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Beginner Art Supplies

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If you want to get into art, these are the only things you need (and not even all of these!) Find a focus, see what works, and hope this helps :)
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The absolute basics!

you don't need a lot to start getting into art and it doesn't have to break the bank either!
 
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no need for eraser dust and harsh erasure! kneaded erasers are a must for sketching to carve out highlights and redo portions
Kneaded Eraser
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durable paper and small enough to carry around but still big enough to do art!
Moleskine Sketchbook
 
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these sets include variety of pencil hardnesses that can help you learn value when you're first learning to draw
Sketch Pencil Set
 
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unless colored pencils are going to be your focus, you don't need a huge pack! it's good to have a few to add some color to sketches or basic rendering :)
Colored Pencils
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great for matte color/imitating a gouache look
POSCA Water-Based Paint Markers (16 Pack)

Painting

 
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acrylic is imo the best paint to start out with! it's pretty self-explanatory to use :)
Acrylic Paint
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don't buy the huge packs!! they're usually not great quality. buy a pack of 3-5 that's better quality because it makes a difference
Paintbrushes
 
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again, don't buy a huge pack unless you're SURE you're committing to this. they'll just take up space! start with 1-5
Canvas
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an alternative to canvases is painting paper! it's what i practiced with when i first started painting
Acrylic Painting Paper