Carter Sexton Artists Materials

I made some prints for my first art show exhibition. I went to Carter Sexton and got some nice backing for the frames. Their Guillotine is amazing because its so large. I was able to cut down my 11x17 prints easily. It was really fun to operate such a large guillotine. I highly recommend you try it out for your large format prints. Also the employees that work there are very helpful and cheerful. I feel very welcome when i am perusing the store looking for my next fancy pen.

So happy this art store is in the area. It's a great store with art supplies across many mediums with a great selection of canvases and papers. It's a charming and timeless art store. A jewel of Valley Village.

So a nice artist materials shop in Valley. I am an architectural major student. I went to the store to prepare required materials. A staff, Nicky, helped me to complete the list. The store provided student discount. Thank you so much. ☺️

The canvas I bought was high quality and instead of being 23$ (12x12) it was 15.37$ Honestly Amazon doesn't have quality like this so it was definitely a steal. I can't wait to come here more often their selection of permanent markers is great!

The employees are knowledgeable and helpful, and prices are competitive. They have a comprehensive selection of supplies.

I really enjoyed shopping for drawing pens at this art store. They have so many different types of pens, markers, and pencils! Plus the service is amazing; the cashier gave me a discount!!! Definitely coming back to this cute art store!

I love this place. I am so thankful that there is still a proper art store where I can take my 11yo daughter for a learning experience. For a young artist to be able to look at and feel the materials; ask questions and interact with older artists is priceless. She feels inspired when we go there,it’s part of our creative process.

Great experience due to a friendly helpful staff and a well stocked store.

A really lovely experience. Very cool store. I'm an art novice and got kind and supportive help from a knowledgeable salesperson. Skip the chain stores! This place is great.

Family owned and operated for 80 years, this is a wonderful of art supplies! They have what you need and know where everything is. They have art and cool decorative accessories for sale. Ask about their discount to professional artists. A great place to get your art supplies--and support a friendly, local gem of a business.

Came in to the store today. This was my first time visiting. Absolutely amazing. An artist's dream store. I will be coming back here as often as I can. My new favorite store for supplies and the shop employees were so nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place for your art supplies/ materials.

I spent at least 2 hours wandering aisle to aisle. I came here for large bristol paper and didn't realize every thing else they had to offer! They were super nice (hi andy!) and helpful. A large variety and range to choose from in terms of projects. There hasn't been a shop in LA that i have seen a large selection of pen nibbs such as this shop. Need to come back soon!

in a sea of big box stores, Carter sexton is the last of the valleys true art stores which the employees themselves and the owners are artists. its the last place in the valley where you can find an actual expert in airbrushing. and where they have a paper department and where you can get brands you cant find in many big box places such as Rublev and even Mghram. Defintley worth a visit and more.

"Every time I see you falling I get down on my knees and... paint".... Carter Sexton you got me falling hard for you! This definition of small and local shop is an art and supply speakeasy of wonders. Located off Laurel Canyon on the corner of Weddington Street just below Chandler Blvd, C.S. Artist Material is open six days a week... Not only does this cozy yet endless chamber of crafts and creativity carry all types of materials including, canvases, sketch pads, boards, stands, pencils, pens, markers, water based, oil, acrylic, canned and spray paint among many many materials they also sell and hang out from local artist (including employees) available for purchase. Every time I stop in I get a warm welcome and tons of customer service charm. I believe Leandre is someone who has been super helpful to me when I've let me senses be overtaken by C. Sexton's... They are so personable and while it's been a while since I've stopped in (only twice this year) they/Leandre is always able to answer any questions and assist. The entire staff/Carter Sexton crew is wonderful, but "Lea" is a oui/yas and one of the very best. Drawing and sketching is something that really helped over the last year especially as a form of expression, but also with visualizing for writing and other past times and passions. Last time I stocked up on quite a bit and even bought some art as gifts for friends and a guy I was seeing/still kind of talking to lol it's complicated, but easy... Much like art and the love for it. Parking is by far the one true downside to why I don't stop in more... however C.S. is very close to the Laurel Canyon Orange Line station and does connect with many transit busses close by. I think others have exclaimed, but I'll keep the wave going by saying this is a true art/artist/creative haven! They also have some great art shows throughout the year, not to mention art classes as well. Unfortunately most of these are on hold again, but I do hope to attend some in the future and/or a virtual experience if offered. They absolutely value the health and safety of not only their staff/C.S. family but their customers as well as so much.... Also available for online ordering, pickups and shipping.

