As an interdisciplinary artist these are my go to places for supplies and materials I need for traditional art.
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Store
Books
Canvas
Graphite
Markers
Brushes
Store
This is my go to store when I was attending the art institute. This is the store to go to when buying materials and supplies for any art subject.
Art Supplies | BLICK Art Materials
This was the first brand of pencils that I had started with when I was an art student.
Faber-Castell: Art Supplies, Markers & Pencils for Drawing ...
I love going to Michael’s. They have do-it-yourself items and products for the whole family.
Michaels: Arts & Crafts, Frames, Seasonal Décor | DIY ...
Books
This brand has a beautiful selection to choose from many books for writing and drawing.
Notebooks with Cover, Color and Size Alternatives - Moleskine
I love there books for sketching and mixed media.
Sketch Paper - Strathmore Artist Papers
Their journal selection, it’s beautiful and simple.
Books & Art Journals - Strathmore Artist Papers
They have very good quality paper for sketching, drawing and mixed media notebooks.
Canson® - Serving Artists
Their selection for watercolor painting is amazing. The paper is thick and can handle the color nicely.
Watercolor Pad by Artist's Loft, 6" x 9"
Canvas
When I was going to the art Institute, they recommended me to use this brand for canvas. Whether you’re painting, acrylic, gauche and/or oil.
Art Canvases and Painting Surfaces - Blick Art Materials
Graphite
If you are a beginner in drawing, get yourself a good set of drawing pencils. They range by number and a letter, and they go from light shade to dark shade.
Sketching Pencil 12 Piece Set by Artist's Loft™ | Michaels
When I was an art student, I had a choice whether to work with regular drawing, pencils or graphite pencils. They both were great when sketching or drawing.
Graphite Pencil
I love drawing with charcoal. Some of my best drawing pieces are with charcoal.
Art Products for Professional Artists – tagged "Charcoals"
Graphite markers are more for fine art illustrations.
Graphite Marker Pen
These pants works best when you’re using them for traditional mixed media on top of watercolor.
Gelly Roll Pens
Markers
This is my go to brand of markers for traditional mixed media.
Explore Markers - Prismacolor
These are my second best of markers for traditional mixed media.
Sketch Markers by Artist's Loft™ | Michaels
I often use the black sharpies for outlining artwork.
Staples
Brushes
Make sure when you look for brushes, you get specifically what you need. Not all brushes are for the same medium. Their section for watercolor, acrylics, gauche and oil.
The watercolor brushes are very soft. You have the option to choose from animal hair and synthetic.
High quality artists paint, watercolor, speciality brushes
The oil brushes are little bit more rough.
Browse Quality Oil Paintbrushes | Trekell Art Supplies
You could use these brushes for acrylics and gauche paint.
High-Quality Acrylic Paintbrushes for Artists - Trekell Art Supplies
