There's such a big selection of art supplies here. Went in to just browse and ended up buying a…read morecouple of things that I have been looking for. They have pretty much anything you can be looking for to get a project done. They have a free membership to join to help get promotions as well.

Blick Art Materials is a nice art shop. The store has…read morevarious assortment of art craft, coloring supplies, sketching pens, markers, school supplies,art paints, and more. They also have cute merchandise and snacks. I bought Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron HARIBO from there. Currently, they have Spring sale on some items. They offer discounts for members too. The employees were very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. It was very convenient to park our car in the parking garage across the street and walk around in the area. My goal is to support small businesses in every city I go to. I am glad I visited Blick Art Materials. It is a great art shop to stop by. Definitely, you will enjoy shopping there and purchase nice items with good quality and affordable price.

My friends and I visited Artist & Craftsman for the first time today and was welcomed by Alex's…read morefriendly smile and help. This store is caddy corner of Cafe 2001 and the old Guerilla Tacos. The selection of supplies is great with plenty of options for small, kitschy gifts. Price beats all the conglomerates around. Make sure to stop by and support local businesses!

The staff there was super knowledgeable. Super patient with my questions. The quality and variety…read morewas impressive.

"Paint it! Paint it black!!!"…read more My go to local small art supply, art gallery, art happenings and creative vibes stores. Carter Sexton Artist Materials is located in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley within the Valley Village/Studio City area and resides on Laurel Canyon Boulevard/just a beat down from Chandler Blvd and the Laurel Canyon Metro Station for the Orange (aka G) line. It's got lots of fun nooks and crannies with great materials, supplies, service and sales (including 40% off, clearance items and more). It was easy for me to follow a lot of their played out pricing for canvas (10 years in retail, though it's been almost 10 years since I walked away from it and yet still retain so much lol). I ventured into the "Come (On) In" area and discovered some complimentary artist guides, incredible artwork and extra items I was seeking for a sketching event I hosted over the weekend. Love coming in on Saturdays, though it's been several months since I was last in, hoping to change that, check out more of their events, including some great some shows this holiday season like their Medley. I don't have much to submit by their deadline, but highly recommend you do if you're an artist, aspiring artist or creative. They definitely are neighborhood feel with some cool regulars. Caught some warming interactions and references to Cheers (the 80s to early 90s series) between the staff and a really nice returning customer. I'm not sure if Kelli was there when I stopped in, but I've had some greatest response with her in the past online when inquire about things. Everyone is super knowledgeable, mindful and respectful. Ready to assist, but also let you take your time exploring and feeling out all they have to offer. Street parking primarily with a 1hour limit from 8am to 6pm. Some limited spaces in their back alley parking, that I'm sure is super great for their staff/ the Carter Sexton family. Its first come first serve, but you might get lucky. Open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday weekly with some variations for holidays. A must whether a local, passing through or seeking out a small biz to support that does great things for the area, and showcasing a spotlights artists of all walks of lives and ages. Even Bob Ross on display wants you to check out this great supportive Art spot. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

One of the iconic treasures of the LA art world. It has an amazing history (it's the oldest art…read moresupply shop in Los Angeles), it has materials I've literally not been able to find elsewhere. Also, it fosters community, hosting monthly art exhibits which local artists can submit to. The prices are very reasonable. The staff are helpful and kind. Each month's exhibit has a theme, and there's always an opening reception. Unlike many art shows, Carter Sexton's shows don't ask for money just to submit your work. Only if your work is accepted and you choose to participate do you pay a modest fee ($15) which is a great deal, because the shop clearly spends a lot of time making placards for each piece with the artist's name and mini-bio, and then hanging the work. You can sell your exhibited work and/or sell prints of it. I'm so grateful for the community this place fosters!

An amazing store with a variety of everything! I asked the staff to give me a call when they would…read morehave Michael Hardings Oil paints back in stock. One of the members of staff Rayva was very efficient and left me a lovely voicemail and is now contacting the other store to hold them aside for me.

I went in because they also had the Hobonichi Techo 2026... and unlike other's they didn't…read moreadvertise that they had it, so I thought I might have a better chance at getting mine sooner. I pretty much went in to see the look and feel of some of the other journal/Notebook, planner options and this place carries the usual inventory: Leuchtturm Moleskine Noble Rhodia Service was attentive, and there were specials on some of the items as well. Respectfully Reviewed.

