Urge Palette

I'm a kid in a candy store here. The selection is pulled high from floor to the ceiling. Seriously you have to go here and explore your options as an artist. They have basically everything you need and want. Plus on some weekends they have coffee and pastry pop ups.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection with all the essentials you need at prices lower or the same as online. What's great is that shopping here you support a local store and get to compare products. I was going to purchase a Strathmore brand tracing paper but the worker pointed out that Canson had a clearer view of the image. I wouldn't have known that if I just ordered it online. They also have an art gallery and figure drawing classes bi-weekly. Pro-tip if you are a student they offer a 10% discount on most items.

I'm new to the San Bernardino/Riverside area. I'm attending CSUSB and find myself missing my local Los Angeles and Long Beach spots for art supplies. I needed some stuff in a pinch and came across Urge Palette. There are few other places to compare in the area, and their online photos made the place look resourceful. Took a small drive over and I'm glad I did. Elijah was manning the fort that day. He was not only a pleasant dude, but he obviously has experience with various media, and was helping me sort out a project I'm experimenting with. Not just knowledgeable though; he was very clear with his suggestions.With price gouging being a thing nowadays, I was actually surprised I walked out of there with some high quality art paper and some chemicals for just $20. And I saw they had some nice notebooks priced really well. I'll be prioritizing this place for similar purchases while I continue to attend CSUSB.

Nice small art supply store. Lotsa pencils & sharpeners, which is what I needed. I even got a fairly sturdy pencil case. Elijah was very helpful, which I appreciated. Perhaps prices would've been better online, but there's nothing like in-person assistance, advice, actually seeing and trying the items, and of course supporting a local business. Cool little shop!

This little shop is a hidden gem for artists. If they don't have something, they will get it for you, anything from different types of paper, paints, charcoal, acrylics, pens, pencils, brushes, pallets. Whatever you need! Student discount is a plus. Customer service is friendly and informative. You can also order online or phone in your order and they will bring it out to the curb when you get there. I highly recommend this little shop.

A dying breed, 'real' art suppliers are hard to find. Pale options include college bookstores or homogenized stores such as Michael's or Aaron Brothers (if the latter still exists). This small shop is surprisingly well stocked with almost everything. Painters especially will be delighted at the selection of brushes, canvases and paints. Especially the paints because some of them are perpetually discounted! Moving around reveals fine chisel sets for linoleum and wood carving, artists pencils, sharpeners and pastels and charcoal. I was impressed with the selection and had a great conversation with the guy working about upcoming changes the the to downtown Riverside and the small art gallery next door that I'll have to creat a Yelp page for.Students and amateur or professionsl artists can find what they need, and they're open a little later than most downtown shops. Finally, the UC Riverside Photography Museum is just around the corner if you need inspiration!

Love this store it may seem small but they always seem to have what I need and the prices are good. They have a good selection of art supplies. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. It also feels good to support local independent business.

This is a great place to get your art supplies. Whether it's watercolors, acrilics, or drawing supplies, they have it. But what makes Urge Palette special is the excellent customer service.

Best art supply store in the IE. Customer service was awesome and very helpful. Found everything I needed and some new supplies I didn't know I needed.

Found this shop 2 days ago and this is now my go to shop he has a variety of colors for cans and markers and super chill guy helped a lot with the questions I had .