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Dream Art Supplies: My Wish List of Tools to Try, Restock, and Upgrade
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items My ongoing wish list of art supplies I’m excited to try or refill. I’ve organized it into three sections, one for things I’m curious about, and one for the ones I already love and want more of, and other for items to upgrade my art studio space. Thes...
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Want to Try
Want MORE of...
Art Studio Upgrades
Want to Try
supplies that are on my wish list!
Giant Oil Pastels. I've been wanting to try these for a long time. I envision using these on bigger canvas surfaces.
Sennelier Oil Pastels Grand and Sets
Posca Markers
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 16, Assorted Colors, Medium Bullet Tip, 2.5 mm
Professional Quality Paint
Golden Artist Acrylic Heavy Body Paint Set
I've only sampled black and white. I'd like to add this to my travelling watercolor kit.
Neocolor® II Watersoluble Wax Pastels
I rarely paint on canvas and I need to venture on it more.
Blick Studio Cotton Canvas Panels and Packs
The holy grail of oil pastels, so I hear. I've been wanting to try these badly. The colors are so rich and the texture is thick and buttery.
Sennelier Oil Pastel Set - Landscape Colors, Set of 24
I've only tried a cheap set of gouache from Five Below so my experience with the material is very limited. However, many of the videos I watch, creators tend to leave toward this higher end brand for gouache, so it's been on my list to try for quite ...
Himi Jelly Gouache Paint Sets
They just look fun to use. I use Posca markers regularly. I just don't think they last for very long.
Posca Mop'r Paint Markers - Set of 8
I haven't worked with higher end fluid acrylic paint, yet...
Blick Artists’ Fluid Acrylics
I've sampled a few colors from Dick Blick to get a feel. I love these. I want them all!
Van Gogh Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 24
Something different to add to the kit. This looks fun to use on my mixed media journal pages.
Krylon Leafing Pen - 18kt Gold
For a new travel sketchbook, but bringing my A3 size may be a challenge.
Royal Talens Art Creations Sketchbook - 5.8" x 8.3", Forest Green
I rarely reach for my current Crayola colored pencil. Theese Prismacolor ones always looks so rich and vibrant in others' pieces, so I've been wanting to add them to my kit.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Sets
Simply just curious about playing with these.
Colour Shapers Tools
Upgrade my acrylic and watercolor brush care.
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver - Studio Cake, 2-5/8 oz
I currently have a
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Pans - Set of 24, Art Nouveau
I feel like a brayer is essential to every abstract artist's kit. I just don't have one, yet…
Speedball Soft Rubber Brayers
These look fun to work with. I have all kinda of materials I've re-purposed or purchased to aid in scraping paint across my surfaces. These just seem to make that process a bit more playful and interesting.
Princeton Catalyst Contours and Wedges
I’ve been wanting to incorporate monoprinting into my creative practice. A gel plate would be perfect to start with.
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate - 8" x 10" x 3/8", Rectangle
I love using scrap tissue paper in collage pieces. I usually paint to color white paper, but this paper may be fun to try when creating on the go or without paint.
Pacon Spectra Remnant Art Tissue Pack
This at home kit looks like a lot more fun and still an affordable way to get into claymaking.
Sculpd Candle Making Pottery Kit
I mean, I already have most of this, but what a cool gift idea to give to someone and they'll have everything they need in one go. You could also note all these things, and buy them individually for the artist you have in mind. A pretty good inspirat...
Sculpd Abstract Canvas Painting Kit
I feel like air day clay would be really fun to play with. It's on my list of supplies for when I want more tactile creating again outside of painting.
Sculpey® Model Air® Air Dry Modeling Clay
Upgraded tool set for the pottery kits I have and want to get
Clay Tool Set by Craft Smart
Textured painting just makes sense for the kind of activity I enjoy. This kit feels like a low-stakes way to try a few techniques and create something you can actually hang on your walls.
Abstract Texture Painting Kit by Artist's Loft®
This looks so fun to try. I love using nature as a medium, and this feels like the perfect activity for a creative date with a friend or partner.
