It is the best place in town to get high quality art supplies. The staff is knowledgeable and professional.

Rock day at Blaines was awesome! They had all the materials there to try, examples I have several different types of glosses and clear coats. I learned so much!

They helped get me set up for bob ross painting! I was prepared to spend a bit on materials but they still tried to find me the best prices and supplies for a beginner. My Bob Ross painting was a flop but I’m not afraid to keep trying because I know that the materials are affordable! And I got a wonderful easel that I’m very happy with!

Its really comfortable and wholesome inside. Theres tons of items to browse no matter what type of art you do. They have a huge selection of copic markers and graphite pencils and pens. I took home a really decent haul. I havent been anywhere like this in over ten years.

I came to Blaines looking for pencil lead. I had a pencil from a few years ago when I was in college that used lead that was 0.3 mm. I had gone to several stores and they didnt have any. I even went to office supply stores and I was surprised that they did not supply that lead. My search stopped at Blaines where they didnt just have the lead but a variety to choose from. My trip was a great one from beginning to end. The place was interesting and catchy as soon as you came in. I asked about the lead and they walked me right to it and gave me an explanation about the options. And I had a friendly cashier. I enjoyed my trip. Will come again.

Great sales team full of information lots of great tips and assistance!

My go to store for art supplies in Anchorage. Dave and his staff are great!

First time here for small business Saturday. An artist haven, for sure! Staff was kind and helpful. Found some really funny magnets and cards.Will definitely return.

This is an amazing art supply store! They have just about everything you need, including a visit from a darling black lab rescue dog named Copper!I purchased Holbein Gouache, which is hard to find and usually expensive, at a great price! I normally have to order this from Japan!Nice value paintbrushes, and tons of colored pencils! Super helpful and friendly staff, too!

Great service and friendly staff.

Clean with helpful, friendly staff

Daughter bought some very special art paper here. Excellent selection of just about anything for drawing painting and fine art...

I guess I look like a shoplifter. The employees tried to make me leave my purse at their front counter. They were helpful after I let them know that they made me angry. Good selection of supplies as long as they believe that you aren’t a thief. The purse that they wanted to take away from me is big enough to hold my wallet, a small notebook, and a lipstick.

Although I ALSO sent a personal note to Blaine’s, I wanted to give a public note of appreciation as well.Our son and daughter in law live in Alaska, and we spent Thanksgiving this past November with them. I always “scope” out Christmas gift ideas, and because Mandy is an artist, and taking art classes at UAA, the mention of Blaine’s popped up in discussion! Bingo!! A gift card to help her pay for needed supplies!So! Purchased, and mailed from Ohio at Christmas! But! Never received! With the only proof of purchase being our credit card record, and our discussions with Blaine’s trying to track down the purchase, when Mandy went to buy her supplies, told them who she was, etc, they honored the gift card!I can’t thank Amanda ( and all the staff I talked to) enough for their great customer service above and beyond!! NOW I have GREAT ideas for “Mandy” gifts because they will definitely get my business again!

This was our first time going to Blaines, and what a great experience! We had a very large custom framing done, and it turned out just beautiful! When we went to pick it up, it was so large that it would not even fit in our car!! They delivered to us in less than an hour!!! WOW, you guys are just AWESOME! THANK YOU!!

Theres no place better than Blaines if you need any art supplies or advice about paintings, frames etc. The staff is very knowledgeable and explains things that are complex is simple ways so you can understand them. The classes are fun and excellent teachers. If you havent experienced it, do so soon!

Jay at the framing counter is exceptional. He is very thoughtful and patient when helping to place orders. I highly recommend their framing services.

The service there was great, a wide variety of art supplies were available there, from sculpting clays to Copic markers, they had everything. I would totally reccomend this store to any dedicated artist such as myself.

My wife Sherry shops at this art store, and buys art supplies, & has all of her picture framing done here, because they are very careful & always do a really good job! She is very happy with shopping there.Joe.

Copic sketch markers are too expensive for me :(

Blaines, simply put: rocks! Their materials, like their employees aretop notch and quality-based. In all my years in working with Blaines and watching them grow, Ive never once doubted my decision in where to put my support. Blaines, to me is as much a part of our Anchorage landscape as Spenard itself is. And you know, who cant love, or live without our ol Spenard? I look forward to watching their beautiful new digs continue to blossom.Sincerely, Karen Jarrett, calligrapher

Smart staff who help with what ever project you have need for, good coffee, all around good place

If your looking for any type of art supplies then this is where you need to go. The best selection and knowledgeable staff in town, with a great new store.

Great selection

Amazing staff people

Wonderful place to take art classes