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Creative Vibes - supplies, inspiration, and other resources for the artist in everyone
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items I'm a self-taught artist. These are some of the different supplies and places that have inspired my creative works.
These paint markers are amazing! Great for mixed media creations, they really work on nearly every surface type (canvas, wood, metal, and more). Plus, they come in a wide range of colors, including metallic
POSCA Paint Markers
An insane amount of shades are available, and these create amazing designs on tile, canvas, and resin creations. Love the versatility of the ink for mixed media creation or mimicking watercolor designs, but with a stronger pop of color
Tim Holtz® Alcohol Ink
I use these for a little of everything. Their pens are my favorite, both the ballpoint and felt tip. The colors are vibrant, and the newest paint markers are incredible. About one of the only white paint markers that works for a long time the way I need it to.
Sharpie
Downtown art museum with consistently rotating exhibits and engagement opportunities for all ages - right here in Abilene, TX
The Grace Museum
painting with wax as your medium - on my list of things to explore further
Encaustic Painting
One of many craft stores I'll frequent for various supplies
Hobby Lobby
Easy to open creative shop - I use this for my original artwork and other creations. Check it out if you have your own creative selections that you'd like to sell worldwide
Etsy
sketching pencils, colored pencils and more
Faber-Castell: Art Supplies, Markers & Pencils for Drawing & Sketching ...
inks for creations
Bombay India Ink
In love with these!
Tim Holtz® Alcohol Ink
I crochet, but my mom knits. We both create different items of wearable creations that can be shared with family. Mom also has her Etsy shop: HandarbeitbyOma
Lion Brand Yarn
crochet hooks and other supplies
Michaels
local art gallery downtown abilene, tx
Center for Contemporary Arts
These are the supplies I've used initially getting started with any kind of creative project - then, once I felt more confident and built skill, I'd upgrade to premium supplies. The quality is high enough that you are not restricted in growing your expertise with the medium, but also not spending extreme amounts during the learning process
Artist's Loft – Premium Art Supplies for Every Creative Mind
incredible products - easy to work with and varying levels of quality for different price points, as well as professional skill level. Start with basic and work way up as you improve in your skill level
Liquitex | The home of acrylic paint since 1955
love the effects this creates for mixed media artwork - I've used watercolor, alcohol ink, acrylic, and other mediums with this. creates a great textural feature for an art piece
Crackle Paste
Floetrol and other finds from Home Depot have been part of my signature paint pouring recipe for years - creates smooth finish with acrylic paints that are added and improves production of cells and lacing effects in final pieces.
The Home Depot
Lowes is another unique location to find a wide variety of art supply finds: wooden boards, paint supplies, sealants, spray paint, etc. And the pricing is much better than a specialty art store for just as good of quality product for a final creative design
Lowe's Home Improvement
don't forget to seal your creations to ensure continued longevity of what you've created. Too many times people get in a rush and forget this step to help protect against environmental elements like dust, dirt, pet hair, and other incidental things that can make your piece degrade over time. Slow down and do the detail work to make the quality you've worked so hard on last.
Sealer - Polyurethane Wood Finish
works so well for watercolor designs, as well as for water-fast pen designs with ink bleeding - have made some gorgeous greeting cards and simple drawing designs from these
Bamboo Mixed Media Paper
There's something to say about the process of working on yupo paper with alcohol ink and gradually reactivating sections to intensify or lighten a portion for expressing highlights and shadows in a design. Also love making blooms in the inks and seeing how different colors interact. The paper hold up great to continued manipulation of shades over and over.
Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink Surfaces
Zentangle patterns are my current obsession for drawing designs. The relaxing process of repetitive patterns is my way of slowing down when stressed
The Beginner's Guide to Zentangle - by Beckah Krahula (Paperback)