What are the things on your studio desk that never get ‘put away’ because if you do… guaranteed you will need it again in 5 minutes!
I always have my paints out, mainly because I love looking at the colours (colour obsessive right here!) but also they are so great as washes over ink sketches and remind me of colour palettes that I love when I fall into ruts.
I also keep my iPad out as this always become a default tool and also keeps my timer on there so I don’t get distracted and play my podcasts … which actually distract me ! haha!
So, my top 5 tools:
My sketchboard Pro to prop up my iPad
Watercolour paintbrushes for washes
My desk light so I can work at night - no excuses then!
Blackwing pencils so I can use the right until the end!
Tombow brush pen for those moments I’m travelling and need to get some observations down!
I have attached some links to my favorites below - let me know if you get along with them or if you already use them!
SKETCHBOARD PRO BOARD
A must have for me! Also a 10% discount for you on this link!
ACRYLIC
Long Handled Acrylic Brushes Pack
Love these as I don’t get messy hands and the brushes fit through my ponytails without getting paint in my hair!
WATERCOLOURS
Great for accent details
Winsor Newton Halfpan Paints and Pack of Brushes
These colours are so beautiful!
I have had these brushes since my GCSE’s! ya’know … a few years!
PENCILS AND PENS
Are there actually any better pencils?!
My go to brush pen for texture sketches!
Smooooooooooth sketch pens!
CLEANING
Possibly single handedly extended the life of all my brushes!
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Super love this as it has 3 colour modes for time of day and to match your mood!
I hope that you enjoy a bit of shopping for any new tools you need!