The Merri Artist

"BEST ART STORE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY! This store has a great variety of items I haven’t found anywhere else locally. Their watercolor selection is outstanding and it’s the best place to go for pens. There is a whole wall filled with a rainbow of different pens, pencils and highlighters. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. If you are an artist or want to buy a gift for an artist then definitely stop here first."

"What an amazing experience with the Merri Artist! I usually shop with Blick but decided to give the MA a try. I’m so glad I did! The selection and prices are very comparable (if not better in some cases), their shipping out is lightning fast, and my order arrives in two days! Most of all, I love the attention and care that it seems only a small business will give you these days. Everything in my order was packed and padded to a T! I’ve never gotten that kind of care with my order even from boutique shops. I also had a question with one of my items, and Sally was so responsive in helping me take care of the issue. I will definitely be a repeat customer here!"

"Needed items for a project and accidentally left everything in another state. The people in this store were so helpful in assisting what new materials to get so I could complete my project in time. Everything I got was top notch in quality! So pleased with how my project went and I had the right things to do it thanks to the knowledgeable and kind ladies at the store. If you are an artist, then this is the store to go to. My book cover will be published soon."

"Have shopped online at Merri for several years now, mostly for Copic marker/ink resupply. Orders ship out and arrive faster than Amazon (I'm in middle of nowhere Idaho), and I never have to worry about dried up old stock markers or ink haphazardly thrown into a loose oversized box. Always packed securely. Competitively priced against mass retailers like Blick."

"I can't say enough about this store and the owner. She is always willing to help with anything, and her knowledge of the vast variety of art supplies is astonishing. I never feel pressured when she's talking to me that I'm bothering her or she needs to "get back to the store." Her prices are comparable to online shopping, plus I like to support local anyway. She has been a crucial part of my success in art because of her advice. I mean it. I have gone in for acrylic paints, mixing mediums, bookbinding, paint pens, alcohol ink, pastels, airbrushing, brushes, and on and on (I do a lot of different art), and she never ceases to amaze me. She is very honest about things you don't need, why some things don't work for what you're wanting, and I am so blessed to have this store in McMinnville!"