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From Sketch to Masterpiece: Must-Haves
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items Every masterpiece starts with the right tools! This list is packed with all the drawing must-haves—from trusty pencils and smooth sketchbooks to precision erasers and inking pens. Whether you're sketching on the go or refining details in the studio, ...
Some of the most pigmented colored pencils you’ll ever see, not to mention their ability to blend. If you have the funds and you’re serious about art, this is something that I’d definitely recommend
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils 150/Pkg-Assorted ...
If you’re trying to work on realistic portraits, this kit will have every shade that you need. It has shades that you’ll use for highlighting, defining facial features, and much more!
Prismacolor® Premier Portrait Set Colored Pencils
It is a high quality sketchbook. Most sketchbooks will tear easily, but the paper in this is much more durable. I’ve owned both this one and the one with tanned color paper, both are great options!
Strathmore® 400 Series Sketch Paper Pad
This is an affordable kit that has everything you’ll need for sketching! It has pencils with darker and lighter shades as well as erasers and three types of blender pencils!
Sketching & Drawing Set by Artist's Loft™ Fundamentals
If you’re unable to afford options such as Prismacolor, this is another set that works well for much cheaper!
Arteza® 72 Color Expert Colored Pencils Set
As I mentioned before, this is a great brand in terms of pigment. Their markers are no different. I particularly enjoy that they have two different types of tips, making it easier to get into certain crevices of your drawing!
Arteza® EverBlend® Ultra Bright Dual Tip Alcohol Marker Set
If you wanna experiment with other mediums such as water color, this is a set with a decent amount of colors for cheap !
36 Color Watercolor Cake Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities
You do need a specific type of sketchbook when working with watercolor due to it leaking through. This is a cheap option to get you started !
Level 2 Watercolor Pad by Artist's Loft
This sketchbook is a great option for multiple types of media. It is extremely durable. The only issue that I have with it is that it is smaller, so you need to be very precise with proportions.
Canson® XL® Mix Media Pad