Vast array of supplies - though when I asked for a utility brush to spread gesso - I was met with…read moreirksome disaffected post apocalyptic tattooed nihilistic emo ghost in the machine disdain...

This is a neat little Art Supplies Store! If you are an Art Student or Teacher, come here with…read moreyour ID-- you get a discount. Everything in here is legit and you will be SO glad you found this little gold nugget. Skip any other art supply store-- this is where the Pros go. ;) The service was very easy going and helpful if I had any questions. Definitely a vibe for the Art crowd in this little store. It's a little store with MANY art supplies and niche tools, from pens, brushes to paints and canvases. A mini artist's paradise! The cost and value of all the tools and supplies in this store are fairly priced and even better for those who are students and teachers (discounts for them). I would recommend this spot to those who are serious artists and newbies looking to find the right art gear without guessing. Tip: Parking is street and neighborhood or the garage which is $3 for an hour. If you eat at Handels ice cream or one of the places nearby they comp your parking ticket which is cool too. Make a day out of it!

Silpak has been my "go‐to" place for decades now. And now they're new location just off thev5…read morefreeway in Burbank makes it even easier and more convenient for me to shop. All my casting and moldmaking needs are here in one place. A staple in the F/X industry for years and years.

I have tried a variety of their products over time and have had little disappointments…read more And the one time I bought something that I could not use, they took it back. So really there is nothing to worry about here. There are a ton of product versions, and there are samples for all of them, but still it is hard to know without trying. I wish they would sell "Test Kits" which would be enough just to mix once for about $5. (Hint to Owner). They do sell "Kits" which are about 2lbs but these are too expensive to play with. My other small gripe is those wide mouth containers with screw lids. Those really suck. I waste a lot of material pouring out of those which sticks to the side and needs to be wiped with paper towels. I am wiping away my money. I think I should take away a star just for that, but I think the owner will read and consider this. Those are OK for silicone but epoxy needs a narrow diameter cap. Anyway, the mold-making silicones are superior. I got the hang of using those without need for a vacuum, even the viscous types. With care, they last a long time for epoxy castings. I tried the silicone from the competitor nearby which is crap. I have been able to do a lot with the slow set epoxy products. All they need is heat and they work well. I would stay away from the fast epoxies. Their fast epoxies are super toxic and brittle. They are also strongly tinted. In this case the competitor was better with a super hard and strong fast epoxy (But hard to mix). To be honest, the prices here are a little high for me, so I can't do much. These products are designed to sell to customers with business budgets and I buy for craft applications. I am able to avoid this expense by sometimes using coupons in the hobby stores. Then I get half price of Silpak. As far a silicone goes, I find no substitute. See my photos. I use tricks to get around Silpak's High Prices. I love R2234 platinum but can't squander it. So I back-fill with RU440 urethane. With practice you can get a 1/3 platinum to 2/3 urethane ratio or better. The trick is to use natural fiber string/rope/fabric to bond the layers. Platinum won't stick to urethane normally, but using fibers you can. Go to Home Depot and buy cotton or sisal type natural fiber string or rope. Do not use plastic string! Coat your form about 1/8" thick with platinum by pouring or brushing on with multiple applications. The string can be spaced 1/2" apart and run around the inside perimeter of the mold. You can use tape to hold it in place. Put the strings into mold with tape and start layering the silicone. It is also possible to wait to the last application of silicone and dip the string ends. Maybe even just throw string cuttings on top and let them get slightly imbedded. I prefer to have string ends fully imbedded. See my photo for getting out bubbles with balloon pump for platinum. I prefer to have the two ends of the string embedded and then a loop of string at the top. Something like spaghetti. When done with silicone push string spaghetti below level of mold. The next day just pour the rest in urethane. Whammy-O! You can also add more fiber cuttings to the urethane mix to save even more money. Dan will tell you "Not Recommended". Screw That! I have two dozen molds this way that are still working. What's good about Platinum/Urethane composite molds? Other than the money you save because urethane is half price of platinum, the molds are more stretchy. Platinum is hard. I have trouble ejecting the castings. With urethane back-fill the castings pop right out. This works like a solid full mold as if it were all platinum. You need not play with plaster of Paris molds in two parts. Keep in mind there is more labor to make these molds. Better to use this formula for larger molds. As far as the staff goes, they always hire knowledgeable people with slightly odd and eccentric and/or difficult "Personality Issues". (That's my opinion) You have to get used to it. It's not a big deal, but takes a little adjustment. Thanks for reading this Goose Review.

