Bristles Arts & Crafts Supplies

15/09/2026

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10/09/2026

What happens when an art supply store becomes a place to experience the art itself?

Meet Dennis Angura, the latest artist to feature in the Bristles Arts Revolving Gallery, this time with an oil painting that deserves a closer look.

We’re slowly turning our walls into a rotating space for artists — different people, different stories, different mediums.

And yes, our space is limited. But we’ll do our best to make sure as many artists as possible feel included and have an opportunity to have their work seen.

So the next time you come to Bristles for paint, canvas or brushes, take a moment to look around.

You might just discover an artist you didn’t know before.

Bristles Art & Craft Supplies — more than a place to buy art supplies. A place to experience creativity.

📍 Salama House, 3rd Floor, Room 308, Mama Ngina–Wabera Junction, Nairobi

07/09/2026

Some gestures just mean a little more.

Today, our friends at Paper Shop stopped by to congratulate us on our new store and surprised us with these beautiful flowers.

Beyond business, it’s moments like these that remind us how much this journey is built on good people, good relationships and shared growth.

We’re proud to stock Nanyuki Paper Shop sketch pads and even prouder to have partners who celebrate our wins with us.

Thank you, Nanyuki Paper Shop. Here’s to growing together.

07/09/2026

POV: The client has already chosen everything…

No “how much is this?”
No “what’s your best price?”
No bargaining.

Just: “I need the total. I don’t have time to come to the shop and bargain.” 😂

Honestly, we respect the efficiency. 😭

Send your order. We’ll calculate the total. You just come pick it up.

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07/09/2026

Bristles isn’t just a place to come and pick up your art supplies.

Sometimes you just need a place to sit down, talk about art, share stories, laugh, disagree, learn something new and enjoy the company of people who get it.

So we decided to make room for that too.

This is the Bristles Chill Spot — where artists come to create, connect and just have a good conversation.

This time, we sat down with Hamis

No script. No pressure. Just a good conversation.

And honestly, we’re just getting started.

Come through. Grab your supplies. Pull up a chair. Let’s talk art.

21/08/2026

From Charcoal Stick to Powder

Ever wondered how artists get that super-smooth charcoal powder for blending?

In this video, we’re turning compressed charcoal into fine charcoal powder using a sander — simple, practical, and seriously satisfying!

Sander — KSh 200
Generals Compressed Charcoal — KSh 460–650
Jakar Compressed Charcoal — KSh 850
Blending Brush Set — KSh 800

Perfect for portraits, deep shadows, smooth transitions and those buttery charcoal blends.

Would you try making your own charcoal powder?
Available at Bristles Art Supplies

21/08/2026

The moment you realize your art supplies don’t have to be a scavenger hunt.

Infinity Stone acquired. Creativity unlocked.

Quality paints. Proper papers. Reliable tools. Everything you need to make the idea in your head actually exist on the canvas.

Find us at Salama House, Mama Ngina–Wabera Street Junction, 3rd Floor, Room 308, Nairobi.

Visit us in-store or WhatsApp us to order: +254 746 938 555.

Your next masterpiece is missing one thing… the right supplies.

20/08/2026

There is a particular moment every oil painter eventually experiences. You open your palette, squeeze out your colours, pick up your brush and suddenly the paint feels too stiff. You need to loosen it for an underpainting, clean a brush between colours, remove excess paint from a palette, or create a thin transparent wash.

This is where the right solvent can completely change the way you work.

But what exactly is Gamsol? Is it the same as turpentine? How much should you use? Can it be used for cleaning brushes? Is it safe? And perhaps most importantly:

How do you use Gamsol without compromising your oil painting?

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