Blick Art Materials
Since 1911, artists have turned to Blick Art Materials for dependable savings, a huge selection, and
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 s
It’s not magic. It’s encaustic ✨
This ancient technique involves melting and fusing pigmented beeswax 🐝 🤯 As the wax cools, it solidifies, creating layers of shiny, luminous color. The Fayum mummy portraits, painted over 2,000 years ago, prove just how enduring encaustic art can be⚱️
Almost lost to time, today encaustic is back and better than ever thanks to generations of diligent artists and innovative companies like R&F Handmade Paints—their incredible, full-spectrum line of contemporary encaustics make it easier than ever for artists of all levels to discover this amazing artform.
Questions? Tips? Tell us below! ⬇️
👩🏻🎨 Presentation by Morgan from our Merchandising team
🤗 Thanks to our vendor partner R&F Paints for the featured footage
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist Alicia Tormey Studios whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
Drawing Pads vs. Sketch Pads: Is there REALLY a difference? 🤔
Blick Studio Drawing Pads:
🥇 Heavier weight paper for final artwork
🤲🏼 Medium-grain texture grips and holds media
🫧 Super clean erasing
🙌 Great for ALL drawing media and light ink washes
Blick Studio Sketch Pads:
🥈Lighter weight paper for practice and studies
✌🏼Light-grain texture for graphite, charcoal, and pastel
🫧 Super clean erasing
😌 Great for DRY drawing media, including colored pencil
BOTH PADS:
✔️ Micro-perforated for easy removal
✔️Naturally white and acid-free
✔️ By BLICK, so you KNOW you’re getting the BEST quality at the BEST PRICE 💰 🎉
Shop Blick Studio Drawing Pads now: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-sketch-pads/
Shop Blick Studio Sketch Pads now: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-sketch-pads/
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09/02/2024
at our Utrecht Paint Factory 🗽 Made with pride in the USA, Utrecht Artists' Paints have been handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY since 1949!
📸: Christopher Payne/Esto
Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/brands/utrecht/
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The Federal Art Project of the WPA proved that even in times of austerity, art is no mere luxury for the wealthy, that art is work, and it is necessary work. ✅
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) employed millions of people who became jobless in the depths of the Great Depression on projects that made dramatic improvements in infrastructure and quality of life. This workforce also included thousands of visual artists, and their art became a lasting cultural legacy.
Nature called, and artists answered ☀️
…with easels that could conquer any terrain! Join us on a journey from the studio to the field as we explore how the evolution of easels changed the art world forever.
What’s your plein air set-up? Tell us in the comments ⬇️
👨🏻🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Troy Kilgore & Kelly Foss, whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
08/28/2024
Do you know how to choose the right canvas for your art? It's all about understanding how the properties of the fabric support and enhance your work. Learn all about fiber type, weight, width, weave, and texture here: https://www.dickblick.com/learning-resources/buying-guides/canvas/canvas-types/
MASK IT ➡️ PAINT IT ➡️ PEEL IT! 🍊✨
Work with watercolor or gouache? Then you NEED Blick Liquid Frisket! Here’s why:
🧼 Masks painting surfaces to keep white spaces WHITE and edges crisp and clean
👀 Neon orange so you can’t miss it, but won’t stain your surface
💧 Latex-based for easy removal on hard-sized watercolor paper, photos, and more!
💰 Same stellar quality as the big-name brands at a super value!
Shop now: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-liquid-frisket/
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🎃 FALL vibes ahead! Follow along with artist Steph Fizer Coleman as she demonstrates how to make a beautifully layered pumpkin illustration in a just few easy steps using gouache, colored pencils, and oil pastels from Caran d’Ache . See the full instructions, materials list, and longer video here: https://www.dickblick.com/project-ideas/how-to-Illustrate-pumpkins-caran-dache/
Artist's Instagram: stephfizercoleman
Materials: Caran d’Ache Gouache, Caran d’Ache Luminance Colored Pencils, Caran d’Ache Neopastels, Caran d’Ache Palette, Princeton Select Series 3750 Synthetic Brush – Flat Shader #20, Blick Pure White Tissue Paper
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What’s the best way to sharpen a pencil?
Pencil sharpeners have a surprisingly wild history ✏️ Some early designs are still with us. Others were downright dangerous ⚙️ Luckily, innovation prevailed. Today there are options for every need—from the good old classroom crank to super engineered tools for fine artists. Bottom line? A sharp point makes all the difference.
