This is my list of art helpers or hero’s for the crafting in me to be good and easy.
I create short-form art and printables using a mix of vintage ephemera, original photography, and layered textures—think zines, stickers, collage sheets, and visua...
Quick Creative Reset with Prismacolor®
Every once in a while, I reach for my Prismacolors for a quick creative reset. Their blending ability is smooth, forgiving, and honestly satisfying — especially compared to markers, which can leave those distra...
Prismacolor Colorless Blender Marker Clear
Why I Recommend Prismacolor® — My Go-To Since 2000
Prismacolor has been my favorite colored pencil brand for over two decades — and for good reason. The pigment is rich, the texture is smooth, and the blending is unmatched. If you’re just getting st...
Premier® Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets
I enjoy how quick they are to paint with and find detailed work easier to manage.
Sharpie Paint Markers in Art Markers & Pens(30)
Rust-Oleum® Universal Spray Paint: It Sprays Every Time
I’ve tried so many spray paints that promise no clogging — but most don’t deliver. Rust-Oleum’s Universal line actually does. It sprays every time, smooth and consistent, without wasting time o...
Rust-Oleum Universal Spray Paint
Sharpie Lover for Life ✒️🎨
Sharpie is hands-down my favorite brand of pen and marker. I’ve collected over 100 colors — and every one has a purpose. Whether I’m outlining, labeling, layering, or just letting loose on a new project, Sharpies are my g...
Sharpie : Pens
I use this often to find words that are new to me and add to my knowledge and understanding.
ORGANIZATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
Whiteboard Thinking: Clear Space, Clear Mind
I use a whiteboard as a way to think out loud. Not every idea is meant to be kept — and that’s the point. This eco-friendly method lets me sketch, explore, and release thoughts without waste.
Some ideas ...
EXPO: Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board Markers & Accessories
Scotch™ Command™ Hooks by 3M: Simple, Strong, and Garage-Ready
If you’re organizing your garage or craft space, these hooks are a must. Scotch Command Hooks by 3M actually hold the weight they promise — no guesswork. I used the 3 lb hooks, and they ...
3M Command Hooks | Heavy Duty Adhesive Hooks (15lb Capacity)
My other favorite pens. Always smooth writing and easy to use.
SARASA
Blick: My Go-To Art Supply Store for Essentials
One of my favorite all-in-one places to top up on art supplies is Blick. Whether I’m running low or hunting for something new, it’s always my first stop.
I love adding it as a Local Guide on Google Ma...
Blick Art Materials
These are my favorite to sketch in and I find them the best for detailed sketching. I enjoy the duel sided part of the product and have had some in my collection of materials for over 15 years now, names of product maybe changing along the way but so...
Promarker
Watercolor for On-the-Go Inspiration 🎨
I enjoy watercolor for sketching ideas in the moment — quick bursts of color to match a feeling or capture a thought before it fades. There’s something honest about letting the brush move with emotion, not ove...
Professional Watercolour
Sketching Light, Creating Bright ✏️🖍️
When I start sketching ideas, I keep the visuals simple — outlines that are easy to color in before adding deeper detail. It helps me feel the idea first, not just overthink it.
And when crayons get worn down ...
Crayola Crayons, Crayon Packs & Boxes
The details work better with something to grip them as you cut them.
Cutting Mat
Bose Headphones: My Creative Essential 🎧
Bose headphones help me focus and hear every detail while I’m creating. For me, good sound is a must-have in art and production — music fuels my flow and keeps me inspired.
Whether I’m sketching, coloring, ...
Shop Noise-Cancelling Headphones
ArtBin: Clear, Convenient, and Ready to Go
ArtBin storage makes it easy to see what supplies you have — and what you don’t. Its clear design helps keep everything organized, so you can quickly find what you need.
Whether you’re sorting at your work...
ArtBin: Super Satchels
Locally Owned, Artist-Approved
I love supporting local businesses — especially when they carry all the big, trusted brands artists rely on. This local-owned shop offers solid product choices that professionals and beginners alike can count on.
It’s...
Artist & Craftsman Supply
This is my favorite Expresso product and I get the can so I can store something art wise in the container after the caffeine is all ground out of the expresso beans. I really enjoy the energy that drinking this one yields me.
Cafe Bustelo products at Target
If you love your headphones to point they have that use showing in the pads part a great resource for fixing that is this.
QuietComfort® 35 headphones ear cushion kit
This is my favorite to work with acrylics paint
Artist Series Canva paper
This is a good think 💭 cover art that might get some fingerprints you don’t want in transit or to trace an idea some surface to another surface.
Canson Artist Series Tracing Paper Pads
This is the best for 🕵️♀️ posters on the spot 👩🏻🎨 style