California Art Supply Company

California Art Supply Company Short description needed Creating something great is life's happiest thrill -- that’s why you deserve a one-stop art shop that keeps you on your creative toes.

With 42 years of experience, Ron moved his store to San Mateo to be just that place. At California Art Supply Company, our expert staff offers professional fine art supplies at fair costs, no matter your artistic vision or skill level. Browse our aisles, and let our shelves nourish those artistic talents. We know each new project is special, so if you can’t find those just-right materials, we’ll order them. At our store, we keep you inspired so you can keep creating.

08/06/2026

Introducing a new brush from in Italy...as well as the return of one of your favorites.

07/29/2026

makes a fabulous pencil for sketching your drawing on to your canvas or panel, prior to (or during) painting. The Stabilo-All, writes on almost anything, and wipes off any non-porous surface easily with just water.

07/22/2026

A quick note regarding acrylic paints and mediums... plus mention of our new gouache paint.

07/18/2026

Call for entry! It's that time of year again, our annual Wee Art Open. Visit calartsupply.com for rules..

Artist Trading Cards Strathmore Artist Papers

07/16/2026

Brush cleaning 101 for those new to oil painting.

07/09/2026

A couple of new items for our watercolorists...


07/01/2026

A tip for allowing your oil painting to look it's best...

06/17/2026

Just started watercoloring? There's lots to learn, but here's one quick tip for lightening or darkening your colors.

06/11/2026

Learning to draw? Practice practice practice...then repeat.

06/10/2026

Always plenty of FREE...safe... clean...parking. And of course, excellent customer service. Kinda old school that way. Come check us out!

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Address

3600 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA
94403

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+16503501990

Website

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