There are so many advantages to living in a small town that it’s hard to complain when you run into one of the disadvantages.
But one of the biggest disadvantages for artists is that there is not a convenient art supply store here. I don’t really think a lot about it though until someone asks me where I buy art supplies, a question I got Thursday during one of the demos that I did.
Thank goodness for the Internet and UPS and FedEx! There are several really good art supplies with terrific catalogs. The one I order from the most is Jerry’s Artarama in Raleigh, NC. They have a super store there and in a couple of other locations around the U.S. but I order from them online at www.jerrysartarama.com . They often have wonderful sales and when they do I stock up on the items I use most, canvas panels, paints, and frames. There are a couple of other good suppliers as well and I’ll talk about them in future posting.
The Studio 
Kelly, I am the manager of Jerry’s in Raleigh. I was browing art websites tonight and came across yours. Thank you for saying my store is “super”. I am assuming that this means you have visited us…if you make it down in November for the Art of the Carolinas show, be sure to come by so I can meet you in person.
Either way, keep on creating! Like the work.
WOW! I’m so glad you found my little posting on my blog. THanks for taking time to comment. And your store is super. I have been to the one in Raleigh several times, when I am there visiting friends. And I did get down there last year with a group of friends for “Art in the Carolinas”. It was fabulous. I plan to come back this year and I have invited some friends from Kentucky to meet me there.
I often place orders for my art classes to Jerry’s Artarama and we have always been happy with the result. Keep up the good work.
ANd thanks again for commenting on the blog.