Art Supplies I Couldn't live Without, What Art Supplies Can You Not Be Without?

[@wanderingstar5673]

This was a fun video. Enjoyed seeing your favorites. My favorite pencils are the Lyra Polycolor ( they are much softer than other oil based pencils), Prismacolor and Derwent Chromaflow. As for watercolor pencils , I’m still enjoying the Caran Dashe Swisscolor 40 set. They are incredibly pigmented and 40 seems to more than enough to create unlimited colors. I haven’t been able to do as much art as I planned since I retired. Seems my family always has things they want me to do. My goal for the coming year is to have them weaned and do things I really enjoy 🙂

[@mjpete27]

Harry, my list of must have supplies is DaVinci Watercolors of California, Princeton Aqua Elite brushes #12 long round, a flat, an angle, a wash or mop. I own Faber’s Albrecht Durer’s watercolor pencils for commissions, but I reach for Koh-I-noor watercolor pencils for my everyday work! I recently started soft pastels and I tested a whole bunch and Schminke soft sticks are the best for me, soft as butter without emptying my wallet! They are NOT the cheapest brand but best value for money spent. I use the CarbOthello pastel pencils for the details I just cannot get with my soft sticks. Well that’s enough to be going on about. I will add that surface is at times even more important than what you put down on it! 100% cotton paper is truly the best way to go and most any brand works well just chose the surface you like best! Thank you Harry for sharing your favorites. Please take care, have a lovely day!

[@amandjuh8885]

I also have a slice tool, to add the tiny details like hairs etc works wonderfully. I recently discovered molotow paint pens and they are so much more opaque compared to posca! They are Also refillable so there is no need anymore to throw out empty paintpens, great list thank you for sharing!

[@berolinastrassmann]

Great point! I checked them out after reading your comments. Molotow even has nib replacements 😊, so they can last even longer. Thanks for mentioning them.

[@vanessaellermann9206]

I love my Supracolor pencils. I purchased the limited edition set of 60 because it included limited edition colors, but I hope to get the full set someday.

[@brucetidwell7715]

I have thin plastic, lightly textured cutting board that I use as an Aquarelle pallet. I bought it for a dollar at the USA Dollar Tree chain. It doesn't have smooth size but it's on of the best deals I have. I keep a soft rubber ear cleaning bulb full of clear water on my desk. It's great for filling up water brushes but, even more, for adding a few drops of water to my pallet for mixing. I disagree about large pencil sets. I have a 172 piece set, but I do a lot of fine detail work and sometimes dip the lead in water to melt it a bit and use it thick on the paper. With those kinds of applications, it not possible to mix colors from several different pencils.

[@Escherlife]

For those who love using inktense pencils and watercolour pencils and can’t afford the Caran D’ache mixing palette, I got the exact same thing, smooth one side, rough on the other, in a two pack (one large, one small) for $5 from Kmart 😊

[@JoyAloha709]

You can also use sandpaper.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

This is a fantastic idea, someone mentioned this to me when I first discovered the palette quite a few years back and as you say, other than the smooth side, it does pretty much the same as the Caran d'Ache Palette. Excellent point and just another example of why you guys and the comment section is the most important part of the content I upload. Thank you so much and hopefully those who are unable to afford the caran dache palette, or simply have more important priorities to spend money on given our current financial climate, will take your advice and benefit from it.

[@Escherlife]

@@TheArtGearGuide you are so welcome 🥰

[@ninner196]

Wow I thought Kmart went out of business. They had the best quality stuff years ago besides the 5 and dime known as Woolworth’s. You must be in an area were someone retained their portion of the franchise.

[@Escherlife]

@@ninner196 I’m in Australia , Kmarts are everywhere

[@charofheart37]

I'm pending disability so it helps to know what the art supply produces and the quality: smooth, sharpest, well blending, and paper absorbancy. Thank you for your time and efforts 🤗❤️👍🏽💯

[@giadr9911]

It was nice to see what your favourite products are. The products I use the most are prismas, Polychromos, Albrecht durer. I love the M&R hand-held sharpeners as well.

[@carolthorpe8600]

Thank you so much Harry, it was such an interesting video. I loved to hear about your favourite art supplies. As a colouring book colourist I know that I could not be without my Faber-castell polychromos pencils, a white gel pen, my M&R sharpener , my Derwent electric eraser, my Hanna Karlzon books and of course KZbin.Thank you again, keep safe and well.

