Art Supplies in Vancouver, BC

“I have always had the most wonderful experience shopping at this funky little store at 3126 main street., Urban Source
is a store that is filled with whatever you need to get your creative juices flowing. It's also fun just to hang-out and look at all the great stuff. Things in baskets, and boxes, trinkets and beads and all kinds of things all around the store. You will feel like a kid again I guarantee it, the staff are so wonderful and eager to find whatever you may be looking for.
Every year Women Helping Women puts out the call for donations for children's gifts at local shops throughout the
city and once again Melanie has come through.
Women Helping Women is still going strong in part because of the support of small companies such as Urban Source.
Women Helping Women are so grateful to Melanie at Urban Source for their continued support and hope people from around the city will support this wonderful store.
Check out this tiny little place filled with the most wonderful things. Great place for Art supplies and to meet like minded people. When you go in. Just say Merry-Lynn sent us......
You will have the most wonderful experience.”

“This is the most wonderful children’s store. Not only are the art supplies beautiful and high quality but the books and toys that have been curated make the shopping experience so much fun. 10/10 for me!”

“I bought $350 worth of paint 2 1/2 yrs ago. Last summer I opened the black and it had separated and moulded. Another colour has now separated and smells like B.O.?. I have many brands of paints and many that are much older than these Kroma paints and none of them are off. I have used a dry, clean palette knife, put the lids back on immediately. A few other colours need to be stirred every time and a couple others have a lumpy, gelatinous texture so I’m sure they are on their way out too -very disappointed.The only thing I can think of is the room they are in has temperature changes as I turn the heat off at night in my painting room…although, this is the same room the other paints are in as well.These paints are probably fine if you are going to use them right away but I wouldn’t store them.*** I have changed my rating to a 5 now that I have an explanation - thank you! I won’t be cashing in on the free paint offer as it is my fault for not using sooner. I dint know acrylic paint had formaldehyde so this is why I didn’t remove the review - I think the owner’s response is really good info for Kroma paints AND acrylic paint in general. Kroma paints are very highly pigmented but mostly transparent. Using them now and I love them!”

“The customer service is absolutely fantastic, will keep on coming back. I was missing a piece of glass for my frame and I didn’t realize it until 3 months later. The store checked my invoice from their computer as I didn’t have my receipt anymore, and decided they will give me a free one even though I am willing to pay for new glass. But the staff were genuinely nice and friendly and so easy to talk to. That’s service. I left with such a joy and it made my day!”

“Today I picked up two re-framed University degrees from the 1980's. OMG they're beautifully done! If you need anything framed, go here! The prices are fair for the super high quality work done, and much appreciated. The store is also very well supported and equipped for many different types of art mediums as well. Awesome work!”

“Extremely knowledgeable, and very helpful in assisting with the documentation of my art work, and print making. Fidelis consistently delivers great quality work in a timely manner. I've recommended them to other artists.”

“You can find all of your favorite art supplies here! I wish they had more canvas options but the quality they have is great so I can't complain. Arches paper is cheaper here than it is at opus”

“I needed to replace my favorite Maiwa duvet cover after many years and I no longer live locally. I ordered from the website and received my new bedding in just a few days. As always, the quality of the cotton is amazing, the colours are vibrant and rich and the workmanship is stunning. Definitely recommend!”

“It will be confusing five stars but frustrated - let me explain)) Luckily I forgot most of my money at home when I camer here i knew otherwise I’d spend much more here. Cos tbh this store has an amazing selection of inks and pens you can try and buy little samples of. The staff is very nice and knowledgeble too, even the custiomers!! Made a friend here)) Shared weird hobbies..BUT!!! OUT OF ALL THE THINGS i bought only one 3$ sample ink worked for me. Other two inks to not perform as claimed and are just MESS (octopus fluids fyi) and Pilot PREPPY i got here - 10 4 wasted on biggest selfrorture - i can’t neither throw it away cos it’s pilot and pink ink, trying to make it work..At the same time it NEVER actually flows properly, so if u like me r on ND side of the spectrum - u gonna forget it doesn’t work and spend hours writing it to flow with frustration - JUST DON’T. Overall, i don’t think I’ll be back very often - it took me 2,5 h to get there and back from home - AND THEY SOLD ME ONLY 3 TINY INKS!!! That’s what I came for, inks!!! And they just wouldn’t sell a single drop more…Like I’m gonna open my store next door with those 10 ml…Sad. SAD. If ur parents are rich - this is YOUR STORE.”

“I needed help to frame a couple of photos, and Billy has been nothing short of amazing. He's been very helpful and I am extremely satisfied with the final result”

“Excellent customer service. I went here after seeing that they had some deer charms on clearance on their website. I couldn't find them when browsing the store, and when I asked the staff told me they were put away due to being seasonal Christmas items (it's February for reference). I was expecting to leave the store empty handed, but much to my surprise they happily went through their storage took the charms out for me! All in all a great experience. It's a very cute shop too! They have TONS of adorable charms and beads at reasonable prices, I definitely recommend checking this place out.”

“Excellent service. Opus Art Supplies has been around for decades in the city but have changed locations a number of times. They have quality art supply products that serve the artistic community. Many thanks to their continuous support to the local art community through the generations! It has been a blessing ✝️!”