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Inside My Painting Studio
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items A curated collection of the art supplies, tools, and inspirational books that live inside my creative world. From favorite painting materials and studio essentials to the books and artists that continue to inspire me, these are all products I persona...
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The Artist’s Studio Essentials
Art Books That Inspire Me
The Artist’s Studio Essentials
Good highly pigmented acrylics that provide decent coverage on canvas and gessoed masonite.
MEEDEN Heavy Body Acrylic Paint 24x60ml
Solid, sturdy wood cart that holds all my acrylic paints, pencils and brushes.
MEEDEN Deluxe Artist Supplies Storage Cart, 5-Tier Taboret-W13H
Worth the small investment--sturdy easel that I use for my oil paintings. Sturdy but lightweight and easy to move around.
MEEDEN Large Studio H-Frame Beech Wood Easel
Every artist needs a set of these palette knives for mixing paints
CONDA Stainless Steel Palette Knife Spatula
I bought this instead of a glass palette for painting--it's cheaper and does the same thing. Just tape a white foam core or canvas board on the bottom. Glass is a great surface for oil paints--easy to mix on and easy to clean off.
Tempered Glass Cutting Board, 12x16 Inch Clear
Great versatile desk to sit or stand--easy to put together. I use this desk to paint, draw, and do my computer work.
ErGear Electric Height Adjustable Desk 48x24
Perfect for my standing desk--I can shift around and massage my feet.
Trobing Standing Desk Mat Balance Board
I use this for acrylic paints--it has a thin sponge that you dampen with water, then use the paper to put on top of the sponge. The paper stays damp which keeps the paint from drying out. I'll use a spray water to mist the top of the paints as well.
Masterson® Artist Palette Seal
I've used Grumbacher oil paints for years--I'm still using the same tubes of paint that I've had over 10 years
Grumbacher® Pre-tested® Oil White Color Family
I used to use turpentine but the odorless version is much better. Since my studio at the moment is a small spare room, the odorless turpenoid is essential
Weber Odorless Turpenoid Paint Thinner 946ml
This brush cleaner is essential to have--works with both oils and acrylics
“The Masters”® Brush Cleaner - General Pencil Company
These are great for dipping my brushes to get the color off--I use these primarily for oil painting.
Honeydak 2 Pcs Paint Brush Cleaner Aluminum
I've been favoring masonite boards over canvas. To prep them, I'll paint several coats of gesso then sand lightly for texture.
9x12 Hardboard 6 Pack - Canvas Alternative
This is the gesso I use as a base for the masonite boards--it's thick and covers well.
Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep 237ml
Art Books That Inspire Me
I was a fan of Frederik Grue when I was about 12 years old after my art teacher noticed that I liked to use teeny tiny brushes. I took his workshop when I was 13 years old and learned his technique of realistic oil painting. He was knowledgable and a...
Beyond Realism : The Life and Art of Frederik Grue by Carol ... - eBay
My dog eared book was a go to for me when I was heavily into oil painting growing up. I still love Norman Roackwell's work to this day.
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator
I love J.C. Leyendecker's work--his brush strokes and illustration style still inspire me today.
J. C. Leyendecker Collection: Poster Book
I grew up loving Disneyland and Disney movies. A lot of my eaarly illustrations were inspired by Disney movies like Pinocchio. When I got into animation, I used this book as reference.
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
I love John Singer Sargeant's work--his brushwork and portraits are gorgeous.
John Singer Sargent: Oversize Edition
Burne Hogarth was one of my instructors in college. His style was distinct he had extensive knowledge and skill drawing the human figure. He was loud and intimidating, screaming “Draw the peanut, dammit!” -that meant you need to draw the human torso ...
A New Approach to Drawing the Moving Figure