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My Art Supplies!
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items This list includes everything I use for art: tablets, traditional supplies, software, and any accessories.
As a legal disclaimer, this list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
As a legal disclaimer, this list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
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Software
Tablets
Traditional
Sites for Digital Brushes
Accessories
Software
Software I use for digital art!
Procreate is a super simple art program you can buy off the App store for about $10!
Procreate, in my opinion, is very beginner friendly. It is not as intimidating as other programs. You can also get free brushes to import off their site as well.
Procreate, in my opinion, is very beginner friendly. It is not as intimidating as other programs. You can also get free brushes to import off their site as well.
Procreate
PaintTool SAI was one of the first art software I had ever used. I still sometimes miss using this software compared to others as the blur tool in this software is superior to all other softwares' blur tools.
PaintTool SAI
Clip Studio Paint is another art software that I suggest everyone to try, especially since there is an entire website dedicated to showing your artwork using the software, downloading or publishing your own brushes for free or for money, support, etc...
Clip Studio Paint
Krita is a free, professional art program you can download without needing to outright pay for or subscribe too!
Krita
MediBang is another free art software you can use without having to outright pay for or needing to buy a subscription.
MediBang Paint
Sketchbook is an App you can find and download for free. It offers a lot of traditional brushes.
While this program was not my favorite to use, it is something to look for if you want your digital style to be more traditional-looking.
While this program was not my favorite to use, it is something to look for if you want your digital style to be more traditional-looking.
Sketchbook
Tablets
Tablets I use to draw!
I use an iPad Pro to have access to Procreate for digital drawing.
The length and width of the iPad is perfect for when drawing on any program.
The length and width of the iPad is perfect for when drawing on any program.
iPad Pro
I bought an Apple Pencil for doing artwork on my iPad since it was not included in my purchase of my iPad.
There are many accessories and different pen tips you can find for this stylus to customize it to your liking!
There are many accessories and different pen tips you can find for this stylus to customize it to your liking!
Apple Pencil
This tablet was my first big purchase for a gigantic display tablet!
I've always seen other artists recommend this tablet due to it having better “true” colors than other display tablets. This tablet is gigantic, it can be a second monitor with it's size. I've found it very comfortable to draw on my PC with, it has a ...
I've always seen other artists recommend this tablet due to it having better “true” colors than other display tablets. This tablet is gigantic, it can be a second monitor with it's size. I've found it very comfortable to draw on my PC with, it has a ...
Kamvas 22 Plus Drawing Monitor for Artists
This XPPen tablet, I bought it as a more easily portable tablet for my laptop when I want to draw on PC art software rather than Procreate.
This tablet is very small, but it is easy to travel with due to how small it is. I have not had any issues drawing on it due to it's size. It's very reliable, just like the XPPen brand!
This tablet is very small, but it is easy to travel with due to how small it is. I have not had any issues drawing on it due to it's size. It's very reliable, just like the XPPen brand!
XPPen G430S OSU Graphic Drawing Tablet
I used to use a small Wacom tablet before they updated their products (specifically the small silver/black tablet with the blue tag). They're still a good tablet company, but their prices are pretty high compared to other, newer brands.
Wacom Intuos: Creative Pen Tablet
Traditional
Art supplies used for traditional mediums such as pencils, markers, paints, etc.
Artists Loft paints are very decent for the price, they're mostly student and beginner grade paints; not on par at all with professional paints.
I always suggest artists start with cheaper alternatives before breaking the bank getting the professional, expensive brands. It's good to start out with beginner grade to learn, but get professional grade improve.
I always suggest artists start with cheaper alternatives before breaking the bank getting the professional, expensive brands. It's good to start out with beginner grade to learn, but get professional grade improve.
Artists Loft Paints
Blick Studio paints offer both student and professional grade. They're highly reputable among artists for providing great quality and value at fair prices.
Blick Studio Acrylic Paints and Sets
To me, I've always heard COPIC being a well-regarded brand, just insanely expensive to most artists.
I've purchased individual and pack sets before, these markers are like no other. I've used these markers for mainly skin tones since they offer anywhere from fair skin tones to darker skin tones, having a great array of each. They're also easy to ble...
I've purchased individual and pack sets before, these markers are like no other. I've used these markers for mainly skin tones since they offer anywhere from fair skin tones to darker skin tones, having a great array of each. They're also easy to ble...
