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Drawing comes with its own list of recommended sketching utensils from erasers topencilsto tools that help you blend graphite.
So, how do you start building your drawing kit?
Scroll down for our suggestion of supplies to buy.
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They have serious range.
One of the first things is to figure your personaldrawing style.
Doing this will allow you to mix and match the needs of your drawing.
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An H pencil can be used for light sketching while a B grade is ideal for capturing shadows.
Derwent| $17.21
We likeDerwents set of 12 pencils.
Check out our guide for more of thebest drawing pencilsfor professionals and beginners who love to sketch.
Derwent| $17.21
With the right techniques, you’re free to create drawings that boast multifaceted color and lifelike dimension.
Like graphite, selecting your favorite colored pencils comes down to personal preference.
Prismacolor| $56.75
We likePrismacolor Premiers set of 72 pencils.
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Check out our guide for more of thebest colored pencilsfor professionals artists and coloring book enthusiasts.
Want to try drawing?
Here are more items to have on hand.
Prismacolor| $56.75
There are two popular types of artist markersone is alcohol-based, while the other is water-based.
Alcohol-based art markers contain a combination of pigment and alcohol.
They are known to be quick-drying and wont smudge if they come in contact with water.
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One downside is that they could have an odor and need to be used in a well-ventilated area.
Water-based pens comprise water (or a combination of water and glycerin).
They are not permanent and might smudge if your drawing gets wet.
Copic| $70.20
Copic| $70.20
We likeCopicbrands 12-marker sketch set.
Check out our guide for thebest artist markersout there.
The larger the tip, the thicker a mark it will make.
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Conventional pens are round-shaped or are angular, but dont discount a brush-tipped pen.
It is great for achieving a painterly line without having to have any painting supplies!
Sakura| $25.50
We likeSakuraMicron Pigma’s limited edition set.
Sakura| $25.50
It includes 10 technical pens with nibs of varying widths.
Want more pens, check out our guide todifferent pens for artists.
Willow charcoal is the more delicate form and comes in long strips.
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Compressed charcoal is powdered charcoal thats bound with gum or wax.
Its harder than willow charcoal, and it produces deeper black tones.
Its great for creating fine lines, textures, and dark shadows.
Winsor & Newton| $9.16
Its available in a small stick form or as a pencil.
Winsor & Newton| $9.16
We likeWinsor & Newtonvine charcoal sticksas well as thesewoodless charcoal pencils byMont Marte.
Get more of our recommendations forbest charcoal pencil setsand otheressential charcoal supplies.
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(In that case, double-check you check out our guide topaper types.)
At what size do you like to work?
If you draw enough, youll start to notice that theres a scale at which you naturally sketch.
Moleskin| $26.72
Maybe its smaller than a quarter, or you prefer to take up the whole page.
Take stock of this when selecting a sketchbook.
If you like to draw big, check that you pick something that will be large enough.
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But for miniature art, you’re able to go much smaller.
Also, consider where youll be taking your sketchbook.
Will you be traveling with it?
Tombow| $3.66
It might be wise to select a size that will fit comfortably in a backpack.
Spiral-bound sketchbooks allow you to have the book completely flat as you draw.
This is a common feature and one that has a variety of covers and price ranges.
Dahle| $5.89
Moleskin| $26.72
We likeMoleskinsketchbooksorPratFlexbook Smartbook.
For more recommendations, see our guide for thebest sketchbooks.
But beyond those all-important items, there are several things that are the unsung heroes of drawing.
Pro Art| $1.29
Maybe they arent big and flashy, but these accessories help you to become a better sk
etcher.
Tombow| $3.66
Avinyl eraseris at the top of the list.
Opt for awhite eraserto ensure that you dont leave any pesky marks on your page.
Blick| $6.39
For charcoal drawing, youll want a vinyl eraser as well as akneaded eraser.
Dahle| $5.89
Asharpener.
Nothing is more annoying than when you have a dull pencil tip and nothing to sharpen it.
Pro Art| $1.29
Atortillon.
Dont want to get your hands dirty while blending?
you’re able to also try achamoisfor a similar effect.
Blick| $6.39
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