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Art supplies for everyone!
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items Art supplies for the budding artist! If you want to try art, but don't know what you need to start, look no further! There are so many options out there, but this is what I personally love. If you're really just wanting to see if it's an interest for...
If you like to sketch or draw with pencils, you should look into a good set of pencils with varying hardness to accomplish different depths and textures. A classic #2 pencil is a great place to start, but I'd highly recommend a set with a few differe...
Top 5 Graphite Pencils
A vital supply in your artist's journey. What are you going to draw on if you don't have paper? I suggest getting at least one large paper option, but if you're really into it, get a few sizes for various projects. Yes, you can always cut down a larg...
Art Paper- Drawing Paper
If you want to try your hand at painting, you'll need a good set of brushes. I guess finger painting would still be an option if you're into it, but for those finer details and textures, a good brush set is a must-have. You can buy these in pre-packa...
Blick Art Materials
Affordable and good quality for a budding artist. This is considered a student grade paint, though I have used Winton paints for the last 22 years and have never had issues with them. Be aware of the colors you choose; my favorite blue is Cobalt blue...
Winton Oil - Winsor & Newton
Now, you have your drawing, you have brushes and paints, but you'll still need something to mix all those beautiful colors of raw paint into usable shades to transform your piece into: Your Masterpiece. You can't just slop colors onto your canvas dir...
Large Painting Palette
If you want to paint, you need something to paint ON, that won't wrinkle/wave or disintegrate from the paint absorbing into it. Paper is fine for children to paint on with kid paints, but if you're here, you're likely beyond that. You can get canvase...
Art Canvas
Gesso is the first step in the physical application of any of my paintings. It primes whatever surface I am painting to keep the paint from absorbing into it, as well as to keep the surface smooth and easy to capture fine detail on. It is a simple ac...
How to Prime a Canvas using Gesso for Acrylic Painting
Acrylic paint is a great medium to work with. It is fast drying, meaning you can paint over it much faster than with oils. They're often the first paint a budding artist has access to and are extremely versatile. Many pop-up painting events use acryl...
Acrylic
If you are working with oils, you'll need to use a good paint thinner. Turpentine is what many oil painters, myself included, use. Be careful not to spill or ingest it, as it can damage surfaces, cause bodily irritation, and is toxic. I use it by dip...
100% Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine by Diamond G Forest Products
An easel comes in such handy! The perfect thing to hold your canvas while you work. They come in a wide range of sizes and features. Mine has a stake to make it easy to paint outdoors, but you can get a simple one for tabletop use, or something more ...
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I fell in love with these the first time I used them. The colors saturated so well, literally kiss those little white pores in the page goodbye! They're expensive, but if colored pencil is your preferred medium, I recommend these. They're so fun to u...
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