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
- Blick Studio Pastel Set, Assorted 24 – Hard pastel. Good value in price and quality. Demo Link
- Rembrandt Soft Pastel Assorted 15 – Well balanced medium soft. Beginner to advanced.
- Rembrandt Soft Pastel Assorted 30
- Rembrandt Soft Pastel Assorted 45
- NuPastel Assorted 24 – Strongly recommended hard pastel. Get the larger size if you plan to continue with pastel drawing.
- NuPastel Assorted 36
- NuPastel Assorted 96




