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From Class to Canvas: My Real-Life Art Essentials
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items These are the supplies I use every single day for my art and drawing classes—and they’ve totally become my creative ride-or-dies. From sketching to shading, inking to coloring, these tools help me stay focused in class and express my ideas freely out...
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SKETCH BOOK
COLOR PENCILS
ACRYLIC COLORS
WATER COLORS
OIL PAINT
ERASER
SKETCH BOOK
This sketchbook is everything I need for my art and drawing classes. The hardcover feels super durable, which makes it perfect for tossing in my bag without worrying about pages getting bent. The 9 x 11 size gives me plenty of room to sketch freely, ...
9x11 Sketchbook
This sketchpad is a total game-changer for my art and drawing classes. The 9×12 size gives me ample space to fill in larger compositions while still being easy to toss into my bag. The heavyweight paper is impressively smooth—it holds up beautifully ...
Bachmore Sketchpad 9X12" Inch (68lb/100g), 200 Sheets of TOP Spiral ...
This sketchbook has truly earned its spot in my everyday art setup. The hardcover feels robust and protects my pages, even when I carry it around in my backpack between art and drawing classes. The 8.5×11 size is perfect—it’s big enough for detailed ...
Fuxi Sketchbook 8.5x11, 100 Sheets, Hard Cover
I’ve been using this pad daily in my art and drawing classes, and it’s become a total staple. The 10×7.6 size is perfect—large enough to explore bold ideas but still portable in my backpack. The 120 lb (200 gsm) heavyweight paper feels sturdy and smo...
Ohuhu Mix Media Pad 10x7.6in 120lb Sketchbook
This sketchbook isn’t just functional—it elevates every line and design I create. It’s the perfect blend of professional quality and everyday practicality. For anyone serious about sketching and coursework, this is a must-have companion.
Beechmore Books A4 Sketchbook
These sketchbooks are my everywhere art companions. The 5.5×8.5 size is ideal—it fits perfectly in my backpack for classes and late-night drawing sessions. I especially love having two; they keep me organized—one for classwork, one for personal doodl...
Yoment 2 Pack 5.5x8.5 Spiral Sketchbooks
This watercolor sketchbook is such a gem in my art class lineup. The 5.5 × 8.5 size is super portable—perfect for tossing in my bag and painting anywhere, whether I’m in class or just relaxing at home. The paper feels thick and textured, just right f...
Phinus 30 Sheets Watercolor Sketchbook 5.5x8.5
COLOR PENCILS
These PRINA colored pencils are an absolute staple in my art kit. With 120 shades, the color variety is insane—whether I'm shading realistic drawings or blending dreamy pastel scenes, I always find the perfect hue. The pigments are rich and blend bea...
PRINA 120 Colors Colored Pencils Set
These Soucolor pencils have quickly become a creative staple for both my art class and personal doodling sessions. With 72 vibrant colors, I always have just the right shade to bring my ideas to life—whether I'm doing a colorful study or working on a...
Soucolor 72-Color Pencils for Adults & School
I use these pencils all the time for both class and personal art. The colors are vibrant, blend beautifully, and glide on super smooth. They sharpen well and don’t break easily, which I appreciate during long sketching sessions. Overall, they’re reli...
Colored Pencil Sets
These are my go-to for realistic portraits in class and practice. The 36 skin-toned shades give me everything I need—from light highlights to deep shadows—with effortless blending and lifelike results. The pencils are soft, glide smoothly, and layer ...
Colored Pencils, Skin Tone - Set of 36
These pastel pencils are an absolute dream for adding soft, whimsical vibes to my art class and personal work. The 60 shades range from subtle creams and peaches to muted blues and minty greens, giving me endless pastel palette options. They color on...
Colored Pencils, Pastel Colors - Set of 60
These pencils have quickly become a favorite in my art and drawing classes. The 48 vibrant shades give me more than enough options to experiment with color and shading—and the case keeps them all neatly organized. They lay down color smoothly and ble...
Heshengping 48 Color Drawing Sketching Pencils
These neon pencils are a fun twist in my art class and sketch sessions. The 50 vibrant fluorescent shades make each piece pop—especially when I’m highlighting or adding bold accents. The lead feels soft but sturdy, gliding smoothly onto paper without...
