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Drawing Must Haves
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer
These are all my go to when I'm inspired to draw
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Pens/Markers/Pencils
 
Substrates
 
Background Tools

Pens/Markers/Pencils

These are all the pens I love to use the most in my drawings

 
Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
I love these because they don’t bleed and I have a heavy hand, they put ink only where I want it
Pigma® 8 Pen Set, Black
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
I absolutely love these pens as they don't smear for me but I wish they came in more colors
Sakura 8ct Color 0.45mm Pigma Micron Pen Set: Illustration Pens for Manga & Art, Multicolored Ink, 7" Length
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I really like the brush tips on these pens, I just wish they came in more colors
Sakura 8ct Pigma Brush Tip Color Set: Bold Multicolored Brush Pens for Art & Stationery
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These are my new favorite glitter gel pens to add some sparkle to my drawings
Grabie 18 Colors Glitter Gel Pens Set
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
These are a must have for me when shading and blending
N NOROCME 12 PCS Blending Stumps & Tortillions
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Hands down my favorite pencil to use for shading and drawing out my basics
Staedtler Mars Technical Pencil Set, Blue
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
I like to use alcohol markers with my style of drawings as I find I can layer them better than acrylic markers
Caliart 121 Colors Dual Tip Brush Markers
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These are my favorite to add the last finishing touches to my drawings
uniball Impact Bold Gel Pen, 3/pack
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Substrates

These are all the different types of papers I like to use when drawing

 
Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
I use mixed media paper in various sizes the most for my drawings
Canson XL Mixed Media Pad, 9x12, 60 Sheets
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
I use watercolor paper when I create a backdrop with watercolor or alcohol inks for my drawings or just want a heavier paper
Strathmore 12"x12" Watercolor Pad - 12 Sheets
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This is still my favorite for on the go or small drawings
Moleskine Classic Soft Cover Notebook, Black
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Background Tools

 
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I use this watercolor set when I want to create a background for my drawings
ARTISTRO 48 Color Watercolor Paint Set
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer profile picture
My favorite brushes to use with my watercolors for creating backgrounds to my drawings
Grabie 9 Pcs Watercolor Paint Brushes Set
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