Friendly helpful staff. Easy to find what I needed. Easy parking. Fair pricing. Was looking for…read moresome art supplies for writing and drawing. Good inventory of available options.

Went in and got asked if we needed any help, I told the guy no thank you because I wanted to look…read morearound. After about 10 minutes of looking i ended up asking for help, I asked him a question and he said he had no clue what i was talking about. Uh, you work on an art store, how do you not know. He was extremely short with my husband and I then says "he had to go to the bathroom so we need to wrap it up". We were caught off guard and said okay. I paid for the two pens i had in my hand and we left. As we walked out he stood there and watched us walk down the street. Extremely odd. I guess we will be shopping online unfortunately.

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.

The new store location is GORGEOUS! I shopped the old location for a little inspiration and a few…read moresupplies once in a while, but THIS! This is a DESTINATION unto itself! It's big and bright, and, as always, so friendly. Maybe the selection is exactly the same, but it FEELS bigger, so your creative brain can come out like a happy, curious child and explore possibilities. The prices are reasonable too, so you can make yourself happy without breaking the piggy bank. It is all that an art store should be and it's OURS!

I have driven by this place time after time, finally making a stop because a schoolteacher friend…read moreof mine recommended it. This store is intimidating when you walk in, with tall industrial shelving and narrow aisles, but has so much magic in stock! I came in for this pad of special paper they carry, and ended up walking out with a dozen different items! They have a bit of everything there. It has the art supplies any student would need/want, lots of craft project supplies and ideas. They also had ink bottles from many great companies - I got a phosphorescent ink just for the fun of it. They carry all shapes and sizes of baggu bags and hilarious pencil cases.

How it took me several years to find this art supply store I will never know. I live nearby and now…read moreI frequent this magical little shop. It's small but well organized. They have nearly everything. Craft supplies, art supplies, large selection of various glue, pottery tools, etc. It's local. It's funky. It's cool. I have enjoyed my interactions with the staff and have found them to be helpful. I'm thrilled we have this store here in SE!

The star was super helpful in helping me find charcoal supplies for my project. Chamois to smear…read morecharcoal and a charcoal sketch pad.

It seems that whenever I go in, for whatever reason, they are "out of stock" of the particular…read morethings I need. I mean really, WHITE mat board, both 'acid free' and 'archival' both missing white. People working there are nice Selection is wanting

So glad to find a place that wants to make treasures out of trash. Everything is cleverly…read moredisplayed. You should stop by when you pass through Wheeler.

Find treasure! You never know what will turn up here. Great place to get (previously-loved) art,…read morebooks, jewelry, traditional art supplies, and random things to make art with. Or maybe you need a piece of fabric, some yarn, or an extension cord. Amazing spot for artists and other creative people. On the practical side, you can also find some furniture, funky kitchen stuff, and and unique gifts.

Great place!!! Clean, organized. Welcoming space. Love…read moresupporting local business. Incredible selection. Knowledgable & helpful staff. Prices are fantastic. Easy, free parking around the corner. Bakery, cafe, book store on the same block.

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.

Great service! Very helpful in addressing my many questions. The quality and selection of frames…read morewere fantastic. Appreciate learning from the staff.

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!

Don't miss this gem. A delightful collection of cards, jewelry, art and so much more. Quirky and…read morefun!

Wonderful , eclectic merchandise with a spirited owner/operator on site. This place is a true gem!read more

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 came in to order two custom mats to showcase some of my pictures. While the first one arrived on…read moretime, the second mat was initially miss processed, and had to be remade. A 4 star review nevertheless since the workmanship was high and price was reasonable. Additionally we need to make sure these local gems stay in business! Great assortment of anything you need for frames/paint/etc. I will be back and I can recommend this store. I can see their employees care!