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!

I love shopping here because they offer some gently used or newish art supplies. They have a good…read moreselection of everything and friendly helpful service. Nice spot!

This place is amazing. They offer materials and kits for diy framing, and do custom framing, as…read morewell. I bought an 18" x 18" diy frame kit and yellow matting. I couldnt be happier with the result. The entire thing cost $59. Other frame shops quoted me as much as $200 to frame this with just a plain black frame. I highly recommend this shop, especially if you don't mind doing a little bit of work yourself.

I love having a Blicks I can go to when in Portland. They have a good selection of watercolors and…read morepaper. It's just fun and inspiring to look around. Nice staff, good service, and no shipping costs or meet shipping minimums. Prices are good. With all the bad press Portland gets, friends have asked if it's safe down there. It's safe. Go, see for yourself, be pleasantly surprised!

Service has always been exemplary! If I can't find what I'm looking for, There is always someone…read morethere who knows where to look, and finds it for me. I often come in for one item and leave with two bags full! Definitely one of my happy places. I was disappointed the last time I was in, looking for something that the internet said was in stock at "my" store...the stock and what the internet told me...did not match. However, the knowing staff did find me an acceptable substitution :c)

This was such a lovely store to stop into while walking up and down Alberta. My partner and I…read morehappened to stop in on a weekend where they were holding a major sale, so there was a ton of stuff on clearance as an added bonus. The store itself is cute and cozy. I would warn folks that it is very tight navigating in places-- I am petite and still felt a little claustrophobic. A lot of that is likely the crowds on sale day, but isles are narrow and there are a few places where you can get "trapped" if other customers don't see you standing behind. I absolutely love stationary, and this place scratched my letter-writing itch. I ended up picking out a couple of sets of cards + envelopes to add to my collection. These are BEAUTIFUL and well made. Prices were reasonable, and the clearance items were an absolute steal. The staff were super friendly and attentive and they seemed to be doing a good job keeping everything in order even though there were a lot of people here.

Definitely stop here before going Michael's. Support local…read moreWonderful spot for art supplies. I didn't find the oil paints but tons of great prices on brushes and painting materials/utensils. It's a great place with inspiring art supplies in NE Portland.

I adore this little gift shop, mostly for the service it provides to the seniors at the Hollywood…read moreSenior Center. The gift shop helps support local senior crafters who sell their handcrafted items on consignment. It also benefits the center's programs and services through the sale of items donated to the store. There is a completely random selection of merchandise such as scarves, hats, aprons, baby clothes and toys, household items, small appliances, books and more. And the best part is the prices! It's not uncommon to find dishes and candle holders for 0.10 cents, or books for 0.25 cents. The handcrafted items run the gamut in pricing, but it all goes to a good cause. I'm committed to doing what I can to help seniors in my community, so shopping here and donating items for them to sell is the least I can do. But mostly, it's fun gossiping with the senior volunteers who run the store.

What a great place to purchase gifts, especially baby items. Everything is handmade by seniors.read more

I've been going to this locally owned art store for 30 years. It has always been the friendliest,…read moremost helpful art store around. The have a big selection shoehorned into a modest space, and they price stuff so that artists can afford it. Hi Bob, wherever you are. Prairie is doing an excellent keeping your legacy alive.

Hands down the best art supply store in Portland. Used supplies at ridiculous discounts and well…read morestocked with new products.

What a gem in the Portland area. I'm so excited to get into crafting again after visiting the spot…read more So many different odds and ends at deep discounts. Perfect for many craft making needs! Can't wait to go back

From walking in the door to checking out and then the best part of going through the store, it was…read moreincredible. The staff were so helpful, the shelves had so many things to look at and decide on that I left knowing I would come back.

I am an amateur boat repair person, relying on YouTube and false confidence. Colton was amazingly…read morehelpful with dialing in what I needed, how much I need, how to use it, and how not to overspend. I respect so much that you didn't oversell me and that I believe I've got what I needed. I'll plan to follow in the near future with another review. Thanks.

This is an amazing store if you are an artist and want tools to display your art prints. Tish…read morehelped me right away. She provided me insight on simpler and cheaper solutions to the project I came in with. Thank you Tish and thank you Tap!