I've had them do some framing for me and their work is very good but a tad slow in season(people…read moremust know them). If you are an artist (l'm not) they have an abundance of supplies. Always pleasant and private parking

I was so pleasantly surprised when I walked into this "Art and Framing of Sarasota" store. They had…read morea really big selection of art supplies and it was so refreshing to walk in to a real mom and Pop art store, And they've been here for over 30 years! They had a lot of different types of premium paints including oil paint, acrylic paint and watercolor paint, and others. Also many different types of premium and economy paintbrushes many varieties and brands. And the owner came and helped me. She was explaining to me all the different paintbrushes, and I felt so happy that she cared that much to help me find what I was looking for. They also have pan pastels which you don't find in stores very much And a really big selection. Also different types of water colors. They had pigment powders, gold leaf, alcohol inks, markers section, clays . They also had a nice selection of canvases with different sizes. So one of the reasons I came because I heard they gave classes here, which is very exciting, you can definitely tell this is a place where the community comes and talks about art and enjoys other artist company. Because everybody that worked there was so helpful and friendly and very warm and welcoming. I'll definitely come back again when I'm in the area!

Great selection of all things crafty at reasonable prices - a lot of remnants for cheap which is…read moreperfect if you just need a small amount of supplies. For the opened paint, ink, and markers they have a testing area so you don't have to worry about it being dried out if already opened (which most was). Staff was friendly without hovering - they understood it takes time to pick out the pieces for your next project. Highly recommend.

They have a little or a lot of everything at awesome affordable prices. Heading back in tomorrow.read more

The only real art supply shop in Tampa, please support them…read more Note that that Blick rulers do not measure correctly bc the first inch is too long

Outstanding business !!!!! Customer service associate were attentive and knowledgeable. The framing…read morestaff went above and beyond to create a perfect picture with the materials. 100% will recommend this business to everyone I know. I can't say enough good things about Blick.

seriously wonderful! i had a very short turnaround time & they managed to get everything to me in a…read moretimely manner. truly thankful for these guys. Karen is so helpful and understanding -- such a gem. SHOP LOCAL!!

These guys are amazing I've been working with them for over 3 years now never had a bad product and…read morethey always make it right if something doesn't turn out exactly the way I want they will fix it. plus super friendly humans and super happy. which is hard to find in today's market

Not sure why, but it feels as if this store is closing. How it all was set up, the displays were as…read moreif this is all that is left during their close out sale. Is it? I am guessing not. That is just how the empty shelves, chaotic clearance racks of broken or unwanted items, and 40% off Christmas items make me feel. It is October by the way. Why are a Christmas things out and on sale already? 16.10.2025

This location is always near and organized. Friendly staff and I love that they now carry fabric at…read morea great price.

The owner is so nice and the variety of local artist work is great. We found a wonderful gift for a…read morefriend.

I stopped in yesterday just looking to buy a canvas. What I got was a wonderful conversation from…read moreAustin and two of his friends. I am a new emerging artist looking for more community and places to showcase my art. They were so encouraging and kind. I will be back to learn more and purchase more canvases. Thank you Austin and friends!

Always been a Benny Moore guy - in Boston painting oh between 2,000-3,000 apartments condos houses…read morehallways restaurants fire escapes etc etc . Whew . Always Moore for uniformity and consistency and reliability . Here on my retirement house too - this location is a solid and reliable choice . No mistakes and good solid service . Anything you've got that needs painting - I'd go here rather than the big boxes for the goods .

As a painter and decorator, I have bought high quality paint supplies from Venice Paints several…read moretimes. The owner Billy impressed me with his knowledge of his product lines and paint products in general. In my occasional dealings with the big box stores when buying paint, there were often questions they couldn't answer. However, at Venice Paints, Billy is very well-informed and would recommend alternative products if there was a better fit for the project as well as colour recommendations. He knows his stuff and his ability to match colours is almost mystical! He does this all with a smile and a friendly chat and his shop pup Scrappy is pretty dang cute too. Highly Recommended!

This is a Joanne's location I have never had a good experience at. The employees are never…read morefriendly to me, but always to the elderly ladies in the store. The last time I was there, I waited while the two employees finished talking to each other about personal things before even calling me up to the register to ring me up. It was a bit rude and she didn't even thank me or even attempt to make small talk. It is also small, cramped and has no planner section, forcing me to not be able to grab any of the Joanne's only items. I wanted to find out if they had a community room a week ago, so I called a few times, never once anyone answering the phone. Order online if you need to make a Joanne's purchase and stay away from the Venice store.

I was really sad to see the poor reviews of this store after I had a pretty good experience. The…read morelady at the cutting counter was super friendly and talked to me about dogs and sewing projects. The store was extremely clean and well organized. It's definitely a smaller, older store that could benefit from an update but it's well stocked and had everything I was looking for so I can't complain.

Stopped in to see the gallery on a rainy day while on vacation. The art is original and somewhat…read moresurreal and textured and focuses on water and cloud themes. Took home something unexpected though, our own art! Deborah suggested a 1.5 hour stencil art session. We went for it and the time flew by, we had so much fun. She was patient and encouraging, explaining the stencil colors that would make sense given our base coat colors, and brought out dozens of stencils and had hundreds of colors to choose from; excellent instruction. The open 2nd story balcony and jazzy music added to the ambiance. I highly recommend stopping by! This would be a great introduction to art for any age or anyone looking to have some hands on fun! Other types of art classes are offered too, just ask!

I am on vacation and had to send a package out from the USPS on their lower level. I walked in as…read morenice as could be and asked is it possible for me to pay you if I email you a postal label and you print it for me. The gentleman got up and said NO, I DON'T KNOW YOU in a mean angry voice. If someone is that quick to say NO and that nasty doing it, they don't deserve anyone's business. I ended up at the Waterfront Restaurant, the hostess Tammy said that they were actually in the middle of fixing their printer but if I had about 15 minutes they would be glad to help. I ended up bringing our group of 7 to the restaurant that night and we all loved the food and the service was great. Shame on you Artspace for being so rude because you didn't know me.

The best Art Teacher miles around....nobody can replace him....I have been going to Garry's Studio…read morefor 40 years +.....and keep on learning at every class

From the owner: Gessford Studio brings creativity to the public through the visual arts. Artist Gary Gessford…read more works include paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography. Gessford Studio is also an art school that offers art classes, workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Gary conducts art tours locally in Florida, the USA and Europe. Individuals and Corporations can commission Gary Gessford to paint portraits as well as create imaginative illustrations. His paintings can be seen at his art gallery in Mulberry Florida and at other art exhibits in the USA and Europe. Gary's recent works are large Orchid Paintings.