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Art Supplies Worth Your Money (Tried, Tested, & Loved)
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items I’m a full-time artist and pattern designer who paints almost daily—so I’ve tested a lot of art supplies. This list includes my ride-or-die favorites: the brushes I keep reaching for, paints that layer like a dream, paper that holds up beautifully, a...
Aside from Holbein, this is my go-to gouache because it’s affordable compared to the tubes.
The texture is jelly-like, and I love the wide range of colors—it saves me time since I rarely need to mix. I use it straight from the palette, and it layers...
HIMI Gouache Paint Set, 112 Colors, 12g
I’ve tried lots of watercolor papers over the years, and Canson XL (140 lb) is one I keep coming back to—it’s reliable and always gets the job done. This is what I personally use when making art for Pottery Barn Kids.
Canson XL Watercolor Pad 140lb 18x24in 30ct
This is my go-to for larger painting projects—18x24 is a great size to work with. The paper is thick and textured, absorbs water and paints well, and holds up to multiple watercolor layers without warping too much.
Fabriano 1264 Watercolor Pad 18x24 White
I love these curated colors—perfect for painting botanicals! Super pigmented too. Japanese paints never disappoint.
This one’s on the pricier side. I personally use it for accents or when I want that extra pop of vibrancy.
Holbein Irodori Artist Gouache Spring 12 Set
How can I live without this pen? It’s hands down my favorite for note-taking! I’m super picky about pens, but this one totally won me over—I’m obsessed!
Muji Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Black 0.5mm
This is the second Wacom tablet I’ve owned, and I use it regularly for my work. I do a lot of digital drawing and editing in Photoshop, and the pressure sensitivity on this tablet is amazing. Highly recommend it if you're working digitally!
Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Graphics Tablet
This is my very first professional-grade printer for art prints and wedding invites, and it’s been such a great choice! It’s a wide-format printer, super easy to set up and use, and the print quality is impressive. It offers plenty of options for dif...
Canon PIXMA PRO-200S 13" Wireless Photo Printer