text: Michaels is not the best art supply store but it is great as a general craft store nnThe selection of paint brushes paper and drawing materials is hitormiss and the prices are more expensive than an art supply store like Arizona Art Supply or Utrecht They do not always take care in handling their inventory either I have purcahsed Prismacolor colored pencis from Michaels only to be disappointed by the shattered pigment I was sharpening and sharpening and sharpening Paint brush selection is filled with mediocre brushes even the artist kindthey are ideal for your kids craft projects Canvases are RIDICULOUSLY expensive are of poor quality and they do not sell stretcher bars or raw canvas to build your own Yes this is in fact a craft storenot an art supply retailer nnIf you are looking for kitchy crafty items Michaels is the place to go They sell everything from fake flowers and plants to mosaic kits scrapbooking materials beads and knitting materials nnThey have a large selection of frames which are often on sale These are great for the artist on a limited budget Beware they only carry frames of standard ie not unsual dimensions so plan your artwork accordingly I have never used their custom framing services nnI wait for my Michaels coupons in the mail before I venture over to the store I always find myself purchasing items or trinkets I do not need every time I shop here