I popped in to check out Jacksonville's newest art supply store! Bring on the paints, brushes,…read morecanvas and more! They offer framing too. Whether you work in oils, acrylics, watercolor, resins or any and all kinds of drawing- they have a fantastic assortment of it all! There is so much selections of paints! And the aisle of brushes- I may have picked up a pack! I want to hit the loose brushes hard. And I already have a ton of brushes! I went in with the idea of restraint. I have a lot of supplies already at home, but everything is SO tempting!!! Plus I got a grand opening discount~ hey heeeyyyyy!!! The ladies at the register even helped me look up more poorly described brush I have at home! I would love a replacement- but it's quite an unusual brush. They found it on the website! So I am off to explore that now! Happy arting and shopping!

Large selection of fine art supplies (not much there for crafts). If you pay for a membership ($25)…read moreyou get great prices. Inventory is more aimed at painting, illustrating, lots of PAINT! Easels, canvas, excellent pens, framing, brushes, sketchbooks, etc. I was paying 10x more buying paint brushes from Amazon, Michael's, etc. They have the largest inventory of paint and brushes I have ever seen. And I love picking individual brushes. The materials I have purchased are all good quality. The store is bright and very clean, the displays are nice. The staff all appear to be artistic and have a good knowledge of the inventory.

I happened to be over in Ponte Vedra the other day and swung into PV Arts & Crafts as I heard that…read morethey had a section of needlepoint designs and supplies. I've slowly come back into doing cross-stitch and it's been tough to find a local store with supplies, designs, and hand-dyed floss and fabric. There were a few kits at Reddi-Arts prior to their closure, but I haven't found much that isn't, at least, an hour drive away now. While the cross-stitch/embroidery section was a bit smaller than I hoped, I was excited to find some great Satsuma Street designs, some hand-dyed thread, and some different fabrics that were available. I definitely could come by with a floss color key and gather all I need for any project. I didn't get a chance to fully explore the books or even get into where the majority of PV Arts & Crafts fabric is held, but I'm looking forward to my next trip to delve in even more. As I was on my lunch, I didn't have too much time to poke around further into the store, so I'll have to make a return trip when I don't have a time restriction. This is a spot that is much bigger on the inside than it appears from the outside, and everyone would benefit for having some time to explore.

Amazing selection for every art medium! The owners were super sweet and the store if a lot of fun…read moreto explore in.

Celino is a Gainesville treasure -- if you're a starving college student, go to SoMa to buy some…read moreart supplies, but if you're not, then go buy one of his pieces (for which he really should charge an awful lot more, so you don't need to be a one percenter or anything like that).

I needed glow-in-the-dark paint to do my art, and a friend told me to go check this place out…read more It is in an old warehouse on South Main st (SoMa) right before the Cade Museum. The owner sells mostly to architecture and art students, but that is not all he has. He is a painter, and post-industrial lamp-maker! "What is that?", you ask. He takes ordinary objects that people see as junk and turns them into the funkiest one-of-a-kind lamps you will ever see! Some of them look like bugs, some look like robots, and some are just ...well... unique! This place is a Gainesville original!!! He makes his lamps from: guitars, microwave glass plates, fixtures, cars parts, brackets, or most anything that has used up its usefulness (post-industrial), and most people want to throw away! Just to see what he comes up with is amazing! When I was there, he was working on a lamp made from an old tuba! Yes! A TUBA!!!! You have to see this place to understand. He has a corner strewn with parts for his lamps. Wmay see junk, but he sees light!! I bought two jars of paint for my art, shook his hand, and said I'd be back to see hiw the tuba comes out! Check out the pics! Update: I went back amd bought a teach-yourself-to-draw book, and now I am drawing for the first time in my life!! Wow!!

SoMa is the hub of Gainesville! Celino, the owner, is plugged into almost every artist and…read morearchitecture student in the tri-state area!! He is an artist himself, and if you come in at the right time, you might catch him creating a lamp-sculpture or painting a painting! He promotes other artists, students and musicians to do their best! A great place for artists to find inspiration (and art supplies)!!

I'm not a local here and was looking for a store to get some supplies and stumbled on this one. It…read morehad pretty much everything I needed and the prices were way lower than back at home. Also, the owner was probably the nicest man I have ever met, he made sure I got what I needed and gave me some supplies for free to encourage creativity. Such a genuine guy! Plus there was a super cute dog named Henry.

This is a delightful craft store in Orange Park with an impressive selection of different types of…read morecrafting supplies to choose from. You can pick a project to work on there, choose one from a selection of ready-to-complete kits or bring your own. The owner is super friendly and helpful. The other crafters are encouraging and kind. Lovely way to spend some time with others or find personal zen in a warm environment. Bonus... delicious bakery next door. 2nd bonus...supporting small local businesses keeps gems like this around.

Worth the drive for the great scrapbooking and stamping supplies. Looks like they offer some great…read morepaper crafting classes too! The owner, Cindy, is very friendly and helpful. She said that they have been in business 9 years in Orange Park. I didn't know they were there & saw there sign while driving by on Blanding blvd.

This is the bookstore I would've opened if I had the time and money. Not only are the books spread…read moreout but the owners husband's artwork are all over to enjoy. Beautiful music plays throughout while I was looking through the books as well as pretty scents. Books are tucked in corners or drawers so you never know what you are going to find. I also like that there are unusual books and items that you normally don't see in other bookstores. I look forward to coming here more often.

Discovered this little piece of heaven with my best friend. And I have been there many times since…read more The owners are kind and thier prices are outstanding. Books in every nook and cranny. To bad they are moving locations.

Anything you could possibly want in art supplies and fine art paintings. Also beautiful jewelry and…read morepottery. Classes available. A must visit store and gallery.

This little gallery is a must stop for any visit to High Springs and the springs. Stunning local…read moreart by top artists. All prices accommodated too! Great hand made jewelry and local pottery. Lots of fun craft and art supplies......just go. You won't be sorry! It's fun!

When I first visited Cootie Coo, I was surprised, not only by how many supplies they have in stock,…read morebut also about how reasonably priced they are. The owner is very friendly and helpful. They have weekly classes and crops are also available. Stop by and stock up on your scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies.

You have to take a few minutes to go in, meet Sharon and fall in love with this place! The shop is…read morean adorable old cottage in High Springs just chock full of adorable stamps and cards and scrapbooking and art supplies. Oh! and buttons and stickers and pens and pencils and shiny stuff and glittery stuff and, and...Better pricing than the chains and so much more fun. Check out the classes...not just in scrapbooks and cards. Trust me, you'll have a great visit.