Browsing a good art-supply store is like foreplay, or maybe more like cruising, but at any rate the experience can hold the anticipatory pleasure of presaging a greater pleasure. This jam-packed independent has an inspiring atmosphere that just might make your next masterwork all the more masterful, and the place has the goods to meet the needs of serious artists and hobbyists alike—with good deals on paint, canvas, drawing materials, a particularly extensive supply of sheet paper, and other staples. Also, there are journals, scrapbooks, kids' stuff, and a rack of art magazines. The staffers know their stuff and will help you find the right tools for the job.