The prospect of buying new things always excites me, whether its clothes, accessories, or food. However, I experience the most joy while purchasing material for the arts, particularly for painting and sketching. That is why I always find myself going back to Michaels to make creativity happen.
The Michaels in Fresh Meadows is a sight that is branded into my brain- I am constantly visiting that store in order to buy supplies. Our history goes back five years when I moved into a new house in Jamaica. While my family and I were on our way to have some ice cream, I saw the arts and crafts store and walked in. Now when I go to Michaels, I automatically run to the back section where there is a multitude of paints, canvases, and sketching material. The racks are lined with student, artist, and professional grade oils, acrylics, and paint brushes. They are stocked with everything from a fluffy fan brush to the thinnest detail brush. I like to sweep the bristles of the paintbrush on my hand in order to check its texture and whether or not it is suitable for my style of painting. In addition, I like to look at different oil paint companies and their various paint color options. Heading to Michaels is an important part of constantly improving my artistic skills because it motivates me to practice more and use different products.
The other very positive thing about Michaels is its employees- they are very cooperative and friendly. For me, that specific branch is memorable for its kind faces. They also don’t mind using coupons many times (which is important because art supplies can get pricey)! Overall, Michaels is a place that I often visit because it allows me to think about nothing but my hobbies and what is necessary to further my skills. It is a relaxing experience to shop for art here and imagine a piece of art on an empty canvas or sketchpad.
Fariha Ansari
Fansari
Jamaica, NY
