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!

Blue Rooster Art Supplies is one of several independent art supply stores in Los Angeles and the…read moreshop has another location in Pasadena. Each year, Blue Rooster offers a Summer Anniversary Sale in July and they recently celebrated their 23rd year. [Parking]: Metered parking only. Our party ended up parking on Maubert Ave and walking here. [Supplies]: Almost anything Blick carries, Blue Rooster carries as well despite having a smaller retail space. The supply shop also carries premium handmade watercolor brands such as Stoneground and watercolor supplies occupy about 25% of the store, but they did run out of some specific colors for certain watercolor brands like Stoneground. They also carry Copic markers, Lyra Aqua Brush Duo markers, LePen markers, POSCA markers, Pilot pens, blank canvases, toolboxes, etc. Blue Rooster Art Supplies also carries more specialized brands of paper here. [Conclusion]: This flagship store has a smaller space and is less convenient to park than the Pasadena location and the Pasadena location also has a shop cat. With that being said, this is still a solid neighborhood art supply shop in Los Feliz.

Top's Art Supplies is a family-owned Korean art supply shop in Koreatown that has been in operation…read moresince 1987. While the shop is small, they stock all of the essential art supplies (brands like STABILO, POSCA, and DecoColor) so customers can be more intentional with what they want to buy. The store requires ID checks for paint marker purchases. In addition, the shop also carries a large selection of Asian art materials for calligraphy (e.g., square paper, calligraphy brushes, calligraphy books, ink stones, black sumi ink, brush hangers, etc). Apparently students from USC who take calligraphy courses come here to purchase their supplies. Overall this is a decent shop for anyone looking to restock art supplies or buy calligraphy materials. P.S. - There is metered street parking in front of the store, but there are also few free designated parking spots behind the shop. P.P.S. - Check the website to see which supplies are currently on sale.

Seven years ago, the owner invited me to retail my children's book there - which I had self…read morepublished and illustrated using paints I purchased at a generous discount from the store. Jamylah and the Giants. Within a few weeks, I was asked to remove the book from the shelves without explanation. Recently, it was recommended that my original plein air work be submitted to them for consideration for their digital art sales flatscreen QR sales platform. I provided a lovely print with my contact information and heard nothing for two weeks. When I retrieved the print - again receiving no information - it was damaged on the border as though tossed aside. I will no longer patronize this store, but I will directly purchase from their competition..

If you are a creative and need superior service come to the place that Jennifer serves as the best…read moreexample to Corinne who not only understands above and beyond she positions herself to be your artistic advocate. Thanks to John Florio who is the kindness and greatest assistant for the customer experience truly reflects the Stores Manager motto - to serve with a smile. Blick on Beverly should become the example for every LA business. Great pricing too.

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.

I felt pressured to buy items while my cashier was being passive aggressive behind me. She's an old…read moreJapanese lady and idk how to write this but she enjoyed being a little mean to me and then was shocked I was about to put everything back. She gives you a bad feeling like she's trying to get away with being mean but gets scared when you put yarn back. You know those people who say just barely mean things but you have to figure out, why the interaction felt uncomfortable. Or those people who talk bad about you the moment you walk away. I didn't come here to fight with my mom. Those people who steal your happiness for your new idea. The ones you want to avoid when it doesn't have enough protection. The most vulnerable business ideas shouldn't go here. If u don't NEED yarn for money come here. If you need something NEED it, don't come here. 2 stars sales corner.

I've always wanted to learn to knit, and I've peeked into this magical shop a few times over the…read moreyears. I love the comfy atmosphere. It feels like a calm sanctuary from the stressful bustling of life outside. I appreciate the high quality of the materials in stock. Everything seems very thoughtful. I finally admitted to myself that I probably won't teach myself with just my books anytime soon, so I recently scheduled a lesson with the owner, Kat. She charges $40 for an hour, which I found very reasonable for her expertise. She helped me select materials, explaining what works best for beginners. Throughout our lesson, she was very patient and thorough. She let me take little videos to reference later. I left the shop with the beginnings of a scarf and a smile on my face. I really look forward to scheduling another lesson after I practice what I've learned so far!

I was very excited to come here with my boyfriend. This was a last minute activity we chose to do…read moresince we were in the area and I was nervous that we were not able to decoden since we did not have a reservation. Luckily, when I went the store wasn't busy and walk-ins are welcome. With that, we were able to decorate. Parking situation is a bit tough depending on when you go. There is street parking if you get lucky. Just circle around a bit if you have trouble. You do not need reservations too since walk-ins are welcome. My boyfriend and I decided to decorate top loaders for our Pokemon cards and honestly, when I compare this place to other deco places, I will say other ones are better. The reason being they offer unlimited colors and charms you can put on your art pieces. Here, they limit you to either one or two creams (the colors of "icing") and charms too depending on what you purchase. Every extra charm purchase is $0.50. With that, this deco place was so fun but I would prefer them not making their stuff limited in quantity to creams and charms. Staff was nice too and the prices were okay. Like I said, if it was unlimited, it would be worth it but since it's not, to me at least it wasn't worth it.

