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Art Supplies & Picture Framing for the Participants of the Bucks County Plein Air Festival

by The Staff on Apr 21st, 2016

We are proud to sponsor the Bucks County Plein Air Festival and act as the go-to art supply and picture framing store. As such, it is our goal to make sure all artists who live in the area or are visiting the area for the week have the art materials they need. As the art supply and custom framing store voted Best of Bucks 5 years running, we have the materials and knowledgeable staff of artists to assist you.

Below are items and links to resources that may help you be prepared. If we can help you find anything, please contact us at 215-345-0980 or create@phoenixartsupplies.com.


Art Supplies

A complete selection of art supplies is available to you. We stock high-quality materials, including oil paints and watercolor paints, canvas and paper, paint brushes, and so much more!

Stop in and shop when you arrive, or let us know what your needs are and we will have your order ready for you when you arrive. Contact us at 215-345-0980 or create@phoenixartsupplies.com.

Do you have art supplies you'd like to ship in advance? We can help you with that. For no charge by us, we would be glad to act as your receiving department. More details below.

Art supplies in Doylestown


Picture Framing

Take advantage of our full-service frame gallery! Our framing department, lead by expert framer Jenny Schaeffer, is at your disposal. And we are bringing in extra inventory to make sure we are ready for you! Read on to discover how we can help.

Ready-Made Plein Air Frames

During the festival, we will be stocking a limited stock of closed corner frames (with the corner detailing). These will be available at painting locations and in the framing and art supply store in Doylestown and can be fitted for you at a moments notice. However, if you'd like to ensure that these frames are available to you, please let us know ASAP and we will reserve the sizes and quantities you need. (A small deposit required.) Just give us a call at 215-345-0980 or email create@phoenixartsupplies.com to place your order. All you need to give us is the item color and size.

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Ready-made Plein Air Frame Gold ready-made Plein Air Frame Black Plein Air Frame

 SilverGoldBlack
8x10 $89 $89 $89
11x14 $96 $96 $96
16x20 N/A N/A N/A

*Prices include fitting and assembly with wire. Bring your artwork to us on Friday and we'll assemble it on the spot.

Prebuilt Plein Air Frames

Prepared for you are basic Plein Air Frames built to common sizes. These will be available at painting locations and in the framing and art supply store in Doylestown. They can be fitted for you at a moments notice. However, if you'd like to ensure that these frames are available to you, please let us know ASAP and we will reserve the sizes and quantities you need. (A small deposit required.)

Have a unique size requirement? No problem! Let us know ahead of time and we'll prepare your custom sized plein air frame for you.  Call or email us with the size and we will respond with a price. If you place your order soon enough we can ensure that the frame is ready for you upon your arrival or when your painting is complete. Contact us at 215-345-0980 or email create@phoenixartsupplies.com. (P.S. We do have a small selection of unique frames built to 5x7, 8x10 and 11x14 in stock for $20-75.)

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Large Gold Plein Air Frame Small Gold Plein Air Frame Large Silver Plein Air Frame Black Plein Air Frame with Gold lip

Large (3.25") Small (2.25")
Gold, Silver or Black Gold, Silver or Black
5x7 $50 $25
8x10 $60 $35
9x12 $75 $45
11x14 $90 $55
16x20 N/A $75

*Prices include fitting and assembly with wire. Bring your artwork to us on Friday and we'll assemble it on the spot.


Custom Framing

We are big believers of the right frame for your artwork and Bucks County artist's know that Phoenix Art Supplies & Framing is where you go to get custom framing with an artistic eye. We offer a selection of over 2200 frames to choose from and with years upon years of experience, we can find just the right frame for you! In order to take advantage of the maximum amount of options though, you do have to stop by, with your sizes you require, on Monday so we can have your 100% custom frame ready for you by Friday. Have a questions, call 215-345-0980 or email create@phoenixartsupplies.com.

Art by Matrese Roche

Custom picture framing gallery


Framing Supplies & Assembly

Whether you buy a frame from us or bring your own, we are happy to assist you with assembling your frame and artwork. We will fit your oil painting into the frame, secure it and add wire for $15. We can also assist watercolor artists. Watercolor framing assembly cost determined per project.

Are you a DIY framer? We have a full selection of picture framing supplies available too!


Easels (Buy or Rent)

Nobody wants to paint on the ground! We are glad to rent you an easel for a day or the week. Or you can purchase if you prefer. Below are two options of light-weight field easels!

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Wood Field EaselAluminum Field Easel

Rent Buy
Wood Easel $5/Day $44
Aluminum Easel $5/Day $50


Ship Your Supplies to Us

If you have supplies you'd like to ship ahead, feel free to send them to us. We'll receive your package and place it in our store room so it is ready for your arrival. As supporters of local arts we are glad to offer this service at no charge. Address the package as described below and just let us know to expect it by contacting us at 215-345-0980 or email create@phoenixartsupplies.com.

{Your Name}
℅ Phoenix Art Supplies & Framing
1810 S. Easton Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18901


Get your Artwork Photographed

Even after your artwork sells, make sure you still have an image to remember the art you made that week. Our neighbor and friends at pixelMIGHT (in the same building) offer hi-resolution photographs of your artwork in Doylestown that you can use on your website, social media and to make prints. At only $17.50 per image, it's a great deal. 


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