[@JessicaSzempruch]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing! I’m a hobbyist, not an artist so I gravitate towards Prismacolor premier, Derwent Inktense, Ohuhu brush tip alcohol markers, Faber Castell Pitt pens, and Uniball Signo broad white gel pen.

[@emptynestscrapper961]

Thank you for sharing your favorite supplies. I am a crafter not an artist so I have not tried many of your choices. I’m happy with the supplies in my craft room, many I’ve chosen after watching your videos and videos posted by Lindsay the Frugal Crafter. Thank you for sharing your expertise and informing our choices (even if they’re different than yours)😊

[@katecurrie7499]

Hello Harry, really interesting video and seeing what you use. I'm no artist, only colouring books and card making, however, I so agree with the M&R pencil sharpener, I've spent so much money on hand cranking ones and they always break, the little gold sharpener is brilliant. I've been trying to get the little paint pallet, thanks for that link. Thank you for sharing . Take care 👍

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support, it truly does mean the world to me. My little brass M&R sharpener really was one of my special finds since starting art. I can't 100% remember where I seen the sharpener or who recommended it to me, I think I very first seen an artist called Heather Rooney use it and I thought, if it is good enough for an artist as amazing and wonderful as heather to use, then I must give it ago. Needless to say, I never looked back. Also, as far as I am concerned and I know many other people on here would agree with me, people who create adult colouring book art and card making are absolutely artists. Some of the finished pieces I have seen from crafters and adult colour book artists is just phenomenal. Thank you so much again for your support.

[@tonomeistolvme]

Love your video, thank you so much, I have added a couple of things to my shopping list... the Derwent water pencils and the Koh-I-Noor pencil eraser. I currently use and like the Tomboy mono eraser as well as the Afmat rechargeable erasers, but am always open to trying a new product. You have mentioned many of my favorites including the M&R pencil sharpener, a must for various mfg. of colored pencils. In addition to the white Posca pen, I also use and love the Signo Uni-ball UM-153. I am now a new subscriber and look forward to viewing more of your videos. Blessing always...

[@valeriecarter5475]

My first time leaving a comment. Thanks for the Caran Dache palette suggestion since I have been searching for something to use that is not paper or ceramic. My first time painting ever began a year and a half ago. I have chosen to use watercolor sketch pads and sketchbooks with watercolor pencils. I also am compelled to paint and or sketch everyday now🙂. Also, I am learning to add various water-based colored pencils, crayons and polychromos pencils for texture. Your examples on this channel are amazing! No matter the results of the product comparisons, I will continue to watch. Thank you for sharing your talent and experince.

[@FuzzyDoxie]

Loved hearing all your favorites.

[@ninner196]

Enjoyed hearing your favorites Harry, I use the M &R sharpeners also and a few years ago found a hand crank Afmat sharpener that was awesome for colored pencils and in fact they sent me a new blade which was the whole crank and I bought another one. I only have to turn it once. They make a vertical electric sharpener for cp also and many use it. I personally just like to have more control and not be lost in thought and lose my pencil. I also love love love the FC Matte and Lumigraph matte pencils. I never could stand the sheen and therefore went to charcoal too. I had downsized my wc pencils just because I mix them too and am a watercolorist so it is a nice way to share with others. There are definite supplies I use and need which happens to always be the CD Luminance pencils but I also love some of the Pablo’s especially the white, cream and some unique beiges and of course the Polys and I use some of the Lightfast, not the whole set. My last and maybe first favorite was the Derwent studio and Drawing Pencils which with OMS could cover a lot of space and are still very much there. Great overview and yes it is true, what works for one may not work for another and what may not work for us can surely be appreciated by others. Thank you Harry!😊

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Harry, I have several art supplies that I reach for most every time I am starting a project! I admire your honesty and integrity you show in all your videos. You do receive a wide range of products and while your favorite might not be mine I appreciate your reasoning behind your choices! So much of working with a certain supply is based on comfort and being relaxed in its use! We are all so different and there are supplies everyone can find a brand that they can enjoy using! Thank you for sharing your picks and reasons for your decisions. I will say I have just one 40 well palette and so many more 12 or 14 pan palettes, of which I will use 4 to 6 colors in any given painting! Please keep creating your own personal artworks and creating tremendously great reviews on as many different brands as you can.

