You don't have to travel to shop at the world's great art supply stores as they all offer online shopping. Particularly useful if your local art store doesn't offer a very large range of materials. Individual manufacturers don't all have online shopping, but provide more information on their products than art stores.
When it comes to buying art materials in London, you've got quite a bit of choice both centrally and slightly further afield. This is a list of my favorite art supplies stores (many of which do online sales too).
An American art supplier established in 1911 with a reputation for good service. Order online, by phone, fax, or mail. Ships internationally, though it's expensive. Be sure to check home page for special offers.
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Free delivery to UK and some parts of Europe if you spend a certain amount; will quote for delivery to anywhere. They also know what "customer service" means! Check the home page for special deals and clearance items.
It's hard to imagine that this online art store, which is very easy to navigate, won't have what you're looking for. Great place to look for presents for an artist (or yourself!). Ships internationally.
Now you don't have to wait until you can get to New York to shop at this famous art store on Canal Street. While their full stock isn't available on-line, there is a lot on offer. International orders are shipped via DHL.
If you're looking for a particular kind of paper for painting, you'll probably find it at this store which specialises in "archival quality paper for artists." Paper is shipped internationally, but this must be arranged by phone or email.
Hollander's is a store specializing in decorative and artist's papers as well as bookbinding supplies. If you're after supplies for artist's or altered books for instance, it'd be a place to look. Based in the USA but ships internationally.
Specialises in ornate, Baroque-style picture frames, both ready made and custom made.
An online art store based in Victoria, Canada, offering a whole range of arts and crafts products, as well as art classes for adults and kids. Ships to the USA and internationally.
If you're into pastels, then this is the on-line art store for you. Be sure to check out the specials. Ships internationally.
Utrecht, founded in 1949 by an artist looking for affordable, quality products, opened its first store in New York in 1966. Utrecht will ship materials to you wherever you are, either by air or surface. A catalog can be requested online.
Suppliers of archival art wood, canvas, and watercolour panels, plus glass mullars.
Supplier of fabric paints and dyes as well as fabrics and clothing blanks. Ships to the USA, Canada, and selected other countries.
A supplier of all things related to face painting, complying to European and USA safety standards; order directly from the US or the UK.
Looking for materials for body painting? This online store probably has it, whether it’s latex or lipstick. On-line store seems to cater for USA only.
Suppliers of apple, bottle, dipper, penguin, canteen, and kettle (or birdhouse) gourds. Order by email or snailmail.
This is not the most user-friendly of sites, but take the time to look around if you're looking for brush supplies.
One of the UK's oldest art supplies stores, which stocks all you need for painting, printing, wood engraving, screen printing, etching, and more. A service fee is added to international orders.
This London-based store specializes in canvas, and will stretch a canvas to any size you wish. Check the offcuts bin for special deals.
This artshop imports various Italian brands of art supplies into South Africa, including Sennelier. Buy directly through mail order, or visit one of the shops listed that they supply.
An online art materials store based in Mumbai, India. Shipping based on weight and delivery distance. Maybe group together with some friends to place an order that qualifies for their free delivery?
Check out this manufacturer's website for information on its fabric paints, acrylics, and mediums, but particularly its specialities such as candle painting medium.
Golden is a US-based company that produces a wide range of professional acrylics, including fluorescent and iridescent colours, and all sorts of mediums for acrylics.
Information about its products from this manufacturer of acrylic paints from student grade to professional.
This manufacturer's products include paints for all mediums.
