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50th Anniversary Seal

Serving you for over 50 years, Lenz Arts offers the largest selection of fine art supplies and the oldest custom frame shop on the Central Coast. Described as "one of the last real art stores on the West Coast," people drive for hours to take advantage of our comprehensive stock and knowledge. From the finger-painting toddler to the professional gallery artist, we've got you covered!

A Mural was painted on our building in September 2021 by Jimbo Phillips as part of the Sea Walls Santa Cruz project.
Click on the photo to the left for more!
 
Andy & Cynthia Lenz, founders of Lenz Arts, were presented with the International Art Materials Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 to honor their significant impact on the fine art materials industry.
Learn more about our story.
Andy & Cynthia Lenz - Lifetime Achievement

Hear what one of our young customers says about Lenz Arts:
(Yes, unrelated and yes, not paid!)

 

BFK

RIVES BFK SALE!
Rives BFK Printing Paper.
22x30 white, 250 grams, acid-free. 100% cotton, 100 Pack.
List $958.00
Only $527.00!
You save huge...!


In-Store Presentation - Free!

A Chat with a London Paint Maker, Michael Harding - Free
Monday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Registration is not required!

Michael Harding, maker of highly-respected Michael Harding oils based in London, will be at Lenz Arts! Woo!

Getting the founder and head of an internationally-known company into an art store is a rarity! Now is your chance to listen, learn, ask questions, rub shoulders, and meet one!

Michael's words:
"My commitment to producing artist materials of the highest quality has led me to utilize techniques that have been refined over centuries, dating back to the era of the old masters. By employing these time-honoured techniques, I am able to create colours that are not only true and vibrant but also beautifully durable.

As a fellow artist and painter, I understand the importance of using materials that can withstand the test of time. That’s why I pour my knowledge and experience into every product I create, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and longevity. Whether you’re a professional artist or a beginner, my artist materials are designed to help you achieve your artistic vision with ease and confidence."


Learn more about Michael's paints...
https://www.michaelharding.co.uk/

We will have his paints and mediums on sale the day of his talk!

PARKING Car parking will not be available in the Lenz Arts parking lot. Free parking can be found either behind the former lawyer's office across the street, former Outdoor World, or on the streets around Holy Cross Church. There are metered spaces nearby as well.

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In-Store DEMO

Gibson Girl Ink Demo & Head Drafting Methods Overview with Hajra Meeks - Fee $5 (Credited)
Friday, May 10, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Your $5 registration fee is refunded as a credit toward any purchase in our store on the day!

Join Author-Illustrator and Lecturer Hajra Meeks to learn the basics of Loomis, Reilly, and Asaro head construction drafting methods. Then learn how to do decorative and confident inking strokes for a pretty Gibson Girl head demo. Do it yourself later in ink on a blank art card for great drafting practice, for Mother's Day or as a lovely ink artwork gift for yourself or a friend!

Hajra is a Pakistani-American, Author-Illustrator, Fine Artist, Historian & Lecturer from California. She was formerly a Lecturer at UC Merced and has taught watercolor, gouache, and ink in-person & online for over a decade. Her Youtube channel currently has 2+ million views. She has a BSc in Physics from USF, an MSc in International History from LSE, and an MA Picture Book Certificate from VCFA. She has exhibited all over California, had a Kickstarter picture book, and also collaborates on artsy data visualization with husband Elijah Meeks.

To learn more about Hajra, visit HajraMeeks.com

And remember that we will have lots of one-day sales on the day of the demonstration!

PARKING Car parking will not be available in the Lenz Arts parking lot. Free parking can be found either behind the former lawyer's office across the street, former Outdoor World, or on the streets around Holy Cross Church. There are metered spaces nearby as well.

REGISTRATION:
Important! You must register to attend!
• All seating will be reserved and limited.
• Please use the "Buy Now" link below to register. If you have trouble call us and we can take your credit card registration over the phone.

[Check back after April 10 to register!]

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You'll hear about our demos and we'll include news, art information, specials, some humor and otherwise keep you in touch with happenings at Lenz Arts, the art mecca of Santa Cruz!
 



Lenz Arts storefront
Our 10,000 square foot location—wall to wall supplies for you!

Art Materials/General Information: (831) 423-1935
Custom Picture Framing: (831) 425-7111
Hours, directions, and full contact information.

Free Onsite Parking

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