The first time I got to know this snug art supply store tugged beneath the foot bridge connecting…read moreFa Yuen Street to Mong Kok East (KCRC Mong Kok station back then) was when I needed some Copic Markers for my school works. Not a lot of places sells these expensive marker pens (well, to a poor student, at least), let alone one that allows you to order the the spray-paint mount that turns each Copic marker into an Air Brush, how novel (back then again)! From this story, you get the idea, Arts Supplies is the one that you can find more 'exotic' type of unconventional art wares. Most of the times when I can't find the stuff at other shops (well, I look at other shops first usually 'cos it isn't exactly the cheapest around town), or when I needed something that is going to be phased out soon - and hence the need to stock up your favourite weapon- you know how frustrating that is. I often can find all those here, probable because it stocks up quite a bit itself too! Physically, the shop itself is so cramped that you can hardly move when there are more than a few customers inside. So this isn't the place you want to just hang around and browse through stuff leisurely. It's a grab and go shop for sure. The best bet is to know what you want exactly, the preferred brand and ask the shop keeper. They have amazing memory and can locate the stuff you look for within a minute or two, without the need to check the computer for stocks. Sometimes they can also tell you outright that a product is discontinued and recommend a close alternative to your choice, excellent service I'd say~~

This isn't the most extensive art shop I've been to, but this is Hong Kong and space is limited so…read morebottom line- it gets the job done if you're on HK island. Artland seems to focus more on supplies for painters or drawing artists. I noticed a good supply of paints, water colours, markers, and coloured pencils. If you're into Crayola products, they have a decent selection. You can find things like embroidery wool, but the cross stitch patterns they offer are limited to subjects like floral bouquets and landscapes. Same with clothing; you could find a few things like fabric paints or markers for t-shirts, but it's not that plentiful. They did have a sizeable section dedicated to art books, though. In the end, I got what I needed- coloured pencils to fuel my new short-term hobby before my baby arrives: adult colouring books! :)

This place was alright. However, this is coming from someone who grew up with CN Stationary and has…read moreshopped at Michaels (In the US) for the past 5-6 years. With the limited space in Hong Kong, I understand that it's hard to stuff thousands of products into a 2000sq ft shop. There's really a lot of different types of products, however, the brand selection is rather limited. A lot of Staedtler, Primarily Daler-Rowney, I guess that's how Hong Kong art stores are? There's various high end products for professional artists too. One thing I didn't like about the store was I also found some products to be a bit scattered. Like they had a calligraphy section by the counter but also at another aisle, and Chinese calligraphy in another aisle. Many products like paints were organised by brands rather than by type. Yet many products were organised by products too. I also found the store to be slightly overpriced. The Pilot Parallel pen was $95 and it is only at $85 the Commercial Press in CWB, and $80 in CN. OH well. Their student level water colour is also quite expensive, Daler-Rowney Aquafine at $455. I can practically buy the artist colours at that price (On amazon at least) Paper and sketchbooks were nearly all Daler-Rowney as well. I just wished there's more variety in brands. However, this place is probably the best on Hong Kong Island and it will do the job if you need anything for your art supplies/project, etc. They also opened a mini gallery of a photographer's work. Also the hours aren't very friendly. Closed on Sundays, closed 5pm on Saturdays and 7pm on weekdays. Better rush here after work/school or come on a Saturday. *** Favourites: Convenient, just on Lockhart & Tonnochy Rd. Meh: a bit overpriced. Mostly Daler-Rowney. hours are not long, but it's alright. catered to students Last words: Has all your art supplies if you don't care about brand and price

INTERNATIONAL ART SUPPLIES (H.K.) LIMITED has been established since 1960 as the first company in…read moreHong Kong specializes in art supplies. Being an agent of a number of world-class reputable brands of art supplies, our mission is to ensure that customers are satisfied with our high quality products and services. Our quality assurance brands include PANTONE®, LETRASET®, LETRACOPY®, OMNICROM®, LETRAMAX®, NIELSEN & BAINBRIDGE®, SIMAIR®, Daige®, 3M®.. etc. Being the sole agent of a number of color software, for example, PANTONE® COLORVISION Spyder, we ensure a wider range of quality products to meet the growing demand of computer production requirements from different customers, authorized CDs from different producers 6 Color®, ARTOCA®, GPC®, DAJ®, PhotoAlto®, Image Gap®, IMAGE DJ®, Veryimage®, Eastimagebank®.. etc. also ensure images of various sizes to fulfil the needs of every customers, PHOTOTONE® 4" X 5" SLIDE, BiSouth Studio®, NOVA® ART EXPLOSION Clipper Art, Computer Accessories ( LETRASET®, AVERY®, UNISTAT®, SHOGUN®, IMATION®.. etc.), Handicraft Products, Foam Board, C.P.B. Board and Exhibition Products are also provided in wide range of varieties. Our highly dedicated sales team are here to assist customers for any enquiries of our products before sales, taking orders at any time and finally our after sales services enables our customers effectively solve the problem and fully satisfy our products. Besides, our commitment from the delivery team ensures everything is delivered to the right place on time. The two branches in Hong Kong are located at Chai Wan, Hong Kong (main shop) and Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon . In view of the growth in China market, we have also set up branches in China and extended our professional services to the mainland. We are grateful for the continuous patronage of our customers in the past years. We are hereby sincerely promise to deliver our professional services with full customers satisfaction in the future.

From the owner: International Art Supplies (H.K.) Ltd. has been established since 1960 as the first company in Hong…read moreKong specializes in art supplies. Being an agent of a number of world-class reputable brands of art supplies, our mission is to ensure that customers are satisfied with our high quality products and services. Our quality assurance brands include PANTONE Authorized Dealer.