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 frequently praised the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful in finding items.
Product Selection
The store offers a wide variety of art supplies catering to both beginners and professionals, though some customers noted occasional stock issues.
Pricing Concerns
While many appreciated the quality of products, several reviews mentioned that prices can be high compared to online options.
Customer Experience
Overall, customers enjoyed their shopping experience, although there were some reports of negative interactions with staff.
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Beau Raines
Dec 31, 2025
5.0
Deep down inside, I'm a paper and office supply nerd. This place is great - good selection and great priced store brand. Parking is a little tough on Cap Hill and right outside the store is a Jimmy Hendrix statue. All great reasons to visit!
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Mildred Lobo
Dec 28, 2025
5.0
Super lugar para comprar articulos de arte
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Z Zhao
Dec 26, 2025
2.0
Overprice and the staff are not helpful.
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Michelle Seaton
Dec 23, 2025
4.0
As far as a big art supply store goes that has been around since 1911 it is a good choice as they offer a huge range of art supplies and in that range, you can get beginner art supplies all the way up to professional art supplies.I don't know if they always have the best price, but they have a great variety, and their gift selection is also fantastic. Something fun to reintroduce creativity into our adult life from maybe when we were a kid. Yes, there's a little something for everybody here, crafters to the artists and everyone in between.
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Stef
Dec 8, 2025
5.0
The employees here are genuinely kind and helpful, which has become rather rare in Seattle. They have an awesome selection of stuff that is hard to find elsewhere, and they have very reasonable prices. Definitely a crafter's paradise!