[@LScottArt]

Great list and explanations. Thank you!

[@WhatBeckyDidLastNightOfficial]

Thank you so much, always useful to discover something game changing 😊

[@Laughwithin420]

Great review. I’ll add in the Micron markers by Sakura.

[@maureendaunt8665]

Thank you Harry very useful information 👌🥰

[@aliyacozens6445]

Hello Harry. I bought M+R sharpener after seeing your video and I am in love with it. I have elrctric sharpener, it is good but I mostly use it when we colour together with kids (i have 5 of them , so lots of pencils being used) it is easy and quick. But for myself I prefer M+R sharpener. I have double side round one and it is brilliant for Prismacolor type soft pencils, you can use the bigger hole to sharpen just a little bit so you do not break the pencils. With harder pencils like polychromos I use smaller hole ,it gives you super sharp/ longer point. Would recommend that sharpener for everyone! So very gratefull for your videos ! Thank you!

[@Frances336]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤❤❤❤ off my feet at the moment. Amazing to get this video today.

[@rohandeshapremi9851]

👍👍👍

[@stevemurray6543]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are always looked forward to and appreciated. Having a cuppa and croissant while watching. It doesn't get any better than that my friend. Stay well and remain positive.

[@carolmorante4476]

That shop looks amazing!

[@l1ve2art]

Thank you! This was interesting! My top supplies would be those signo ball point pens in gold and silver, they have such good coverage, gelly roll white pen, and any ballpoint pen at all, I love how simple they are, you can do loads with them. HUH...must look into Etchr sketchbooks now hearing that...

[@shandaril]

It was nice to see what your favourite art supplies are. As always very useful, so thank you for that video 😊

[@Rita-z7d8f]

What a fun video! I loved seeing all your favorites and it seems we have many of the same! ❤️

[@Abi.Cadaver]

Really enjoyed hearing your list and the reasoning behind them.

[@jwebber598]

❤❤❤awesome thank you❤❤❤

[@dubbeljapp]

Hi! Thanks for a great video. I learned a lot about art materials. You do such a great job with all your videos. 👍🏻🙏

[@maxieleesimmons9509]

Thanks for sharing your personal favorites. I am interested in the palette to use with Inktense pencils and I would like to try the water brush as the cheap ones I have are a pain. I will also check out the fountain pen, ink supplies and pitt pencils. The pencil sharpener I use is an Afmat Autostop. It is the best electric I have found which actually greatly reduces breakage in Prismacolor pencils--I just pop the pencil in straight up and back out. I have started buying small sets of Derwent colored pencils and I really like those and hop to expand my collection. I hope you have a blessed day.

[@giadr9911]

Great video to watch, thanks very much for sharing.

[@contentsdiffer5958]

I use the Staedtler clutch pencil as well, though I also have a Linex one. The difference between them is the diameter of the knurled section; the Staedtler has a diameter matching that of the corners of the hexagon, whereas the Linex matches the sides of the hexagon. Depending on what grip you use, one can be preferable to the other. I tend to use both of them when sketching, with one having a hard lead and the other one a much softer one. It makes it very easy to tell them apart, both tactile from the grip but also color (Staedtler's blue vs Linex's green).

[@diannedupuis2960]

I appreciate you sharing this information.

[@astridgarcia888]

Thank you so much Harry

[@heatherhoward2513]

Caran d'ache pencil extender, but they're hard to find.

[@catbraunwell6450]

This was fun thanks. I use nearly all the same ones as you and I love graphite and water soluble pencils. I also use graphite and also use Artist grade colored pencils on top of the graphite after it dries and that’s a nice process too and very portable when I travel. Sorry to hear you have a spinal issue. I wasn’t aware of it, but you have my sympathies as I had live with several health issues that have slowed me down, but Art has always been my therapy!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Yeah unfortunately I suffered a serious spinal injury when I was serving in the British Army, as a result I was medically retired and underwent lots of further spinal procedures in civilian hospitals. But then I found this community, who warmly and without question, welcomed me with open arms and quite literally saved my life. That was about ten or so years ago now and since then, art and the art community has been my go to place when I feel the urge to draw or just cheer myself up. Watching other artists create is such a tonic for me, I just can't get enough. Thank you so much for your wonderful support and comment, thank you.

