14 ESSENTIAL Drawing Supplies for Serious Artists!

Today, I have put together a fun video about all the supplies you need if you are serious about learning to draw! There is a "basic" kit and an "Expansion Pack," so you will have everything you need to start on your new journey as an artist! So come on in to my cozy Northwoods art studio and have a fun chat with me!
Videos talked about:
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Supplies talked about today:
Moleskin Art sketchbook: amzn.to/4cuVLGi
Drawing pencils:
Number two pencils
mechanical pencils
Marie's drawing pencils
Faber Castell drawing pencils: amzn.to/43nPR5n
Erasers mentioned:
white vinyl eraser: amzn.to/4cmEte8
Kneaded eraser: amzn.to/3VkhfiM
Tombow Mono Eraser: amzn.to/3IDMlKK
Derwent electric eraser: amzn.to/43k79jS
Tombow sanded eraser: amzn.to/3viJQKP
Pencil Sharpener
green pencil sharpener: amzn.to/48Td3Kd
Prismacolor Pencil Sharpner: amzn.to/49eyQMF
Faber Castell Pencil sharpener: amzn.to/3Tm1yoT
Afmat electric sharpener: amzn.to/3vmkATR
Blending Stumps: amzn.to/3wSoDHY
Fineliners:
Sakura Pigma micron assorted black set: amzn.to/3V7KR2Z
Staedtler Fine liners: amzn.to/3VpZxuj
Ohuhu Fine liners: amzn.to/4cmzfPU
My favorite dip pen:
My favorite dip Pen ink: amzn.to/4clFMKE
My favorite dip pen nibs: amzn.to/4ac4oU2
My favorite drawing paper:
Strathmore Bristol 300 series paper
Smooth: amzn.to/4cdrHyN
vellum: amzn.to/4cj7fwe
400 series paper:
Bristol Smooth (14x 17): amzn.to/3TvfBJS
Ampersand Hardbord: amzn.to/3VfFgro
Jullian Drawing board: shrsl.com/4gj7c
Colored pencils:
Prismacolor: shrsl.com/4gj7d
Faber Castell Polychromos: shrsl.com/4gj7f
Dewwent Lightfast Pencils: shrsl.com/4gj7g
Caran d'ache Luminance: shrsl.com/4gj7h
White Gel Pen:
Uniball Signo Broad: amzn.to/3IHcUPi
Prismacolor col-erase sketching pencils: amzn.to/3IMxUUB
Alcohol markers:
Ohuhu Markers: amzn.to/4cljIQg
Copic SKetch: shrsl.com/4gj7o
watercolors:
Rosa Gallery Watercolors: amzn.to/3vpZqnQ
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My every day supplies:
Invisible Glove Barrier Cream (protect your hands from your supplies!): amzn.to/3Tl9JRC
Watercolor:
Daniel Smith Watercolors:
amzn.to/3JQm91v
Arches Hot Press Paper:
amzn.to/3JLKW6H
Pastel:
My favorite pastel surface is ClaireFontaine PastelMat:
Amazon: amzn.to/3iWcRWx
Blick Art Materials: shrsl.com/3w5on
Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils:
Amazon(set of 60): amzn.to/3wooZmq
Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5ph
Panpastels:
Amazon (the set of 20 that I own): amzn.to/3R1cYN1
Blick Art Materials (individual pans): shrsl.com/3w5p0
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel pencils:
Amazon(set of 60): amzn.to/3QWOF2M
Blick Art Materials (sets and individual pencils): shrsl.com/3w5pa
Stick pastels:
Prismacolor Nupastels (set of 36):
amzn.to/3JM9E74
Mungyo (good for beginners and cheap!):
amzn.to/3YvzZui
My fine art printer- Canon Pixma Pro 200: amzn.to/3XFK2vG
All music by Epidemic Sound
Affiliate links with Amazon and Blick art materials help me buy more supplies!

[@elizabethlynch6544]

Joann's Fabrics has a little containers in a plastic container for roughly $7.99 for 30 small containers. I got them for putting my watercolors in.

[@stroodledoodles]

An ink video sounds fun! I'm never sure which ones are okay with dip pens so I'd love to see your recommendations, hope your recovery is going well!

