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Best art supplies for artists on a budget
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items I found that bulk shopping for art supplies is the best way to afford everything I need for myself and my artist children. I am a big fan of Michaels pro products because you can get a year supply of art supplies at a fraction of the cost.
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Paint and paint brushes
Canvas on a budget
Sketchbooks and markers
Clay
Paint and paint brushes
If you can't afford to bulk buy your paint. This package is a great option to have all the colors you need to create. It's a perfect starter pack for beginners or pro artists.
12 Color Acrylic Paints by Artist's Loft™ Necessities
Once again I love buying art supplies in bulk. I know the price is hefty but I only have to buy this once every few years. If you have children or you are a beginner artist I suggest these. I use them for acrylic and oil painting. There is slight she...
12 Packs: 50 ct. Brush Set by Artist's Loft
I know this is a big price but buying in bulk means you stock up for at least the year. I think if you're a acrylic painter you definitely should invest in this. If you have the storage space. It will let you not worry about how much paint you have a...
Buy in Bulk - 12 Packs: 24 ct. (288 total) Acrylic Paint Set by Artist's Loft
If I can't afford to bulk buy my paint brushes but I am in need of brushes on a budget I will get an individual package. It works really well for the price point. When taken care of they last a long time.
Super Value 50 Piece Brush Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities
Canvas on a budget
For personal use I will buy this once a year and normally it will last me all year long. It's an amazing deal for artist. You have to spend a little more to invest but I think it's absolutely worth it for the price. I normally get this in the 8 by 10...
4 Packs: 10 ct. (40 total) 8" x 10" Super Value Canvas by Artist's Loft
This is a great choice if you need to buy canvas on a budget.
5 Count 16x20 Super Value Canvas by Artist's Loft
Sketchbooks and markers
I get these for my children with their marker art work. They absolutely love using these. I think it's worth the rock to buy in bulk so they don't run out of paper to make their epic drawings. Definitely worth the price.
Mixed Media Paper & Pads | For Various Projects
I get these for my children. They love making comic books with multiple series so this works out perfectly for them. They use pencils and ink with these. They also use acrylic paint markers with these and they work out really well.
12 Pack: Sketchbook by Artist's Loft™, 4" x 4"
I get these for my children. It's a hefty price to buy them in bulk. But I buy it once and don't worry for at least two years. They work really well and my children love using them. If you don't want to buy in bulk the individual package is worth the...
Buy in Bulk - 6 Packs: 24 ct. (144 total) Sketch Markers by Artist's Loft
I like buying in bulk because the price by itself is a bit too steep for my liking.
Artist's Loft Sketch Markers : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Clay
I only like using sculpey premo to make my clay charms and earrings. They are amazing. I suggest getting a tile from Lowe's to bake your creations on. So you can sculpt on the tile and not have to move it before you bake.
Buy in Bulk - 10 Pack: Premo! Sculpey® Oven-Bake Clay, 2oz.