Blick Art Materials

Blick Art Materials Since 1911, artists have turned to Blick Art Materials for dependable savings, a huge selection, and fine customer service on art supplies.

Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials (DickBlick.com) is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States with more than 65 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well-known, gallery-represented professionals. The company’s extensive product selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support to scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country.

10/03/2026

Don’t be a afraid, come down and see what creations are possible. We’re ready to help and can’t wait to see what you make!

09/24/2026

Unlike most printmaking methods, monotypes produce a single unique print from a flat plate. From traditional oil- and water-based inks to modern gel plate printing with acrylics, the process offers a direct approach to image-making with endless variation.

🧑‍🎨 Presentation by Amanda from our Merchandising Team
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

Meet the Blick InkShield: the reusable barrier that protects your coloring pages, journals, and work surfaces from alcoh...
09/24/2026

Meet the Blick InkShield: the reusable barrier that protects your coloring pages, journals, and work surfaces from alcohol markers and heavy, high-flow inks. Simply slip a translucent EVA sheet behind your working page and color with confidence. Shop at Blick here: https://ow.ly/XFwM50ZQz1x

✨ Stops marker bleed-through
✨ Reusable EVA sheets
✨ Works with light pads for tracing
✨ Protects desks, tables, and drawing boards
✨ Includes 3 sheets per pack
✨ Available in 5" × 8" and 9" × 12" sizes

09/23/2026

The best art studio might be the one that fits in a pocket. 🎨✨ Watch as artist Charlie Easton sets up the Portable Painter Classic Watercolor Palette and hits the road. He is able to easily turn a few memorable scenes into watercolor sketches. . Shop here: https://ow.ly/1ZWQ50ZPiSl

Designed for artists on the move, this compact palette folds to the size of a smartphone and includes everything needed to paint on location. Just open, add water, and start creating.

Portable Painter

09/22/2026

The da Vinci Go Travel Brush line pairs a protective travel case with professional brush performance. The handle doubles as a protective case with a secure click system that snaps firmly into place, while a built-in drainage hole supports proper drying between painting sessions. The line includes four popular da Vinci brush families: Maestro for paint flow and detail control, Colineo for precision and sharp points, Casaneo for high water capacity and washes, and Spin for responsive spring and durability.
Shop here: https://ow.ly/cwob50ZPR9N
DaVinci Artist Brushes

LAST WEEK for our Fall Sale! Ends this Sunday! Don’t be shocked. We told you this would happen. You need things and you’...
09/21/2026

LAST WEEK for our Fall Sale! Ends this Sunday! Don’t be shocked. We told you this would happen. You need things and you’ve been putting it off. We are here for you. Your next masterpiece is just behind our doors. Everyone’s talking about it. Everyone’s always talking, am I right? Well anyway, we will be here but the sale won’t be for much longer. ✌️

09/21/2026

Think you need a whole arsenal of brushes to paint an epic Space Marine? Think again. 🖌️⚔️
Watch Brush & Banner take on the challenge of painting a Space Marine using just ONE brush!
Artist: Brush And Banner
Shop the Materials here: https://ow.ly/4qP150ZPlqb
Materials: Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 2, Vallejo Game Color Acrylic Paints, Citadel Technical Acrylic Paints, The Army Painter Wet Palette
DaVinci Artist Brushes

🚨🐾 LAST CHANCE to enter our PET PORTRAIT CHALLENGE! Time is running out to put your favorite furry, feathered, or scaly ...
09/21/2026

🚨🐾 LAST CHANCE to enter our PET PORTRAIT CHALLENGE! Time is running out to put your favorite furry, feathered, or scaly friend in the spotlight! 🎨✨Submit an original, non-digital, non-photographic portrait of your pet, whether they be of the furry, feathered, or scaly variety. Sponsored by our friends at Prismacolor, five lucky artists will win a prize pack valued at over $300. To enter, tap the link in our bio or visit https://ow.ly/7lya50ZLwnj. No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents, 18+. Ends 9/24/26. Please read the official rules prior to entry.
Artist: Sally Martin
Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - Set of 150

CARLSBAD! Join us today for ArtWalk San Diego Carlsbad between 10-5 at tent Y23 for an interactive Charcoal demo! 🌊👋 ...
09/20/2026

CARLSBAD! Join us today for ArtWalk San Diego Carlsbad between 10-5 at tent Y23 for an interactive Charcoal demo! 🌊👋