[@btwilks]

Thanks for a great guide to options for putting together (or adding to) a drawing 'bag of tricks'. I didn't put my kit together in one go but, rather, picked up bits and pieces over the years. I now have a lot of the items you mentioned, but there are lots of additional ideas in your video to interest beginners and old hands. Good to hear from a couple of your replies to comments that the post-op pain is starting to subside and you might be able to get rid of the sling and start physio soon! Kind regards, Brian.

[@hansendesigns]

Platinum Carbon Ink was created not to clog your fountain pen and it is pigmented and waterproof once dry. ..From web: Japanese pen company Platinum has created a carbon ink for fountain pens. Their Carbon Black ink is a waterproof, pigment-based, archival-quality fountain pen ink. The superfine pigments ensure a smooth, dark, rich line. This highly saturated ink is perfect for art or writing.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I have the carbon black ink and it is not completely waterproof. I'm on a search for one that can be used in fountain pens that is completely waterproof but even the ones that say they are waterproof aren't actually waterproof there's still some smearing…thanks for watching!

[@tara-lee]

I love the Faber Castell drawing set as well. Hope you're doing well and recovery is going smoothly. Hang in there Amy.❤

[@mthomas653]

I just discovered you. I have most of the items you showed us, so that makes me feel good about the purchase decisions I've made. The one thing I have an issue with is patience. Too bad I can't buy some of that! I Subscribed, so I'm anxious to look at more of your videos and see if I can learn to draw. I'm 70, so this is my next endeavor to keep myself active.

[@kathycleriucuzio5245]

Luminance are the best! I finally have them all - I would order 4-5 each time I placed an order from Blick . Took a few years, but it wasn’t feasible to order any other way. I also have and love the Derwent Lightfast cps! 😊 Hope your recovery is going well

[@creativespark7371]

Love this! I love to draw-my personal "staple skill" I have worked on since a child up until now.

[@rebeccahesser8057]

Love the Afmat sharpener when you did the video on it I bought one and don’t regret it for a second!!

[@janetbronner6403]

That’s a great idea you have there for the hard board. I was trying to figure out what I should use to protect the table from painting. Thanks to you, I am gonna get it on Monday. By the way, I am glad to see you doing good so far. 😁

[@susancunningham60]

Hi Amy! I hope you are doing well and feeling better. I love that you have that box from your childhood. Love all the tips on the products!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Hi Susan! I'm doing ok. The pai s is somewhat better. Hopefully I can get the sling off in two weeks and start physical therapy! Thanks for checking in!

[@eleanortaylor4389]

Excellent video. Hope your recovery is going well.

[@creativewah]

Great video! Thank you for the tip on turning the pencil sharpener and not the pencil! I would love it if you did a video about inks. I have several bottles of ink that I never use. Hope your recovery is going well. 🙏🏽❤️

[@user-uu9gc5uv9d]

Hope you are feeling much better

[@winterwoodsstudio]

The pain is a little bit less. Hopefully the brave thing will come off in two weeks and I will get to start physical therapy. Thanks for asking and for watching!

[@user-uu9gc5uv9d]

will be great to learn more about fountain pens, dip pens , and the type of inks . I want to buy one fountain pen, I'm not sure what I need or which ones are good,

[@brandikellerscraftcorner2325]

I would love an ink how to video. I bought the stuff to start and I don't know what I am doing so I have never used any of it.

[@annawozniak6807]

oh and i forget to mention caran d,Ache pencils (for drawing not coloring) and blackwing pencils that have a cool eraser and rotring and graphgear 1000 mechanical pencils .

[@sherhardgrave3664]

Yes to the ink video please ….i also hope that you’re recovery is going well take care.😊👩🏻‍🎨

[@Julie-vy3oz]

Oooo lovely choices. I also love my Derwent drawing - limited palette but they’re wonderful

[@hansendesigns]

Yes. Those are great on white, toned, and black paper. Oh, and they’re lighfast. What’s not to love? :)

[@ChantelleArts]

that ink set is so pretty! I use the same faber castell graphite pencils, they're so cheap and never break 🥰

[@carlacaldwell1719]

Very informative ❤

[@mariecurle5901]

Great video. I hope your healing and feeling better everyday.

