My Favorite Drawing Supplies
Hello there! Today I'm sharing my favorite drawing and sketching supplies.
1. Mechanical Pencils. I am picky about how a writing utensil feels in my hand and I'm also particular about how good the eraser is. With that said, I prefer the BIC #2 mechanical pencil with 0.7mm lead. I love that they're easy to carry around in my purse because the lead can be pushed back into the pencil and doesn't leave pencil marks in my bag!
2. Eraser. I love this Staedtler eraser. When you're looking for erasers, make sure you feel them to see if they're soft. If they feel a little bit hard or very smooth when you run your thumb across the top, they will most likely leave marks when you try to erase something. We don't want that! I like to stick to soft, white erasers. They're usually a good bet!
3. Paper. I have so many different sketchbooks and papers it's not even funny. I'm a sucker for blank paper. My favorite sketchbooks are anything from Canson. I love the quality of paper. Here is my favorite spiral bound sketchbook.
4. Pens. I usually do pens for outlining, and I often use a pen if a pencil isn't available. I love the fine tips on these Micron pens.
5. Markers & Colored Pens. These Staedtler colored pens are so much fun. I love all the different colors they come in. These are my favorite when I'm just doodling. For more finished sketches I like to use my Prismacolor markers. These are pricey, so make sure when you buy a set at Hobby Lobby or Michaels to use a coupon! You can also buy them individually which would be great for a basic starter kit. I also just buy the markers individually when one of my colors has run out and I need a replacement.
6. Colored Pencils. Prismacolor is my go-to for colored pencils. They are amazing for blending and come in all sorts of good colors! (Can you tell I have a thing for color?)
Okay, I've shared my favorites. What are your favorite basic drawing tools?
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