Alphacolor Soft Pastels (chalk-like)
Pastel sticks are rich in pigment, with a velvety texture. Available in basic colors, earth
tones, grays, fluorescents, landscape colors and portrait colors.
Alphacolor Triangular Hard Pastels
Softer than chalk, but harder than the Alphacolor soft pastels. Less dust makes for less
mess. The triangular sticks are easy to hold and won't roll off the work surface. Available
in set of 12 or 24 colors.
Prismacolor NuPastel Color Sets
We recommend these sticks for artists age 8 to adult. NuPastels have a slightly varnished
surface, which makes them harder and cleaner than other pastels. They are ideal for
illustration and tightly rendered drawing. Available in a variety of color sets.
Which paper should I use? The right paper is as important as your pastels, marker or watercolors!
PAPERS
MARKERS
WATERCOLOR PAINT SETS
Watercolor Paint Set for children age 8 and up:
WONDERFUL WATERCOLORS!
LIQUID WATERCOLORS
Dye-based, bright colors - easy to dispense. Use them directly from the bottle for
intense color, or dilute them water to create a wash effect.
Appropriate, high-quality art paper makes all the difference for beautiful results! Flimsy paper
wrinkles & creases and can frustrate an artist - especially a child.
The following recommended papers are affordable and suitable for children and adults:
Canson Montval Watercolor Pads
Canson Montval is a fine quality, acid-free, natural white, mildew resistant student watercolor paper.
Prized for its texture and resistance to repeated washing, this Cold Press paper is suitable for all wet
media techniques, including watercolor, gouache, wash, and acrylic painting. It is available in both a
medium and a heavy grade. The 140 lb (300 gsm) grade has a hefty feel for a paper that can be
purchased in a pad format, like that of expensive cotton papers. Pads are tape bound on the short side.
Bienfang Student Watercolor Paper
This cold pressed sheet is great for students. It is perfect for use with watercolor but can also be used
for multi-media applications. Pads have 15 sheets tape bound on the short side for easy removal.
Acid-free, 140 lb (300 gsm).
Prismacolor Marker Sets
Double ended markers (wide nib and thin nib) in a wide variety of beautiful colors. Certified non-toxic;
these are solvent based and yield lovely results.
Can be ordered in sets or individually.
Studio Marker Sets
Double ended markers (wide & thin nib) that also come in a variety of colorsr. Certified non-toxic. Cap
design prevents markers from rolling off the table.
Can be ordered in sets or individually.
Pentel Color Pens
Create fine designs, patterns & lines with this pen that comes in a variety of color. Not so suitable for
coloring in wide areas, as they are water-based. (Prismacolor or Blick Studio markers are solvent based,
and better for marker projects.)
Sharpie Marker Sets
Water-resistant color, great for drawing projects that will be painted with watercolor. Order these
fine-tipped markers in sets of 4 to 29.
Prismacolor Colored Pencil Sets
These pencils yield smooth application with luscious color that matches and enhances the Prismacolor
markers. Colors are easy to blend, slow to wear, and waterproof. Order in sets or individually.
PASTELS
Niji Oil Pastel Set
High-quality yet reasonably priced soft oil pastels come in a variety of brilliant colors.
They can be used on canvas, paper, or board. Available in set of 12, 24 or 36 colors.
Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastel Set
These pastel sticks are chunkier than the Niji oil pastel. Formulated with fine quality
pigment, was and oils, these are perfect for very smooth drawing and a wide range of
effects, from bold, intense strokes to subtle shading.
Available in sets of 12, 16, 25, 36 or 50 colors.
Artline water color
markers used in this cat
painting
ARTLINE WATER COLOR MARKERS (for all ages)
Perfect for children's artwork, colorful 2.0 mm markers with bullet acrylic fiber tip.
Add lines with the markers on a drawing; "melt" the lines with a moist brush and
you have a beautiful watercolor project! Comes in set of 12 colors
Use a high-quality watercolor paper with these markers for optimal
results. See below for our recommendations.
Example of soft
pastels, as used in
the Artrishi Advanced
Love Bird project
PENCIL SETS for children age 8 and up
Prismacolor Watercolor Pencil Sets
A water-soluble version of the Prismacolor pencil. Easy to use - color with the pencils on watercolor paper,
brush the drawing lightly with a wet brush, and you've got a "painting". Order set of 12, 24, or 36.
Drawing Paper for Travel and Art Drawing Collections:
Aquabee Super Deluxe Sketchbook
Natural white, heavyweight, textured paper has a neutral ph and is double-sized to accept wet media. It
also renders beautiful results with charcoal, pencil, and more.
60 archival-quality sheets per pad, spiral bound to a unique waterproof leatherette cover. 93 lb (152gsm).
Drawing Paper for Experimentation and Practice:
Drawing Pad
Each pad contains multiple sheets of heavyweight white paper with a velvet-touch surface, ideal for
pencil, charcoal, crayon, pen, and wash mediums. Spiral-bound on the short side, they feature a
heavyweight board backing that assures a firm surface during drawing sessions. 60 lb (98 gsm) paper in
100-sheet pads or 80 lb (130 gsm) paper in 30- and 70-sheet pads.
Drawing Paper for Final Drawing Work:
Canson Classic Cream Drawing Pad
This heavy 90 lb (147 gsm), acid-free premium drawing paper has a creamy color and a medium tooth. It is
well suited for charcoal, pastel, pencil, or pen.
Grumbacher Academy Hog Bristle Brushes
Although these are often recommended for oil and acrylic paint application, we find them suitable for the
young child's watercolor project. Because they are on the stiffer side, they are easier for small hands to
control and work very well with watercolor markers. Order the ROUND brushes for watercolor painting.