09/18/2026

As seasons shift, they bring new inspirations.🍁🍂 Capture what inspires you by sketching it in your favorite sketchbook! Watch as artist Sara Tepes sketches her Fall inspirations using the Blick Premier Mechanical Pencil.
Shop the pencil used at the link here: https://www.dickblick.com/lp/blick-premier-mechanical-pencil/
Artist: The Art of Sara Tepes
Materials: Blick Premier Mechanical Pencil - 0.5mm, Pentalic Paper for Pens Pad- 9" x 12", 40 Sheets

09/17/2026

Canvas by the yard offers flexibility for custom sizes, specialized surfaces, and large-scale work. Available in cotton, linen, and synthetic fibers, it gives artists more control over stretching, priming, weave orientation, and surface preparation.
Shop Canvas by the Yard here: https://ow.ly/aZgU50ZOu5n
🧑‍🎨Presentation by Morgan from our Merchandising Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Aly Louis, Emily Anne Art Studio, & Julie Tarsha, whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois

09/17/2026

One screen, 3 surfaces ✨ Watch artist Candace Fincher Art create a custom screen using the Speedball Speed Screens Kit, then take that same screen to print onto clay, fabric, and paper to show just how versatile screen printing can be. Find the materials Candace used for this project here: https://ow.ly/hzh250ZOwzB

Materials: Speedball Speed Screens Kit; Speedball Speed Screens - 10" x 12"; Speedball Block Printing Inks; Speedball Printmaster Paper Pads - 12" x 18"; Speedball Screen Printing Ink Jet Transparency Sheets; Amaco Ceramic Printing Ink; Laguna B-Mix 10 Stoneware Clay; Cricut Cosmetic Bag Blanks

Speedball Art Products , AMACO - American Art Clay Company

09/16/2026

🎨 Fresh paint. Less waste. More creating. The Masterson Sta-Wet® Palette System uses a moisture-rich sponge layer and an airtight seal to keep water-based paints fresh and ready when inspiration strikes. From quick projects to multi-week works in progress, your paints stay workable longer. Shop here: https://ow.ly/lhEU50ZO5e6

💧 Keeps paints moist for hours on the open palette
🔒 Airtight lid helps preserve paints for weeks
🧽 Easy setup, easy cleanup
🇺🇸 Proudly made in the USA since 1973

Artist: Emily White

THEY’VE ARRIVED! Come get em’ while you can! These beautiful new 2027 Hobonichi Planners won’t last long! :) #2027 ...
09/05/2026

THEY’VE ARRIVED! Come get em’ while you can! These beautiful new 2027 Hobonichi Planners won’t last long! :)

#2027

New paint, who dis?
08/21/2026

New paint, who dis?

🍂🎨 Blick Fall Sale is HERE! 🎨🍂Stock up on all your favorite art supplies and save BIG! 🛍️✨ Sale happening now through Se...
08/12/2026

🍂🎨 Blick Fall Sale is HERE! 🎨🍂

Stock up on all your favorite art supplies and save BIG! 🛍️✨ Sale happening now through September 27th — don’t miss out!

🎨 Utrecht Artists’ Gouache & Sets — up to 60% OFF list prices
💧 Utrecht Artists’ Watercolors — 65% OFF list prices
And there’s MORE! Purchase 5+ Blick or Utrecht Artists paints and receive a FREE Blick Palette Knife by RGM! 🙌

Plus, so many more amazing deals to help you stock up for your next creative project. ✨

📅 Sale ends September 27th

Sneak peek! 👀 available at San Diego Comic Con!
07/17/2026

Sneak peek! 👀 available at San Diego Comic Con!

Get a free Blick Art Materials discount coupon when you donate new art supplies to our charity programs at your local Bl...
06/12/2026

Get a free Blick Art Materials discount coupon when you donate new art supplies to our charity programs at your local Blick store!

🎨 Hot Buy Sale happening now through June 1st! Stock up on your favorite essentials ✨🖍️ Blick Essentials Oil Pastel Sets...
05/27/2026

🎨 Hot Buy Sale happening now through June 1st! Stock up on your favorite essentials ✨

🖍️ Blick Essentials Oil Pastel Sets — 25% off list price

📚 Blick Studio Drawing, Bristol & Mixed Media Pads — 45% off list price

Join us this Saturday, May 9th from 12–2 PM for a FREE demo and create your own handmade postcard using Winsor & Newton ...
05/08/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 9th from 12–2 PM for a FREE demo and create your own handmade postcard using Winsor & Newton watercolor & gouache 🎨💌

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3633 Midway Drive
San Diego, CA
92110

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+16196870050

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