My son needed an oil-based clay for his stop-motion film experiments... Monster clay fit the bill…read more I was expecting it to take longer to get to me. It didn't.. He was very appreciative. If this is an example of their service, then bravo!

Great little shop with a huge selection of clays. I've really struggled trying to find a local…read moresupplier of sculpting supplies in the Burbank area. I came in the store looking for Klean Klay, which apparently is no longer made, but ended up walking out with Monster Clay which I've absolutely fallen in love with over the past few days. Thanks to Sandra and Chris for taking the time to answer all my questions. I definitely recommend AFA Supplies to any sculptors in the Burbank area. I'll be back again.

Xavier was so helpful today when I needed help. I'm new in art supplies and I needed help and I…read morefelt like I was legitimately thought of as a customer and also someone learning. Thank you to Blick team I just want to say I'm grateful we have a good art store locally!

Every brush here has more personality than most people on Melrose…read more In a city where every "artist" now thinks Procreate on an iPad counts as a medium, Blick Art Materials is one of the last true temples of real creation. Walk in here and you can smell the ambition, acrylic, and caffeine. It's like stepping into a time capsule where brushes still matter, ink still stains, and creativity doesn't come with a subscription fee. The value here and the prices were super reasonable. I came here with my draftsman, a guy who still draws by hand -- a dying breed in a world that runs on Ctrl+Z. Watching him walk these aisles was like watching a monk in a cathedral. Every shelf, every pen, every tube of paint is curated chaos. And the best part? The staff actually care. They know the difference between gouache and watercolor -- and they don't judge you for mispronouncing it. Friendly service, clean restrooms (a small miracle in Los Angeles), and a selection so deep it could inspire Picasso's ghost to start over. From sketchbooks to sculpting tools, markers to mat cutters, they've got everything you need to make something real -- or at least look like you tried. Blick's been around since 1911, and this Beverly Blvd location has kept L.A.'s art scene supplied through every phase -- from punk flyers to NFT hangovers. It's an institution, and it deserves to stay that way. Blick Art Materials is a love letter to real art in a copy-paste world. The service is friendly, the aisles are inspiring, and the supplies are top-notch. If you make anything with your hands, your heart, or even just a stubborn sense of nostalgia -- support this place. Because when shops like this vanish, so does a little bit of the soul of Los Angeles. Support this place -- or someday the only "art supplies" left will be ring lights. Blick is where real artists shop while influencers pretend to paint.

This cashier on number 3 today was not treating a customer in front of me right. That's very wrong…read moreit is 150 pm. The guy didn't know his innumerable. Then when he was ready to pay she did not help me. I didn't like that and another lady said same thing she was very mean and her face expressions were horrible as a cashier. Upper management this is unbeatable to treat customers like this shame on the cashier. Horrible.

Biggest and most amazing dollar store I've ever been in. It's near my dentist so after every…read moreappointment, for a reward after leaving the tooth torturer, I stop in just to be amazed. My only complaint is - they have a good size parking lot in back but to get in, you go down a long driveway that won't fit one car in each direction. So if you're going in and out and someone comes the other way, someone has to back up to let the other go in/out. If some idiot comes flying in the other direction, make sure you have your insurance card handy.

I love the idea of this service and such an incredible and effective action and wonderful a boon…read morefor the community. First things first, the price point is perfect. I know it's not selling clothes, but I'm exhausted visiting thrift stores and seeing donated items for 20+. I bought several yards of fabric and some "fill a bag," fabric bits for less than 20 bucks, plus a bunch of odds and ends think ribbons, buttons, buckles, shoelaces. I'm dying to take a class but my brain isn't really good at organizing my life a month ahead, as they typically book out way in advance. I cannot speak more highly of the space and their services they offer. Lastly their staff is incredibly knowledgeable and kind!

What a wonderful place to donate and find crafting treasures. Remainders is a craft thrift store…read moreand the only one I'm aware of that functions like this. I wish there were similar stores in San Diego as well. It feels like it would be difficult to find a specific thing that you had in mind, but if you're open to being inspired by what's about, this is an excellent place to start. I bought a number of (older) crafty books for $1 a piece and am looking forward to exploring them all.