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items It doesn’t matter if you’re an accomplished artist or someone who just loves to scribble, creativity is good for you. These are some suggestions of art supplies I use and love for you. We need art now more than ever!
These pencils are high quality and softer than some others allowing for saturated color and a thick line.
Prismacolor
What is more romantic than walking through a Paris shop with shelves lined by gorgeous powdered pigments? These pigments create rush watercolors by mixing with a medium. It’s a sensory experience and the paints are vibrant and storied.
Sennelier
These are specialty pencils for writers though I love using them to scratch in my journal. They’re something about the shape and lead that feels inspired and creative even before making your first line.
Pencils
The ink lines of these colors are vibrant with pigment like I have never seen. They’re fun for creating your own designs and also excellent for coloring books if you’re into that (my daughter does these). The two sides have different shaped tips whic...
Markers
We love to make block prints for stationary and clothing. The pink blocks are soft like erasors and the others kinds are harded for more detailed work. You can buy fabric or paper ink for this. It's a fun project to do together or on your own.
Block Printing Kits
These inks work well for printing you designs on shirts or bags or pillowcases or whateveryou'd like. They have good primary colors and some others though we like to custom mix.
Fabric Screen Printing Inks
Strathmore makes nice watercolor paper for different levels. You can find deal on some accessible papers to play with and then if you want to go up in quality you can do that. Strathmore makes a full range. Play around a bit!
Strathmore Artist Papers
I love the blank journals for everyday lists and some sketching. They're not artist quality paper but they're nice enough for little doodles and fun sketched ideas. I use them for lists and thoughts throughout the day as well.
Journals, Planners, Stationery & More | Papier US
These are beautiful watercolor pencils for mixed media and on their own. They make a professional line that works perfectly with watercolor brushes.
Museum Aquarelle Watercolours Pencils| Caran d'Ache| Buy online
SALE ALERT! This set specifically, the Polychromos, is my current favorite. Very sharp and hard pencils that layer beautifully. I like to use them on smooth paper.
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The marker paper from this brand is thick and very smooth. I use them for drawing with colored pencils. The result for soft layering is beautiful. You can also achieve nice, deep colors. and fine detail with this paper and a nice set of colored penci...
Bee Paper Aquabee Artist Marker Pads
Great for use with colored pencils.
Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser - medium, 1-1/4" x 3/4" x 1/4", Gray
I like the two-sized steel sharpeners for colored pencils. Inexpensive and don't have plastic waste.
Pencil Sharpeners
Love mixing water colors. You can mix these pigments with a medium if you are in the mood to do a little prep before painting.
Sennelier Dry Pigments
Try pastels with soft paper and enjoy the blending of beautiful colors.
Prismacolor Premier NuPastel Color Sticks Sets
You can use a blender like this with charcoal, pencil, and especially pastels.
Finesse Colored Pencil Blender