[@catbraunwell6450]

@@TheArtGearGuide thank you for your explanation. Again, I’m sorry to hear what happened to you, but I do love how it’s not changed you to an angry person and that you are a very positive person and I do enjoy your videos very much. I hope you keep on going with your art. And I agree with you the artists are my favorite people. I don’t even know some of these people and yet I’d say some of the online artists are my best friends.

[@Liz-sy7iu]

Enjoyed that, Harry. Thank you and take care. Liz ❤😊

[@danielaferrari1380]

I have to try the eraser pencil. I have the Tombo Mono in my stash but that pencil looks like more manageable. As you said: you can draw with it. Cheers from Italy. Dan 🧡

[@Frances336]

Hanna Karlzon colouring books, Caran D'Ache Pablos, Derwent Chromoflow, M and R crank sharpener

[@suewilkinson910]

Just coloured pencils for me. I prefer an artist quality pencils, I love Luminance and Pablo and Fabre Castel. But I'll use any coloured pencil in a pinch. If I had to empty my art room (posh name for a very small room that doubles as my home office) the final things I'd be left with would be the pencils, my Pencil Buddy and my Caran d'Arch hand crank sharpener with a Tombow mono eraser and a battery operated eraser. Now you mention using it for highlights, I'd add a kneaded putty eraser to that list.

[@capyboppy]

Great video Harry. I agreed with most of what you said.

[@sherhardgrave3664]

Great video thank you so much for the information and I always enjoy your work well done.

[@33percentburnt]

Very informative video, thanks Harry 😊

[@colossusX1]

Noodler's inks are great. I also like Jaque Herbin, Robert Oster and R&K Sketch ink

[@DoveJS]

Have you ever compared R&K Sketch Inks and the De Atramentis Document inks before? I haven't tried either yet, just curious to get more opinions.

[@colossusX1]

@@DoveJS I have not used the Document series yet.

[@DoveJS]

@@colossusX1 Ah, ok, thanks. If you're interested in them as well, I hope you do use them some day. 🙂

[@contentsdiffer5958]

The Staedtler pencil extender is probably the best for the price. Staedtler Japan makes one of superior quality, but with a higher cost. I've tried the Caran D'ache crank sharpener. While it's a gorgeous machine with a lot of history behind it, I found it disappointing. I tend to use a Dahle 133.

[@peromox]

Invaluable information as always Harry. I have the Caran d'Ache board aswell, and I'm interested to know what you use to clean it please?

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Hi there, it is a pain in the backside to clean in so much as, when you are using staining pigments, they are just going to leave stains. I know for some it can look unsightly having different colored stains all over it, but for others it is a work of art in its own right. I fall somewhere in between, when I first started to use it, I wanted it to stay white and so I would use spray bleach to remove the stains, but I was never 100% successful. So long as the stains are not contaminating mixing on the surface, which is not happening on my palette, that is the main thing. I am sorry I wasn't able to provide a solution, but some of the other artists in the comments may be a bit more successful than me and provide you with some help. Thank you so much for your comment, support and watching the content, I can't express in words how much it means to me, thank you so much.

[@ladynsearch-of-art]

That was very interesting and informative. Thank you Harry. 😊

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

With my list I could be very happy creating for years with: my grandfather's M+R sharpener 🥰 Faber Castell Polychromos Color Pencils and the Albrecht watercolor pencils, M. Graham and Daniel Smith Watercolors ( but also keen on schmincke and WN super granulating colors) I like: Copic markers/OLO markers, I'm never without graphite, I have used Staedtler Lumograph since I was a kid. But still testing different graphite for my favorite: Mitsubishi HI Uni and Caran D'ache grafwood are also nice. I also like my Caran D'ache Neo colors-I & II , R&K Inks and my Derwent graphitint, and other water soluble graphite, Golden Open Acrylics. Also working on finding my favorite papers.Though I do know I am partial to seawhite sketchbooks. I have lots of supplies other than these but could probably be very content with just these. I have not tried the staedtler clutch so that went in my shopping basket what a brilliant idea. Thanks for a fun video.

[@lyndamorrill5687]

Great info thanks.

