Art Supplies unltd: Artists' Supply for Drawing & Painting
This photo of a display of colored art pencils ... a favorite art staple of professional and amateur artists ... was taken by Romanian photographer Tibor Fazakas.
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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Mister Art: One of the World's Largest Online Resources for Discount Arts & Crafts Supplies (eg. paint, brushes, canvases, pencils, clay, frames, and much, much more...).
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
KMart: Offering a wide range of merchandise from appliances, electronics, and toys to apparel, home decor, and sporting goods ... and much, much more. It would be hard for us to calculate the goods we've bought here over the years. Great stuff, great prices ... every once in a while the online customer service gets a bit flukey... What's neat ... they've still got their great layaway plan available online!
Pastel Journal: The only national magazine devoted entirely to the medium of pastel. Addressing the working professional as well as the passionate amateur, the periodical aims to offer both inspiration and instruction. Gorgeous reproductions, in-depth interviews, thought-provoking essays, up-to-the-minute information on workshops, contests, and exhibitions, as well as regular columns on professional practices for pastel artists.
Sears: What started as your favorite catalog store has survived to become a giant retailer - 2,300 Sears branded and affiliated stores across the US and Canada - of all your "home, hearth, and garden needs" including apparel, appliances, tools, and automotive products. We may take them for granted, but there isn't much they don't have across all niches ... all displayed across an organized, easy to navigate site.
The Artist's Magazine: The leading how-to publication for amateur artists ... Includes step-by-step instruction in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and pen & ink, as well as insights and advice regarding materials and techniques, exhibiting, selling artwork, framing, and more.
Watercolor Artist: The definitive source of how-to instruction and creative inspiration for artists working in water-based media. You'll find page after gorgeous page of illustrations demonstrating tried-and-true techniques, inspirational ideas, and information about must-have watercolor painting tools and materials. With each issue of the magazine, you'll also benefit from easy to apply tips from the foremost watercolorists working today.
