Studio gear
What's on our easels.
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Browse all art supplies at BlickPencils, charcoal, pens & markers
Drawing
Where every painting starts: the sketch.
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Graphite Pencils
Why I use it
Smooth, even grades from hard to soft, so I can sketch light and build to deep darks without the lead breaking.
Shop at BlickPrismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Why I use it
Soft, rich pigment that blends and layers like paint. Great for colour studies before a big piece.
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Why I use it
Charcoal in pencil form: bold values for portraits with less mess than sticks.
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Why I use it
Crisp, waterproof lines for inking comics and Meta Sabian pages. They won't bleed under markers or wash.
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Why I use it
Alcohol markers that blend smoothly for colouring comic pages and character designs. They're refillable, with a brush tip on one end.
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Why I use it
The whole marker aisle in one place: alcohol, brush and fine-line markers for design, illustration, manga and cartooning.
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Acrylic, oil & watercolour
Painting
The colours on our walls and in our classes.
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics
Why I use it
Thick, buttery and packed with pigment. Colours stay bright and hold the brushstroke.
Shop at BlickWinsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Paints and Sets
Why I use it
Strong, pure colour with a satin finish. A professional range that comes in single tubes or ready-made sets.
Shop at BlickAcrylic Paint Sets
Why I use it
Starter and studio sets with a full range of colours in one box. An easy way to start painting with acrylics.
Shop at BlickLiquitex Basics Acrylic Paint
Why I use it
An affordable student set that still mixes well. A good start for paint nights and new painters.
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Why I use it
Everything for a pour painting in one box. Fluid art is a fun first project with no drawing needed.
Shop at BlickGamblin 1980 Oil Colors
Why I use it
Quality oils at a student price, for when you are ready to try slow blending and glazing.
Shop at BlickWatercolor Paints
Why I use it
Pans, tubes and travel sets side by side, so you can pick the watercolours that suit how you paint.
Shop at BlickWinsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors
Why I use it
A compact travel set for sketching outdoors and quick colour notes.
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Surfaces & storage
Sketchbooks, Paper & Canvas
Something good to make your marks on.
Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad
Why I use it
Sturdy everyday paper that takes graphite, charcoal and erasing well.
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Why I use it
Heavy enough for markers, ink and light washes, so one pad covers most class projects.
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Why I use it
Heavy cotton paper that takes wash after wash without buckling, for finished watercolour pieces.
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Why I use it
A hardbound sketchbook that holds up to wet media and daily use.
Shop at BlickFredrix Canvas Panels
Why I use it
Primed and ready to paint, flat and easy to carry. Good for practice pieces and studies.
Shop at BlickPortfolios & Art Binders
Why I use it
Keeps finished drawings and paintings flat, clean and easy to carry to a class, a show or a client.
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Brushes, knives & palettes
Brushes & Tools
The tools that move the paint.
Princeton Catalyst Polytip Brushes
Why I use it
Stiff synthetic bristles that push heavy acrylic and oil around and clean up easily.
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Why I use it
Soft, springy brushes that keep a sharp point for details, faces and lettering.
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Why I use it
For mixing on the palette and for thick, textured strokes straight on the canvas.
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Why I use it
A sealed palette that keeps acrylics wet for days, so less paint goes to waste.
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Big walls
Murals
For going large, indoors or out.
Posca Paint Markers
Why I use it
Opaque paint in marker form for clean outlines and lettering on walls, wood and canvas.
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Why I use it
Low-odour, artist-grade spray colour for smooth backgrounds and gradients on big surfaces.
Shop at BlickGolden Archival Varnish
Why I use it
A protective top coat with UV filters, to help finished work hold its colour.
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Want to learn with them?
Our classes and paint parties supply everything you need. Come try the gear before you buy it.
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