“This is the place to go if you like to express your individuality through unique materials, such as paper! Especially if you’re super tactile and love different textures because they’ve got it all, from textures to colors to shapes. I asked the owner, who has apparently been there for 60 years, and he mentioned that they do wedding invite papers as well as business cards. And if you love scrapbooking this is a hidden gem. They’ve got stuff from all over the world! I miss when places like these were the norm. Parking is usually found on the street, keep in mind the signs. Knock on the front door because they don’t keep it open. They accept cash, checks and Zelle but no credit cards.”
“Must-stop for anyone who's an art-nerd of the illustration, or animation variety. I was so excited to finally have an opportunity to visit the shop in person and it didn't disappoint. Everywhere you turn there's something incredible to check out. Don't miss the long boxes of artist sketchbooks under the shelves of what's on display! It's easy to tell the staff takes pride in the curation of the books they have on offer.
The staff was super helpful, and very nice. I had a great conversation with Terrance, who was affable, and kindly offered to help make it easy to get books into my hands since I live out of state.
I can't recommend Stuart NG Books enough, and I can't wait to visit again. A true gem in LA.”
“I came in here on a whim on my way to blick as I’m starting a new series and was passing by, I was met by the kindest, most helpful older woman who turned out to be the owner. I drive by almost everyday but never stopped in. I’m so glad I did. They are well stocked and I found everything I needed. Will definitely be making this my first stop when I’m in search of art supplies! ❤️”
“Such an awesome store. Can't wait to start making books. One of my favorite shops to just hang out in. I also have about 10 different types of paper that I am not exactly sure what to do with yet but hopefully they come here one day LOL.”
“so glad this place is still here! i went here in high school in the early 2000s when i was learning to weave baskets from someone at the ren faire in my reenactment group. this place had everything i needed. this is the kind of non-corporate store i’d like to see stay open in LA! thank you cane and basket supply company!”
“This is the treasure chest of art supplies. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They are all about serving the artists and community. They offer special programs to educate the public. They do archival art printing. I am happy my friend Joey introduced me to this amazing shop. Buy your Steadman Art Supplies and more here. Xx”
“I love this place! It truly is the only Graff shop in the Westside . I love supporting this small business and the owner is very kind . Great customer service. Will definitely be coming back”
10AM - 12AM
1636 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles
Art Supplies
“I was honestly amazed by this smoke shop! I didn’t expect there to be so much cool stuff packed inside. The cashier was super nice and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. Definitely recommend checking this place out!”
“Big Dicks Hardware is a great graffiti shop by OG Slick.
They’ve got everything—spray paint, caps, stickers, shirts, hats, vinyl toys—all in one spot.
Definitely a hidden gem.”
“I am an architect and was extremely impressed on the diverse projects given to my five year old granddaughter. The projects showed me how her hidden talent can be expressed and she was given the opportunity to create and present that talent. It is an amazing program. Madison will be back for the next cycle.”
“Staff was kind and helpful! Even though I was looking for a very specific type of card that they did not carry, the staff member was kind enough to recommend other paper good store for me to look next. Would come back!”
“The problem with this location is that they have so much to choose from and the staff is kind and helpful. Be prepared to spend! ?Seriously though, we love this place! Highly recommend. Be sure to sign up for their club to get great deals.”
“This is such a cool store with a bunch of educational toys you won't find anywhere else. I was overwhelmed by their selection. My niece was very happy with her gifts. Staff is super friendly and helpful.”
“Had a really good experience at Blick Art Materials. The store is well organized, clean, and has a huge selection of art supplies. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Great place for both professional artists and beginners. Definitely one of the best art supply stores around.”
“I came to a mother's day painting class with a brunch. Such a sweet idea and such fun. The stuff were super nice, super helpful. The class was wonderful. The food looked great, I didn't really eat but it was abundant. Planning to come back for more classes”
“I really love to shop here in this boutique because they truly have the best dressed and accessories for us females. Truly a fantastic boutique with the finest dresses at reasonable prices. MANY THANKS!”
“I want to give a big THANK YOU to Edward from the Framing Department. I had 8 pictures to be framed. He spent a ton of time helping me with each individual picture. Edward has a natural gifted talent to find the perfect mat and frame combination for each picture. I am beyond grateful for his input and then seeing how beautiful each picture turned out. Sooooooooo happy.”
“FANTASTIC WORK!!! Super quick with great pricing. She even picked up and dropped off the final product. So super convenient! With that service, how could I ever go anywhere else!?!?”
“I recently visited and came in for a new build; Adrian was there to help me at every step of the way. I figured I knew what I wanted and assumed what was best, but after Adrian showed me some alternative options and listening to his advice, I ended up pivoting, changing my build for the better and ending up with a board I'm very proud of. Admittedly, I'm not local, but I do appreciate an independent owner and shop when I come across them. I can't speak highly enough about Adrian - this dude is super friendly, patient, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Adrian backed all of that up with a solid selection of parts and components to fit just about any ride style/discipline. I'm super stoked and couldn't be more thankful for Adrian and Pros & and Cons. ?
Whether your local or travelling, you can trust that your in good hands when you shop Pros & Cons. This is the real deal. ?”
“We found everything we needed including the elusive battery tester! And, most everything was either 30-40% off!
We had help from a few friendly employees.
It was a fun afternoon with my mom 😊”
“I have shopped here for 30 years! Nova color constantly has something new to explore in colors, brushed or paint products. I am sad that they moved just far enough away that I have to honk about going to them. Thank you all!”
“This review is for the Framing Department. I've been visiting this location for years, and the manager and staff are excellent. I trust them with my art; their customer service is always friendly and knowledgeable, and their pricing is reasonable. Especially if you can go when they have a sale, I'll be back again soon. Thank you.”
“If you're into arts, crafts, or DIY projects, this Hobby Lobby location is a gem. The store's spacious, clean, and really well organized. But what really makes it stand out is the staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to help whether you're asking about vinyl types or even just for the restroom. The location's convenient too, with plenty of parking and other stores nearby if you're running errands. Big thumbs up for both pros and beginners. Highly recommend.”
“First time here. This was a very cute store. My favorite was their variety of wrapping papers. They also had a great selection of greeting cards. Would definitely come back to this store.”