KALOUR PDAS 50 Neon Colored Pencils
These blue pencils are my go-to when I want to add depth and mood to sketches, classwork, or creative scenes. With 12 shades—from ice-blue highlights to deep navy—they give me awesome control for blending and tonal work. The cores feel smooth and cre...
qianshan 12 Blue Oil-Based Colored Pencils
These metallic pencils bring such a fun twist to my art class projects and creative sketches. The 12 shimmering shades—gold, silver, bronze, jewel-tones—add gorgeous accents that really pop, especially against darker backgrounds. The pigment is smoot...
MASTERART Metallic Colored Pencils 12 Colors
ACRYLIC COLORS
I’ve been using this paint for some extra fun in my art class projects and personal canvases—and the glow element truly brings them to life! The neon fluorescent base colors are bold and eye-catching in daylight, and when the lights go out, they emit...
Acmelight Glow in the Dark Neon Acrylic Paint
This acrylic set is a vibrant staple in my art class and creative time. The 56 rich pigments—matte, metallic, and fluorescent—give me all the color vibes I could ever want. The paints are thick and creamy; they’re fantastic for smooth layers, bold st...
ABEIER Acrylic Paint Set, 56 Colors, Matte
This Artkey acrylic set has quickly become my go-to for both class projects and personal artwork. The 24 colors are rich and versatile—perfect for blending, layering, or bold solid strokes. The paint has a creamy, smooth consistency that’s easy to wo...
Artkey Acrylic Paint Set - 24 Colors 2oz
I’ve been using this MEEDEN heavy body set in my art projects and drawing classes, and wow is it impressive! The thick, buttery texture holds brush and palette knife strokes beautifully—perfect for creating texture and bold color statements on canvas...
Acrylic Paint
WATER COLORS
This metallic watercolor kit has become my favorite for adding spark to class assignments and creative pieces. The 18 colors—12 metallic and 6 chameleon—deliver stunning shimmer and shifting hues that really pop on the page. The paints rehydrate beau...artistro.com +15 artistro.com +15 artistro.com +15 . Perfect for: shimmering accents, galaxy or fantasy art, creative journaling, and making everyday sketches sparkle.
ARTISTRO Metallic Watercolor Paints Set of 18
This set has quickly become one of my watercolor essentials, both in class and during creative time at home. The 36 colors are super vibrant, and a little bit goes a long way. I love how easily the paints blend, layer, and rehydrate—even after drying...
Watercolor Paint Set (36 Colors, 12 ml Tubes, 0.4 oz.) - Chalkola Art Supply
This massive 100-color set has become my go-to for both art class and personal creative projects. The range is incredible—vivid primaries, delicate pastels, and deep tones—giving me endless options for every painting style and mood. The paints rehydr...
Artecho Watercolor Paint Set 100 Colors Metallic
These watercolors are truly in a league of their own. The pigments are so rich and vibrant that a little goes a long way. I use them in both my art and drawing classes, and every time I pick up the brush, I feel like I’m working with something specia...
DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Sets
This watercolor set has been a reliable part of my art class kit. The 24 colors are vibrant and easy to blend, and I love how creamy the texture feels right out of the tube. A little paint goes a long way, and it layers beautifully whether I’m doing ...
Castle Art Supplies 24x12ML Watercolor Set
This CHROMATEK set has been a serious upgrade to my art and drawing classes. The 48 colors give me perfect flexibility—everything from soft pastels to bold primaries—so I’m never limited when mixing custom hues or tackling detailed work. The paints r...
WATERCOLOR PAINT 48 PIECES SET: 48 X 12ML TUBES
OIL PAINT
This oil paint set has quickly become my go-to for both art class assignments and personal canvas projects. The paints feel luxuriously thick and buttery—perfect for bold brush strokes, detailed layering, and smooth blending. They glide onto canvas b...
Oil Paint - MEEDEN
This 24-color oil paint set has been a reliable staple for both my art class assignments and my personal canvas explorations. The paints feel richly buttery, making them effortless to blend, layer, and texture—whether I’m working with brushes or pale...
Castle Art Supplies 24x12ML Oil Paint Set
This set has been one of my absolute favorites for both class and personal work. The consistency of the paint is smooth and buttery, which makes blending and layering so satisfying. Each tube gives a strong, vibrant color payoff, and the tones stay r...
