The staff are always very helpful, which is good because they have so much cool stuff that it's easy (especially for someone new to an art) to get lost among the aisles. The staff are wonderful, and patient! A friend says "it's like owls Powell's Books, but for art." They are not wrong. read more

Worst Blick I've been to. I just wanted to run in and grab X-Acto blades, but it took 40 minutes and waiting in line at the register 3x before anyone helped me unlock the cabinet. The assistant manager (Nick) pointed me in the direction without mentioning it was locked, then disappeared. The cashier called for help over the walkie-talkie and nobody came for 10 minutes. When I went back up front, the assistant manager was messing with his hair while another employee played with a customer's dog. She eventually helped me. It should not take 40 minutes to buy X-Acto blades. Super frustrating experience. read more

Horrible service, rude staff. The pricing is different in store than online and the explanation makes no sense. The staff doesn't seem to know that blick offers free shipping online over $79. The manager repeatedly called my mother and myself honey in a very condescending tone. Don't go here read more

I love having a Blicks I can go to when in Portland. They have a good selection of watercolors and paper. It's just fun and inspiring to look around. Nice staff, good service, and no shipping costs or meet shipping minimums. Prices are good. With all the bad press Portland gets, friends have asked if it's safe down there. It's safe. Go, see for yourself, be pleasantly surprised! read more

I love this Blick! From the easy parking right out front, to the super helpful team, it's a great store. I have to plan extra time coming here because they have a great inventory and a lot to shop through. I came down for a couple brushes and ended up stocking up on a bunch of supplies. The deals are great and the team was really good about helping me find some odds and ends! Thank you!!! read more

Blick Art Materials - Brush prices! - Art Supplies Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Service has always been exemplary! If I can't find what I'm looking for, There is always someone there who knows where to look, and finds it for me. I often come in for one item and leave with two bags full! Definitely one of my happy places. I was disappointed the last time I was in, looking for something that the internet said was in stock at "my" store...the stock and what the internet told me...did not match. However, the knowing staff did find me an acceptable substitution :c) read more

The value may be good but the service sucks!! When I asked for a product they literally said " yeah we have it." When I asked where it was they said "On 2 different isles " They treated my s.o and I like trash. I can Amazon stuff but was trying to support a store in downtown Portland. This place sucks read more

The first visit I went to the framing department to get pricing on three frames, the second time I went in to get pricing for framing a 36 X 24 inch picture. I would think walking in with a big picture, I would not be considered a stealing risk. However both time security followed me as if I was going to rob the place. JUST BAD! The store is stocked with a lot great things for artsy people! If you can't find it here the staff is qualified enough to help you locate it anywhere. The framing department is the same as most framing departments. You will pay higher prices for custom work. That's normal. I decided to shop elsewhere. If the staff/ownership can't control how security interacts with the customers, then they will continue to lose customers. read more

I have been buying online from Blick for many years, and they carry every art supply you can imagine

After using Blick for my classroom art materials for over 25 years, I'm now using them for my professional art materials. Excellent quality and price!! read more

Great supplies for the artist. Located in the heart of the pearl district there's ample street parking and there is a streetcar stop right around the corner. This place is huge and has pretty much anything I've ever needed. Pens, pencils, brushes, paper. I also bought a desk and some canvases as well. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I'm not sure how the prices fare - always felt a tad expensive but you're paying for convenience and quality. They offer student discounts too! read more

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Everything art related that you need- and MORE! Staff seem very knowledgeable and willing to help.

