California Art Supply Company - San Mateo, California

Gail W.

The gentlemen at the front spent a great deal of time with me, coaching me about my next great art adventure with markers. I’m a newbie at using beautiful art supplies so I didn’t want to make expensive mistakes. I left with just the right amount of markers paper and a few brushes. I’m excited to get started. Thank you California art supply!

Holly D.

Best local art store, for art supplies, skip Michael’s and support local!! I like to get gift cards for teacher’s appreciation gifts.

They have a wonderful variety of quality products: bullet journal supplies, art and journaling pens and pencils, clay, stamps, drawing, and paint… so much paint, watercolor, acrylic, spray, etc.!

Great customer service, they have knowledgeable & friendly staff, creative events, and they support local artists; what more can you ask for?

Meaghan R.

This is a such an awesome place! I am new to making art and at first I felt intimidated walking into an art store. But everyone here is super knowledgeable and welcoming. They’ve helped me understand the range of options and quality across different mediums, tools, paper types, etc. I always leave feeling excited and inspired.

Lisa C.

My daughter needed watercolor supply for her project. She was just starting to explore more on watercolor. Stephanie was incredibly helpful. We went through, paper, brushes and paints one by one. She was very patient in answering and explaining all the differences of the supplies to my daughter to help her to pick what she needed to achieve her goals. She gave great advices. And the other staffs were also very helpful and knowledgeable in out past visits.

Karen M. K.

I always have a wonderful experience at California Art Supply. Everyone is helpful. They do not rush you. Merchandise is quality. If they do not have something, they can order it. They take time to discuss what you are doing with your art and will give helpful advice if you ask.

Shauna G.

This store is fun to browse at, customer service is always good and I find new things every time.

Wendy H.

Always a great experience when I shop at California Art Supply San Mateo. Terrific selection and employees are very knowledgable.

Chris P.

they not only steer you towards what you ask about but will tell you the truth about characteristics of what you are thinking about. even if they lose a sale. better a lost sale than a loyal customer.