Art Supply StoreCraft StorePrint ShopBlick Art Materials
Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials (DickBlick.com) is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well-known, gallery-represented professionals. The company’s extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support to scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country.
this place is great! I loved the variety and how it was more focused on supplies like paints and markers rather than random crafts like Styrofoam and what not. they have a good selection of moleskin notebooks and sketchbooks.
they have a section where you can actually test the markers, I don't think I've ever seen this before but it made shopping so much easier. they carry Sakura which is my new favorite brand. they also carry posca paint markers, which I also like.
I thought the prices were pretty reasonable as well.
most of all, they had some kind of partnership for autism donations at the time I went. anything purchased by/under the checkout counter was donated to a child with autism, and customers get a discount coupon I believe. I hope they keep doing that!
I can't imagine going anywhere for my art supplies in the valley now because these are such simple things but they really made the experience and shop compelling to me.
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David Kelly
Dec 23, 2025
5.0
This place is a gem. Found rare markers and handmade paper I couldn’t get online. Prices are reasonable and the cashier gave me tips for my project!
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Armando Ramos
Dec 1, 2025
5.0
On the morning of 12/1/25, friendly General Manager Steven was very knowledgeable, and helped me pick out a good watercolor brush, watercolor set, and small watercolor paper. He even took the time to test out a myriad of black and white inks from varying brands to show me what would bleed or not bleed, with the watercolor. Thank you, Steven.