Blick Art Materials

I love this place but the break room needs to be bigger.

So I am raising the stars to 4 after my amazing visit to the store today.
My G bought me the amazing hugemongus set of Prisma Colored Pencils. These pencils are so nice and so easy to blend. It was a fantastic anniversary present. I have been using the pencils for about a month, so I headed to Blick to purchase a sharpener (G said just use the electric sharpener… he is so funny).
When I was browsing the aisle there were so many sharpeners to choose from and I had no clue which one I should purchase. One of the store employees (I totally forgot to get her name but she was fabulous) was so helpful and showed me many types of sharpeners and gave me some recommendations. I finally made a decision on the Prisma sharpener, but my purchases did not stop there. I also purchased some blending sticks, a sander (for the blending sticks), this really cool eraser and a very weird paint by number set.
The employee at the register was also super nice and friendly.
The store was having a class up in the front of the store and the store was not overly crowded today so shopping was a pleasure. I wish all of the visits could be like this one!

Great store. Products excellent. Friendly knowledgable staff. Terrific framing. Tammy is the best!!!

Blick is geared to more serious artists and hobbyists but I was able to find a couple things I needed for a project. I went shopping with a friend who is an art student and the place was like candy-​land for her.
The store is neatly laid out and the staff are very knowledgeable about the products they carry. They can also offer great advice as many of them are art students.
Although I do not have many reasons to go to an art store, the professionalism of the staff makes Blick my first choice to check for any crafty project I undertake.
They have some funny art-​inspired games and knick knacks. Their registers are located on the left when you walk in. They carry aisles and aisles of paints and have starter kits which would make great presents for people interested in starting art.

Everything you need and friendly staff to boot. If you’re a teacher bring your ID and get a 20% discount.

Nothing against Michael’s (which I like) but it’s very cool to find an art store more n the style of Pearl Paint on Long Island again. Their prices are good, and they’re basically well-​stocked. Lucia was very nice, and also ordered the one item they didn’t have for me.

Oh I like you, Long Island Blick. You and me are going to get along just fine.
Heading south from Jericho Tpke it will be tucked away on the right hand side just past an overpass on Glen Cove Rd. It comes up quickly which is probably why I’ve never noticed it before.
In my recent poking of Long Island’s art stores/​art supply stores, this is my new favorite.
Good canvas selection, good paint selection, good prices.
Students and Teachers get their Blick discount card for free.
Staff available but not oppressively on top of you asking you what you’re painting next.
Small enough to not get lost in. Big enough to have/​find everything you need.
Kitschy offerings on the store perimeters.
I imagine you’d also be able to find a good selection of art products here as a primary school teacher.
Also, it’s not so crowded you have to wait forever, like shopping at Michaels.
In short a well stocked art store an introvert can live with! Or shop in! Something!
Thank you Blick! :D

There are not that many art material store in long island (Pearl Paint is gone now, and I consider Michael’s more to craft store), so I was delighted to find Blick store here. They carry lots of art material, the staff was friendly and even though I didn’t get what I was looking for, I ended up buying a ruler that was cheaper than other places.
Do stop by!

If you’re looking for an art store other than Michael’s or Pearl Paint, get yourself to Blick! Heck, after Pearl Paint closed, there aren’t many other places to go to! I’ve gotten a few random things here — the staff is always helpful. The simple fact that this is the only Blick on Long Island (your other closest bet is SoHo in the city) makes it super cool. The store is usually pretty empty, though, so I hope they make enough business to stay in business!