ART SUPPLY LIST
A Complete List of All Art Supplies I Use
Including Buying Links and Discount Codes!
What you need to know about this art supply list:
This list is a quick reference for all the art supplies I use to create my paintings. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your artistic journey, having the right tools can make all the difference.
In this guide, you'll find:
A list of my favorite paints, brushes, and more. All essential for creating a beautiful piece of artwork.
Click-through links for each item (I found the highest quality items at the cheapest price!), making it easy for you to purchase them directly from Amazon, Blick, or brand's website using a discount code.
For a more comprehensive guide with tips, short tutorials on using these supplies and exploring different techniques, check out my QUICK ART GUIDE here.
My ART COURSE covers each topic in depth, including video tutorials and step-by-step explanations. Sign up for my art course here.
Now, let's dive right into it!
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BRUSHES.
round brush…..
Great for fine lines like hair, lashes, eyebrows. I also use it for tiny details like dots (pores, moles, freckles etc.).
Buy on Blick:
Chisel
Blender…..
Great for blending, details and covering big areas evenly. Work best when broken in a little bit.
Buy on Amazon:
Buy on Blick:
grainer brush…..
Best used for big batches of hair.
Buy on Amazon:
Buy on Blick:
Perfect Starter Sets…..
Buy on Amazon:
Buy on Blick:
acrylic paint.
I mainly use Heavy Body Acrylics. My go-to brands are GOLDEN and Liquitex.
Below, you can find my most used colors. Colors marked with * are used when I mix skin tones.
HEAVY BODY ACRYLIC PAINT…
Buy on Amazon:
GOLDEN ACRYLICS:
Titanium White
Carbon Black
Cadmium Red Light
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Primary Yellow
Titan Mars Pale
LIQUITEX ACRYLICS:
Titanium White
MARS Black
Naples Yellow Hue
Cadmium Red Medium
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Sienna
COBALT Blue
CADMIUM Yellow LIGHT
LIGHT PINK
My Paint Palette
To keep my paint from drying out and being able to use the same mixed color in a next paint session I am using the Masterson Sta-Wet Palette. Additionally, I use a spray bottle to keep my paint from drying out up top.
SKETCHING.
PROJECTORS.
Here are three choices at different price points (low to high). I have personally tested them all. They all get the job done very well.
However, Crenova has the highest resolution, which shows most details while sketching.
ACRYLIC PAINT MARKERS.
Make sure to always use Acrylic Paint Markers. Do NOT use a Sharpie. Otherwise the Sharpie might bleed into the paint later.
THE CANVAS.
Sometimes I use pre-stretched canvases, but most of the time I build my own. Here are the resources for both:
STRETCHED CANVAS.
NOTE:
For an quick explanation of all supplies and short tutorials on how to build and stretch a canvas check out my QUICK ART GUIDE. If you want to learn the entire process in more depth, check out my ART COURSE.
UNSTRETCHED CANVAS.
Buy on AMAZON:
Buy on BLICK:
STRETCHER BARS (PRICE PER STRIP, NOT PAIR):
STANDARD | MEDIUM DUTY | HEAVY DUTY
CROSS BRACES:
TOP COAT & RESIN.
I use two different coating methods, a simple top coat varnish and epoxy resin.
LIQUITEX VARNISH.
This varnish comes in different finishes: matte, high-gloss, satin and gloss.
EPOXY RESIN.
NOTE.
Coating your finished painting with Epoxy Resin might seem intimidating at first, but trust me, the results are sooo worth the mess the coating process causes! It definitely took me some trial and error to figure out how to master the process. While this list only covers the basic supplies, my ART COURSE is covering the detailed process, where you'll learn everything you need to know – sign up for it here!
OTHER SUPPLIES.
Here is a list of all the art supplies I am using, that did not match any of the other categories above.
Phew! That was a lot…
… of information, but I hope it gave you a good sense of the art supplies I use and why I love them. Finding the right tools is crucial, and I wanted to make sure you have all the options at your fingertips. Especially the most budget-friendly ones! Remember, art is a journey, not a destination. So grab your supplies, embrace your creativity, and most importantly, have fun!
NEXT STEPS.
A HUGE THANK YOU...
…to trusting me, reading through my Art Supply List and maybe even to purchase through the affiliate links. Your support means the world to me, and makes it possible for me to help more artists achieve their artistic goals!
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