This is my curated list of art supplies that I use and love. From watercolor to acrylics, these are my favorites.
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Watercolor Supplies
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Acrylic Painting Supplies
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Abstract & Collage Supplies
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Other
Watercolor Supplies
My favorite watercolor supplies that I use every single day.Â
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I love the look of these books. I want to make these my go-to sketch books for watercolor.
Lama Li Codex Soft Cover Handmade Journals
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This water soluble pencil is great for great for the sketch before painting because it blends in perfectly.
Derwent Water Soluble Sketching Pencils and Set
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This is my favorite brand of watercolor paper.
Canson XL Watercolor Pads
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One of my favorites.
Schmincke Aqua Masking Fluids
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A nice fine point tip is a necessity.
Fineline Masquepen Masking Fluid and Refill
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Nice wax sticks I use in my watercolors.
Brusho Wax Resist Sticks
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These are wonderful, especially for travel!
Sakura Koi Water Brushes
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I only trust Frog brand!
Shurtech FrogTape Masking and Painting Tape - .94" x 60 yds, Multi-Surface
Acrylic Painting Supplies
These are my essential tools for acrylic painting. Reliable, vibrant, and a joy to use. From richly pigmented paints to smooth-flowing mediums and brushes that actually hold their shape, everything on this list helps me create with control and sponta...
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This product is a saver of life, sanity and paint.
Masterson StaWet Premier Palette
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Another way to save on paint, great invention!
Masterson Paint Saver Keys
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Simply genius!
Masterson Fresh Water Rinse Well
Abstract & Collage Supplies
These are my favorite collage materials, from adhesive picks and scissors that actually cut clean to unexpected papers and textured bits that add personality to any piece. If you love layering, mixing media, or giving your work some edge, this list i...
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There are other mediums out there, but I like Golden the best. It is perfect for collage or with acrylic paint.
Golden Matte Mediums
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Well made and fun to use with collage.
Speedball Soft Rubber Brayers
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These are perfect for collage papers and ephemera
ArtBin Card and Photo Organizer Dividers - Pkg of 16
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Great for collage supplies and papers.
Arts & Crafts Storage Bins 5-Count
Other
My go-to supplies for all mediums.Â
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I bought this mat cutter to cut a mat for an art show I was showing at because I couldn't find the right size mat for the frame I was using. I was reluctant because I didn't know if it would be hard to do, but I was wrong. Not only was it easy after ...
Logan 424-1 Team System Plus - 24"
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I got this as a Christmas present and I love it! My brushes are so clean and soft after cleaning now. It also reminds me of a little brush cleaner I got in a paint set as a child, which brings back fond memories! I fully recommend it!
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
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I use this for sketching and to apply ideas for collages. The pages are durable enough for any medium I want to use. Makes a great gift for others too!
Strathmore Softcover 500 Series Mixed Media Art Journal
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I love this book for mostly the beautiful cover design. It is gorgeous and inspiring.
Paperblanks Mixed Media Sketchbooks
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Extremely handy to find values.
Gray Scale and Value Finder
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My favorite color wheel!
Artists Color Wheels
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This product is the best!
Artist’s Color Wheel Pocket Mixing Guide
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This prevents mistakes when trying to get the correct color.
Magic Palette Artists Color Selector and Mixing Guide
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I have heard great things about these pastels!
Richeson Handrolled Soft Pastels and Sets
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So handy to have when mixing colors and coming up with formulas to repeat the same color.
