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    Blick Art Materials

    3.9 (20 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Squishy toys.
    Stacy C.

    I was excited to learn a Blicks opened in San Jose a few months ago. We've badly needed an independent art store since University Art shut its doors back in 2018 and Blicks has an excellent reputation. I finally had a chance to visit there today with my sister and it definitely didn't disappoint. It is a large, roomy store. Besides tons of art supplies, they offer cute kitschy items perfect for gift-giving. They also have a couple racks of adorable and funny greeting cards. I was surprised to see a uniformed security guard in the store and wondered what occurred to make his presence necessary. Or maybe it was a preventative measure. I didn't buy any art materials, but I scoped out several ideas for birthday gifts for an artist in my life. I did end up buying a Baggu reusable shopping bag with horses on it, a couple of greeting cards, a squishy toy, and two Good Luck Minis Fantasy Fun Packs. One is for my mom's birthday. She firmly told me, "no presents," but who can resist a bag of tiny plastic dragons and unicorns? My sister bought quite a few greeting cards to have on hand at home, and I wish I had done the same. They were so cute and original. Oh well, gives me a reason to go back soon. I hope Blicks finds much success in San Jose.

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    Lindsey M.

    This is one of the best art stores I have been in. It has a little something for everyone. It smells new, it's organized well, the color and light makes everything so aesthetic. There are sections for different mediums and so much variety. For someone like me that doesn't do much artistically, I was able to get some inspiration and gift items. The staff are friendly and there are clean, gender neutral bathrooms! Highly recommend.

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    Thought it was weird, that I was the only person in the store, that they asked to have my basket kept at the register while I shopped.

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    Delighted to have a great art supply in San Jose again. It's bright and well stocked. I found everything I needed.

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    Visited the store today, I am beyond excited to have it in SJ. Staff was very nice and helpful :)

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    We've badly needed an independent art store since University Art shut its doors back in 2018 and Blicks has an excellent reputation.

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