Copic Sketch Markers and Sets
I used these graphite pencils from Faber-Castell when doing any sort of traditional work in classes since their pencils offered a wide range of hardness.
Faber-Castell® Graphite Sketch Set
L'émouchet markers can be a cheaper alternative for artists that want COPIC markers. These markers themselves are not higher quality like COPIC, but they are pretty decent for the price. The markers offer dual-tips for more precise lines or bigger, f...
If you buy a set, it comes in it's own portable carry-bag with some gifts like a test drawing pad, a color index card, and a glove to not smudge your work.
If you buy a set, it comes in it's own portable carry-bag with some gifts like a test drawing pad, a color index card, and a glove to not smudge your work.
L'ÉMOUCHET Twin Marker Pens
I've personally used Liquitex acrylic paints before. I think these paints are pretty good quality and provide great coverage.
Liquitex Acrylic Paint
I have one of these MEEDEN watercolor tins for some watercolor paints I'd like to travel around with. It's perfect for being portable, it's compact and easy to store.
MEEDEN Empty Watercolor Tin Palette with 12 Pcs Half Pans
Posca markers are a very fun art product to use. I have bought a huge pack of these markers and tested them on painting canvases. They offer a nice coverage with their water-based paint. Each color is vibrant and vivid; you can make beautiful pieces ...
POSCA PC-3M Water-Based Paint Markers, Fine Tip (0.9-1.3mm), Assorted Colors, 8 Count
These water brushes are great. I've used them plenty of times for my art classes. They're very simple to use; just unscrew the base from the barrel of the brush, fill with water, and it's ready for use. The brushes have different tips for more finer ...
Pentel Arts® Aquash™ Water Brushes
I've used Micron pens since middle school, they're great pens but can get pretty expensive overtime if you don't take care of them. These pens come in lots of line variety, but be careful not to use the nibs with too much pressure or store them in ba...
Pigma® Micron® Fine Line Black 6 Piece Pen Set
Prismacolor are a great set of pencils to use for traditional art. Some of the pencils are so vibrant and rich in pigment while also providing a creamy, buttery texture and smooth blending between colors.
If you're an artist that loves using colored pencils, Prismacolor sets might be for you!
If you're an artist that loves using colored pencils, Prismacolor sets might be for you!
Prismacolor® Premier® Soft Core Colored Pencil Set
I use a tiny Strathmore 300 Series Sketch Pad as a portable sketchpad to do small doodles or sketch out ideas I have for a big piece I want to work on later. It's tiny, so you don't have to worry about it taking up too much space in whatever you use ...
Strathmore® 300 Series Wired Sketch Pad
These gray-toned sketchbooks are great for artists that use vibrant markers or colored pencils. It also helps artist understand values. I've used this sketchbook with my Prismacolor color pencils and it truly makes all the colors pop!
Strathmore® 400 Series Recycled Toned Gray Sketch Paper Pad
The tan-toned sketchbooks are just as good as the gray-toned ones. These help make a lot of colors stand out and also help with learning values.
Strathmore® 400 Series Recycled Toned Tan Sketch Paper Pad
Sites for Digital Brushes
Sites to find digital brushes for apps like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint.
Procreate's site that offers artists to download free brushes at no cost, unless you want to tip the artist. The site even has brush packs that you can pay for as well.
Free Procreate Brushes
Gumroad is another site artists use to promote their digital brush packs, you can find both free brushes or brushes that you have to pay for. They also give an option to tip artists for their work.
Gumroad Brushes
Accessories
Accessories for things like my iPad, Apple Pencil, or other art supplies!
I mainly bought these tips for the metal tips!
The metal tips on my Apple pencil feel so satisfying and remind me of holding a real pencil.
The metal tips on my Apple pencil feel so satisfying and remind me of holding a real pencil.
Replacement Tips and Metal Nibs for Apple Pencil
I use these pencil grip holders for my Apple pencil. It gives me a more comfortable grip in my hand.
2-Pack Silicone Grip Holder for Apple Pencil
This glove helps protect your tablet/iPad screen from unwanted hand smudges or hand/finger strokes if you have touch-support from hand/fingers enabled.
HUION Artist Glove for Drawing Tablet