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Unread 02-09-2009, 12:28 PM
 
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Default Fine Arts Supply Store

I know about Micheal's and I know about Hobby Lobby. They're both okay for basic provisions, like paper and tape, but they're really just arts&crafts stores. I'm looking for a specialized ARTIST's store (at the risk of sounding like an art snob) -- a place that will have a fine selection of brushes, papers, raw canvas and other specialized equipment for draw-ers, painters and the like. I live in Palmer Lake, so I'm pretty close to midway between COS and southern Denver. Closer is better, of course, but I'm willing to drive for the right sort of offering.

I found this place: Meininger Art Supply -- is that any good? Or just another holiday decorator/scrapbooker bonanza?

Also, in Denver there's Guiry's, I believe... Any others?

Than you in advance for response(s).
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Unread 02-09-2009, 12:32 PM
 
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FWIW:
I consider both these places a step up from Hobby Lobby or Michael's.
I always thought Meininger's was good; my spouse, who is a landscape architect, used to go there--and I used to buy watercolor paper at Guiry's.
But if I were you, I'd call first before schlepping up to Denver.
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Unread 02-09-2009, 10:26 PM
 
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Art Hardware on South Nevada
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