Art Supplies that Every Artist NEEDS 🎨

What are some of your favorite must-have art supplies?

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[Blick_Art]

Nice! We think this could be a series, because there are too many essential supplies to fit in one short. The tip for reducing adhesive power in tape is so useful, and no matter how many times we spread the word, there is always someone new to art who can benefit!

[kim-pdfy]

Also the kneaded eraser ( which I love) can become overly soiled but can be cleaned easily by dropping a small amount of dish liquid onto it while working it under running warer!

[TheMessyDeskxyz]

I love my kneaded eraser and make up brush! Absolutely second them!

[IsaiahINRI]

Another one that is probably a no-brainer for most is an artist glove if you're using pencils or digital. They aren't expensive but are immensely helpful

[Idkwhats_goingontbh]

Fun fact: Blu taks are also good for sticking up things and many schools use them to stick up names. There are A LOT of leftover blu tak and if your school has that, you can ask your friends to give you some of the extra blu tak they got and get some yourself. I, myself got my blu tak for free bc of this. Probably not as good quality as faber castel ones but WORKS EXTREMELY WELL for cheaper artists like me.

[Sleepyycxt]

I need the blu tack 😭 I usually lose my rubber when I’m doing traditional art and I need to find another one. Blu tack is sticky and easy to find! I need to get one once I go back to Tesco lol

[Xubono]

Thank you for all the helpful advice. My immediate need was for a white pencil, pen or marker that I could use instead of correction fluid. I’m a little clumsy and arthritis doesn’t help when I am prone to “colouring over the lines”. Your link to the Artistro acrylic paint pens was a definite game changer. I gleefully followed your advice, and “went the whole hog” and bought the 42 ultra-fine set of acryllic pens - which included 2 white and 2 black pens. These are AWESOME. The white dries in less than a minute, and goes from translucent to a completely opaque white. Unlike gel pens or other correcting methods, the artistro pens dry as an opaque, no-gloss effect. Now I can make minor alterations without creating shiny spots all over the page! I love my polychromos pencils, but the artistro have taken first place honours this week. The coloured pen have a beautiful rich intensity. You just need to do some preparation. Shake the pen vigorously (listen for the clicking of ball bearings). The pigment and fluid separate during storage (even after a few hours), so every time I grab a different pen, I shake it like a new fad aerobic exercise regime. You then need to pump the pen to start the ink flow. Repeat as necessary - you will get the best result after a few tries.
Thank you for pointing me in this direction!

[danyelhudon]

I hadn’t never think to use washi tape to block certain part of the drawing! Fabulous idea! TKY from Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦 😊❤

[dantereategui]

Thank u Sarah I will get a hold of all of these

[macramemomentsmore]

She got the kneaded eraser from officeworks i saw the package and its the same as i had

[Babyalivedoll-kufx]

I love Kneaded erasers cuz u can play with them like slime 💅💅💅💅💅💅

[silverstormsfury]

I've never had much luck with kneaded erasers, they are usually too malleable to stay in a form while I'm trying to use them

[HazelThatCorgi]

Omg 😮 you have the same Worlds of Wonder coloring book as me

[themaddtatter]

When I was younger I had a kneaded eraser and for some reason I would make little snowmen out of it. I really think I need a set of those paint pens. Love the play on words, that one didn't go over my head.

[Kittyplayzzzzzz]

A makeup brush is also good for blending acrylic paint because sometimes you can see the brush marks the softness of a makeup brush removes the marks

[Narra]

Great picks. Please make this a series

[none_ishere]

Thank you Sarah !!! :D this is really helpful!! Love your videos ❤

[Foxy]

Fun fact: blu tack can be used as a kneaded eraser! (Yes this is what I do and it works wonders)

[Maryam_khan.]

I need artist this items because is very important 😊❤

[luciicrafts]

Thank you dii it's very helpful for my artwork I understand your advice because is true and very necessary to all artists