Here is a compiled list of the top 5 art supply websites that I have used at different times. If there is no art supply shop near you, one of these sites may be a good place to buy your art materials. When shopping online, please pay attention to shipping. If you live in a different country, shipping charges may be too high.
The way I solve this problem is to order in bulk. Overall, you will save a lot more than ordering in separate shipments.
Also, larger online art stores have many free resources for artists, including art tutorials, articles, tips, free newsletters, and much more. I also use online art supply websites to learn what new materials are available and find reviews and feedback on a variety of art products. If you would like to add to this list contact me here at waynepearce.com.
Top 5 Art Supply websites
Site features:
- Art contest
- Free videos
- Coupon specials
You will find a wide range of products here, including art videos, digital downloads, courses, books, paints, brushes, drawing materials, printmaking, mixed media supplies, reference guides, easels, encaustic supplies, and much more.
Site features:
- Discounts
- Free videos
- Coupon specials
- Custom branded items
Blick is one of the largest online retailers of art supplies, with over 60,000 available products. They carry paints, canvas, brushes, ceramic materials, easels, portfolios, sculpture materials, drawing, printmaking, and much more.
Site features:
- Art contest
- Free videos
- Coupon specials
- Gift cards
Utrecht has a huge selection of artist materials, including watercolor, oil, acrylic, brushes, pastels, drawing, printmaking, art books, and much more. They also have an extensive resources section with art tips, articles, tutorials, etc.
Site features:
- Senior discounts
- Teacher discounts
- Free videos
- Coupon specials
Crafty mecca with a smattering of art supplies. Michaels just recently started selling online, which I think is a fantastic, bold new move that maybe they should have taken 5 years ago, but what the hey. Do not forget to use the coupons you will find on their home page! (That also goes for if you decide to shop the store in real life.)
Site features:
- Gift cards
- Rewards
- Coupon specials
- Military discounts
- Custom framing
They sell a lot of good art materials as well as kits to get you started if you’d like to try something new. (As of July 2020, all stores had been closed, and Michaels had taken over its distribution facility)