[@user-vx2ji1cc1g]

Hi there! The video was great! I love drawing and painting but I never know which supplies are the best. Therefore, I often find myself not knowing which art supplies to get and, with so many different options, it can definitely get pretty overwhelming. That’s why this list was so helpful for me, since now I can make a more reasoned and well-founded decision on which ones are worth investing in. 7:48 Thank you so much for the recommendation! New favourite art liner! On a different note, I love that you provide different options and you give a detailed explanation of every product and the reason why you recommend it, which makes this list very insightful. As it was a basic kit, you don’t include many options for different painting supplies, I would really appreciate it if you considered including more in the future. Can’t wait for your next video! Keep it up!!

[@JinnyCJ]

Ok, so how did you know I am starting to draw? I’ve been thinking about what supplies I need to start, do you have a camera in my living room 😀? Seriously, great video perfectly timed, thank you

[@katarinaholik]

I am just branching into drawing and mixed media.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

💜💜💜

[@pjlewisful]

good info.

[@suspage]

Thanks for a very informative video. I don’t know much about colored pencils, and I would like to know if there is any downside to using both oil-based and wax-based in the same drawing.

[@tessarotmify]

Ink video would be awesome! I collect fountain pens and inks. They are one of my special interests.

[@fuzzydragons]

i have had one of those derwent electric erasers, never use it lol it tends to leaves eves marks on the paper :/ i've had my A2 sized drawing board for over 20 years lol, its been from canada to here scotland just because it is so handy😀

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Thank you for the information 😊

[@annawozniak6807]

thanks for sharing your favorites...Here are some of mine ( faber castell ecco pigment fineliners),) zen art supplies sketchbook for sketching and drawing , but not for wet mediums) for watercolor i now make my own sketchbooks. Have a happy week-end!

[@StarBarks4U]

Thank you so much for another fantastic video!!! You truly are a blessing to the Creative Community!...Rus from Bucks County Pennsylvania ❤️🖌🎨🤓

[@winterwoodsstudio]

You are so welcome! I am so glad you enjoy my videos! You kind comment really lite up my morning! Thanks for watching!

[@eldridschafer7155]

Ink video yes

[@barrybark3995]

cool vid- hows that shoulder dyou take any pain relief? thinking of you

[@badfarmhouse8615]

Do a ink video… Thank you😃

[@lisaanneart]

Platinum Carbon Black fountain pen ink is permanent.

[@winterwoodsstudio]

I have it, and it's not. it's smears a little bit with a water wash. It's not a lot. But it's some. I think I've got a video where I test it somewhere on my channel. I haven't found one that's safe for fountain pens that's actually waterproof. But I will keep trying! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@colleenhathaway64]

I am extremely new at drawing and im sorry if this is a stupid question, but what does "light fast" mean? I keep hearing you talk about it when you review things and was just curious what it actually means. Thank you and I hope you are recovering well! 💜💜💜

[@nuvoclassic]

just do a search - www.dick-blick.com/pdfs/20508color.pdf

[@veystone2580]

Oh girl, you keep saying CasTEAL, instead of Castell. The E on CastEll sounds exactly like the E on FabEr. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrQc6WYfN11aKMsi=pI3EjAp6O--Cq-Yw

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Yeah, I know. and I'm pretty sure people have told me before 2. maybe even you! I just can't ever seem to remember… oh well. I'm not sure my brain works the same way as everybody else's! Thanks for watching the video!

[@veystone2580]

@@winterwoodsstudio No. Not me. I know how to pronounce it and I remember the firsr time I also told you about the pronunciation just to be of help. But, some people just make excuses not to improve. Sorry to bother you. Perhaos one day, you'll learn how to say it and not be be so defensive. Specially with a susbscriber that was with you since the very beginning and has been dupporting and reccomending you. But hey, no biggie. Good luck with your channel and hope you keep improving from your surgery. Unsubscribing.

[@barrybark3995]

@@veystone2580 you are pronouncing it incorrectly! i know because its my wifes name

[@sherhardgrave3664]

Oh girl who cares

[@veystone2580]

@@sherhardgrave3664 People who don't conform with just babbling. Obviosly, you don't get it.

[@StarBarks4U]

You should try ink from the Birmingham Pen Company...Probably the best inks I have ever used!...and I have been using Pen & Ink for over 40 years now!

[@winterwoodsstudio]

Oooh thanks! I'll have to check them out!