Art Supplies for Beginners

Art is music for the soul. It’s got healing powers, especially for those looking for mental peace. A medium used to express feelings and emotions that one can’t process on their own, art is a great tool for those looking to let out some stress.

Whether you’ve just gotten into art to kill your boredom or as an outlet for stress, here are some great tips and supplies that you’ll need as a newbie artist.

Sketchbooks

An essential in the art supply realm, every artist needs a sketch book. After all, you’ll need something to sketch or draw on— and using normal A4 sheets won’t really cut it.

Sketchbooks can be used to draw shapes, practice composition, and sharpen your shading or drawing skills. Even if you don’t want to hone your sketching skills, a sketchbook is ideal to start your painting journey on. Plus, it’ll keep all your artistic endeavours in one place, so that when you start your portfolio, you won’t have to go rummaging around to find your favourite works.

Drawing Pencils and Erasers

Using graphite drawing pencils will help you in making detailed drawings more smoothly. A basic art tool, pencils are the most versatile supplies out there. Used in drawing, sketching, and shading, pencils are also used by architects and dress makers to flesh out their ideas.

Coming in mechanical to charcoal and graphite forms, pencils are super handy tools that you just can’t start your artistic journey without. And, let’s not forget a pencil’s best friend— the eraser. The easiest way to get rid of all your mistakes, keeping erasers around your workstation will be extremely useful, especially because you’re bound to make mistakes at the beginning of your artistic journey.

Watercolours or Acrylic Sets

These two are the best choices when you’re just learning how to paint. water-based and easy to use, both of these mediums don’t require paint thinners and other expensive materials to use.

Usually coming in a pack, these supplies can be found anywhere. Simply invest in watercolours or acrylic paint sets with a variety pack of brushes, and start your painting journey by joining an online class or experimenting on your own!

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