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color Set, 10x21ml
ERASER
This kneaded eraser is a must-have in both my art and drawing classes. It’s incredibly soft and pliable, so I can easily shape it into fine points for lifting graphite or soft charcoal—perfect for adding highlights or cleaning edges. I love how it ne...
Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser with Case, Grey
This eraser pencil has been a total game-changer in my art kit. With its precise, pencil-like tip, I can clean up tiny highlights and fix details with laser focus. It’s ideal for lifting fine graphite lines, refining edges, or adding crisp light spot...
6pc Eraser Pencils with Brush & 2pc Sharpener
These erasers are a total staple in my art and drawing classes. They effortlessly remove pencil without tearing the paper or leaving smudgy residue—just clean results every time. The vinyl feels smooth and gentle, so I can erase big areas or delicate...
STAEDTLER Mars Plastic Vinyl Erasers (4-Pack)
This little gadget is a total game-changer in my drawing kit. It hums to life with a smooth spinning tip that lifts graphite from fine details to broader areas seamlessly—no scrubbing, no smudging, just clean, effortless correction. The compact desig...
Electric Erasers
MARKER
These markers are serious game-changers for both class assignments and my personal art. With dual tips (a fine nib for details and a chisel tip for broad strokes), they give me the control and versatility I need. The colors are rich, vibrant, and ble...
Alcohol Markers Set, 80 Color Dual Tip Art
Banral 120 alcohol markers are a stellar mid-range pick—affordable, vibrant, and versatile. Perfect for shading, drawing, and idea development in both classroom and creative settings. Just pair them with thicker paper, and you’ll get a stunning range...
Banral 120 Colors Dual Tip Alcohol Markers
These metallic acrylic markers are a staple in my art class and personal projects. With dual tips—a fine nib for sharp details and a dot/brush tip for bold accents—they’re versatile and super fun to use. The metallic, opaque paint lays down in one go...
24 Acrylic Paint Pens, Art Set Acrylic Paint Markers Dual Tip (Brush +
These glitter paint markers have become a fun staple in my art class kit—and they’re perfect for personal projects too. The ultra-fine 0.7 mm tips let me add precise, sparkling details that really pop—whether on paper, canvas, rocks, or even wood.
Glitter Paint Pens
PENS
These glitter gel pens are my new go-to when I want to sparkle up my notes, sketches, or planner pages. The ink flows smoothly with just the right amount of glitter—no clumps or uneven streaks, just sleek metallic shimmer that dries quickly without s...
2025 New Glitter Gel Pens Set with Refills
This gel pen set is a total staple in my art and drawing classes. With 99 vibrant shades, I can effortlessly bring doodles, notes, or coloring-book art to life. The 0.6 mm tip glides smoothly and dries quickly, avoiding smudges or ink blobs—perfect f...
languo Gel Pens 99 Colors Set for Adults
The ink flow is smooth and dries quickly, so I never smudge my graphite or shading layers underneath. The black tone is rich and bold, giving my sketches crisp, professional-looking outlines. They’re comfortable to hold and feel reliable across long ...
Mogyann Drawing Pens Black Art Pens 12 Size
CANVAS
The Bianyo 8x10 Inch Stretched Canvas is my go-to for whenever inspiration strikes! 🎨 It’s sturdy, smooth, and takes paint like a dream—whether I’m using acrylics, gouache, or even light mixed media. The surface has just the right texture for both d...
Bianyo 8x10 Inch Stretched Canvas 10 Pack
These canvases are honestly such a gem! The Artkey 8x10 12-pack totally exceeded my expectations. The surface is smooth with just enough texture to grab the paint beautifully—perfect for acrylics, and even handled my watercolor experiments better tha...
Artkey 8x10 Inch Cotton Canvases 12-Pack
BRUSH
Such a steal for the price! These brushes are super versatile — I’ve used them for acrylics, watercolor, nail art, and even tiny rock painting projects. The nylon bristles hold their shape well, and I love how many sizes you get. From fine detailing ...
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 20 Pcs Round Tip
An absolute dream set for any painter! From the moment I unrolled the canvas case, I could tell this set was made with care. The brush selection is amazing — flat, round, angled, fan — you name it. Perfect for everything from bold strokes to tiny det...
ARTIFY 25-Piece Professional Paint Brush Set