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Everything Art! Resources, Tutorials, and Best Products 🎨
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items I've been a professional artist for a few years now. Here are my favorite tools, resources, and tutorials.
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YouTube Tutorials
Learning Resources
Tools and Materials
YouTube Tutorials
These are some of my favorite YouTuber channels that share free instructional videos.
Execellent free resource where you can learn the basics of drawing
THE BASICS: Your three best friends-Cube, Sphere, Cylinder
This is a very helpful video that explains the uses and pros/cons of different products for artists
DRAWING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (What You Need) - Realistic Drawing Guide
This YouTuber posts very detailed painting tips and tricks. If you're interested in painting then I definitely recommend you watch some of her videos!
Do's and Don'ts of Realistic Nose Painting Art
Learning Resources
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If you have a collection of artwork I definitely recommend making yourself an art book! If you have kids or a family member who is an artist this would make a great gift as well! (Make sure to check out the deals in the top banner before you check ou...
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Tools and Materials
I've been a multimedia artist basically my whole life and have been a professional artist after college. These are my recommended art supplies 😊
I know I would've loved receiving this as a gift when I was first getting into this hobby 😍 Has just about everything you could want
149Pcs Deluxe Artist Painting Set with Easel
This is my absolute favorite paper. Saves so much time Becky already has those mid tones so you only need to add the shadows and highlights
Strathmore Toned Sketch Paper 18x24 80lb Gray
These look absolutely stunning on toned paper! If you are a portrait artist I definitely recommend that combo
MISULOVE Professional Colour Charcoal Pencils Set
I really recommend this set if you're wanting to get a little bit of everything. Also a great gift for any artist!
Faber Castell 112977 Pit Monochrome Set, Large
I discovered this beauty from a popular artist on YouTube. This is great for getting those highlights in those small detailed areas like the eyes, hair, and hands.
Tombow Mono Zero Round Eraser Silver
This paper is thick and perfectly textured for any type of charcoal or pastels.
Strathmore 300 Series Charcoal Paper Pad, 18x24
These charcoal pencils are very high quality! I have completely used up a couple from this set and had to get more
General Pencil Charcoal KIT, 12 Count, Multicolor
Can't ever have enough of those. Love these for getting those highlights and they last forever since you can mix them up to clean themselves
June Gold Kneaded Rubber Erasers, 18 Pack
This is one of the largest pads of paper on the market. Very high quality paper, some of my favorite drawings are on this paper
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, 18"x24", 24 Sheets
Can't blend properly without these beauties! I love this set because of the variety of sizes. Don't want to be blending around highlights with blenders that are too large 🙃
Arteza Drawing Kit for Adults, Set of 35 Tools
This set has every size brush you could need! 😊
ARTIFY 24pc Expert Paint Brush Set w/ Cloth Roll
This is a great set if you're not sure what time of paper you like to use yet. I know I personally like paper that's more rough but others don't. This has a variety that could be used with many different mediums
U.S. Art Supply 50 Pc Adult Coloring Book Set
These are thin they aren't the big canvases you'd see in museums but they are great if you're just starting out or wanting to practice. Definitely good bank for your buck!
Painting Canvas Panels Multi Pack, Set of 36
If you work with charcoal, especially loose charcoal then you NEED this! Your work will be a waste if you don't spray it afterwards. Once you close your notebook it'll smudge
Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray Clear, 11oz Matte
Vine charcoal is great if you're trying to capture a pose quickly. You can cover a lot of ground fast by breaking it into small pieces and using it sideways/flat against your paper. Word of caution though it can be very messy! 😅
Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal, Soft, 12 Sticks
These are my go-to brushes for calligraphy, they've lasted me years.
Watercolor Paint Brush Set, Bamboo Handle
This ink is straight from Japan, can't get more authentic than that! This is the only calligraphy ink I use
Yasutomo Sumi Ink Japanese Bokuju Black 2 oz
Gotta have your acid free multipurpose tape handy!
TSSART 3 Pack White Artist Tape - 180FT Long