Drawing Supplies

This Drawing Supplies Guide is updated regularly and organized alphabetically for your convenience. The list includes affordable staples as well as premium options; I mention skill level only when relevant. For a full overview of art supplies across all mediums, visit the Art Supplies & Materials Guide.

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Core Drawing Materials

CHARCOAL
COLORED PENCILS (INCL. WATERCOLOR, PASTEL)
CONTE & DRAWING CRAYONS
INK & PEN TOOLS, PENS, MARKERS
PASTELS (SOFT & OIL)
PENCILS

Paper & Surfaces

DRAWING PAPER & PADS
SKETCHBOOKS
TONED PAPER, SAND PAPER, & OTHER UNIQUE PAPER

Tools & Accessories

DRAWING BOARDS & SUPPORTS
  • Tabletop Easel – A3 /13.07″D x 17.32″W x 2.67″H/. Convenient board + easel. Used in most of my demo
RULERS & MEASURING TOOLS
SHARPENERS & CUTTING TOOLS

FINISHING & PRESENTATION

FIXATIVES & SEALANTS
STORAGE & PORTFOLIOS