Wet Paint — Attraction in Saint Paul

This is THE BEST art store in the St. Paul. I have been shopping here for at least 25 years. I always prefer to shop local small stores over big chains. The prices are a wee bit more in certain items, the same on some, lower on a few, BUT they stand behind the quality of their products and you can return things. The Wet Paint Staff is so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable! They are always there to help without being overbearing or intrusive. Sometimes I stop quick for 1 item, other times I browse for hours. On the rare occasion they don't know the answer to my random question, another staff member will, or they will find out for you. They have also special ordered things for me when I need them. This store is also wonderful for children to learn about art and have fun, the staff is very supportive with kids. They have tons of kid sets too. There are bigger stores with more items, but you won't get the help and knowledge of this AMAZING STAFF! This store is always clean, colorful and tidy. It's so fun to browse and meander through all the beautiful displays. They have wonderful paper, pens, paint, easels, canvases, an amazing selection of spray paint, oils, acrylics, pastels, pencils. Just everything!! I can't say enough wonderful things!!! Stop...

FAMILY FRIENDLY, approachable, knowledgeable staff. If you have ever felt intimidated by visiting an art store or have ever felt an art store was exclusive or "out of your league," the way I did years ago, or if you have imposter syndrome about being an artist or wanting to be an artist, I urge you to pay Wet Paint or their website a visit. They have so many fun classes for all levels and supplies for adults and children alike. Great gift ideas, and of course tons of open stock, so if you can't buy a complete set or if you just want to replace something or create your own "flight" of materials, this is the place to go. I was not surprised to hear some well-respected artists I follow on YouTube talk about Wet Paint and how they wish they had something like it near them. Prices are good for art stores (not craft stores, but selection is SO much better, including professional grade rather than only student or craft grade), sales regularly, customer service top-notch, a reputation for treating their employees well, located in fun area with excellent nearby restaurants and shopping, and locally owned. You can also take a stroll around Macalester College grounds and charming neighborhoods....

(Looking for paints?) This Location Has Near Everything You could ask for from an art store. They sell for a price that I can say is gonna be as high as the quality of what it is you buy. They are high end most definitely. Therefore if you are not willing to invest 50$ or more than this location may not be the one for you. I spent 70$ and got a comfortable variety of acrylics for myself. And I walked home with 8 tubes. Its hard because I want to buy all the colors but the spectrum is just too grand.. Regardless the eiseles are wayy too expensive. ..imo...as some of the standing models ranging upwards of 350$ after that idk if many people could afford the eisele, and a canvas with 10 colors! In conclusion this place is organized well and the people working there know what they are doing by making the atmosphere of color a little more fun...