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🎨 Art Supplies That Actually Improved My Drawings
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Curated art tools I personally recommend if you want smoother lines, better shading, and aesthetic results. Beginner-friendly, affordable, and high-quality. Updated regularly.
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Sketching Essentials
 
Inking + Lineart Tools
 
Color Supplies
 
Paper + Surfaces
 
Tools & Accessories
 
Organization + Workspace

Sketching Essentials

These are the tools I use for every sketch — clean outlines, shading, and base drawings. Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants smoother sketches and better control.
 
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I use these mechanical pencils every singel day. They make very clean, precise lines and are great for outlines and quick sketching.
STAEDTLER Mechanical Pencils
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My must-have I love these erasers. They are gentle on paper and ideal for lifting graphite and adding soft highlights. I use it mostly to partly erase my sketch before going in with colors.
Faber-Castell kneaded Erasers
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I don't use these every day but when I do they are extremely helpful. Super precise and perfect for tiny details like hair strands or bright spots in eyes.
Pen Erasers
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Another must-have especially when I do pencil art. They give smooth shading anf helps create realistic graphite gradients. Perfect for portraits.
Blending Stumps
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Inking + Lineart Tools

These tools help turn your sketch into a clean, finished piece. Great for anime art, detailed linework, and dynamic strokes.
 
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Ma favorite pens. They are waterproof with crisp ink and amazing for delicate and controlled lineart or outlines. You can use watercolor over these.
Sakura Micron Pigma Pens
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I really like the mooth brush-like flow that I get with this pen. It's perfect for bold strokes and expressive line weight.
ZIG Kuretake - Brush Pen
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Color Supplies

Whether you love markers, colored pencils, or soft watercolor, these give beautiful results without needing pro-level skills.
 
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These markers blend extremely well and are great for portraits and soft shading. They also come in different sizes so you can choose how many shades you want.
Ohuhu Markers
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The best Colored Pencils - soft, blendable and perfect for smooth color transitions and skin tones. I started using them a while ago and it's really easy to learn.
Prismacolor Colored Pencils
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If you are just starting painting I highly recommend these water colors. They are affordable and gentle. You can also mix colors so you are not stuck with only main ones.
Crayola Watercolor Paint
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Paper + Surfaces

Good paper makes a huge difference. Thick pages + smooth texture = no bleeding, no warping, and better detail.
 
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If you still don't know your favorite techniques or just like few of thes this sketch book is perfect for you. It holds markers, ink, watercolor and doesn’t bleed-through.
Strathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Pad - 9" x 12", 40 Sheets
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Tools & Accessories

Helpful extras that make your art process easier, cleaner, and more fun.
 
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If you're into diy crafts or college this knife is perfect for sharp and precise cuts. It's also very comfortable to hald and maneuver.
Fiskars Craft Knife
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I like these ruler becomes they are perfect for clean edges and transparent for more accuracy. Perfect for technical and architectural drawings.
Acrylic & Quilting Rulers
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I am probably not the only one that loves the art process but hates cleaning afterwards.These palette papers are disposable so you can just trow them away after you're done. Great for acrylic or gouache.
Shop Palette Paper for Watercolors and Art Projects
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Organization + Workspace

Tools to keep your desk neat and your workflow smooth. A tidy space = better focus and creativity.
 
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This desk Organizer keeps everything sorted, saves desk space and protects markers. I really like the look of it, it fits perfectly into my room.
Office Supplies Marker and Pencil Organizers for a Tidy Workspace
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Neutral white light = true color accuracy. You can't draw or paint without good light and this ones is my favorite. It has an adjustable arm for detailed work and is affordable.
Desk Lamps in Lamps - White(1000+)
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