Such a great little local shop! And the staff is always rally friendly. I always feel wonderful supporting this place.

I came to this art supply store because Blick’s didn’t have the paint brushes I needed. To my surprise, this story is large and very well supplied. It’s like eye candy for any artist. A sakes associate assisted me right away. I’m not from this area but I will shop here again when I come to San Diego.

Great Art Supply store and amazing personal team. I’m very impressed by the knowledge and guidance of a young employee called Alan. I highly recommend him to anyone. He was patient enough to help me around the store and guide me through what was best for my projects as he has a good understanding of all the materials available. Thank you very much Alan and Artist & Craftman Supply.

One of my favorite artist supply stores. The selection is great. They always have everything I need. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I love this place I was there with my kids to get art supply for the first time love it

This store is good for artists but not so much craftsman. I was able to find mechanical drawing pencils and lead which I did not see at micheals and an amazing variety of brushes. But for my amigurumi hobby there were no safety eyes, no stuffing, and not a large selection of yarn. This store is good for sculpting, painting, drawing supplies mainly.

I cant say enough great things about artist and craftsman supply. Best place to go to buy mechanical pencils. Love their minimum packaging products and their selection of pens and paints for little kids while youre taking care of kids during Covid is awesome

Nice Hillcrest location with limited free parking in the rear. Very nice selection and covid era in-store shopping was greatly appreciated.

Great variety of supplies and staff was super friendly!

Very well organized with system with regards to covid safety. Workers very helpful, and since I was on my lunch break they got me to what I needed and on my way. Thanks!

This store is exemplary for any type of art supplies!!

My go-to for my paints and supplies, they USUALLY have just what I need, but sometimes I want something out of the ordinary, and several times Ive been quite surprised, and theyve been able to accommodate me. Great place. Excellent prices.

Love, love, love this place. They have a little bit of everything.

Theyve got it all, no matter your craft off the arts. Even acrylic paints in markers, and canvases the size of walls

Cool place. Tons of selection of spray cans and markers.

What a fun place to go so many artistic items to look at

I get most of my art supplies here. Great store, awesome selection, and all of the employees are super helpful. A true San Diego gem.

Its great that San Diegos best art store is open again! Their smiling staff is smart and helpful.

1st time in...looked good but loud angry music drove me out.

THE BEST ART SUPPLIES STORE IN SAN DIEGO FULL STOP.

It’s a really nice store and a great alternative to the horrendous parking situation at Blick. The only downside is they don’t have much of an inventory.

Theyre always super helpful!

Beautiful art shop. They have pretty much everything. I will definitely return.

I am just getting into India ink art and went in to artist and craftsman supply and the folks there were very helpful, the supply was wide ranging and Im really excited. Go there for all kinds of craft stuff, quality is high and prices are competitive. Cant beat the experience online for sure

This store isnt in the best spot for parking but this store has a huge selection of art supplies. Im an art student and I got most of my supplies from one visit. A few things were out of stock. Will be coming back again to get more good deals.

Nice people. Well stocked store.

Best quality and always in stock items make this my staple store and the only one I think of when I am out of or in need of supplies. Two buses and a three hour commute are what it takes me to get there and back. I will always end up here. My to go place for all artist supplies

Love this art store! So far I’ve only gone for paint and additives but their selection is huge. Bought a couple jars of the Jacquard Pearl ex powder (powdered pigment to add a metallic sheen to flat paint) and I really like that this store has the large individual bottles. All other art stores I’ve checked so far only sell the little sample packs and I don’t have any use for most of the colours the packs come with.It’s in Hillcrest so parking can be a little tricky but they have a small alley behind the store with free customer parking.

Great local, low stress place for arts

A lot of good products for artist work, but unfortunately no Wi-Fi for customers ️.

Art supplies with a hipster vibe. You become cooler just walking in. Daughter loved the place.

I love this store

Staff was very helpful in interpreting unclear product use directions. Made for a quick visit for exactly what we were looking for! Will be back.

Staff always friendly and helpfup. They always have what I am looking for!

