My Must-Have Art Supplies
In this page, I've compiled a list of the art supplies I simply must have in my studio, as well as books and resources that I constantly use to continue progressing my art skills and knowledge.
I've included some of my favorite books on drawing, painting and developing a strong artist mindset, at the end.
Amazon and Blick Art Supplies are both great online marketplaces that I frequently use to replace supplies I run out of or to discover new products.
Hope it's helpful!
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Drawing/Sketching (Graphite and Ink)
Pencils
Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Drawing Pencils
Derwent Drawing Pencils
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils
Paper
Strathmore Sketchbook 9x12"
Canson Cream Sketchbook 9x12"
Strathmore Bristol Paper 9x12"
Strathmore Tracing Paper 9x12"
Pen + Ink
Staedtler Pigment Liners
Sakura Micron Pens
UniPin Fineliner Drawing Pens
Erasers
Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers
Faber-Castell Dust Free Erasers
MonoZero Round Eraser
Other
18x18" Drawing Board
Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Drawing Pencils
Derwent Drawing Pencils
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils
Paper
Strathmore Sketchbook 9x12"
Canson Cream Sketchbook 9x12"
Strathmore Bristol Paper 9x12"
Strathmore Tracing Paper 9x12"
Pen + Ink
Staedtler Pigment Liners
Sakura Micron Pens
UniPin Fineliner Drawing Pens
Erasers
Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers
Faber-Castell Dust Free Erasers
MonoZero Round Eraser
Other
18x18" Drawing Board
Watercolor Painting
Paint
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Schmincke Watercolor Paint
Van Gogh Watercolor Sets
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper 9x12"
Strathmore Cold Press Travel Pad 8x10"
Strathmore Cold Press Ready-Cut Watercolor Paper 8x10"
Strathmore Bristol Paper 11x14"
Pentalic Watercolor Sketchbook 7x10"
Canson Heritage Cold Press 9x12"
Brushes
Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Neptune Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Neptune Mop Quill Brush (6)
Winsor & Newton Cotman 111 Watercolor Brushes
Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Brushes
Watercolor Pencils
Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils (36 colors)
Derwent Professional Watercolor Pencils (12 colors)
Other
Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache (Permanent White)
Small Ceramic Flower Shaped Palette
10-Well Palette With Slopes
Gelly Roll White Paint Pens
Rubber Cement Pick-Up
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid
1" Artist Tape
Blue Scott Shop Towels
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolors
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Schmincke Watercolor Paint
Van Gogh Watercolor Sets
Paper
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper 9x12"
Strathmore Cold Press Travel Pad 8x10"
Strathmore Cold Press Ready-Cut Watercolor Paper 8x10"
Strathmore Bristol Paper 11x14"
Pentalic Watercolor Sketchbook 7x10"
Canson Heritage Cold Press 9x12"
Brushes
Princeton Aqua Elite Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Neptune Watercolor Brushes
Princeton Neptune Mop Quill Brush (6)
Winsor & Newton Cotman 111 Watercolor Brushes
Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Brushes
Watercolor Pencils
Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils (36 colors)
Derwent Professional Watercolor Pencils (12 colors)
Other
Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache (Permanent White)
Small Ceramic Flower Shaped Palette
10-Well Palette With Slopes
Gelly Roll White Paint Pens
Rubber Cement Pick-Up
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid
1" Artist Tape
Blue Scott Shop Towels
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Acrylic Painting
Paint
Liquitex Heavy Body Paint
Golden Heavy Body Paint
Paintbrushes
Royal & Langnickel Majestic Flat Brushes
Transon Round Brush Set
Dainayw Artist Flat Paint Brush Set
Canvas Boards
Blick Studio Canvas Panels
Fredrix Pro Series Canvas Boards
Stretched Canvas
Winsor & Newton Deep Edge
Blick Stretched Canvases
Other
WetnDri Stay-Wet Paint Palette
Winsor & Newton White Gesso
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Oil Painting
Paint
Gamblin Oil Paint Tubes
Medium + Solvent
Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel Medium
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
Brushes
Royal & Langnickel Majestic Flat Brushes
Transon Round Brush Set
Dainayw Artist Flat Paint Brush Set
Other
Stainless Steal Brush Washer
Stainless Steal Palette Knives
Winsor & Newton White Gesso
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Gamblin Oil Paint Tubes
Medium + Solvent
Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel Medium
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits
Brushes
Royal & Langnickel Majestic Flat Brushes
Transon Round Brush Set
Dainayw Artist Flat Paint Brush Set
Other
Stainless Steal Brush Washer
Stainless Steal Palette Knives
Winsor & Newton White Gesso
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver
Books for Artists (Drawing, Painting and Mindset)
Art Fundamentals: Light, Shape, Color, Perspective, Depth, Composition & Anatomy
Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition by Betty Edwards
The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist by Barrington Barber
Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis
Figure Drawing for All Its Worth by Andrew Loomis
Daily Painting: Paint Small and Often To Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist by Carol Marine
Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) by James Gurney
Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (16th Edition) by The Graphic Artists Guild
Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition by Betty Edwards
The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist by Barrington Barber
Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis
Figure Drawing for All Its Worth by Andrew Loomis
Daily Painting: Paint Small and Often To Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist by Carol Marine
Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) by James Gurney
Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad by Austin Kleon
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (16th Edition) by The Graphic Artists Guild