What's your go-to sharpener? Drop your pointers (🤭) below ⬇️
👩🏻🎨 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team
🤗 Thanks to our vendor partners at Colart and Blackwing
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist Maria Deely, whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at BLICK Studios in Chicago, IL
Hear that? 🐚✨ It’s world’s softest synthetic watercolor brush, calling you to create! 🧜🏼♀️🖌️ The Princeton Neptune is one of our ⭐️top-rated⭐️ brushes for water media. Sponsored by our friends at Princeton, find out why:
🌊 Unmatched Thirst: Holds an ocean of color, releasing it evenly for intense, undiluted washes
☁️ Soft as Seafoam: So supple, you’ll forget they're not the real deal
⚓️ Fine Points: Superb shape retention lets you create stunning details with ease
🧜🏾♂️ Beauty & Brawn: Durable nickel-plated brass ferrules, elegant sea glass handles
From intricate details to sweeping washes, dive into a world of color with shapes and sizes for every technique!
Shop now! 🎨✨ https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-neptune-series-4750-synthetic-squirrel-brushes-blick-exclusive-set-of-4/
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🖌️ Watch as artist Emily Olson demonstrates how Princeton synthetic brushes give superior color control and smooth performance as she paints a tiger in water with watercolors! 🐯 Sponsored by our friends at Princeton. 🛍️Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/search/?q=princeton%20synthetic%20brushes
Artist's Instagram: e_olson_art
Materials: Princeton Aqua Elite & Neptune Brushes, MaimeriBlu Watercolors, Saunders Waterford Cold Press Paper
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Kiln tip: 06 ≠ 6 🫠
Cone-fused? Mazi’s dropping HOT tips on the art and alchemy of ceramic glazes.
Raw clay emerges from the kiln as vibrant, functional art. But how? 🤯 It’s a delicate dance between temperature and glaze compatibility…and there’s some surprising history in there too 👀
Secrets for getting the perfect glaze? Throw ‘em out there! ⬇️
👩🏻🎨 Presentation by Mazi from our Merch Team
🤗 Thanks to our vendor partners at Amaco Brent, Botz Glazes, Mayco, Speedball Ceramics
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists, whose work we included here Maelle, Carmen Allen, Candace Fincher, & Queen Bee Pottery by Karrita
🎥 Filmed at BLICK Studios in Chicago, IL
For watercolorists who want it all: Princeton Aqua Elite 👑 Sponsored by our friends at Princeton:
💦 Craving oceans of color? Max water-holding capacity ✔️
💎 Want precise details? Fine points & tapered edges ✔️
💛 Animal lover? 100% vegan & cruelty-free ✔️
💸 Budget-friendly? Surprisingly affordable ✔️
😌 Comfort AND control? Balanced matte black handles ✔️
Available in all your go-to shapes and sizes, plus sets you’ll ONLY find at Blick. Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-aqua-elite-series-4850-brushes-blick-exclusive-set-of-4/
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Watch as artist Candace Fincher creates some ceramic test strips with Botz Glazes! ✨ Blick is the exclusive US distributer of Botz Glazes.
Artist: Candace Fincher Art
Materials: Botz Pro Glazes, Amaco 38 White Stoneware Clay, Yasutomo Hake Brush, Mudtools Mudwires
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Ever used a Sumi brush? 🖌️
This brush has seen empires rise and fall, shaped the history of art and writing, and traveled through time and space 🌅 But what makes it so special?
👆🏽 Tapered Tip: The long, finely pointed tip lets you create both bold strokes and delicate lines with incredible precision and control
🌱 Relaxed Flex: Unlike springy Western brushes, Sumi brushes rely on the weight of your hand and the brush itself, promoting a more fluid and expressive style
✨ Versatility: Sumi brushes handle all types of ink and water-based media, making them perfect for calligraphy, hand lettering, and painting
📜 Ancient Traditions: With roots dating back to ancient China, Sumi brushes carry centuries of cultural significance and artistic tradition
Curious about the history and techniques of Sumi brush painting? Have burning questions about ink types and brush care? Ask away in the comments ⬇️
👨🏻🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach Team
🤗 Thanks to our vendor partners at Yasutomo for the video footage
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists Kim Knoll, Matthew Miller, Alex Hagerty, and Carlos Williams, whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at BLICK Studios in Chicago, Illinois
Love to watercolor but hate the paper prep? Enter: Watercolor blocks.
Watercolor blocks are an easy grab-and-go solution when working in the field or studio. Unlike full sheets of watercolor paper, there’s no soaking or stretching required—you can get straight to work!
These glue-bound blocks also provide a sturdy surface to work from. Once your painting is dry, easily remove the top sheet by working a palette knife or thin blade under the edges.
Ready to give them a try? Start with our Blick Premier Watercolor Blocks:
✅ Professional-quality, 100% cotton paper
✅ Mouldmade in France
✅ Gelatin-sized to the core
✅ Glued on all four sides—no buckling or warping!
✅ Available in a range of sizes, surfaces, and weights
Shop Here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-premier-watercolor-blocks/
08/06/2024
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 BLICK Watercolor Challenge!