Great place to get your art supplies. I got birdhouse for painting

I LOVE this artist supply store. It seems like they have everything. Thee employees are artists and artisans so if you have a question, they know the answer. Knowledgable art store sales people are crucial because artists, known for getting wild ideas, need a source for materials to make those creative ideas into art.

I use at supplies for my work and I needed professional quality that is suitable for my needs and affordable. They are invested in quality products and service. If they dont have an item, they will order it or guide you somewhere that does. Staff is knowledgeable and wonderfully friendly. I drive out of my way to come here for supplies, but its worth it.

Best place ever. I didnt get paid to write this review. Im writing it because its TRUE. This is the place I get all my screen printing accessories. Like emulsion, paint, screen 110 mesh and 230 mesh. Love it.

This is a cute store. Its not in part of town I like to drive in but theres parking in the back which is always a plus!I went here for an origami project and they had lots of great paper to choose from. Definitely a more stylized setting than Blick but a great store nonetheless.Will definitely go back here, felt like less of a trek than getting to Blick for me.

More for the artist than a craftsman, but a very unique store.

Cool store my first visit and got good stuff on sale and will be back..

This place is outstanding. You can find just about everything you could possibly need no matter what your craft is. The staff is friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend you stop in and check it out.

Love the new location over the old old town location. They have just about everything youd need for different projects. They have a pretty good student discount as well

Hi, all the staff are amazing and friendly. They have a discount students And teachers. They have the best brands in arts supplies very chipI buy a studio designs table White really chip. I recommend 100% the store. Thank you Mr. Frank for your great service.

Great Pricing, helpful staff and great selection. You cant go wrong shopping here.

My favorite art supplies store. Friendly and helpful staff all the time.

This place is fun. I could easily spend more than an hour here - and its not what I would call a big place. People here are nice. I think theres a genuine community here.

Love this store! Great variety of serious art supplies and better prices than that other popular store.

A very nice arts and supply store. I would recommend it. I love coloring and they have a lot of coloring pencils and a lot that you can buy individually.

This is a very cool local shop with friendly, informed staff. They have lots of calligraphy supplies in addition to paints, paper, canvases, and even some fun little gifts (toys, games for kids). Its a great place to browse.

There are art supplies i cant get find anywhere else in San Diego. The prices are great, and the staff knows what they are talking about.

I enjoyed this place, it has a super indie vibe with discount store items and the cutest little decorative finds. I bought a few paint brushes here and canvases for an art class. The canvases were bundle I four in the size 12 by 24...at 20$. I also purchase tiny animals here for a 1$each. There cool looking because of their tiny details and good quality. There service here is fair and they do have special events outside the store.

Independently owned! Helpful staff, good selection. plus silly and fun gifts

Best art store Ive ever been to

Amazing art store in San Diego downtown. Near little Italy. The store has free parking. The store staff has enough art skills. You can really enjoy your visit if you are looking art items (paper, pencil, ink, watercolor, etc)

Good stuff

This store is filled with stiff for people of all ages. Not just art supplies, but craft supplies as well. I was pleasantly surprised at the availability and prices of the supplies. The store has given me a lot of inspiration and I cant wait to go home and create.

Super helpful and friendly staff. Very organized craft store filled to the brim! We visited the store in CA while on vacation. It was larger than the one here in NY that closed and so clean! Thanks to the guys that worked there for their help and knowledge! Much appreciated!

It has a very large variety of art supplies but mostly I was impressed by the amount of adult coloring books. Ones that I have not seen anywhere else. They also dont have the typical Crayola brand pencils but they have good quality like Prisma and a couple of otherss.

They has gotten more relaxed towards nontraditional artists

Great selection, friendly staff and an all around fabulous local store in Hillcrest!!

Cute and friendly environment, all the things you could need and an amazingly knowledgeable staff as well

Great selection of products with tons of options. Very well organized and reasonable prices.

