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Sketching like we're on tumblr in 2016
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Olivia Girgis
2026 is the year of cozy hobbies and here's everything I'm using to up my sketchbook/sketching game! This is where I'm storing everything I'm using for my sketchbooks, from pencils to sketchbooks to markers.
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Pencils & Pens
 
Sketchbooks
 
Coloring and Markers

Pencils & Pens

These are some of my favorite sketching pencils, varying in weight to help you get more detail and shading in your sketches.

 
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I love mechanical pencils for details and more developed lineart, this is a good one!
Blick Premier Mechanical Pencils
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A great high quality mechanical pencil - I use 0.5mm for details
Pentel Arts® GraphGear™ 500 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm
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Another great sketching pencil, I use 0.7 for more loose sketching!
Pentel Arts® GraphGear™ 500 Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm
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Good quality liners for lining your pencil art
Blick Studio Pigment Liners - Black, Set of 8, Assorted
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Really good set of drawing pencils for initial sketching to shading, really recommend these if you want to up your pencil sketching!
Blick Studio Drawing Pencils - Set of 20
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You probably have these in your house and have used these before!
Paper Mate Clearpoint 0.7mm HB #2 Pencils, 6ct
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Sketchbooks

Some of my favorite sketchbooks, specifically for those of us who are picky and need softer paper for sensory issues.

 
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Muji has my favorite paper for sketching. It's soft but high quality, and best of all, AFFORDABLE!
High Quality Paper Bind Plain Notebook - Slim
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Another good cheap option I've used before!
Blick Studio Drawing Pads
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A decent Amazon sketchbook with thicker pages for markers
Amazon Basics Art Sketch Book, L Size, 72 Sheets
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Coloring and Markers

If you're looking to color your sketches or just general marker recommendations

 
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If you're looking for paint markers for your sketchbook to get a saturated look.
Uni Posca PC-5M 16 Color Medium Tip Paint Marker Set
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I bought these in 2010 (no joke) and they're still lasting me. If you want colored pencils, invest in these.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils 48-Count Assorted Colors - Michaels.com
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