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Little things that changed my art
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items I put this list together with some of my favorite art tools that don’t always get the attention they deserve. It includes colored pencils I’ve loved using, mediums that help keep brushes in good shape, and a few drying mediums that let you slow down ...
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Tools
Mediums
Basics
Tools
These are the little extras that make creating smoother and less frustrating. Things you might not think about at first but end up using all the time once you have them.
best thing about them is that they sharpen charcoal, pastel, n charcoal pencils! so they are super versatile.
Sandpaper Sharpener
great quality and cheap 👏🏼
charcoal holders
a little expensive but will last an entire lifetime and probably turn into a family heirloom 😂
Tube Wringer
less expensive than the other ones but are aren't as high quality. Still really good though
Masterson Paint Saver Keys
no more dried-wasted paint🥳
Guerrilla Painter Large Mouth Palette Cups
Mediums
A mix of products that can change the way you work with paint — whether it’s keeping brushes from getting ruined or controlling how fast your paint dries.
perfect for oil and acrylic paint!
Winsor & Newton Artists Acrylic Slow Drying Medium
after a couple year or even months our paint brushes start looking ABUSED if not properly taken care of (idk who does honestly) but this product literally makes then look brand new
Brusho Aquawax Paper Batik Medium
Basics
The essentials I keep going back to, like colored pencils and other simple materials that are easy to use but always reliable.
the reason why I love kneadable erasers so much is because of the fact they you can use them for shading and drawing along side erasing unlike normal erasers.
Geddes Tri-Color Kneaded Eraser
we all know that faber castell and prismacolor are the best colored pencils especially prismacolor when it comes to blending
Prismacolor Verithin Pencils and Sets
this is honestly a lifesaver for the artist who paint on canvases because unlike graphite pencils, willow charcoal can be erased.
Blick Studio Willow Charcoal