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Art Supplies That Spark My Creativity 🎨
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items These are the art supplies that never fail to get my creativity flowing — from my favorite sketching tools to paints and pens I can’t live without. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, these products make creating feel fun and inspiring.
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My preferred brand of acrylic paint. Great variety of colors and the paint quality is professional.
Liquitex | The home of acrylic paint since 1955
Great time management clock! It helps keep me accountable for how much time I spend on doing things so I can get more stuff done.
Hexagon Rotating Pomodoro Timer for ADHD
This modeling clay is very easy to work with. Although it does dry quickly, you just have to keep working it. I like how the clay looks when it dries and works nicely being sanded as well as glazed.
DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay 2.2 Lb White
Professional lead pencil set with different degrees of thickness. Great for sketching or journaling.
Nicpro 6PCS Mechanical Pencil Set 0.5-0.9mm + 2mm Lead Holder
Great 12 set of oil pastels from Caran d’ache. These oils are extremely rich and vibrant.
Caran D'ache Neopastel Oil Pastels Set 12
This is a great 24 set of wax oil pastels from Caran d’ache. There are so many colors from neutral to vibrant tones. The wax is very rich, pigmented and high quality.
Caran d'Ache NEOART 6901 Assortment 24 Pcs
This handheld sharpener works really well with my Caran d'ache oil pastels. The sharpener is light and easy to find.
Caran D'ache Double Hole Pencil Sharpener Red
Very effective eraser. It works surprisingly well and on different types of paper with Caran d'ache oil pastels specifically.
Caran D'ache Triangular Eraser Swiss Made
Pastel drawing bad size 18x24. This is a great size to make something substantial without being overwhelmed by the size or committing too much with a canvas.
Strathmore 400 Pastel Pad, Assorted, 9x12, 24 Sheets
11x14 drawing pad for pastel art. I enjoy the texture of the paper and how the pastel oils apply. This brand is quite the standard.
Strathmore 400 Pastel Pad, Assorted, 11x14, 24 Sheets
I love this adjustable table top easel. Makes working much more flexible. I enjoy the lip on the bottom that holds my tools. And it has a nice finish that looks good left out on display. Can't easily be stored though.
SoHo Urban Artist XL 19.75x29.5 Adjustable Easel
Great set of Krink squeezable paints. The sponge top prevents over flow and the color applies really well. Even silver is included here.
Krink K-60 Box Set
Classic set of Krink squeezable paints. The sponge top prevents overflow. Color applies very well.
Krink K-60 6 Pack
Whether you’re looking for paint or markers, Krink is a great way to go.
Krink Ink Markers
Krink’s silver paint has great application. The ink is rich in color and doesn’t appear transparent.
Krink K-60 Paint Marker - Silver
Krink’s gold paint also has great application. The ink is rich in color and doesn’t appear transparent.
Krink K-60 Paint Marker - Gold
Krink has a whole store with a wide variety of supplies worth exploring.
Shop Krink Collections
Eraser for color pencils and graphite pencils. Works very well.
Caran D'ache Design Eraser for Graphite & Color
Great 48 ct. set of color pencils from Prismacolor. These pencils apply really well and give a nice finish.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 48 Ct
This 36 ct set of Prismacolor color pencils is a great set with plenty of color variety.
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36
24 ct. set of Prismacolor color pencils has a great range of neutral and rainbow colors with shades to complement in one concise pack. Great quality pencils. Worth it.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 24 Ct
High-quality set of ink pens with different levels of thickness. These are perfect for sketching or journaling. Results are very smooth and professional.
12-Piece Fineliner & Brush Pens, 0.05-3mm
I’m a fan of the water-based ink from Tombow. They glide so nicely and the dual brush tips works very well. This greyscale set is perfect for black and white art.
Tombow 56171 Dual Brush Pen Markers, Grayscale, 10-Pack
I just love the colors in this set. These pens are not only create for making art but also for journaling and creating an aesthetic.
Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers (10-Pack, Retro)
I’m a fan of the water-based ink from Tombow. They glide so nicely and the dual brush tips works very well. This portrait set is perfect for drawing people.
Tombow 56170 Dual Brush Pen Markers, 10-Pack
These are my favorite pencils. I tend to prefer writing in pencil because of these pencils specifically. They are so comfortable in my hands. My handwriting is much nicer and cleaner. I have better grip and can write for longer periods of time with t...
Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 2 Pack
I always keep these on supply. They work great and store anywhere. Always restock.
Pentel Super Hi-Polymer Leads 0.7mm HB 90ct
I can’t tell you how many times I've used these. They work so well and the device is so easy to use for big projects. Don't use them for hanging up balloons though, lol.
Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispenser Pack 200 Dots
The hot glue gun was revamped with this model. Not only does it look more modern, and have a flat bottom to rest instead of a metal kick stand, it's also cordless. I like the manual so I can control how much glue comes out. But there's also an automa...
HOTO Cordless Hot Glue Gun, USB-C, 10 Sticks
My favorite beginner set of embroidery stitching. They provide really good quality materials, especially needles that don’t break so easily. So important! And the thread has a nice sheen.
Stitch Sampler Beginner Kit
Great x-acto knife set with extra blades. I like the protective case to store it all together.
X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set 17 Ct
If you’re interested in making textured canvases then this kit is for you. Comes with everything you need to make a nice piece of wall art and it’s fun to make.
Textured Canvas Kit
I’ve been buying these custom notebooks for years. The cover is so soft and durable. Has a leather bound look that’s sophisticated and can be personalized with your own text and iconography. You can get them in plain blank pages for sketchy or line r...
Moleskine Classic Notebook Soft Cover
Books
Excellent overview of their art. It’s a gorgeous textured book filled with so much information behind their concepts and execution. If you’re a fan, you’ll love this book.
Made by MSCHF
Murakami fans will appreciate this book looking into the “mounstrous” themes of his art. It's a beautiful book with a large vibrant cover that’s a talking piece.
Murakami: Unfamiliar People - Ego Swelling
Comprehensive art monograph showcasing Jamie Hewlett's journey from "Tank Girl" creator to Gorillaz co-creator, featuring over 400 artworks spanning his diverse career. It’s a great book for any collector.
Jamie Hewlett. 45th Ed.
This book is such a huge inspiration teaching that creativity comes from collecting ideas and inspiration from others, then transforming them into something uniquely your own. It encourages embracing influence, experimenting boldly, and finding your ...
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things About Creativity
If you’re a fan of Banksy then you’ll enjoy this paperback of his most popular graffiti wall art seen around the world.
Wall and Piece