Drawing and Sketching Supplies - a list by crosinski

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The best drawing and sketching supplies I've found, plus some neat gizmos that make drawing more fun.

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I'm an artist who loves to draw.

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Natural Chamois

First to recommend

Description

Useful for blending. Can be used to “lift” graphite and charcoal in an overall way, too.

Updated Nov 10, 2006

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Holbein Pastel Brushes

First to recommend

Description

Since there aren't very many tools made specifically for pencil drawing, pencil artists have to make do with what they can find. These "pastel" tools all have potential but I really like the "Round Blenders." The short bristles blend graphite extremely well.

Updated Nov 11, 2006

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Sanford Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick

First to recommend

Description

The material this easer is made out of is stiffer than most. I trim the tips of stick erasers into wedges and points so I can create detail with them. This stiff eraser holds a fine point or wedge nicely and doesn’t "squash" out when you use it like softer stick erasers do. (Get some refills when you order, too. They're cheap.)

Updated Nov 10, 2006

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Arches Watercolor Blocks

First to recommend

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A very tough paper that’s great for drawing. It can take repeated erasing, has a grain that accepts a lot of graphite so you can create deep blacks but is smooth enough for delicate detail, and it’s archival quality. I prefer the hotpress surface.

Updated Nov 10, 2006

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Stonehenge Drawing Paper Pads

First to recommend

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This paper has a very soft surface but it’s pretty good for drawing, is very reasonably priced, and is archival quality. You can draw beautifully delicate detail on its smooth surface but you’ll need to use pencils in the “soft” range … from B to 9B.

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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General's Flat Sketching Pencil

First to recommend

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Flat sketching pencils are neat to make line drawings with. You can create a varied line by leaning the pencil in different ways.

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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General's Flat Point Sharpener

First to recommend

Description

This gizmo sharpens flat sketching pencils. One end sharpens the wide sides of the pencil and the other end sharpens the short sides. You slid the pencil in and move it back and forth against the blades. It's a little awkward at first but works really well after you get used to the motion.

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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