i love cheap art supples~ -w- (big ol' sketchdump) (Patreon)

one of my top priorities when sketching is to feel comfortable experimenting, making mistakes, and playing around. affordable art supplies are my favorite way to get into the groove since pigmentation or longevity aren't my concerns. there's a playfulness that gets injected into the process when using cheap supplies, because I don't feel precious or fearful about running out and needing a pricey replacement. you also tend to get a wider set of colors, which allows you to do more experimentation and learn new things about the medium or what palettes you enjoy. I love layering different supplies to see what sorts of effects come out in the interplay and create beautiful textures and colors that give art life on the page. it's a process I find both exciting and therapeutic in its inherent unpredictability. it's humbling to be taught something new each time and be reminded that there's always more to discover!

some of my favorite cheap supplies 🎨💸

-crayola color pencils (an absolute classic)

-pentel oil pastels (the value on these is crazy!!)

-himi gouache (so easy to use)

-artist loft sketchbook (so many pages, solid paper quality, not spiral bound)

-pentel sign pen

-bic ballpoint pen (I've gone through so many of these it's not even funny)