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June 2023 by Amanda Cermak
The framing team here is awesome! My husband and I came by with canvases that needed stretched and framed during their 50% off sale and had a great experience start to finish. They offered great, genuine guidance from start to finish that made for a stress free experience, and our artwork was done within the expected 2 week time frame.
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February 2023 by Jess W.
The sales associate went out of her way to help me find the specific brand of paint I was looking for. I will definitely be back next time I accidentally leave the paint open and it dries out.... :)
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January 2023 by Alan Z.
I have bought paints and they are fine.Recently have bought frames and they are reasonable and satisfactory. Staff is friendly, prices are fair and selection excellent.
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August 2022 by Shelley H.
Dismal compared to what art supplies stores need to be near art schools and communities of artists. A lot of frilly stuff and mediocre quality of supplies. Since there is no other real art supply store nearby, it does have some basics that is standard wherever for in a pinch where there's not time for mail-order from or traveling to a real professional supply.
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May 2022 by Patricia O.
I brought a piece in today to have it framed. I usually know what I want but appreciate the extra set of eyes! The woman who helped me today (I'll post her name as soon as I find it out), was helpful and she also helped me pick out a frame about two months ago. I'm very pleased with the quality of work and friendly service.
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May 2022 by Jill P.
If you're coming into the store with questions about products just ask for Wendy. When it comes to paint supplies she knows her stuff. Great experience shopping today.
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April 2022 by Claire P.
Treated like a thief because I was doing that thing called shopping. You know, browsing, reading labels, etc. Sales people here have gotten used to an empty store during the pandemic and apparently prefer it that way. I so wish that Blick had not been allowed to monopolize the art supply business in New York. I am determined to find some other supplier. This place felt like an armed camp. I was even scowled at when I asked questions. I was clearly bothering them. To add insult to injury the inventory was poor and the prices high.
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June 2021 by Lisa e.
I came here today for a specific purpose...to try and find a nice writing pen for a friend who has recently begun keeping a journal. I am familiar with the Lamy fountain pens, but replacing the ink cartridge (and then getting the ink to flow again) can be a bit tricky/finicky. I did not want to get such a pen for my friend, as I was pretty sure she'd want something less complicated.So I came to Blick, asked a rep there for help and.... it seems Lamy are the only refillable fountain pens they offer. The rep showed me that they had different types of Lamy pens, with what appeared to be different types of new ink cartridges, but then...the rep couldn't exactly tell me how they worked. Obviously, I didn't want to risk choosing one of the other Lamy models, and then when it came time to replace the ink, my friend couldn't figure it out.So, since the rep seemed to have no first-hand knowledge of the different Lamy models, I left empty-handed.It's unfortunate that so many stores know just have 'reps', but who know nothing about the products they sell in the particular store.The store DID seem to have a decent selection of things, but I get the sense you are pretty much on your own...that you have to know exactly what you are looking for.
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April 2021 by Liz M.
These folks helped me with no problem!! Kim answered every question I had about products and Brill got me checked out with the member card. I really liked the experience I had here and ended up buy a few things. Would come back!
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January 2021 by Ollie N.
Just go to a different blick. If you're not an art student or art professional, this store isn't for you. I usually go to the Blick in soho (by NYU) and the employees are lovely all around. I hoped the same would be true here but not quite! I've never worked with clay but wanted to make a special gift for a friend's birthday. I did some basic research, such as what kind of clay would work for me, but figured I'd ask some questions instore considering it is ... an art supply store.. and I think it's fair to assume the employees have some art knowledge. The first woman I spoke to wasn't terribly rude but simply unhelpful. She also looked like a manager so I was expecting decent product knowledge. When I asked her what kind of paint she would recommend, she looked unamused and said I should do more research. What the hell...?? Am I wrong to think an art store employee should be able to help me with that? I gave up on her and asked someone else.. a younger male employee. He looked at me like I was stupid and flatly said "just ... acrylic.. would be fine." Literally one sentence. Thanks man! Two bad employees in a row.. three strikes and you're out! As I stood in the aisle, a different employee approached me and I tried again- he was very nice and pulled aside another employee, saying he has experience with clay work. This employee was so knowledgeable and patient, even with my minimal knowledge. I think his name was Jason but I'm not too sure! I got the stuff I needed but as nice as the last employee was, I wish I didn't have to buy it here. Unfortunately, my blick didn't have the clay in stock so I chose tough it out. Whatever. This blick is tiny and employees are inconsistent. That one employee saved the review from 1 star. Doubt they care anyway, considering the one that seemed like a manager was pretty unhelpful.