First time visiting the store and got some great deals! Very nice and friendly staff. They also had a great clearance area where I managed to find some Schmincke soft pastels for $1 a stick, just WOW! Nice Velour papers and plenty of pastel pencils to choose from. I was also very happy that nice girl waiting on me packaged up all my loose pencils and pastels very nicely in small boxes. My new go to art store... Susan Kashimiri suekashart@instagram

Competitive pricing and locally owned! What more could you ask for? I've been shopping at Carter Sexton for my art materials for several years now they have a great selection and extremely friendly staff. Everything is affordably priced and you wouldn't be able to get it cheaper at Blick or bigger art store. They have a diverse selection of materials and will order anything for you that they don't have in stock and give you a call when it comes in. If you're in the area I would highly recommend that you shop here. It is perfect whether you're a beginner or a pro.

I have been coming to place for years, they are so helpful when it comes to any of my needs for my Airbrushing equipment. Definitely recommend this place to others.

Carter Sexton to the rescue again! Found the best prices for what I wanted and needed. Could not be happier!

My Artist friends and I absolutely LOVE coming here for our supplies. Great selection and if they don't carry what you're looking for, they will order it for you and call you when it arrives. Such friendly service!

Love this local community friendly artist hub. Filled with artist essentials of all types for beginners and professionals and all between. It's a small store, so don't expect everything to be in stock or competitive with an online store; however, if you value seeing the product in hand, and building relations with the artist community, then this is your place.

Christmas Shopping as an African American is exhausting. Witnessed my fiancé being followed by a gentleman and then followed my entire party to another area without even speaking. Just staring. This made us extremely uncomfortable and we left. Happy Holidays i suppose.

MEANDERINGS: I was up in The Valley picking up some things in Van Nuys when I thought about some arts supplies I was needing. So, off to Yelp I went and I ended up at Carter Sexton Artist Materials (9/30/20). BE SURE: I had called first to confirm that "in-store" shopping was indeed in effect -- I recommend that you do this no matter what any website for any business says and their business fit nicely into my planned multistop route via Google Maps. WOWED: Anyway, when I arrived I quickly found a parking spot behind the business and I was fortunate enough to be served by Kylie, the same woman who fielded my call. She is a lovely person who, when it comes to customer service, truly sets the standard other strive to emulate. We spoke for a good bit and I think we both came away educated by one another. She taught me about Dura-Lar and acetate (I need this for a Halloween Costume I am constructing for 2020 (probably for 2021, the way the Coronavirus is acting up lately) and we conversed on a multitude of topics. NEXT TIME: I will be coming back here bases on her vast knowledge on everything I asked about... she even knew about my Mitsubishi drawing pencils that I purchased in Japan (of which I need several replaced). I left with a bonus item... I remembered that I needed a good T square... my cheap plastic one of 30 years or so has finally broken... Kylie set me up with a good stainless steel version. Probably going to be set now for the next 60 years, lol. END GAME: This is one of those businesses that I hope to return to sooner than later. I didnt get the name of the woman who rung me up but she was very pleasant, polite and professional and I could easily imagine a delightful smile behind her mask.

I'm really not much of an artist and my main crafting form is sewing or knitting. However, due to the pandemic I've had free time and wanted to try getting into painting - something I really haven't done since I was a child. I found this store on Google and it was the most pleasant outside experience I've had since the lockdown. The store itself seems large to me for an art supplies store and all of the workers were friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different types of supplies from water colors, acrylic paints, heavy duty paints, markers, calligraphy supplies, chalk, clay, canvases, pastels, graphite, and more. The store is laid out in a logical pattern that allowed even first time visitors like myself to understand where things were. They had many different types of every type of item I previously listed as well; offering a diverse range of choices. I came after viewing their website that detailed many items but upon arrival when I asked I was explained that while they have many items in stock, some items they do not have so if you want something they do not have in stock you would order from their website with free shipping to their store at which point you would go pick it up. Lastly, they offered hand sanitizer and gloves to incoming shoppers. There is also a student discount of 10% which I was unaware of but the employee who rang me up at check out told me about it and generously applied it to my purchase. I would absolutely recommend coming here and checking out art supplies.

Great communication, warmth and charm. From beginning artists to top professionals they are truly helpful and sincere in their knowledge and sense of what is needed and wanted. I've been buying from them for 20 years but never wrote a review, maybe I was too busy. I have always found the items I needed there whereas other "art stores" would just stare at me blankly and not care.

Super nice and knowledgeable staff!! Awesome selection of art supplies at a fair price.

