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Best Art Supplies for Beginners | Drawing, Painting & Illustration Essentials
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items As an illustrator, these are some of the art supplies I recommend for beginners starting their creative journey. From sketching essentials to colorful mediums, this list includes tools that are fun, practical, and great for learning new techniques wh...
A timeless sketchbook with high-quality paper that’s perfect for beginners and artists who love to draw on the go. Great for daily sketches, brainstorming ideas, practicing techniques, and keeping an art journal. Its classic design makes it a beautif...
Sketchbooks | Moleskine
It’s always in my bag! One of my favorite beginner-friendly sketchbooks for keeping creativity consistent. It’s portable, beautifully designed, and perfect for quick sketches, idea development, and experimenting with different mediums without feeling...
Talens Art Sketchbook, Navy Blue
Staedtler fineliners are beginner-friendly, comfortable to use, and perfect for anyone who wants to improve their linework or create more polished sketches.
STAEDTLER Pigment Liner Set of 6 (2 Free)
I just love these! POSCA markers are easy to use, beginner-friendly, and perfect for artists who want to explore illustration, lettering, and mixed media projects.
POSCA 8-Color Paint Marker Set, PC-5M Medium
A great starter set for anyone who wants to explore marker illustration. I love these because they make it easier to practice blending, shading, and adding color to sketches while still being affordable for beginners. 🎨
Alcohol-based Markers - Ohuhu
A great choice for beginners who want to explore traditional art and color mixing. Pentel oil pastels are affordable, easy to use, and perfect for creating vibrant illustrations, textures, and playful artworks while learning different techniques
Pentel Oil Pastels 50/Pkg-Assorted Colors
Forever my favs. Staedtler pencils are affordable, dependable, and great for practicing line work, shading, and building confidence with traditional drawing.
Staedtler Drawing Pencils
So cool for inspiration.
Wreck This Journal: Smith, Keri - Books
One of my favorite mediums for beginners because you can create beautiful results quickly while learning about color and blending. Soft pastels are perfect for artists who enjoy a more expressive and hands-on creative process.
Soft Pastels
Beautiful acrylic paint
Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic Paint Set
Perfect for various paintings
Gotideal 14 Pcs Stretched Painting Canvas Set
A must-have for drawing and sketching. ✏️ This large kneaded eraser by Faber-Castell gently lifts graphite and charcoal without damaging the paper, making it perfect for highlights, soft corrections, and clean sketches. Easy to shape, long-lasting, a...
Faber-Castell Large Grey Kneaded Erasers 4Pk
Top necessary
Tamaki 6 Pack Large White Pencil Erasers
I love these set of Paint brushes!
20 Pcs Paint Brushes Set for Acrylic & Oil
This brush set is a safe win. Designed for acrylic, watercolor, and gouache, these brushes hold their shape, glide smoothly, and give you better control from day one. Great for experimenting with styles, learning brush techniques, and building confid...
24-Piece Paint Brush Set with Canvas Case
Meet your new studio sidekick: a set of 9 color-coded art dice that turn hesitation into play. Roll for subject, medium, mood, texture and more — with thousands of combinations you’ll never run out of prompts. Perfect for sketch warm-ups, quick chall...
Two Tumbleweeds Art Dice - 9 Dice Drawing Game
Bright, creamy color in a budget-friendly box. 🖍️ A huge range of shades for just a few dollars, perfect for beginners who want to experiment with layering, blending, and expressive mark‑making without overthinking or overspending.
Pentel PHN50 Oil Pastel Set, 45 Colors
Very good asset for starting anatomy
Pocket Anatomy: Color Figure Drawing Handbook