How popular isThe Drawing Room?
In September 2026, people searched for The Drawing Room by name about 1,600 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 9.5% of all New Zealand art supply retailer searches, placing The Drawing Room second out of six retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about art supply retailers, The Drawing Room appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the six.
The Drawing Room is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Gordon HarrisShare of searches 72.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
The Drawing RoomShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Studio Art SuppliesShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Takapuna Art SuppliesShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
The French Art ShopShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top art supply retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Drawing Room was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. The Drawing Room is the joint fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Gordon Harris5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Studio Art Supplies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The French Art Shop4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Drawing Room2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Takapuna Art Supplies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
National Art Supplies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which art supply retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best art supply retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best art supply retailer in New Zealand for art materials?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“art materials nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best art store”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which art supply retailers compete with The Drawing Room?
Share of searches by month for Gordon Harris, The Drawing Room, Studio Art Supplies, Takapuna Art Supplies, The French Art Shop, National Art Supplies. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gordon Harris | The Drawing Room | Studio Art Supplies | Takapuna Art Supplies | The French Art Shop | National Art Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.1% | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.4% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.8% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 5% | 5% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.2% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.7% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 75.5% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.2% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 71.6% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.4% | 8% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.4% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.4% | 12.3K | -18.1% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.5% | 1.6K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.9% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.2% | 880 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.3% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.8% | 480 | 0% | +0.4 points |
72.4%
Held 1st. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
9.5%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.9%
Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.2%
Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.3%
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.8%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Drawing Room changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Drawing Room in New Zealand held steady at 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Drawing Room’s share of searches among art supply retailers in New Zealand peaked at 11.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 8% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand art supply retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, The Drawing Room gained share of searches among art supply retailers in New Zealand, from 8% to 9.5%.

In September 2026, Takapuna Art Supplies gained share of searches among art supply retailers in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 5.2%.

In September 2026, Gordon Harris lost share of searches among art supply retailers in New Zealand, from 74.4% to 72.4%.
In September 2026, Studio Art Supplies lost share of searches among art supply retailers in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 5.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for National Art Supplies in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The French Art Shop in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are The Drawing Room’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Drawing Room’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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