Below is a list of sketching supplies that I love and recommend for young sketchers. You can click on any item listed to go to a link on Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases but the price from Amazon remains the same for you.
Sketchbooks
I have really fallen in love with the Stillman & Birn sketchbooks. They come in various categories and sizes. I prefer the:
Alpha (which contains mixed media paper)
I like this larger format (about 8.25 x 11.75) but if you prefer a smaller sketchbook, get that instead!
Pens
Waterproof ink pens in black ink, in various sizes. Many brands claim to be waterproof but end up smearing and ghosting ink when we paint over them so I prefer the Black, Pigma Micron Pens which are truly waterproof. It's good to have a variety of pen sizes for various weights of line. I like the:
Black, Pigma Micron Pen 05/.45mm
Black, Pigma Micron Pen 08/.50mm
Watercolor travel palette
I recommend Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers' Pocket Box 12-color Half Pan as a starter set. If you are not sure how much you will enjoy sketch booking and don't want to spend much, this set is one of the best for a student level watercolor set.
These travel palettes are small and perfect for sketch booking.
Watercolor Brushes
I recommend having at least three travel brushes of various sizes. It’s important that they are travel brushes (they will have caps on them so that they don’t get ruined when you put them in your bag).
An affordable and convenient option is the Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush Assorted Tips, Pack of 3. These brushes can be filled with water and are really convenient.
Other incidentals for a good sketchbook set are:
A water container (like an empty yogurt container or something more artsy like this Art Advantage Double Water Cup With Lid.
Paper towels
Mechanical pencil (so you don't have to worry about a sharpener)
Faber-Castell Perfection Eraser Pencil with Brush (this magical eraser erases ink!)
A little bag to keep all your pens, pencil, erasers and ruler in. I love these little beautiesbecause you can open them and stand up the bag like a cup to hold everything upright while you sketch.
And that's a list of my favorites. Enjoy!
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