My Favorite Art Supplies
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Pens, Pencils, Markers, & Crayons
Caran d'Ache Neocolor I Wax Crayons
These wax crayons are not water-soluble. They will form a wax-resist to use with watercolors.
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquerelle
These are the very popular water-soluble crayons that so many artists love.
Posca Paint Pen in Black -- Extra Fine
I love this paint pen for adding dots and fine lines as a finishing touch.
Posca Paint Pen in White -- Extra Fine
I love this paint pen for adding dots and fine lines as a finishing touch.
Posca Paint Pen Gold -- Extra Fine
Perfect for adding a bit of bling as a finishing touch!
SUPKIZ Fine Tip Paint Pens in an Assortment of Colors
Though I don’t usually use colored paint pens in my work, I do enjoy adding a splash of color with these. I love the fine tip for dots, dashes, and thin lines.
Pentel® Presto!™ Jumbo Correction Pen, Fine Point
Although I have a couple of white paint pens, I love mark making with this correction pen. It makes a very juicy mark. Be aware that it does have a chemical smell to it.
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon #13, 6 Count
These water-reactive crayons on super smooth and creamy.
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon #1, 6 Count
These water-reactive crayons on super smooth and creamy.
Uni-Ball AIR Micro - 0.5mm Fine Rollerball - Pack of 12 - Black
These are my favorite pens for writing on mixed media — acrylic paints & inks, watercolor, and paper!
STABILO Multi-Talented Pencil woody 3 in 1 - ARTY - Pack of 10 - Assorted Colours with Sharpener
These vibrant crayons are water-reactive and oh-so fun to play with!
STABILO All-STABILO Colored Pencil For Film & Glass, Black
These water-soluble pencils are popular with mixed media artists. They can be activated with matte medium to keep them from re-activating with further layers.
STABILO All-STABILO Colored Pencil for Film & Glass, White
These water-soluble pencils are popular with mixed media artists. They can be activated with matte medium to keep them from re-activating with further layers.
STABILO All-STABILO Colored Pencil for Film & Glass, Brown
These water-soluble pencils are popular with mixed media artists. They can be activated with matte medium to keep them from re-activating with further layers. I find the brown to be slightly less harsh than the black.
STABILO All-STABILO Colored Pencil for Film & Glass, Graphite
These water-soluble pencils are popular with mixed media artists. They can be activated with matte medium to keep them from re-activating with further layers. I find the graphite to be slightly less harsh than the black.
uni-ball Gel Impact UM-153 White [Pack of 3] Broad 1.0mm Rollerball
I love my paint pens, but sometimes I want a white pen to write or doodle with. This is my favorite!
Inks & Paints
Daler Rowney FW Artists Acrylic Ink - Marine Blue
This is one of my absolute favorite colors of acrylic ink. It’s called ‘Marine Blue’ but I see it as a beautiful teal color. It’s absolutely magical when it’s spritzed with water!
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Bottle - Flame Orange
This brilliant orange color is a wonderful acrylic ink. It blooms nicely when sprayed with water.
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink - Prism Violet
This is one of my favorite shades of purple, whether in ink or in paint. It’s deep and rich.
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink - Cerulean Blue Hue
What a vibrant light blue!
Kuretake Pearl Calligraphy Liquid, Gold Sparkle, Kneaded Ink
Perfect for adding a bit of bling as a finishing touch! This thick ink is perfect for stenciling with.
Tools and Basic Supplies
Royal Brush Synthetic Artist Sponges, 3/Pack
Cut these in halves or quarters to use for stenciling and making a different mark with paint.
Princeton Catalyst Tools, Art Supplies for Texturizing and Moving Paint, Wedge- White
I love my Catalyst wedges — I have two — for scraping paint and matte medium. They feel good in the hand
Gel Press Gel Plate 8"X10"
This is one of my favorite tools for making decorated collage papers. You can also cut your prints with a Silhouette or Cricut for mobiles, cards, and other crafts.
Ranger Medium Gel Press Brayer, Multicolor
This is my current favorite brayer for using with my gelli plate. In fact, I have two — one that I use to spread paint and one that I use to burnish with.
Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer, 2-Inch
I love this brayer for spreading paint on a mixed media piece. I’m not sure if it’s the size or the soft rubber — or most likely, a combination of the two.
Mixed Media Bookss
Get Messy Art: The No-Rules, No-Judgment, No-Pressure Approach to Making Art by Caylee Grey
This a great book for anyone new to mixed media art or who comes from a more painterly background, someone used to making art with more structure and rules.
Mixed Media Color Studio: Explore Modern Color Theory to Create Unique Palettes and Find Your Creative Voice by Kellee Wynne Conrad
I learned so much about color mixing from Kellee Wynne Conrad’s videos that I was happy to see a book that I could turn to for reference.