The art department is a very cute small craft store I came across while visiting my sister. I love…read moreunique shops that carry things that the normal larger box store doesn't and this store did just that! My daughter came with me and we both had a lot of fun exploring all the different art supplies, journaling items, craft mini bar, pens and much more! The workers were very helpful and were able to answer my questions about their dip pens and best ink options. Pricing was not bad, some items cost probably a little more than the box stores but I would say they are lower than ordering online and paying shipping.

Very convenient art supply store with lovely customer service. They have paints, brushes, clay…read moreetc. They even have cards from local artist. Great treasures can be found here.

Cutest shop, loved the excellent selection of art supplies. Staff answered my questions without…read morepressuring me to purchase. Very pleased with what I did purchase and will definitely come again.

Wide variety of art supplies for beginning or experienced artists of all kinds. Prices are…read morefantastic and that's why I'm giving five stars--Merri Artist offers lower prices than other online art supply retailers and usually beats Amazon, which is amazing. Customer service can be spotty--some employees are immensely helpful, some are not. And when stock runs out on popular items it can take awhile to replenish. Still, I enjoy shopping here and appreciate the value Merri Artist offers.

Not only is their website lots of fun, there's Julie to back it up with extremely responsive and…read morehelpful service. She really knows her product and goes the extra mile to get you what you need and to accurately portray the ribbon colors on her website. She ships very quickly and even though I'm in HI and she's in OR, if I call her on the phone it's just like I was going into my favorite neighborhood ribbon store (if only we had one here in paradise!). Thanks, Ribbon Jar!

Artist treasure in an small town. You can purchase most anything you might need, or Jo will…read moreresearch it and order it for you. Beats paying for gas.

What a great little art supply store in Florence! First off, the woman who I talked with while I…read morewas there is fantastic. I think she may have been the owner, but I'm second-guessing myself a bit now. I was on the Charm Trail. We got to talking and somehow it came about that while I'm from Eugene I currently live in Chicago, and she happened to live in Chicago at one point, too. We also both worked at universities in the city. Just having a chat with her made it a fun stop. The store is very clean and has many of the art supplies one would need to create their next masterpiece--paper, canvases, paints, pens, you name it. They have information about workshops and art-related events as well. I am not much of an artist but I did do a paint night in grad school once and found it to be a lot of fun (surprisingly so--it was very soothing). That is to say, you may also find painting to be a relaxing activity, so if you've ever wanted to pick up the hobby, visit here and you'll good guidance from very helpful staff. I was a bit sad that it's not in Eugene, since I don't get to Florence very often even when I'm home visiting, but coming here did spark creative energies that I'm hoping to follow in the coming months!

This gem of an art supply store has a great selection of useful items at quite reasonable prices…read more In my experience, many art supply stores devote so much space and attention to crafting or gift-type merchandise that their art supply selection suffers. This place feels like an art supply store for artists, and was quite refreshing to find. The owner was very knowledgeable and helpful. He guided me through picking out a canvas, explaining what to look for and what is unnecessary. (I usually draw and want to do more painting.) He was happy to answer my questions and was lovely to talk to. If you're an artist, you know that the Dick Blick website is often the place to turn to for the cheapest possibly art supplies. The owner of Colours told me that he uses the Dick Blick website to guide his pricing, so you probably won't do any better elsewhere, especially once you factor in shipping. I'm willing to spend a little more to support local independent businesses, but it's awesome when you can have the best of both worlds, and I believe that this is just such a place.

I got a custom mat cut here for framing a picture. They helped me find exactly the right shade to…read morehighlight my art, cut it to fit my own frame, and it looks amazing. Super friendly staff and excellent communication when there was an unforeseeable small delay. I will definitely return for future art or framing needs.

While on Earth has been on my socials and I finally visited. It is a shop that brings a smile to my…read moreface. It is in a new building off Sandy. The building has many small businesses arranged along a hall, it reminds me of a similar building filled with creative businesses on Williams. Inside you will find books, stationary, art supplies, design goods, apparel, accessories, craft kits, journals, and home goods. It would be a great spot for gifts. Children may enjoy the kits and adults may enjoy the inspirational books. Can adults do kits? Of course. You can even find a gift for yourself! Do you need a DIY perfume kit? They have unusual items you will not find elsewhere. It is sometimes the clubhouse for Portland's social practice art world. The store has an upstairs rental space and there are often craft and creative workshops there. Much of their inventory is online too. While on earth we should be doing the best we can to improve things. While on Earth the store is a shop for creativity and inspiration. And gifting is one of our social practices which improves things.

From the owner: While on Earth is a retail shop and event space offering a highly curated mix of offerings to help…read moreconnect you with your inner creativity, creative spaces, and each other. Offering apparel, books, music, art kits, home goods, art prints, workshops, creative events and so much more. While on Earth's aim is to help you fart around and stay curious!

Wide range of great Art Materials! both higher end to lower…read moreend price points. Service was fantastic very knowledgeable and helpful with options Every artist in this area should check this out

Very nice, helpful, knowledgeable staff. A fun store to shop around in, I always find the things…read moreI need plus more!

If I'm not buying art supplies, you'll probably find me at Blick!…read more I love the selection and I feel like their prices are fair (and even great when stuff is on sale.) This location seems a bit smaller than the one downtown, but I still found everything I needed (very specific acrylic paints and some brushes), and then some! Plus the employees are almost always artists, too, so they are super knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for being awesome, Blick!

They can get busy, and retain only a few staff most of the time. That said, I have always been…read moregiven excellent help either learning about a product or finding one. They've gone beyond many places, writing down information for items they don't carry, but I'm looking for, researching materials to answer unusual questions, etc. It's not a huge store, but they are dedicated to the art community, and always have what I'm looking for. They are also consistently the lowest or among the lowest in pricing, not only locally, but online. Ask about their membership card - it costs nothing, and can usually save you money.

I walked past and seen they sold adorable baby items and had to pop in to buy my soon to be…read moregranddaughter a couple of things. This store is lovely and had tons of adorable things for babies and for women. Clothing, bags, lotions, jewlery and so much more. The service was so helpful and sweet she wrapped my little deer beanie and little chicken up in a sweet bag. Im definitely going back for some more!! Need to buy a gift or something for yourself this is the place. Very trendy and vintage feel. I love stores like this.

My first time in this store, there were two older ladies who were absolutely the sweetest, most…read morewelcoming and genuine sales help I've encountered in a shop in a while. It was clear they were friends, and their friendly warm banter was like a breath of fresh air in the ladies' retail world. That definitely makes one want to buy something! I made note that this store has some of my faves: Brighton, Hobo, and lots of classic clothing along with fun eclectic fashion items as well. We chatted and they gave me such a great sense of wanting to return, about a month later, I brought an out-of-state visiting friend there. The vibe was entirely different. A young-ish tall woman was the only salesperson on duty. She barely greeted us when we entered, paced around the floor with a pissed-off bored look on her face, fiddled with some stuff behind the counter, paced around impatiently some more, and did a stellar job of vibing us right out the door. There were a few other shoppers in the store and I noted they didn't stay long either. Totally baffling because my friend and I are your target demographic. We very likely would have done some serious shopping. Congrats on hiring someone who will make sure your store is empty, and safe from all those pesky and bothersome shoppers! Was it an ageism issue? Was she just having an off day? Who knows; who cares. We were made to feel so uncomfortable, I have walked by there numerous times and contemplated going in, but then thought, nahhhh, not worth the psychological beat-down (yes, that young saleswoman's attitude was THAT bad). Pity, because the other sales ladies were awesome, and I am in need of some new Hobo and Brighton items.