I work way too hard to be followed around the store by a #fff man with long hair and receding hairline (but not others weren't being followed?). You need to do something about racial profiling. I got some pens but the things I actually wanted, I just went home and ordered online off another seller. This was back in the beginning of this year and I don't feeling comfortable stepping into the store now. Maybe ask me if I need help instead of just watching me out of bias. read more

Bamboozled in the framing department - Frustrating, disappointing, expensive, dishonest and unfair I brought in a large poster for framing, wanting a modern, flat frame for it with museum glass. This was my first (and last) experience with Blick. The employee (who no longer works there) who "designed" the "project" insisted that only certain molded frame styles would work, which he indicated to me to choose from. I didn't like any of them, but selected one. In addition, I replaced the glass in another large poster and an artwork which were already framed (3 "projects") for a total of over $550 at "half price." The framed poster looks ridiculous - like a window with a poster in it. I asked if I could get the frame swapped out, since I had gone with the employee's regrettable recommendation. No such luck. I'll be taking the poster to another frame shop. Wish I had walked out instead of doing business with Blick Art Materials. "" read more

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Amazing selections of fun and serious Art supplies. We visited Blick Art Materials on a Saturday. There were several staff members roaming the store who were very helpful in directing us to the supplies we were looking for. Wide aisles. Displays were well organized. Overall a great shopping experience. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Blick Art Materials - Art Supplies Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It has been a while, but I live in Oregon and my mom lives in a remote town in Washington state. I have ordered art supplies from Blick to be shipped to my mom. Shipping isn't as fast as Amazon Prime but found her home just fine and mom was pleased with the products I chose. I placed 2 or 3 orders over a period of time. They had a couple items that I had a hard time finding else where. read more

I regret I didn't note the name of either the cashier, who was delightfully upbeat, or the security guard who saved me ... I have hurt my knee and couldn't navigate the steps while clutching my foam board purchase. The kind and handsome guard not only helped me out the door, but placed the boards in my SUV (it was just outside the front door). What a lifesaver! I have always been well-treated in this Portland Pearl District Dick Blick and have appreciated assistance in finding what I need. Highly recommend ... with special thanks to my helpers today! read more

Although shown as Utrecht Art supplies on the Yelp page, this store is now Blick Art Materials...see exterior store photo...as Blick acquired Utrecht in April. Based on my first visit yesterday, Blick seems like a fabulous resource of supplies for artists at all levels from scaredtobe (like me) to wannabe to newbie to serious student to accomplished professional and across mediums. Lots of windows on Glisan side, brightly lit, well stocked, friendly staff, cool floors (seriously,...look down...reclaimed from a high school gym), great music (lovely classical yesterday but the staff says they get to choose something new each day), plus lots of friendly and helpful staff to direct we who are completely intimidated in an art supply store to find our way. My intimidation at the idea of art creation was started by my third grade teacher in a NE Portland public school classroom who held up my attempt to create a lamb picture out of cotton balls and craft paper to the rest of the class and said the following: "I hope all of you are doing a better job than this." No. I did not make that up. Perhaps it is because I am so artistically challenged myself that I so love art of all kinds as created by others. (I also still love crayons and to color, in and outside the lines, but that's my little secret so please don't tell.) Maybe it is why I was so grateful to the welcoming and unpretentious staff here for not making me feel like a failure when I asked questions about a couple of things in the store that I was going to buy for an artistic friend. I can't imagine an art supply they don't have at Blick. I was mesmerized by the beautiful art papers, hand made lovely things, that were art in themselves. And if you're trying to find something unique as a gift for little children, you might find it here, as we did, in things like budding artists sets of paints and chalk and craft papers and stickers. It might help move them away from watching images on a screen created by others and into their imaginations to allow them to express themselves in art. Then maybe the greatest gift of all is no matter what it is they hold up to show you is to say something like the following, "That is such a interesting piece you've created! I can't wait to see what you'll show me next." THIS N THAT: 1) PARKING: Although this part of the Pearl District is as parking scarce as all others, it is not as hard to find a spot on street as you might expect it to be during business hours. 2) ACCESSIBILITY: Level in to door and ramp right alongside interior stairs leads to fully level store inside with lots of room in aisles. 3) FRAME STOCK: Looks like a great assortment of picture framing stock; one of my favorite things to peruse. read more

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A little pricy but worth saving for, plus all the little du-dads are amazing!!!!!!!!!

