Best Art Supply Store

Being armed with the right materials when inspiration strikes makes all the difference. SAM FLAX has everything you need to create your next masterpiece or maybe just doodle around, including shelves full of different kinds of paint, brushes, paper, and furniture, all from major brands such as Herman Miller, Humanscale, and Steelcase. The staff knows its stuff and can help you pick out the right supplies for your project without exceeding your budget. The store hosts an array of mixed-media demos and art workshops for beginners and advanced artists alike, while the in-house framing center sets prints and paintings in quality frames. Sam Flax also supports the local art community through events including 30 Artists in 30 Days back in April, for which artists created a piece in-store to be later auctioned at the Goat Farm. less...

There’s something sensual about shopping for art supplies, particularly at SAM FLAX. Scribble with an amethyst-colored ink pen, or caress the rows of handmade paper. We’re convinced this store contains every art supply ever invented: ribbons, frames, presentation covers, pens, and some very sexy Herman Miller office furniture. “1460 Northside Drive. 404-352-7200. www.samflax.com.” less...

Whether you’re a true starving artist or a dabbler in crafts, this superstore has what you need to turn your creative visions into a work in progress. The aisles are organized and overloaded with tools of every trade including brushes, paints, sketch pads, pottery instruments, mosaic tiles, easels, canvases, portfolios and more. And if you’re looking for a little inspiration, Pearl hosts weekly hands-on classes every Saturday. less...