When working in an art store that catered to an art school, I learned a lot about quality art supplies. Here's a list of my recommendations that I still reach for in my own art.
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Paints
Tools
Drawing
Paints
These paints hold up and they are my favorite acrylics!
Golden Paints and Mediums
Daniel Smith watercolors have the best color and pigment. I want to eat them - the colors are so pretty
Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Tubes and Sets
For oil paints, Sennelier is the way to go!
Sennelier Artists' Extra Fine Oil Paints and Sets
Montana spray paints are so beautiful and worth every penny!
Montana Cans
Golden is the brand of acrylic paints I use in my art the most. I absolutely love them!
Golden High Flow Acrylic Paints and Sets
Tools
My favorite synthetic brushes! They really stand up
Princeton Brushes
Art deserves quality brushes!
Da Vinci Brushes
My FAVORITE brush cleaner and conditioner
This can bring any dead or dried brush back to life and keeps my brushes in fantastic condition.
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Drawing
These are the only alcohol markers I've found that hold up and last.
Copic Markers & Pens
Micron pens are elite for drawing!
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens and Sets
Sennelier is timeless! Always the best quality.
Sennelier Artists' Oil Sticks and Sets
I love this drawing paper! It's my go-to for all my drawings.
Canson XL Mixed Media Wirebound Pads
I love these gel pens for drawing! They are so pigmented and juicy
UniBall Signo Impact Rollerball Gel Pens and Set
Woodless graphite pencils are my favorite for art! Koh-I-Noor is tried and true
Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Graphite Pencils - Set of 12