Yaaaass, a paint store right now the street from my house. That does curbside?! Yas x 2 I was having major difficulties with the online curbside list feature for some reason, so I called the store directly. Lauren took the time not only to hunt down all 4 items, but to get me checked out over the phone andd sign me up for the 10% student/member discount. A true angel, thanks Lauren! 10/10 customer service read more

Several items framed at the Pearl shop over the past decade; the interaction and execution are consistently 1st rate. Highly recommended.

A cool and ORGANIZED art store. Yes, a contradiction. Artists, like my self and art stores tend to be a bit haphazard and disorganized. I, as an artist, am actually organized, it's odd, but I know where everything is and it all has a place. Blick is basically just like that. I had never been to an actual Blick store. I have only seen the catalogs and their online site. So this was a first for me. I guess with all the galleries in the Pearl, it seems fitting that the store is over there. Makes perfect sense. I will say prices can be a bit high, depending on what you are getting but currently there is a big canvas sale going on and it's going on for awhile. That's good. I need to purchase some. Every medium you need is there and it's a store to wander about. They had a rather large section for ceramics, or at least larger that what I've seen prior. Then again, with this town being as creative as it is.... it's not a big surprise. Simply put, if you need your art supplies, make it over to Blick. That is all. read more

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I don't think I've ever come in here to buy something without it being locked up in some case. I guess I didn't realize how many artists and art students are thieves? So usually I come in, and because nothing is ever where it used to be, you have to track down an employee who is free to help (just kidding, nobody is ever free to help) and if you are lucky enough to find that, they make you wait while they call for someone who actually can help. Then you wait around forever before asking again, the call goes out again, and this time someone shows up. But they're really unhappy they have to help you, and it shows. They condescendingly ask what you want, they speed-walk to where it is, they unlock the cage and stare at you while making sure you see that they are visibly annoyed that they have to wait there for you while you look through the items to find the one you want. It really is the most undignified shopping experience imaginable. The whole operation here sucks and reeks of customer resentment. They have rent-a-cops here now, too. Seriously, I've seen bodegas in the Bronx that make you feel more welcome than this place does. I order from Amazon now. Better prices, less regret. read more

Love the wide variety of products, fun atmosphere and helpful personnel. The student discount is very nice to have and the staff can give there own personal experience with products since many are artists themselves. read more

I came here to find a product that was not available anywhere else- including the big name craft stores. Being a small, local store , it is a bit pricey. Clearly has high quality and specialty products. read more

This location has done an outstanding job during trying times and the staff always go to amazing lengths to assist with projects. Julia and the framing department deliver museum quality work at a great price. Thanks to all of your team for their professionalism, creativity, and good humor. read more

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Blick is the store I want to go to after I die and go to heaven. They have everything this amateur artist wannabe dreams of. They have pens galore, and you can try then before you buy them. You can try a lot of other mediums too. I was there specifically for colored pencils. The staff who helped me spectacular! He looked in the overhead boxes and then his computer for them. They were sold out but my goodness, that was some service I do not encounter very much anymore. This store was one of my favorites and it continues to prove so. If I have any mad money, it goes here. It's my favorite store. read more

The framing dept ruined a $300 out of print chart I asked them to mount on 1/2 inch foam core. They mounted it in 1/8 inch so it curled in (obviously). They also failed to glue the middle so it had a 4 inch bubble running down the middle. read more

One employee in particular is ALWAYS helpful! Mackenzie always helps us find what we need when others will just say we don't have any of this or that. She's a superstar and the Pearl district should be thankful to have her! And no I'm no not related read more

Racist staff!! Don't spend your money here. If I could give less stars I would. The staff were unhelpful & horrible to work with. Never again. Also Jackson (cashier) was terribly rude I would fire him. read more

