My Favourite Materials
Perhaps you're shopping for yourself or maybe someone else. Let me take the guess work out of finding just the right thing. Whether for a seasoned artist or someone just starting to explore, nothing compares to the sheer delight of opening up a package of brand new art supplies.
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Drawing and Sketching
Seawhite Square Sketchbook
A lovely general use sketchbook for studio or plein air
Seawhite Concertina Book
My favourite format for exploring in sketchbooks
Stillman and Birn Sketchbook
A beautiful sketchbook with very smooth paper
Stillman and Birn Cold Pressed Paper Book
Nice thick paper for watercolour and mixed media sketches
Blackwing Palomino Pencils
My absolute favourite drawing pencils!
Blackwing Long Point Sharpener
Charcoal Pencils
My favourite peelable charcoal pencils
Uni:Pin Drawing Pens
My go-to drawing pens - I always have a set on hand
Derwent Drawing Pencils
The best colour pencils for easy-to-layer, muted, natural tones
Art Graf Tailors Chalk Charcoal
I use these for everything - drawing, mixed media, and both acrylic and oil painting
Painting
Roman Szmal Watercolours
Lately, I have been using watercolours for sketchbooks and plein air work, and if I had to choose one brand, it would be Roman Szmal. This set has standard mixing colours and quite a few unique and exciting colours, which I have enjoyed playing with.
Watercolour Brushes
Affordable but great quality watercolour brush sets
Tubewringer
One of the most used tools in my studio - it gets every last bit of paint out of the tubes.
Michael Harding Oil Paint
My favourite brand of oil paint - UK-made with rich, buttery colours
Oil Painting Brushes by Rosemary & Co.
My absolute favourite oil brushes! They are fantastic quality, last a lifetime if taken care of, and are relatively affordable. This is a great starter set.
R & F Pigment Sticks
I have used oil sticks for years, and these are my favourites - buttery with an amazing colour range
Artist's Apron
I am a messy painter, so I have two! Beautifully designed so they don’t pull on your neck.