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art supplies for hobbyists
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items art supplies that are here for a good time not a long time. the items on this list are designed to facilitate the expression of your creativity with high performance and without concern for whether they are archival, light fast, or professional grade...
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paints
drawing materials
tools
paper/surfaces
paints
vibrant high quality paints in multiple mediums
good color pay off and assortment of primary and secondary colors. long lasting and easily portable.
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors - Sketcher's Pocket Set of 12, Assorted Colors, Half Pans
Lots of color options with compact storage. vibrant good quality paints. doesn't dry too quickly and has a shiny finish.
Arteza® 24 Color Acrylic Paint Set
liquid versions of the solid windsor and newton cotman paints. rich colors and creamy texture that can be reactivated after drying.
Winsor & Newton™ Cotman Water Colours™ 20 Color ...
easy to work with creamy paints. needs to be lightly misted to prevent drying when sealed. love the matte finish and vibrant colors.
Himi Jelly Gouache Paint Sets
drawing materials
for sketching, coloring, and lettering
soft, smooth, and bright. you can create the effect of paint or oil pastel with proper technique. the 12 and 24 sets are good choice if you want to try prismacolors and the burnishing technique before going all in. don't drop them!
Prismacolor® Premier® Soft Core Colored Pencil Set
white pen for adding highlights or drawings on dark paper.
Gelly Roll® Classic™ 08 Medium Point Gel Pen
go to brush pens. creates bold and consistent lines. warm toned black ink that is mostly waterproof. firm nib is flexible enough to create different line weights.
Tombow Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen
nice sketching pencils with different levels of graphite hardness to experiment with.
Staedtler® Mars® Lumograph® Drawing Pencils, Set Of 12
crayola markers are not just for elementary school. these are great for lettering/calligraphy hobbies. the flexible nibs are great for making thin marks and thick down strokes.
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set 100ct
thin lines and water-based ink. nibs are not scratchy and ink never skips. good for sketching or writing notes.
Staedtler® Triplus® Fineliner
tools
to support your creativity.
suitable for water color, acrylic, and gouache. sets come with a good range of brush shapes. minimal shedding.
Zen™ Series 73 Premium Brush Set
another good option. last long with minimal shedding and works with many mediums. nice range of brush shapes.
Royal & Langnickel® Essentials™ Acrylic Gold Taklon 5 ...
erases cleanly.
Pentel® Hi-Polymer® Erasers, 3ct.
great ballpoint pen for sketching. a purple toned blue that applies smoothly.
R.S.V.P.® Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Violet
waterproof ink. pen nibs are a little firmer than the staedtler triplus fine liners for more precise line work.
STAEDTLER® Black 3 Piece Pigment Liner Set
paper/surfaces
gets the job done.
thick paper that can handle many different mediums. great for students and hobbyists who want to experiment, sketch, and create complete works in the same place.
Canson® XL® Mix Media Pad
pre-gessoed canvas. remains tight years after purchasing. be careful with storing as it can get punctured. best for acrylic or oil paint.
Level 1 Back Stapled Canvas by Artist's Loft®