This is an expensive store but you can rest assured that you're getting high quality tools/products. The staff are knowledgeable enthusiasts and can help you find anything and even direct you to things you didn't know you needed for a particular project. This is a great place to go if you need a specific art item or if you need to find a great gift for that very artistic friend in your life. read more

This is a great art supply store located in the Pearl. They have a large stock of supplies for virtually any art medium, and even a small selection of drafting supplies. We thought the employees were very helpful and friendly, and would definitely recommend this location to anyone. read more

The custom frame person saved my hide. Helped me pick out the correct glue and paper for an art project I'm doing for auction. Very very grateful for their expertise and friendliness! read more

I am a PPS art teacher in a new position at an elementary school. The school was in need of a lot of art supplies to start our year off right. Leah, the Associate Manager who assisted me, was extraordinarily helpful! She helped me gather the large quantities of materials that I needed and helped in every way to make the experience smooth and took away some of the stress of trying to gather materials for 340 students. Thanks Leah and the rest of the staff at Blick Art Materials! read more

Having just bought some art supplies online from Dick Blick, I am reminded of a recent experience I had with the Portland store. I hadn't bought art supplies in a while and needed some quick advice. The guys I talked to there were super helpful and informative. AND when I went to check out, the wonderful Wren asked me if I had a Dick Blick card. As I was unlikely to again enter a physical store, I said he shouldn't bother. But he persevered and said, "Let's find out if this can save you money right now." And by all things wonderful and all, he saved me a ton of money! So thank you, Wren, for your great customer service and kindness. And now I have my card in my travel case for when I go back to Portland. And Dick Blick just plain rocks. read more

Always love this art store. This is not like Michael's (although I love Michael's too but for different reasons). This is for the serious artist. All good quality here. Scares me when my kid picks up a basket and starts filling. But there is no price to be had on art. Luckily we had parked for 3hrs so was able to walk here along the many journeys we had on foot. read more

Blick Art Materials - I love rows and rows of pens, markers, pencils.... - Art Supplies Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Like the other reviewers, I also felt the security guard's watch was overly intrusive. Her body language --she ambushes you as you are walking in, running over to the door, trying to engage in convo loudly and basically intimidate shoppers, and also while you are coming out of the store (after clearly seeing me pay at the front). She stands again very close, noisy and front-on as if watching what is underneath my winter coat. I find it offensive and so uncomfortable when I'm literally a normal person, not a thief. You would think that with their suspicious attitude towards shoppers that they would be afraid of scaring off their guests. I won't be back and will have to shop online for art supplies because it was so awkward. read more

Always find what I need here! Employees are easily found when I have questions, and are super helpful. They also have a section for cosplay supplies, including thermoplastics and face paint! read more

This place has everything you'd need and more. The group of art educators traveling with me got lost in this space for almost two hours wandering the isle and filling their creative needs. The manager is first class and was extremely helpful. read more

My visits to Blick Art Materials in the Portland, Oregon Downtown (it's Northwest Portland) area were frequent. I don't like the layout of the store. It is easy to find what you are looking for, yes... but, there is nearly always a harried shopper/ mad person looking for what they need last minute on the aisle that I was supposed to be on. I looked for items for my Darling Husband's mother. She is a local artist. I was asked to buy a certain kind of art supply. I didn't want to carry it home on the MAX or TriMet bus... so I bought her a gift card. Back before the Pandemic... I went on excursions into Downtown Portland by myself on my day off from my Union Job (which was also in Downtown Portland). There were about three or four people who were basically running to get to the Cashier and out the door before a certain time. I couldn't tell you what their hurry is. I don't recommend going to Downtown Portland for anyone's art supplies... not even if you live in the Downtown Core. And, yes... you can take your time shopping at all the art supply stores. Some Clerks at the counter often prefer that. Some people aren't thankful when they get gifts or birthday presents... I think you know what I mean. My Darling Husband's mother's husband took the gift card... but said something about it being too late for whatever reason. In total I made about five visits to this Blick Art Materials store.... and each visit was nearly the same as the last visit. read more