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS! Don't use corporate stores like Blick. I absolutely love this store. I spend most of my time in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys where the only options are Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and JoAnnes which don't really cater to the fine art supplies I need. And I don't like supporting corporate stores or online shopping. An artist recommended this store to me... which has saved me a lot of time! There are many fine art supply stores south of the Hollywood Hills, but I'd rather go somewhere close that's got a more ma and pop vibe to it. I primarily work in colored pencils, graphite, and charcoal, while recently starting in many types of paint. This store has so much. When I was brand new I found what I needed there. Now that I'm moving into intermediate, I'm taking advantage of the plentiful amount of tools they offer. For me, this is my favorite place when I need a specific kind of paper or paint because I know they have it. Some of the color pencil sets I need (a full set of 76-120 depending, usually $200-500) are hard to find in stores. But they will order anything you need within a couple days! Very glad my friend recommended you guys to me.

I love the people that work there. You can really tell that they were hand picked. So human and thoughtful.

The staff is always super helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and their stock is exactly what any artist would wish to see in an art supply store. Definitely my favorite local art supply spot.

It's an artist haven!! Since I lived in North Hollywood for 15+ years I always pass by it or see it across Shakey's, never crossed my mind to visit it. OMG! Can't believe my eyes it's a candy store for artist, sculptors, painters, spray painters, etc. whatever is your medium they got it. Great friendly staff and knowledgeable with all the products, can recommend based on what you need. By the way, their prices is great! Got my Uni Posca Markers I'm quite happy they have the variety of sizes and colors. Stop by and say "Hi!"

I've been going to Carter Sexton for years. They know me by name, they've helped me in a pinch, and I've had the pleasure of working with them for community arts events. It's extremely important to support this last art store in the Valley - not just to keep professional resources in the community - but to attract all the kids and new artists that a brick-and-mortar can bring in.

Really good selection of art supplies and very competitively priced. The staff is really helpful and people who frequent it are friendly. It's not near where I live but I go there a few takes per year.

Lovely staff. My wife wanted to pop in here and some inks caught her eye. She never used them before. The staff gave recommendations and even a little demonstration. My wife got to try things out a little before buying. This made her day. Its a pretty cool store.

Lovely folks there. Family biz since 40's. Great old school art supplies. Now that Kit Kraft is gone, this place is even MoRE special. Great selection.

RACIST. Went in to exchange a canvas I bought from there for some brushes- even bought more than the total amount of the canvas so I gave them more money, but I won't be coming back again because the entire time I was there I was treated like a criminal. One of the employees came over and stood behind me as I looked for brushes, pretending to be on the phone, watching me like a hawk. Back off of your customers.

Top notch, uber-passionate staff that truly, deeply, honestly care about artists of all sizes and scopes. Even the non-artsy folks like myself. Was privileged to have a piece of art commemorating my late GSD. And, boy was the team on it with recommendations on paper, prints, frames, sizing, and so much more. These people live and breathe their work. Trust them for classic modern and cutting edge design products for adults and kids alike. Ask for Niki as she's a gem of a consultant!

Great art supplies and employees are so helpful with information and useful tips for the right tools or art supplies to use. Love coming here!

A great neighborhood art store. The workers are extremely attentive and knowledgeable of the products. Out of a marker you usually use? They'll help you find the next best thing. They have a great assortment for how small the store is compared to larger art shops. I love supporting this place and will continue doing so. Five stars!!

Another small business owner (art supply store), who unfortunately went out of business recommended me to this amazing place ! I needed a gift for an artist, wow! I received the best customer service and the staff was absolutely helpful and very knowledgeable. I can't believe that living in the neighborhood, I had never visited this gem in the valley. I Love that feeling when you write up about such a great place and experience . Stop by and get all yours art supplies here and support small business.

Probably the most friendly art store you're ever going to find. They've got a pretty good selection - I can usually find what I'm looking for and it's nice to go to a local store. Nice atmosphere, great staff, super sweet and helpful.

Not my first time coming here and definitely won't be the last. They have high quality materials for so many different artists. They also have awesome sales on paint brushes. I recently went about a week ago and they had a table set up with gloves and hand sanitizer, and even though I had brought my own, I really appreciated that: it shows they care for their customers! A worker was able to answer my question about where watercolor paper was located and not only did he help me out with that, he very kindly helped me choose the best paper for my needs ( because I didn't even know there were different types!) and he wasn't rude or condescending. I really really love this store and hope more people visit them. Nice people and they play classic rock. p.s. they have discounts for students!

