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My “Fave” Art Supplies
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items These are my favorite art supplies. I am an avid drawer and a part time painter when I get time away from teaching my students. Using these artist tools unstresses me and I heartilly recommend these great products, all of which I, or my friends, have...
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Pencils
Sketch pads and Canvas's
Paints and paintbrushes
Easels and Extras
Pencils
Add some color to your images
These are great for a starter set. They provide a great range of colors at minimal cost, but eventually you will want to upgrade.
colored pencils
These pencils are pretty good. A good selection of colors and not just used for coloring in.
Coloured Pencil Sets - Castle Arts
Now one of my favorite colored pencils. A brand that is recognized for quality.
FABER-CASTELL
These are the best charcoal pencils I have ever used. I don't use them all the time, because I would never stop. My backups are Derwent.
Conté à Paris Charcoal B Sketching Pencil
Sketch pads and Canvas's
You got the pencils, you got the paint, now you gotta put it down on these fine papers and canvas's.
This is great paper to draw on and the right size to be able to carry. On top of that it is at an easy price on the purse or wallet.
Fuxi 9x12 Top Spiral Sketch Book 100 Sheets
For getting those bigger ideas together you need a bigger pad that doesn't cost a fortune. And this is it.
Ivory Cream Drawing Pad 18x24, 24 Sheets
Take your stuff with you on your travels. This is so much more than just pencils, this is a holiday idea in itself.
DRAWING & SKETCHING TRAVEL SET,
Tired of only being able to paint on small boards. These will satisfy the urge for big.
"Arteza" stretched Canvas
Paint to the size you want with this 100% cotton acid free unstretched “canvas roll”. For serious Artists.
Cotton Acid-Free Unstretched Canvas Rolls
Painting on hardboard provides a completely different experience and result. I have just started with this and I find it easier than stretched canvas.
Hardboard Wood Painting Panel 18x24 1/8"
Paints and paintbrushes
Gouache, acrylic or oil paint. Silver Bristion, Pinceton or these other brushes can fill your canvas without breaking the bank.
I love painting watercolor because the effects are like a dream. And you don't want to skimp on a good water color paint. This is quality at a reasonable price.
Gouache Artists Water Set (Japan Import)
Hands down recognized as one of the best paint manufacturers, these babies will keep you up all night on your canvas.
Winsor & Newton Artists' Acrylic 12x20ml
I do not do a lot of oil painting. But these were given to me for a birthday, and for someone who is not that experienced in oil, these were easy to use.
Review: Van Gogh oil paints
This is your extension form your brain to your hand to canvas. And you need the best you can get that does that job. This is my choice.
DUGATO Professional Watercolor Squirrel Hair Brushes
One ring to rule them all, and one set of brushes to rule acrylic and oil paints. And it comes with a portable storage canvas roll. Yippee.
25pcs Paint Brush set for acrylic and oil paints.
Easels and Extras
I am old fashioned and do not like easels that look like camera stands. Wood feels, and that translates into an image of your soul of what you paint. This baby also can be packed up easily, chucked over your shoulder and carted to your next site. And...
Tabletop Easel 16.5x12 Portable Beechwood
Sometimes you want to paint upright and this does the trick. Still in beech wood, a natural product that will follow you for life.
Upright beech wood portable easel with Bag.
This easel is good for both the studio and field tris, although a bit bulkier it does save buying 2 different easels.
Large Walnut French Easel Adjustable Tripod
Don't mess up your plates. These acrylic boards are cheap at around $6.00 and are easy to clean, and if you do get frustrated, this is the cheapest thing to throw. But it won't break.
Acrylic Paint Board, Easy Clean Pallet