Clockwise from top left:
Red Strawberries: Carol C. 👩⚖️: This painting has an incredibly bold, sumptuous color scheme with its juicy, saturated variations of red. The contrast between the textures is so well articulated, from the texture of the strawberry seeds to the gorgeous sheen of highlight on the colander. The green in the leaves breaks up the red & makes the strawberries look deeply nestled into the colander.
Quince & Pomegranate: Elena S. 👩⚖️: This is an enchanting still life, with an amazing range of color variation & contrast that makes the volume of the fruits pop out of the composition. The lighting is specific & effective in making the fruits look dimensional, which with the spontaneous, airy quality of the background creates tremendous depth. The leaves are delicate & beautifully distributed throughout the composition.
Nested 4: Jennifer T. 👩⚖️: This painting does a great job of balancing very loose, spontaneous marks against the refined details in the center of the bird’s nest. That contrast in the mark making directs the eye of the viewer to the eggs in the center, creating a focal point which is highly effective. The colors are muted & subtle, creating a soft, atmospheric quality to the scene which is beautiful & enchanting.
Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love: Dina K. 👩⚖️: This watercolor portrays a lovely, tender narrative through the gentle gesture of the hands. The composition is beautifully composed, from the pocket of space inside the basket with the tiny pins, to the hands going underneath the handle of the basket. The incorporation of the thread inside the painting is perfectly suited to the narrative & creates a shift of texture that is wonderful.
Tidal Symphony: Mary S. 👩⚖️: The range of textural changes is extraordinary, from the specific anatomy of the sea start pattern, to the delicate sea anemones, rocks & s&. There is an excellent balance of very busy areas & simple areas like the lower right h& corner, which is an area for the eye to rest. This painting has varied technique: some parts are tight & detailed, whereas others have spontaneous strokes & are more gestural.
🌹 Calling all flower fanatics! Want your rose drawings to rival the real thing? Artist Keena Gozé shares her secrets to creating stunning, realistic petals with Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. Learn how to layer and blend color seamlessly for a realistic looking rose you can (almost) smell. See the full video, instructions, and materials list here: https://www.dickblick.com/project-ideas/draw-realistic-flower-petals-prismacolor/
Artist: Keena Gozé - I Color Dreams
Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Paper Mate Profile Mech Mechanical Pencils, Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Pad - Gray, Blick Kneaded Eraser
Respect the grind ⚙️
She may not be pretty, but in the world of paint-making, she’s a powerhouse 💅 Grinding, crushing, and colliding raw pigment until every particle is coated with vehicle for max vibrancy.
The process? Feed rollers pull in raw materials, center rollers break up clusters, and apron rollers grind everything to perfection. An internal cooling system keeps things chill, preventing the paint from cooking 😳
Of course, it's not ALL about the machine.
Creating the perfect paint requires a mix of science, tech, and artistry. Our talented team brings it all together, transforming raw pigment into the brilliant colors on your palette 🎨
Questions about how your favorite colors are made? Ask away! ⬇️ We love to chat about the magic behind the mill 🥰
👩🏻🎨 Presentation by Bri from our SEO Team
🎥 Filmed at Utrecht Paint in Brooklyn, NY 🗽
💦 ✏️ Watercolor Pencils… are they watercolors or are they colored pencils? 🤔 Turns out they’re a little bit of both, creating their own expressive medium! See them in action with the Caran d’Ache Supracolor Soft Aquarelle Pencil Set.
These highly pigmented, water-soluble pencils lay down broad strokes, fine lines, and gradients that transform into lush watercolor washes with a wet brush 🖌️. Layer more pigment on wet and dry areas to achieve a wide range of effects. The possibilities are endless! ✨ Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-supracolor-soft-aquarelle-pencils/
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Looking to create neutrals by mixing watercolors? Watch as artist Sarah Simon shows some of her favorite ways to mix neutral tints.
Artist: Sarah Themintgardener
Materials: Blick Premier Cold Press Watercolor Block - 9"x12", Princeton Select Artiste Series Round 4 Brushes, Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint (Lamp Black, Raw Umber, Viridian Hue, Permanent Rose, Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, & Payne's Grey), Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolors (Cobalt Blue, Venetian Red, & Payne's Grey)
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07/29/2024
🚨 ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! Enter our Watercolor Challenge! Submit your original watercolor artwork for a chance to win a prize pack worth over $300. Five lucky winners will be announced in the coming days. Submission deadline is 7/31/2024👉 Find more information and enter here: https://www.dickblick.com/wyng/watercolor-challenge/
📝 Open to U.S. residents in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, ages 18 and older. Limit one entry per contestant.
