Pearl Paint
Probably the largest art supply store in the Boston area, Pearl has a fantastic selection for “serious” artists. The staff can come off a bit… chafing, but they’ll almost certainly …
Utrecht Art Supplies
The Cambridge location is a quick walk down from Pearl and Artist & Craftsman, Utrecht carries a small general stock of pens and paper, and a good selection of paper …
Dick Blick
The most generalized and non-threatening art store, Dick Blick has a large selection of art supplies, along with consumer goods items like stationary and nice pens. A clean, well-lit place …