Sun Printing, Card + Envelope Kit
This looks so cute. Sometimes I want to travel with the bare minimum, and this kit is even smaller than my Winsor & Newton Cotman student set. Perfect for quick, simple painting on the go.
DIY Watercolor Paint Set with Travel Pouch
I've always wanted to paint in a concertina or accordion sketchbook. These just dropped in Andrea Nelson's shop!
Accordion Sketchbook
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Perfect for traveling small or light.
2 Mini Accordion Sketchbooks
I still have Winsor and Newton cotman set, but I'm eyeing a few of these to add to me collections rather than buying a whole new set. Watching Andrea's tutorial on IG the color pigments of her watercolors are always so rich.
1 Replacement Watercolor Pan
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I need one good solid brush to use when I wanna simplify my watercolor painting or paint while traveling. This one looks perfect. And I think it's the often used when she does single brush tutorials.
Size 10 Round Watercolor Brush
I have some Golden paint tubes that I've been saving to get every last bit. I need a quality paint tube wringer.
Big Squeeze Tube Squeezer
Instead of buying a big chalk board, I'm been thinking about painting some crap pieces of particle board and making a bunch of smaller ones to hang around the art studio and the rest of the my living space.
Artist Concepts™ Chalkboard Paint 8oz
Want MORE of...
These are tried-and-true favorites that I can’t get enough of. I restock them so I’m always ready to paint and explore.
Always needing more paint markers!
Posca Paint Markers - Set of 8, Assorted Colors, Medium Bullet Tip, 2.5 mm
I never have enough gesso! I tend to pick up Artist Loft, but I really like Blick brand and would love to get some upgrades.
Blick Artists Acrylic Gesso - White, 8 oz jar
I've sampled 6 colors by buying them individually. I really, really like these when I can splurge a bit more on oil pastels. These will eventually be a permanent part of my regular supplies
Caran d’Ache Neoart Pastels - Set of 48, Assorted Colors
Hands down my favorite art supply. They're super cheap and rich in color. They're an upgraded crayola, so they're give you that nostalgia of scribbling in your coloring book. They are crumbly and a bit messy, but I don't mind. These really changed th...
Pentel Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 50
I've purchased individual tubes, the primaries, black and white. But I want THEM ALL!
Blick Studio Acrylic Paints and Sets
This is a staple supply. I like using both the matte and glossy finish. I just this to seal my oil pastels, give some elements a glossy finish, and to glue collage ephemera.
Plaid Mod Podge - Matte Finish, 8 oz
I've purchased the jewel tone set and I really like these acrylic markers. They seem to last longer than Posca and Artist Loft markers, as well. I'm excisting to try another color scheme.
Royal & Langnickel | 6PC Acrylic .2mm Hue Markers
Hahaha! Such a ridiculous amount of pens, but I know I've gone through this many already just from journaling. I need a lifetime supply!!
Premium Gel Roller Pens, Bold Point 1 mm, Tub of 48, Black
Always needing more supplies…
Michaels Gift Cards
Art Studio Upgrades
These are tools and items that make my painting space more functional, organized, or inspiring. Currently in the process of making this section it's own list…
Adjustable Craft Table
Studio Designs Craft Center Set
For a more active painting experience. I want this easel so I can stand while painting and finally get off my chair.
Blick Studio Convertible Studio Easel
Cute lamp, why not?
Little Glass Table Lamp
The art studio definitely needs a lounging corner
Lira Convertible Velvet Lounge Chair
I have a rolling cart, but it needs an upgrade and some sturdiness. I'd love this in a different color so it's also a great art studio project.
Lexington 4-Tier Jelly Mint Rolling Cart by Simply Tidy®
An upgraded way to store brushes and help keep their shape and condition. I also like this because it remind of my a beaker holder, so it's kinda like nerdy lab equipment when I'm experimenting with paint
Wooden Paint Brush Holder
I'm envisioning possibly taking my creative making on the go and I think this would be a good addition my kit to help keep things organized. Stay tuned!!
Everything Mary Collapsible Rolling Cart with Lid
My current paint organization is not ideal and I need something that also allows me to what colors and options I have already. This looks like a good start to getting this part of my creative space more organized.
13.5" White Paint Storage Box by Craft Smart