I've been coming here for YEARS. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I have recently began taking my daughter (5yrs) to CS and she loves it. She looks around at the various art tools/materials and can't wait to get her hands on'em. CS is one of the oldest art stores around. Support them! *they offer student discounts *plenty of parking. (Front and back of store) *they offer art classes and gallery shows

This store is so awesome and inspiring! I went to look for some drawing supplies and I found a new hobby there thanks to the associates help!!! Literally every person working there had amazing customer service and were extremely knowledgeable! I'm definitely coming back!!!!

I was in need of MONTANA GOLD spray paint for an upcoming project I have. After many searches trying to find this spray paint at a local store that is open & offers curbside pick-up, I finally found this hidden gem! The woman that helped with my order is lovely & made the entire process quick & easy! That being said, I absolutely recommend this art supply store to anyone!

I believe in supporting small businesses, even though the prices might be higher than the big discount stores. It's worth it to me. I love this art supply store for the variety of materials and the helpful employees. Recently I needed some large canvases, and they were able to deliver to my place.

My new favorite Art store. :) Friendly staff and lots of art supplies! Continental art supply in Reseda used to be my go to place but they shut down awhile back. Glad there are still Art stores out there. I thought Michaels and hobby lobby were the only choices left.

I've come here for years and it's the best art supply store in LA. They're friendly, helpful, and have everything here. I don't think other art supply store around here compare.

My dad was an architect so we would frequent a technical art store in my home town when I was growing up. I remember the smell of it and all the cool odds and ends and specific tools. Sometimes he'd get me a new pen or colored pencils or something like that. I think that's why I love this store so much. I was just looking for some micron pens to do Inktober and found them because they had some in stock and were open on a Saturday. It really brought back memories walking inside. The staff was kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I found what I needed easily and also had a good time browsing the rest of the shelves. There's something so cool about seeing all the specific tools of people's particular trades laid out and displayed. I'll be back for sure!

I visited today as a first-time beginner painter, hoping someone would find me and point me in the right direction. The woman at the counter gave me useful tips on what to buy to get started with acrylic painting, and was very transparent/authentic about where to splurge and where to save. Will definitely be back!

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about their supplies. I do not know much about art supplies but needed to buy some for a gift. The staff member walked me through several products. The products sold were quality products sold at a reasonable price.

I did not know this gem was in the valley! Employees are really nice and helpful.. the store is very well rounded, they have oils, acrylics, calligraphy supplies, airbrush, etc.. If I stay in the store too long I'd spend my entire check there..

I've been here a few times and really the only we return is because there isn't another store locally that provides what they have. My only issue is they're somewhat racist and you can feel that the minute you walk in. It's like the atmosphere changes. I'm a consumer like many others who enter this store but I definitely feel unwelcome.

This place is excellent! Didn't even know about it until I was referred here by a salesman at Continental Art Supplies, where they had only half of my supplies. Came here instead of making the trek to Pasadena for Blick's and it was super convenient since it's in the valley. It looks tiny from the outside but like other reviewers say, it's pretty big and is split up into different sections loaded with stuff. Aisles are thin, that would be my only complaint, but that's because they have so much stock. Found all my materials with a super helpful worker who was able to tell me specifics for products I needed, helped me find the right alternatives and the teller was equally as charming and knowledgeable. The front of the store is like a mini bookstore and they also have cheap instructional dvds, easels, portfolios, all kinds of paper, etc. Also, they have a 10% student discount, and I hear they also have a professional discount. All in all it's a great, chill art store hidden in the valley with great customer service. Def will be coming in again soon!

THIS PLACE IS EVERY ARTIST'S DREAM!!!! I felt like a kid in a candy store!! They have soo many items. For every medium you can think of. Their staff is soo helpful. And was able to help answer all of my questions. Even recommended new things to try. This is my go to art supply store now. BYE Michaels and Joann's!!

Oldest art store in Los Angeles, since 1944! Lovely and friendly staff, they carry unique selection of papers and reasonable prices. It is close to my home and recommend it to my students. Please support your local art store.

Carter Sexton always has the supplies I need and a super friendly staff. If you go at dusk you can catch a glimpse of their incredible neon sign all lit up.

My go to place for my painting needs. They even stretch custom canvases for me! And more Importantly they are always there for delivery or for ordering something that they don't carry. Everyone that works there is super nice.

This is a cool discovery moving to valley village. Don't let the small storefront fool you; this place is fully stocked! The peeps are nice and friendly. i highly recommend.