Art Supply On Almeda Road

Not. A good area in houston.
Most expensive art supplies in houston.
If you want better places for at supplies keep looking.

Vicki and Ben are Icons of the Houston Art World.

I call the owner, Vicki Trammell, Vickipedia, with endearment, because she has encyclopedic knowledge of our town and the artists who create here.
From bookbinding supplies to handmade paper, alcohol inks to fine framing, Art Supply On Almeda is simply the best because of the abundance of unique supplies they carry, excellent brands in abundance, competitive prices and valuable creative information available to those who ask questions.

Small selection and expensive, even with the "discounts". There's way better art stores out there.

Anecdotal: YEARS ago (I'm sure the person involved doesn't even work there anymore, about 12 years ago, she mentioned she was an art student), before cell phones were common, my friend was checking the time on his cell while I was shopping, then he put the phone back into his pocket. He was accosted by an employee, who accused him of sneaking an item into his pants. After she demanded to see the item, he took it out. Lo and behold, it was a cell phone. She apologized and slunk away but the experience left a bitter taste and I never went back. It ain't easy being brown.

Experience was great! The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their stuff. They do tend to hover but I never once felt uncomfortable (despite being a POC). They will invest every ounce of their time to make sure you are taken care of, and I never once received this level of attention anywhere else. I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush though. The store is small, but there is quite a lot of materials and mediums in stock. They always have a 20% discount on supplies, so it's worth checking out if you're tight on cash. I'm not exactly sure what kind of savings people are expecting from an art store, but after the discounts, I saved about $100 from my last visit. Definitely recommend this place for all artists or hobbyist!

Incredible store, great selection, above and beyond customer service. Cannot say enough good things about this place!

When I first decided I wanted to paint - maybe 10 years ago - someone directed me to Art on Main. I believe to this day if I had gone to another Art Supply I would never have started painting. I am an Accountant - I knew nothing about painting. But with the help from people that actually paint I got the answer and practical advice that helped me get started and to keep painting. There new location on Almeda Road is not far - it will always remain my Art Supply Store for products and friendly advise!!

Don Dale

Very friendly and knowledgable staff. I found some high quality supplies at a good price. I hear good things about their framing though i haven't personally tried it yet. Feels like an artists art supply store :)

I have known the owners Vicki and Ben for many decades and have always purchased my art supplies from them. They have recently moved from their space in Midtown on Main Street to a new space on Almeda, very close to the Museum District. Vicki knows more about art supplies than anyone I know, and she has given lectures at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston Glassell School on different topics: oil paints, acrylic paints, paper, brushes, various painting media. In addition, they have been friends and supporters of the Houston art community for 50 years. Highly recommend!!

Great store, great supplies, but I had to buy extra pens that I did not need because I was paying with cards and they wouldn't run a card for less than 10$ .

If you want an Art Store that is not a craft store, this is the place for you. If you want puff paints & construction paper, you may want to try a craft store like Texas Art Supply.

Only filled with the real deal stuff, for real deal people.