Sketching Tools I Like

Sketchbooks: Of late have been playing with Moleskins. I prefer the watercolor paper in those.

WC Kit: I've been using a little Winsor Newton Cotman kit and like it's many mixing wells. Though it's a little bulky. Also needed to velcro the water bottle in to keep it from falling out in transit. Will replace the pans with good paints soon.

Case: I love my little pencil/pen case. I got it from jetpens.com. It packs tons of stuff. Plus there's still space! I'll probably make some modifications to it so stuff doesn't fall out on location. A problem I've been having. I'll add a flap to the top edge.



Pencils: Regular 4Bs are dandy. Black Prisma color I use most. Sometimes china markers. Also Stabillos, which are water soluble.

Pens: I'm an ink pen nut and have been using fountains. Would prefer to carry ink and croquil type nibs, but leaking bottles are an issue. I'm hunting for leak proof so I can indulge. I've been using a Lamy Safari, which I like. It has a fine nib which is a little fine for most of my drawing. I like a beefy line and draw large, which makes the fine line even finer. It's a wonderful pen though. Great for writing. Very smooth.

Inks: Noodlers has a great selection of colors. I like to mix my own.

Brush Pens: I lOVE my brush pens. Kuretake #8 is my favorite so far. It's a fountain pen, so you can load it with any ink color. It's inexpensive too. Has great sensitivity. I'm also experimenting with the standard Pentels. I like those too. Can get a super thick, bold line with them.



Waterbrushes: are brushes that you fill with water. You just squeeze a little to bring the water to the tip. Eliminates the need to carry water when you're on location. I have a Niji large, Kuretake large (exactly the same) and a Kuretake Flat. It has a cap that makes it a flat that you can remove and it becomes a large round. Two brushes in one. The water brushes allow for some interesting wash effects. They take some getting used to, but are worth the effort.

Brushes: I carry a few sables. Small and medium both in rounds and flats.

Copic Pens: Are felt tip nib type pens. Not a very expressive line, but I like them.

Where to Purchase: The pens and water brushes can be purchased at jetpens.com. $25 bucks gets you free shipping. W&N Cotman kit can be purchased at Jerrysartoramma.com or Amazon. Shop for cheap on this. $19.99 is the lowest I've seen it. Get Moleskins at Amazon.



Now go have fun!

Comments

  1. Thanks so much for this, Kris. You are truly the Art Tools & Materials Queen!

    Just got my Cotman set yesterday. I'm ready to go thanks to you.

    P.S. Love the visuals.

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  2. So glad to be of some help. I hope you like your Cotman. It's a nice little kit that folds up so neatly. Quite a little ingenious design. Yes, I love my stuff!

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