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.
Customers consistently praised the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff.
Product Selection
The store offers a wide variety of art supplies, including hard-to-find items, catering to both beginners and experienced artists.
Pricing Concerns
Some customers noted discrepancies between in-store and online prices, expressing frustration over perceived hidden costs.
Store Experience
The store is described as clean, organized, and a pleasant place to browse, although some customers mentioned issues with product accessibility.
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Ken
2 days ago
5.0
Excellent selection of art supplies, fair prices with regular sales, nice local business to support. Tons of canvases, one of the last true art supply stores around. Helpful staff, kind, upbeat environment.
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Enriqueta Cabanas
Dec 28, 2025
5.0
Good service
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Ashe
Dec 28, 2025
5.0
My favourite art supplies store, will never go anywhere else.
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Karen Albor
Dec 5, 2025
5.0
Loved their paintbrush selection ✨️
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P-LAC
Dec 3, 2025
5.0
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good selection of supplies.