I want to give it more than (3 stars), but I notice that the staff there is very judgemental I was automatically judged, watched, and followed. One staff member was helpful. Was at this store location while they had to deal with a aggressive, loud, and threatening homeless man who did try and steal and unknown item. Staff did manage to handle it well without being outwardly cruel or discourteous but, they where able to contact proper authorities and contain situation in a respective manner.

Best art supply store in town....

They always have what I need and the staff is very knowledgeable. I ask and often get ideas for projects. One of the few places to sell oomoo molding silicone.

Awesome art and craft room supply store. I spent a long time browsing the store. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They carry a wide variety of quality mediums, surfaces and tools to make whatever art you want. Well. I dont think they had stone blanks for stone sculptors or metal and welders for metal sculptors but they did have the supplies to make scale models.

Always great place to shop for all kinds of artists and craft supplies. Wonderful helpful staff, great choice and prices.

I love this place. They have good quality art supplies, and theyre not overpriced. You can buy single items here, and they even offer 10% discount to students and instructors.

A great art store nestled in Hillcrest. A huge selection of traditional art supplies, as well as craft supplies and tools. I personally enjoy their little kitschy knick knacks. The workers are great, and always helpful. Great for any student or enthusiasts alike, just be weary of the TINIEST PARKING LOT KNOWN TO MAN.

Great place for Art supplies and chock full of them too.

Absolutely in love with this shop! Friendly workers who are helpful and eager - regardless how experienced you are as an artist!

Quaint arts and crafts store. The staff was helpful and attentive.

Amazing selection, very capable staff, the best prices around. We had no trouble finding reasonable parking, the store is wonderful for browsing & getting new ideas. Employees are helpful without being condescending, & dont hover. What a gem. Im so glad we found this place. Itll become a must-stop spot whenever we travel to San Diego!

Great selection of art supplies. (Spray paint is marked up a bit too much. I know the wholesale cost )

Good inventory and parking in the back, no pressure sales staff willing to help find the right item.

Local store and knowledgeable workers. Great selection of items. Free street parking if you go on Sunday (open at 11am).

Great service, the employees know their stuff!

Helpful and friendly staff. Good taste in music, too!!!!

They have everything your artist brain could ask for.

Great store, wide range of supplies

My favorite store, every time I go I feel like Im in the creative toy store. I find everything I need to do art, I get a discount, the prices are cheaper than in another art stores, and the staff are very polite and friendly!

Hot chick waiting for me. Love it long time!!!

Great supplies for artist and creatives! Wish we had a second store in north county!

Great supply with helpful staff and easy to find displays

Fantastic customer service! Awesome selection for artists of all sorts! I love this store!

Great source for all kinds of visual arts. Decent prices. Asortment of goods mostly overlaps but also complements Blicks. Very competent and friendly personel.

This is actually newly opened very nice Vietnamese cusine

Nicest people, student discounts and excellent selection. This is a must visit!

If you want something with which to make some art. Go here. The stock is extensive. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help. Ive never walked away unsatisfied.

So much great art supplies and friendly, knowledgeable staff!!

If you are a DIY or crafts enthusiast - this is the store for you.They offer a very big variety of materials and tools from the best companies so the quality of the products is really high.The prices are a little high but the service is great and helpful so go and stock up!

They have a ton of stuff from all across the board, they even have a teeny craft section. The staff are all super friendly, which is great bc there isnt a pretentious vibe at all! Theyre always casual and helpful and knowledgeable about what they have in stock.

Yesssss, For those that say pricey its all about timing good sales during back to school half off the expensive sketch pads etc so much so that i took back stuff to other shop to return here strech that dollar

Great place lots of art supplies. Friendly staff. There a parking lot .

Great local store for artists. Even though this place is part of a chain, its vibe feels edgy and right for the neighborhood.

Informative customer service and decent prices.

This place is amazing! The staff is super helpful and cool to talk to!

I love this place. They have an AMAZING selection for architecture supplies. Im thankful that they give me a discount as a student and the employees are very helpful. ️ A+ service.

My go to place for art supplies in san diego... super friendly staff and always stock all my favorites...