Art Supplies
Dec 20th, 2006 by Jean Littman
Dick 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, purchased Dick Blick from its founders. Although he was not a great artist, Robert loved serving artists and he had an eye for quality merchandise.
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. They also publish annual school and artists’ catalogs, and the Dick Blick website features the widest range of art materials available at the best prices.
Some of the features available to Dick Blick customers included an updated gift section, tips for artists and lesson plans for teachers, a well-stocked, low-as-they-can-go clearance center and much, much more.
Size alone is not the measure of the Dick Blick success story. Rather, it is the faithful adherence to their founding principles:
* Providing 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
Visit now to browse thousands of products, hot deals and discounts.
