Mona Lisa Artists' Materials Ltd

Has lots of great choices for all kinds of art needs. I got a great calligraphy kit here.

An incredible amount of materials and supplies with friendly staff with extensive knowledge on the arts and crafts

Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures inside the store when I went to buy my pens.that being said, this small store is loaded with everything an artist, craftsperson or writer could ask for. If you do any type of crafting, drafting, drawing, framing, painting, sketching, sculpting, writing or zoology (just to use a 'Z' word) than Mona Lisa is for you. They will order specialty tools and supplies for you upon request. Jennifer Beeger, General Manager is extremely helpful and did you know she is a fourth generation owner of Mona Lisa's founded in 1959!

Too expensive. A 120 set of Polychromos is currently $199 on the DeSerres website and $219 on Amazon. Mona Lisa is selling the same set for $350. I'm ok with a small mark up to support local, but it's just too expensive.

I highly recommend this place, they have a very large selection and the staff is very helpful!

Staff is friendly, but the store never seems to have what I need for my projects

The staff was very helpful, the young lady who helped me is also an artist in the medium that I was looking for supplies. She had extensive knowledge of new products and how to use them.