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Art Supplies

A good art supply is the one you use day after day.
Art Supplies

A good art supply is the one you use day after day.

These are my suggestions and art supplies kept in my office. There are so many great art supplies available, experiment and find what you enjoy using. And, remember, higher price doesn’t always mean better.

Not sure where to start? This is a list of my well-used and well-loved art journaling tools.

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Journals

Dylusions by Ranger 5x8 in. Mixed Media Journal  * This is my personal favorite
Jane Davenport Journal Cover (for a small travel journal)

Paint

Golden Acrylics
Amsterdam Acrylics
Martha Stewart Craft Paints  *
Golden Heavy Body

Pencils

Stabilo All Pencils  *
Lyra
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II

Pens

Sharpies
Sharpie Pens
Uni-ball Vision
Signo White
One4All White Paint Marker
Mildliner
Gelly Roll Gel Pens

Miscellaneous

TCW Gel Matte Medium  the next best thing to Perfect Paper Matte Adhesive
Washi Tape
Stickles
Scissors
Gel Plate
Brayer
Ruler/Acrylic block substitute
Gesso

Organization

Sterilite Storage Boxes 2 pack for art journaling small space storage
4 Drawer Wooden Art Supply Storage
Pen, Pencil, Art Supply Roll  *
2 Tiered Galvanized Paint Tray
Desk Organizer

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