Tools of the Trade

So it has been a disgustingly long time since I posted last. I haven't done much art-art, I have some scans from my Moleskine that I put up on my Flicker that I will post here shortly.

Until I get to do that, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite art supplies, as well as offer links as to where to get them yourselves.

I have linked these products to their pages at dickblick.com. Other great shops that I frequent at include Utrecht and Jerry's Artarama. Prices may vary between retailers so shop around. Also check to see if any of these retailers are in your area!

Paper:
Moleskine Sketchbooks:
I love the Moleskine sketchbooks because they have a nice sleek apperance and are highly portable. They are great for pen and ink work, colored pencil and pencil. You can get these at most book stores as well as art stores.

I also use a variety of other sketchpads and watercolor paper packets. My favorite brands are Strathmore for watercolor paper, and Canson for sketch/ drawing paper.

Pens & Brushes:
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen:
This is a Japanese pen. It, unlike most brush pens, features real nylon bristles that don't dull or fray. It has a nice ink flow and for the most part is waterproof. One of the things I like most about this, is that the ink is refillable.

Faber-Castell PITT artist pens:
The Faber-Castell PITT pens come in a variety of sizes and colors. I like to use the black superfine one. It has a nice line thickness and feel, and lays down a nice dark line of India ink. These come in a variety of sets, as well as open stock at most art stores.


Colored Pencils & Markers:
Prismacolor Colored Pencils:
Hands down, the best colored pencils around. Nice thick lead that is blendable and can be used with a wide variety of other products. These come in sets of various amounts, as well as an open stock.

Copic Sketch Markers:
Copics are a little more expensive than Prismacolor markers or other art/ design markers, but they seem to last longer, don't dry out as fast . I like these because they have a nice brush tip


Paints:
Windsor & Newton Cottman Watercolor Pans:
I bout a set of 24 full pans of these paints a while ago and love them. The colors are nice and vibrant, and are nicely transparent.


Erasers & Etc:
Magic Rub Peel-Off Eraser Pencil.
This is a great eraser for erasing in small areas, adding detail to pencil renderings, and as a general eraser.