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Art Supplies and Tools
You've asked what are my favorites, so here they are!
I believe the best supplies and tools are the ones you LIKE to use. There is not perfect one that makes you a better drawer. Please try out different ones until you find the one that suits you.
Where to buy: Please visit your local art store to support them! However, if you decide to go online, I receive a commission if you choose to buy from the Amazon links below. Thank you!
Brush with a water reservoir inside.
Brush with a water reservoir inside.
Pentel Aquash waterbrush
Fine point, Large
This is my primary brush to use with watercolors in the field. It has it's own water reservoir so I don't need to carry around water.
I have a cloth or paper towel to clean the brush between colors. It's large size holds good amount of waterand paint for big washes, yet has a fine point for painitng smaller detail.
LAMY Al-star Fountain Pen
set with pen, converter
This is the pen i use for all my journaling.
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Medium point gives a broader tip to prevent me getting too much in the weeds like I would with a fine tip.
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Aluminum body, instead of the plastic ones (LAMY Safari)
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Converter so I can refill ink -and not have to throw away empty cartridges
I use waterproof ink so that I can use watercolor paint over the drawing.
Platinum Carbon Ink
Black waterproof ink in a bottle
I use this ink in my fountain pens for nature journaling. Easy to draw up ink using the converter, no waste. I reuse the glass jar for homemade in.
Canson Mixed Media Sketchbook
7x10 inches, spiral
I used this for a long time because its the perfect size- small enough to ensure I'll carry it and large enough that I am not cramped in journaling. The paper is not expensive, so reduced my fear of 'messing up' a page.
Make your own journal--course page.
Blank simple journals
These are great economical, simple blank sketchbooks. Paper is like copier paper, about 24# weight. I like to have one in my pocket when I go out on a nature walk. I've used these as my journal when I'm traveling ultra-light.
This is sold in a box of 24.