The investment required to start an art supply store will be in the range of $25,000. However, the profit potential is very good as art supplies are often marked up 100 percent or more.

This colorful art organizer for kids is an awesome way to help kids keep their arts and crafts and school supply organized.

"I'm hoping that by getting some of this stuff started now, hopefully this moves us towards a bit of a regionalization of our art-supply chain that will benefit creators in years to come." ...