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Art Supplies: My favorites!
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items Buying art supplies can be overwhelming. My best advice: Start small and slowly build your collection over time! My mother has been an artist since before I was born, so I learned early on that high-quality supplies are really worth it in the long ru...
Sketch, sketch, sketch! Sketch on a napkin if you have to! One of my favorite quotes: “Your sketchbook is where the magic happens.” That being said, I typically go for a cheaper sketchbook if I’m trying out to figure out the logistics of a piece. Thi...
My favorite sketch book for a little bit of everything
If you’re interested in watercolors, this is really the only set you need! Vibrant colors, the perfect starter brush and small water cup for painting on the go. I love this set so much, it’s served me well for holiday gifts, journaling and much, much...
For beginners: The only watercolor set you need
These pens can bring the final touches to any watercolor painting or sketch! Won’t smear, long lasting and comes in a variety of sizes. This has been a consistent repurchase for me!
Fine-point pens that are perfect for watercolors or sketching
I am guilty of using my paint brushes until they fall apart! Take care of them, and they will last for years. This is a great starter set because it has a little bit of everything — wider brushes for background and smaller brushes for details.
A great starter set of paint brushes
My mother used this when I was growing up, and I’ve never had a reason to buy another brand! It cuts through any paint without a strong smell. Non-toxic and perfect for any art room.
My go-to brush cleaner
This set is perfect because it has your base colors — red, blue, yellow, black and white — but a few pre-mixed colors for the perfect purple or aqua. My mother bought me this set YEARS ago, and I’m still using it to this day!
High-quality, buildable acrylic paints!
These are PERFECT for beginners and so versatile. I love to layer them on my acrylic paintings, but they’ve been so handy for birthday banners and other crafts. Long lasting, pigmented and they don’t dry up!
My favorite acrylic paint marker set (Classic colors)
These are my second favorite color set! Still the same quality and value, but the vibrant colors really pop. If you’re working on smaller pieces, the “fine” markers may be better than wide! If you want big and bold, go wide.
Paint markers for fans of bright colors!
Twelve sheets will go further than you think! I usually cut the paper in half, especially for gifts that I can put in a smaller frame. Strathmore is THE go-to paper brand because the quality is top notch. I always draw my idea in my sketchbook, then ...
The best high-quality watercolor paper
This canvas set is great because it gives you a variety of sizes AND you can make mirrored pieces if you’d like! Start small (and don’t forget to gesso) and work your way up!
Canvas set with a variety of sizes
Every time I’ve skipped the gesso step, I have regretted it. This is the perfect starter layer for your painting — your paint will go on smoother, you won’t need as much paint, and it primes your canvas!
Don’t skip the gesso!