Well Obama may have gotten elected and ignited some hope back into the world, but we've still got the reality of Bush's lovely recession to deal with, and everybody is starting to feel the pinch. I don't mean to stereotype, but artists aren't renowned for being the most well-to-do of people at the best of times (daddy, I'm looking at you), and with art supplies already notoriously pricey, any saving really is a blessing.
Unlike some other rather-supercilious suppliers around town, The Art Shed forgoes the white carpets and yuppie pretension and instead brings us affordability, variety, and down-to-earth customer service from its staff of local working artists. It stocks a smorgasbord of goods for any artist or crafter, including canvases, easels, brushes, panels, paints, sketch books, paper, accessories, gift sets and much more, in every size, colour and form imaginable.
Look out for heavily-discounted products by Mont Marte and the store's own self-titled line. With products this pretty, the creative options are endless. Get started early on those homemade Christmas cards and you'll be the family favourite for sure.
Product: Art
Anatomy: Hip pocket
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