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My favourite art supplies
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items Products I swear by, have used or can confirm are great for all skill levels
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Colouring pencils
Favourite pens
Sketch books
Colouring pencils
My favourite colouring pencils for bringing illustrations to life, from bold, vibrant shades to softer tones for blending and layering. Whether you’re colouring for fun, switching off for a while, or getting seriously creative, these are some great p...
A really lovely set if you want plenty of colour choice without jumping straight to super-expensive artist pencils. They’re soft and smooth to use, blend and layer really nicely, and the huge range of shades makes them great for everything from colou...
Castle Arts 48 Pc Metallic Colored Pencils
These are a proper treat if you love coloured pencil work. The Luminance pencils have beautifully rich colour and are brilliant for building up layers, blending and adding those little details that make a piece come to life. They’re definitely more o...
Caran d'Ache Luminance Pencils, 76 Colors
A gorgeous choice if you want pencils that feel a little more premium. The Pablo pencils give you rich, vibrant colour and are lovely for layering, shading and getting those finer details just right. They’re water-resistant too, so they’re a fab addi...
Caran D'Ache Pablo Artist Pencils - 120 Pack
These are such a lovely choice if you enjoy softer, more painterly artwork. They blend and shade beautifully, and the pastel finish makes them especially good for building up soft colour, texture and those little details that bring an illustration to...
All STABILO chalk-pastel pencils
These are an absolute favourite if you love building up colour and adding lots of detail to your artwork. They’re beautifully smooth to use, layer and blend really well, and the colours are gorgeous and vibrant. A brilliant investment if you’re getti...
Faber-Castell Grip Colour Pencils, 12 Pack
One of those pencil sets that’s absolutely worth the hype! The colours are beautifully vibrant, they go down so smoothly and they’re brilliant for layering and blending when you want to build up depth and detail. They’re also smudge-proof and have re...
Polychromos Artists' Colour Pencils
Favourite pens
My go-to pens for adding colour, details and all those finishing touches. From bold, vibrant shades to pens perfect for finer lines and little details, these are some of my favourites to reach for when I’m drawing, colouring or just having a creative...
These are a gorgeous choice when you want to invest in pencils for artwork you really want to last. They’re oil-based with a lovely creamy feel, giving you rich colour that’s brilliant for blending, layering and building up depth. They’re also design...
Ohuhu 216 Brush & Chisel Markers Set
I love these when I want to add colour without everything being quite so bright and shouty! The soft pastel shades are gorgeous for sketchbooks, journalling, doodling and adding little pops of colour, and the chisel tip means you can switch between h...
Bic Highlighter Grip Pens, 4 Assorted Colors
These are such a fun addition to your art supplies when you want the look of acrylic paint without getting all the brushes out! Each pen has a fine tip for details and outlines and a flexible brush tip for colouring, shading and bigger strokes, plus ...
ARTISTRO 24 Acrylic Dual-Tip Glass Markers
A proper staple for drawing and illustration! I love these for crisp outlines, tiny details and line work because you get such clean, precise results. The pigment ink is waterproof and fade-resistant once dry, and it won’t bleed through most papers, ...
Sakura Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - 3 Pack
These are such a handy little set if, like me, you want the freedom to change your mind! The gel ink writes clearly and the built-in eraser means you can simply rub out mistakes and try again. This pack comes in sky blue, pink and violet, making them...
Uni-Ball UF-222-07 Erasable Gel Pens BPP Pack of 3
These are a favourite for lettering, calligraphy and adding those lovely hand-drawn details to your work. The flexible brush tips make it easy to play around with thick and thin lines, while still giving you plenty of control for smaller details. I l...
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen, Black, Soft Tip, 3-Pack
Sketch books
One of those sketchbooks that’s just really lovely to have around! The 140gsm paper works beautifully with pencils, pens, pastels and even light washes, so it’s fab when you like jumping between different materials. I also love the smaller size for c...
Talens Art Creation Sketchbook, Red, 80 Sheets
Such a cute little sketchbook for keeping creativity close by! At 9 × 14 cm, it’s small enough to pop into your bag and has 80 sheets of 140gsm paper, so there’s plenty of room for doodles, sketches and experimenting with different materials. I espec...
Tarence T9314-131M Art Creations Sketchbook, 3.5x5.5in, Pastel Violet
I love this little square sketchbook for doodling, experimenting and those random ideas you just need to get out of your head and onto paper! The 12 × 12 cm size is really cute and easy to carry around, with 80 sheets of 140gsm acid-free paper that w...
Talens Art Creation Sketchbook, Pastel Violet, 80 Sheets
I love these little square sketchbooks for everyday creativity! The 12 × 12 cm size is perfect for popping in your bag, and the 80 sheets of acid-free paper give you plenty of space for doodling, sketching, journalling and experimenting. It works wit...
Royal Talens Art Creation Sketchbook 12x12cm