🏅 Did you know that between 1912 and 1948, the Olympics included a category for the arts? 🧑🎨 Subjects for paintings and sculptures were generally athletes in action. However, from the beginning, there was concern that arts judging might not be fully impartial, that subjective taste and personal bias might play a role. Also, most of the competitors were professional artists, breaking with the principle that Olympians should be amateurs, and that was finally the determining factor in retiring arts categories from the Olympics.
🤔So, what do you think? Can the visual arts be judged like an athletic competition? If there were an Olympics for art today, what categories would you like to see?
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🏅 Did you know that between 1912 and 1948, the Olympics included a category for the arts? 🧑🎨 Subjects for paintings and sculptures were generally athletes in action. However, from the beginning, there was concern that arts judging might not be fully impartial, that subjective taste and personal bias might play a role. Also, most of the competitors were professional artists, breaking with the principle that Olympians should be amateurs, and that was finally the determining factor in retiring arts categories from the Olympics.
🤔So, what do you think? Can the visual arts be judged like an athletic competition? If there were an Olympics for art today, what categories would you like to see?
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07/26/2024
👀 Check out the NEW look of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils! 🌟 These artist-quality pencils offer brilliant, lightfast color that’s easy to blend, slow to wear, and break resistant. Sponsored by our friends at Prismacolor! Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/
Artist: I Color Dreams
Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
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07/26/2024
Blick’s Education Development team hosted an art making session at the National Art Education Association's 2024 National Leadership Conference – Leadership by Design, in Detroit, MI. “Art-Filled Intelligence: A Community Interface” began with the concept of professional joy as influenced by the NAEA core values of creativity, interconnectivity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and responsibility. The NAEA Board kicked off the artmaking with visual concept hubs representing the core values then the Art Education Leaders in attendance connected their interpretations of professional joy to the hubs. The end result, a vibrant web of ideas.
Hot take: Archival art supplies aren't everything! 🙃
We’d never say they’re not important—because they are! 💯 but NOT all your art supplies need to be archival quality. Even archival materials only last if they’re used the right way.
The real secret to art that lasts? Choosing the right materials for you—then following best practices for using them. And that’s where we come in. 😉🎨✨
Agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️
👨🏻🎨 Presentation by Becca from our Merchandising Team
🫶🏽 Special thanks to artists, Blake Gore Miniature Art , Kalin Devone, Cindy Rizza, Lauren Pretorius Art, David Brazier, Annie Quigley Art whose work we included here
🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois.
What makes Blick Kneaded Erasers a knead-to-have? 🌚
🙌 Need a fine point for details? A broad edge for larger areas? Break off as much as you need to mold the perfect shape every time.
🏋🏽 Soft and pliable yet super strong, these babies lift graphite, charcoal, and even colored pencil with ease.
✨ Create subtle highlights, blend tones, and even add texture to your artwork.
♻️ One Blick Kneaded Eraser will outlast countless regular erasers, saving you money.
Shop here: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-kneaded-erasers/
08/15/2022
Have you picked up your custom framing order yet? ✨ If you have pictures of your framed master pieces we’d love to see them! Just shoot us a DM or tag us in your post- we might even share it to our stories (with permission of course 😉)
08/09/2022
Starting tomorrow: 50% off all custom framing and printing orders until 8/14!
08/08/2022
What kind of projects are you up to this week?
08/07/2022
Everyone’s favorite BOGO sale is here for the back to school season! Buy one Canson XL Mixed Media pad and get the other for ✨free✨
BackToSchoolSale
08/06/2022
Don’t forget our back to school sale is in full swing until September 25th! If you’re a student make sure you sign up to be a preferred customer (for free!) and get 10% any non sale items ✨
08/05/2022
A huge ✨ thank you ✨ to everyone whose gotten their art work framed since we opened up our framing department- the positive response has been overwhelming! Check back for new deals and surprises 🎉
07/26/2022
totally loving tombow fudenosuke!! check out the range of line weight in one pen!!
06/30/2022
❗️HOT BUY ❗️6/30-7/2 get 55% off list price for all Utrecht Artists’ Acrylic Paint tubes & tubs 🎨 Now is your chance to turn your art up a notch with this store favorite!
06/30/2022
❗️HOT BUY ❗️ 6/30-7/2 get an extra good deal on tie dye party tubs! A perfect 4th of July party idea, fun for kids and adults!
06/16/2022
Who wants this?????? It was our tracing paper roll display. Could be a nice shelf..... call us to arrange pick up Today or Tomorrow 248-548-7679
06/08/2022
Did you feel inspired after visiting art fair?? If creating your own unique deck interests you...we have some blank decks!! And all of the art supplies you’ll need!
06/08/2022
Thank you for sharing with us the piece you created from your mystery bag!!! We love it. Artists please let us know.. do you like the mystery bags? Should we bring them back again?
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