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Imagine, Create, and Get Crafty

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Ready to bring your creativity to life? Whether you're sketching your first masterpiece, experimenting with vibrant paints, or crafting with mixed media, this carefully curated list has everything you need to get started. From high-quality pencils an...
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Guides for Beginners

New to the art world? No problem! This collection of top-rated websites and must-watch YouTube channels is your go-to guide for learning essential techniques, discovering new styles, and mastering your craft. Whether you're picking up a pencil for th...

 
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Ready to dive into the world of watercolor? These top beginner-friendly tutorials will walk you through everything from basic brush techniques to creating stunning washes and blends. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, thes...
The Best Watercolor Tutorials For Beginners
 
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Want to bring your ideas to life with just a pencil and paper? This collection of beginner drawing tutorials will teach you the fundamentals of sketching, shading, and perspective in an easy-to-follow way. Perfect for aspiring artists who want to bui...
Learn How to Draw: Inspiring Basic Techniques for Beginners
 
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Watercolors can be magical, but they can also be tricky—until you learn the right techniques! This beginner’s guide from The Postman’s Knock covers everything you need to get started, from choosing the best supplies to mastering brush control and lay...
Painting with Watercolors for Beginners - The Postman's Knock
 
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Acrylic paints are vibrant, versatile, and fun to work with—once you know how to use them! These beginner-friendly tutorials break down everything from blending colors to creating texture, making it easy for anyone to start painting with confidence. ...
Painting Tutorials
 
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Craftsy, your gateway to a world of creativity and endless possibilities. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter, avid knitter, or a curious cake decorator, Craftsy is here to fuel your passion, ignite your imagination, and help you discover the joy of br...
Express Your Creativity! | Craftsy.com

Drawing & Sketching

Unlock Your Inner Artist with These Must-Have Drawing Tools! From smooth, rich graphite to precision mechanical pencils, this list has everything you need to bring your sketches to life. Whether you're doodling for fun or crafting a masterpiece, thes...

 
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Find the best drawing supplies for when the muse hits you
Drawing & Sketching Art Supplies - Arteza.com
 
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Castell 9000 pencils have superior leads made of finely ground graphite and clay. These smooth pure graphite pencils are never scratchy and are available in 16 degrees of lead hardness for writing, drawing and sketching.
Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils
 
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If you need to be precise, these pencils will get the job done. Made from the highest quality graphite, pick from 20 distinct degrees of lead hardness depending on the project.
Premier® Turquoise® Graphite Pencil Kits - Prismacolor
 
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Benefit from the best: Everyone from beginners to a professional will appreciate the quality, smoothness and shading capabilities of these sketching pencils Class act: This graphite pencil belongs in the classroom as well as part of any artist's sket...
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils
 
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Some erasers cause smudging, but because these are similar to a playdough material, you can rework the eraser and use it over and over again and it won’t ever smudge. They also last long and don't dry out easily.
PRISMACOLOR Design Eraser, 1224 Kneaded Rubber ...
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A blending stump, sometimes referred to as a tortillon, is a small, tightly rolled piece of paper that comes to a point at each end. Designed specifically for blending, it’s soft yet firm, allowing artists to spread graphite, charcoal, and other draw...
General's Blending Stumps
 
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With the Derwent Blender, you can blend two or more colors to create a new color, and use the burnisher to give a rich, polished finish to pigments. Derwent blenders are made from the same soft, colorless binder used to create colored pencils, making...
Derwent Blending Sticks

Markers & Pens

Bold. Vibrant. Unstoppable. The Best Markers & Pens for Every Artist! Want to make your artwork pop? These professional-quality markers and inking pens deliver rich, seamless color and crisp, clean lines. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, they’re the ultimate tools for hand lettering, illust...

 
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These pens are top quality for coloring pages, scrapbooking, and designing with an array of colors and sets to choose from.
Dual Brush Pen Art Markers | 108 Colors - Tombow USA
 
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Watercolor pencils offer the best of both worlds—control like a colored pencil and the beauty of watercolors! But which ones should you choose? Nicki Traikos shares expert advice on the best watercolor pencils for beginners, plus tips on how to use t...
The Best Watercolor Pencils for Beginners - Nicki Traikos
 
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Watercolor pencils give you the ease of coloring with pencils but the look of a watercolor painting
120 Piece Watercolor Pencil Set in Display Tin - Castle Arts

Paper & Surfaces

The Perfect Paper Makes All the Difference – Find Yours Here! Not all paper is created equal! Whether you need heavyweight watercolor sheets, silky-smooth sketchpads, or textured canvas boards, this list has the best surfaces for every medium. Your a...

 
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Every artist needs a drawing pad to sketch out their masterpiece. You can find a variety of styles and sizes to meet your needs.
Drawing Paper - St. Louis Art Supply
 
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A great variety of watercolor paper pads at phenomenal prices
Watercolor Paper - Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

Digital Mixed Media

Step into the limitless world of digital art! Whether you're a beginner looking to explore digital sketching or a seasoned pro mastering graphic design, the right tools can make all the difference. This list covers everything from drawing tablets and...

 
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Do you want to learn about digital design or start a career in it? Consider taking a few fun and educational courses to learn a new skill.
What Is Digital Design? Types, Careers, and How to Get Started
 
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Canva for the digital designer in you. Create images for social media, invitations, presentations, and so much more. They even offer free easy to learn courses to master Canva and start creating.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
 
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Free graphic design tools for beginners
7 (Truly) Free Graphic Design Tools for Beginners - Big Sea
 
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A great variety of digital tools for graphic designing.
Graphic Drawing Tablets, Pen Displays | Huion Official Store
 
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Learn to create digital designs with ease
Sketchpad - Draw, Create, Share! - Sketch.IO

Kids Art Supplies

Little hands, big imagination! From vibrant crayons and fun coloring books to squishy Play-Doh and easy-to-use paints, this list is packed with the best supplies to spark creativity in young artists. Perfect for ages 3 and up, these safe and exciting...

 
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Do you have a little artist in the making? You will find a great collection of kids art supplies to meet their artistic needs.
Shop Kids Art Supplies - OOLY

All Things Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is more than just a craft—it’s a way to tell your story, preserve special moments, and let your creativity shine! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker, this list has everything you need to design beautiful, meaningful page...

 
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Scrapbooking is all about telling your story in a creative, meaningful way, and Paper House Productions has the perfect supplies to bring your pages to life! From beautifully designed paper and stickers to embellishments that add the perfect touch, t...
Scrapbook Supplies - Paper House Productions
 
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You can find scrapbooking supplies and page kits at Amazon for every theme and event
Scrapbooking Supplies
 
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An insightful Pinterest board filled with scrapbook and crafting organization ideas
900+ Best Scrapbook Storage ideas