Get the studio supplies and art storage items you need at Michaels. Create the ideal workspace by lighting your art desk with top-notch lamps that clip to the side, and track your ideas by pinning inspirational photos or jotting down notes on cork and dry-erase boards. Safety and protective gear, such as an artist's apron, help shield your clothing while you're making wonderful things, and drop cloths and specialty cleaners make it simple to tidy up your work area when you finish your creative process.

Put art technology, such as light boards and projectors, to work when you want to trace patterns on an art canvas, giving you a clean outline for paintings that preserves your original design. Cutting tools, including utility knives, let you quickly open cartons, so you don't lose your train of thought when unboxing delivery items, and sturdy craft knives help you shape thinner materials, such as balsa, card stock and plastic, with ergonomic precision. Tuck pieces of your current work in progress into roomy tote bags with multiple compartments, and keep frequently used art supplies at the ready inside tough tool-style boxes you can take along anywhere. Sleek portfolios pull double-duty, providing excellent art storage while helping you transport your work to class and job interviews in style.