BRUSHES
Derwent Drawing Pencils
These great pencils are 8 mm in diameter with soft, thick, round leads that have a creamy consistency,
making it easy to apply and produce a rich, velvety finish on the paper. The soft, extra wide 5mm strip is
ideal for blending and encourages loose, expressive drawings with subtle tonal transitions. Colors can be
quickly laid down in wide to thin applications. Pencils are pre-sharpened
ERASERS
Kneaded eraser
This popular eraser kneads easily into any shape, erases cleanly, and picks up all residue. It's excellent for
removing or highlighting pencil, chalk, charcoal, and pastel
WINSOR & NEWTON ARTISTS' WATERCOLOR SETS
Princeton's Best Synthetic Brushes Series 6300
REMBRANDT ARTISTS' OIL PAINTS
GOLDEN HEAVY BODY ARTIST ACRYLICS
STUDIO ARTISTS' COLORED PENCILS
OIL PAINTS
ACRYLICS
Since the 1830s, Winsor & Newton Artists' Watercolors have been unmatched for purity,
quality, and reliability.
Introductory Set — 10 colors in 5 ml (.17 oz) tubes, including one each of Burnt Sienna,
Cerulean Blue, Ivory Black, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Transparent Yellow, Winsor Blue (Red
Shade), Winsor Green (Blue Shade), Winsor Red, Winsor Yellow, and Yellow Ochre. The set is
packaged in an attractive cardboard box.
These richly colored pencils feature brilliantly balanced shades for superior blending.These pencils were
specially developed utilizing feedback from Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) artist members and
teachers. Sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pencils.
Rembrandt Oils respond to the brush with a buttery feel, and have a noticeable brilliance and color
intensity rarely seen anywhere in the world.
Basic Set — Contains 6 colors in 15 ml (0.5 oz) tubes, including one each of Zinc White (Safflower),
Permanent Yellow Medium, Permanent Red Medium, Carmine, Ultramarine Deep, and Phthalo Green Blue.
Golden's original line of acrylic paint is known for its exceptionally smooth, thick consistency,
and for its excellent permanency and lightfastness.
Princeton's long handle synthetic bristle brush has excellent stiffness, snap, and hair shape retention
for maximum control. Easier to clean than natural bristle, it's recommended for use with heavier paints.
for children age 5 to 8:
age 8 to adult:
Wonder White Round Series 2026
White Taklon brushes have a texture & responsiveness comparable to red sable, but with greater
durability. The sharp point has good spring and is great for all water-based media. Order individually or
in a set.
Drafting Supplies
Clearprint 1000H Drafting Vellum
Clearprint 1000H Drafting Vellum is said to be America's finest technical art paper. Its surface is transparent, smooth,
and uniform. Pen and pencil lines come out sharp and clean with no feathery edges and no ghosting. Erase, redraw,
and then erase again. Clearprint 1000H is available in a variety of sizes, and in rolls. It is made of 100% cotton fiber,
made transparent without the use of solvents. Its 16 lb (60 gsm) weight is equivalent to a standard bond paper.
Small and lightweight for travel!
Teaches even young students to draw more accurately. Calibrated in inches on one side,
metric on the other. 1" (2.5 cm) wide clear acrylic plastic. 12" (30.5 cm) long
This aluminum T-square has a plastic head, with a high-tempered alloy blade .081"
gauge, 2" (51 mm) wide. Legible markings are graduated in 8ths on one edge, 16ths
on the other
Pro Tapes Drafting Tape
Attach drawings, blue prints, and other materials to drawing boards. Repositionable,
acid free, and easily removed. 60 yard roll on a 3" core
Alvin Drafting Kit
This kit contains all the most commonly used components for architectural drafting, conveniently
assembled in one carrying case: architectural scale, 6" bow compass, lettering guide pad,
divider, 2 triangles, protractor, french curve, vinyl eraser, lead holder, lead pointer, erasing shield
and leads.
Alvin's Draft/Matic fine-line mechanical pencils are designed to provide the maximum professional
convenience. This cushion pointed pencil has metal diamond-cut finger grips at top and bottom. A
push button cap provides continuous feed of up to 12 leads and also conceals a built-in eraser. A
rotating window indicates the degree of hardness of the lead being used.
Drafting Kit
This kit includes: A 12" (31 cm) T-square with inch/metric calibrations One 4" (10 cm) 45°/90° triangle
and one 4" (10 cm) 30°/60° triangle A 4" (10 cm) 180° protractor A 51/4" (13 cm) French Curve
Alvin Vinyl Eraser
White vinyl for erasing pencil from paper, vellum and drafting film. 2-1/2" x 7/8" x 1/2" block in
cardboard sleeve.
Adjustable Protractor Triangle
This triangle is made of heavy, clear acrylic plastic. It's accurately divided from 0° to 90° in
half-degrees. The locking screw adjusts to hold any angle desired. 8" (20 cm) triangle.
Adjustable Protractor Triangle
This triangle is made of heavy, clear acrylic plastic. It's accurately divided from 0° to 90° in
half-degrees. The locking screw adjusts to hold any angle desired. 8" (20 cm) triangle.
Quattro Grid Journals
These portable, affordable, gridded journals are perfect for tucking into a pocket. e. Each 90 gsm,
super-smooth , acid-free sheet is printed with a grid pattern in soft gray ink on the front and is blank
on the backside. Sheets are micro-perforated for effortless removal. Each journal contains 80 sheets
(160 pages). Available in 6 sizes. Choose the style and size that's right for you!
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