accessories. Wet Paint offers a broad selection of Logan products, including the staff favorite 301-S compact mat cutter.
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Logan FoamWerks
The family of FoamWerks Tools allows you to cut circles, straight lines, V-grooves, free style, bevels & more. Cuts Foamboard easily & precisely. Perfect for models & craft projects.
Logan 301 Mat Cutter
This versatile, portable 32" mat cutter provides affordable & professional results. Open ended guide rail allows bevel cuts in mat boards of any size. Includes parallel mat guide for setting border widths, bevel & straight cutting heads & more. 301S
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Logan 650 Framer’s Edge Mat Cutter
Heavy-duty construction, rich features, and an attractive look make the Framer's Edge the preferred system for framers & serious artists, whether for small projects or professional use. Our framer, Kate, uses one every day at Wet Paint! Stop by the store for a demonstration of this remarkable cutting system. L650
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The Story of Artograph
Artograph was founded in Minneapolis in 1947 by 3 entrepreneurs, Ed Hirschoff, John Engle & Les Kouba. It was Mr. Kouba, a promising wild life artist, who suggested developing a projector that would help him enlarge his wild life photos onto a canvas; thus the first Artograph was born. This first projector was built from assorted automobile parts, garage door track, plywood & bellows, all scavenged from a junk shop.
Many variations were created from that first projector, but it was in 1977 when a totally new design in projectors was created. This was the DB300 table top projector-- an instant success & a key tool for artists & designers for over 20 years. Since then, Autograph’s focus has expanded from the
commercial artist & designer towards the distinctive needs of the fine artist & the crafter. A number of new projectors & light boxes have been introduced, providing options for everyone from the hobbyist to the seasoned
professional. Most recently, Artograph has produced a line of metal studio furniture for work & storage.
Sixty years later, Artograph President Don Dow remains committed to the mission of making the creative process more rewarding & productive. Wet Paint is committed to bringing you these fine products from one of our local manufacturers!
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Artograph Taboret & Paper Cart
An ideal platform for Artograph projectors, the taboret stands 30" tall & features 18x18" shelves. The small paper cart measures 24x33x30" & provides a great alternative to flat files. Both feature an enameled white finish & hearty casters.
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