Iron Oxide Art Supplies

05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day!

Iron Oxide is open regular business hours today, Monday May 18th. 10am until 5pm.

With over 100,000 items in stock, we're worth the drive.

04/22/2026

We just received a shipment of postcards for their . These are free when you purchase any Winsor & Newton product and include a postage paid stamp on one for shipping to England to be a part of a show with thousands of artists! And then 14 other postcards for you to play with.
Come and get them while quantities last!

04/03/2026

Happy Easter weekend! Iron Oxide will be open with normal hours (10am-5pm) on both Good Friday and Easter Monday for all your creative needs.

With over 100,000 items under our roof, there's a good chance we have what you need but feel free to call the store and speak to our friendly staff to find out for sure before you make the trip - 250-591-4766.

03/15/2026

There are still seats available if you would like to join us for the alcohol ink demo today from 11am to 12:30 at the store with artist Tangled Artistic Designs Shirley White.

03/01/2026

We are excited to have come do an alcohol ink demo in the store. Sunday March 15th from 11-12:30. This is a FREE demo but we do require registration as we have limited space. You can do this in person or by phoning 250-591-4766.

02/13/2026

A customer today commented that it must have been a feat to move this store. So I thought I would re share the video of setting up the new location. Watching it still brings back a flood of feelings but WOW we have come so far!

In June of 2023, Iron Oxide Art Supplies in Nanaimo was destroyed by a flood. Over 600 gallons rained down from the restaurant above and destroyed the floor,...

01/12/2026

Have you registered for our upcoming free R&F demos yet? They are just 1 week away Sunday Jan. 18.

Presented by Megan MacDonald of Crow's Nest Studio at Iron Oxide Art Supplies
Pigment Sticks and Drawing Oils demo from 10am-noon and Encaustic Demo from 2-4pm.
Call the store 250-591-4766 to register. We are just over half full in each demo.

Here is a description of the first demo:
This R&F Pigment Stick® and Drawing Oils™ demo will show how these product lines enable traditional and alternative methods of painting with oil by allowing artists to draw or paint directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity. Megan will cover what Pigment Sticks and Drawing Oils are compatible with, health and safety, and appropriate supports and tools. As part of the demo, she will also discuss transparency and opacity; building a surface; monoprinting; image transfer; and mark making. Additional techniques and compatible products will be highlighted, such as the use of cold wax, Gelli plates, etc. The demo will highlight the similarities and differences between these two product lines, as well as the benefits of each.

01/03/2026

Good news! We got our Gotrick Apollon canvas and cradle panel shipment in today! This took many many months to receive as this part of the industry has had a very tumultuous year. 7 massive pallets came in. These photos don't do the volume justice. It was 2700lbs of canvas and panels and we only got it in before the rain started with the help from Sean Fenzl and Denny Provost. Thank you So much for your helping hands!!!!! What a treat! Is there anything more important than a quality surface to paint on?!

12/31/2025

Happy new year!!!! We are closed for the next two days for new years Eve and day. Back open on Friday Jan 2nd. See you next year for all your creative adventures!!!!

12/27/2025

Well THAT was a blast! Thank you for making this such a great year! We are excited for what 2026 will bring. All gift cards were found but one and I can't even find it! Lol
We are open regular hours (closed Sundays) now till the 30th Closed 31st and 1st. Happy holidays!
Thanks again to Gamblin and Golden for donating so many door prizes!!!!!!