Blick Art Materials
http://www.dickblick.comDick Blick's first catalog originated in 1911 in the form of a small pamphlet issued by its two founding partners, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Blick. The warehouse was located in their kitchen and shipping was done through the local post office. Their first product was a lettering pen, which quickly became a best seller.
Thirty-seven years later, sensing a tremendous business opportunity, Robert Metzenberg, grandfather of current day CEO Bob Buchsbaum, purchased Dick Blick from its founders. He loved serving artists and he had an eye for quality merchandise. Along with Jack Wyatt, his hard-working associate and partner, who joined Blick in 1958, the company soon realized triple-digit growth.
Today, Dick Blick remains the premier art supplies source for professional artists, students and teachers, and continues to be a family-owned business. A full-color sale flyer is mailed monthly to millions of customers. We also publish annual school and artists' catalogs, and our website features the widest range of art materials available at the best prices.
Blick Art Materials offers an updated gift section, tips for artists and lesson plans for teachers, a well-stocked, low-as-we-can-go clearance center and much, much more. The company also expanded the reach of its retail stores, adding new locations with the acquisition of The Art Store chain, for a total of 29 stores nationwide. What was once a two-person company now employs hundreds of full-time Blick team members.
Size alone is not the measure of Blick's success. Rather, it is the faithful adherence to founding principles:
- Provide our customers with the best pricing, selection and service available
- Create a working climate that calls forth the best in every employee
- Fully capitalize on emerging technologies and opportunities for growth
Please visit http://www.dickblick.com for more information on how Dick Blick serves our online artist community and a leader in informing consumers about health and safety issues.