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Art Supplies Every Artist Needs (Or Wants)
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items Whether you’re just starting your first canvas or you’re a seasoned pro knee-deep in creative chaos, these are the essentials. This list covers the workhorse tools we can’t live without and the "wishlist" items that actually live up to the hype
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My Favorite Art Materials For My Acrylic Paintings
Art Studio Equipment That Is Awesome
Where I Get My Art Supplies (You'll Be Surprised)
My Favorite Art Materials For My Acrylic Paintings
When it’s time to stop playing around and create that "forever" piece, we reach for Golden Heavy Body Acrylics. This isn't just paint; it’s basically concentrated inspiration in a tube.
Golden Artist Acrylic Heavy Body Paints and Sets
Let’s get real: sometimes you want to paint like a mad scientist without worrying that every stroke is costing you a dollar. We love Blickrylic because it’s the ultimate "workhorse" paint. It’s technically a student-grade acrylic, but it’s surprising...
Blickrylic Student Acrylic Paints and Sets
If you’re looking for that perfect "sweet spot" between student-grade and high-end professional paints, Blick Studio Acrylics are where it’s at. We use these in the studio when we want rich, heavy-body color and great coverage without the "I-might-ne...
Blick Studio Acrylic Paints and Sets
If you’ve ever looked at our work and wondered how we get those thick, juicy peaks of paint that look like they could catch a frisbee, this is the secret sauce. Golden Heavy Gel Mediums are basically the "sculpting clay" of the acrylic world.
Golden Heavy Acrylic Gel Mediums
If you want that sleek, resin-like, high-gloss finish without the toxic fumes and the "oh no, I just ruined my life" sticky mess of actual resin, Golden Clear Leveling Gel is your new best friend.
Golden Clear Leveling Gel
Every masterpiece starts somewhere, and for us, it’s usually on a Blick Studio Cotton Canvas. This is the "Goldilocks" of surfaces, sturdy enough to handle my aggressive work, but affordable enough that you aren't afraid to make a mistake.
Blick Studio Stretched Cotton Canvas
Art Studio Equipment That Is Awesome
A great studio isn’t just about the brushes; it’s about the environment that lets you create without friction. This is a collection of easels, lighting, storage, and furniture that turn a room into a powerhouse of productivity. We’ve picked the gear ...
I love this portable easel! It is a high quality easel, very well built and sturdy (which is not common with portable easels. Get 10% off when you click on this link.
KraftGeek Collapsible Easel
When my studio feels a little crowded or I just want to sit down and focus on a smaller piece, this Blick Tabletop Easel is my go-to. Don’t let the size fool you, it’s sturdy enough to handle my more energetic painting sessions without sliding across...
Blick Studio Tabletop Easel
If you’ve ever wanted to airbrush without feeling like you’re leashed to a giant, noisy tank in the corner of the room, this Ryobi 18V Compressor is your new best friend. I use this to power my airbrush gun because it’s portable, cordless, and surpri...
RYOBI 18V ONE+ Cordless 1 Gal. Portable Horizontal Air Compressor with 120 PSI Maximum Pressure (Tool Only) P739
If you’re looking for an airbrush that won't quit on you when things get creative, the Paasche Model H is my absolute favorite. I love it because it’s a single-action brush, which is just "Rogue speak" for being incredibly simple, sturdy, and easy to...
Paasche Model H Single Action Airbrushes and Set
If you think a spray bottle is just for watering plants, think again. In my studio, these are essential tools for keeping my palette fresh and creating those beautiful, organic drips and bleeds that I love so much.
Spray Bottles and Atomizers
Let’s be honest: there is nothing more heartbreaking than mixing the perfect custom color, only to have it dry out on your palette before you’re finished. That’s why I keep a stack of these Uline Plastic Cups in the studio at all times.
Uline Plastic Cups with Lids
Where I Get My Art Supplies (You'll Be Surprised)
If we ever go missing, check Blick first. This is where we go when we need to get serious about our materials. Whether it’s high-pigment paints that make your eyes pop or brushes that actually hold their shape after more than one session, Blick is th...
Blick Art Materials
This is the place we go when we have a coupon an need to buy some studio equipment. I usually campare the price against blick.
Jerry's Artarama
Believe it or not, we probably spend as much time in the aisles of Home Depot as we do in actual art galleries. Whether it is art supplies for paintings and sculptures, or tools, home depot is our jam!
The Home Depot
I hardly every buy art supplies for myself on amazon, but I do buy art supplies for paint and sips and other random equipment I can find. It's a great source for those hard to find items.
Amazon.com
We go to Micheals to find coupon deals on random art supplies. We never order bulk here, but every once in a while you find some pretty cool stuff.
Michaels Art Supplies
This one is random. But I love going into dollar tree and seeing what random stuff they have that I can use as a tool or material for my art.
Dollar Tree