All of my favorite art supplies, mostly super affordable too! Expensive isn’t always better!
Sections
3
Painting
Printmaking
The Basics
Painting
Gouache is my favorite medium and Holbein is one of the best choices! Another art school staple! They’ve lasted blend wonderfully and create a great range of colors.
Holbein Artists' Gouache - Set of 5, Artists' Primary Colors, 15 ml Tubes
Perfect for watercolors on the go! They blend and layer perfectly — a must have for all of my mixed media lovers.
Crayola Watercolor Pencils - Assorted Colors, Set of 12
Boy do I love these things. I keep one in every bag and pencil case I have. For watercolor travel sets, watercolor pencils, pen & ink, or whatever experimentation you like!
Sakura Koi Water Brushes
Printmaking
If we’re talking block printing ink, we gotta talk Speedball. It’s really the only option honestly.
Speedball WaterSoluble Block Printing Inks and Sets
The best erasers for eraser prints! One of my favorite ways to do printmaking right now! Not to mention they erase pretty well too!
Pink Pearl Eraser
Another one of my tried and trues from college. These bad boys have never done me wrong and the blades still hold up perfectly!
Speedball Linoleum Handle - Lino Handle No. 2, Set of 6 Cutters
The Basics
The perfect fineliner pens. I use them for everything from jotting down notes, addressing envelopes, and outlining artwork!
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens - Set of 10, Black, Fine and Bold Sizes
The perfect affordable tool for shading and sketching! Doesn’t bleed too much at all!