Was taken here for my bday and it was an absolute treat!! I loved every minute of it!…read more I didn't know the prices until I looked it up myself, I DEFINITELY would say to get your $$ worth of beads- I kinda was super shocked at the cost- but I understand for the product. 3 total medium sized pieces cost $180

This is for a couple months ago. They sold me fake sonny angels. My fault because it wasn't sealed…read moreI should have known better. They do have cute stationery.

Amazing, just that some of the stuff is sold at above retail price. Sometimes double the priceread more

Support your local businesses! Earlier this year, I purchased a vintage poster that I needed…read moreframed. Having taken another purchase to a frame shop in Mid-City that was recommended by the shop. I ended up paying an arm and a leg, for that job, so for my next poster, I decided to give Baller Art Ware a shot given it's right down the street from our house. I took it in, and the very friendly person at the front helped me pick a frame material, walked me through the process, and explained that they are very backed up, and it would take about 8 weeks to complete the job. They quoted me a very reasonable price, and I was in no hurry so I had them proceed. The framer called me a couple days later, concerned with some of the details of the job. He probably could've been a little friendlier on the phone, I've seen some reviews to that effect, but at the end of the day i appreciated that he just really wanted to do a good job, and do right by the vintage poster. We agreed on a path forward and that was it. At the end of the day, they set expectations for how long it would take, and they met their estimate, did a beautiful job with the frame, and charged a very fair price for the job. I couldn't ask for more and will be back next time!

Baller is a wonderful local business. I love the convenient location next to baller hardware. Staff…read moreis knowledgeable. Prices are not higher or lower than most other art supply stores. I've been a customer for 22 years. They've earned a review.

I used to really like this place and come for decorations, but yesterday an employee chased my son…read moreand I down telling us we had to give him our backpacks and it was store policy. Since when?! In all the years, I've never once been told that or treated disrespectfully. The area has really gone downhill, SOOOOOO many people openly doing drugs on the streets... and you want me to trust YOU with my bag? Hard pass. If this is a new policy, please put up a sign and assign a safe area with a security guard if you're going to withhold people's belongings.

I needed to restock on cleaning supplies and i visited this 99cent store right next to mc Arthur…read morepark. I loved the store everything is at such low price I even got some really nice sunglasses and they have huge reusable bags. Definitely, plan on visiting this store for home goods again

I've taken a membership at the Studio on Sunset for a few months and it is awesome over there…read more Always clean, so much order in a very good meaning and stuff is so helpful! Thank you, Jeff!!!! Gonna be back soon and taken classes.

I have been a member for over a year and I love coming here. I started as a student and eventually…read moretransitioned to getting a membership. Beautiful clean space with a TON of glaze options and clay bodies. Lots of wheels and hand building space and love that it is 24/7, so you can work late at night if that is when you are feeling creative. Also in my opinion the kiln turnaround time is pretty quick. It is always exciting looking through the shelves and finding your pieces. I recommend starting out with a class or two so you can experience everything before committing to membership. Lots of really great teachers too.

I took a candle making and intention setting workshop here last night and it was great! The…read moreinstructor was very knowledgeable and spent so much time answering all of our questions. She was kind and helpful, and you can tell she really loves and knows her craft well! It was an intimate setting, and it was a fun experience to learn about one process of candle making. At the end of the night, you get to go home with your own hand poured candle that you created. The intention setting part of the workshop was very peaceful and created an opportunity to reflect on the past year and be intentional about something you'd like to foster for yourself in this new year. Excellent class and I'd return to this studio for another one. However, $70 may be a bit steep for some for a workshop like this.

Yelp Cliff Notes: What's more fun than exploring our…read moreinfinite creativity through crafts? Partnering with a sustainable studio that leads the activities, and cleans it up so you don't have to, haha. Yelp Unabridged Version: There's something that is so simple and so soul-fulfilling in crafts. Looking for a fun date night activity, we found a unique experience (check), quality time inducing (check), and sustainable activity (bonus check) in forager crafts. The instructors are deeply passionate and the workshop was a blast! Leaning into sustainability, we reused some of the craft trinkets in a multi-bean sensory bin for our 1 year old daughter. Double score! Highly recommend-