[@AafkeVultink]

As for supplies; I cant do without decent wc paper; hahnemule expression, the pink version, I use for prettymuch evrything. I need decent paper if I want to be consistant in what I do. I have the canson xl, no disrespect; is just ment for practise and cards. Paints; sennelier, DS. Brushes; royal langnickel soft grip. Pencils; derwent lightfast, I own the set of 72; they currently are my precious,lol , faber castell polychromos; I have the set of 120; inktense for card making, rubber stamps; mainly pennyblack and altenew, versa mark ink embossing powder and bleedproof white. I prefer the plastic like erasers;leave less marks on my paper. Oh and my Tombow markers; the set of 96 that I use as mini inkpads.

[@AafkeVultink]

for the record; I have been crafting more then 20 years now; I dont want any beginner to feel intimidated; I did not get any of supplies; I baught them of my own money. And that takes time. Its Paper first; supplies next; know your supplies takes time wich can be saved if you practise on best you can afford. I cant see in your wallet; but have alternatives if you want.

[@sugahsweetart]

Another great video!!! Amazing work and effort Harry!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much my friend, I hope you are keeping well

[@kateboyd9374]

I love colored pencil: I mostly use Polychromos because of their translucent-ish quality, but i also love my Derwent Lightfast and Caran d'ache Luminance. I still use my Prismacolors, but I've marked the lightfast rating of each of them on the shaft with a Micron. Love the Derwent pencil extenders too. I've really been using my small set of Pan Pastels lately along with Carbothello (sp) pastel pencils. Derwent inktense and Derwent watercolor pencils are awesome, too, and I would be unhappy without my Senellier watercolors. What a great video! Thank you, Harry!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so very much for sharing your favourite products, sounds like you have a wonderful collection of fantastic art supplies. I think I am going to have to do a re-review of the Derwent Watercolour Pencils. I reviewed a small set of 12 I think, back when I very first started my channel, so almost ten years ago now. But back then when I completed reviews I wasn’t really confident enough to provide artwork as a demonstration, especially with watercolours. Definitely an idea for an upcoming review I think. Anyway thank you so very much for your support and wonderful comment I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

[@kateboyd9374]

@TheArtGearGuide oh yes, if you have them in your collection I'd love to see a re-review of the Derwent Watercolor Pencils! I could watch your reviews all day - in fact I did one day, catching up!

[@carolmorante4476]

I like many products from Faber.Castell, Prismacolor, Stabilo and Derwent. I have never used Caran D'ache, I would love to, but they are really expensive here. Can you please do a review of the Stabilo Schwan Art color pencils? Thank you!

[@YusuF_Agreste447]

Guys which coloured pencil should i buy nyoni or kalour or staedetlar ?

[@heatherhoward2513]

Try a few. Go for open stock ones, which will enable you to try a lot out.

[@YusuF_Agreste447]

@@heatherhoward2513 ok thanks

[@TheArtGearGuide]

None of the pencils you mentioned are sold open stock unfortunately other wise I would totally agree with with Heather in that buying a few open stock pencils is the best way to find the right pencil for you. If you are really set on buying one of the sets you have mentioned, for me personally, the Nyoni are a better quality pencil and they have a wonderful color range.

[@sylviebourdeau9425]

I need to know your opinion about the Ohuhu markers. There has been a big hype about them from Sarah & Jazza in Australia but frankly, i don't agree at all. The nibs are nice BUT the ink is of very low quality and most of the colors are awful. They have lots of bizarre colors. I presently have copics and one day i would love to try the Olo markers. Does anyone agree with me about the OHuhu?

[@cut--]

Wouldn't "What Art Supplies could YOU/WE - all your subs not be able to live without" be a more informative question to ask?" I don't care about you and your one opinion but I would care about 31,000 artists opinions. 😴 boring

[@TheArtGearGuide]

I don’t understand your comment, do you find the video boring? And if so just skip it, you’re not being forced.

[@AliMacDonald1]

Are you for real?? This is an art supply review channel. People watch the videos, specifically to see Harry’s opinions on products, which is what this video is. You seem to be on the wrong channel if you were expecting something else.

[@barbarabrady1267]

That is so rude. If you want to know make your own video and ask

[@heatherhoward2513]

You again? If you don't like it don't watch.

[@leelan2978]

Be kind.