A little snippet of some of my favorite tools, materials, and resources to get started on your creative journey. I’ll be updating this often, so check back regularly!

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Watercolor & painting SUPPLIES

  • Paper - I love using various papers for different needs

    • Watercolor - Legion Stonehenge cold press paper blocks or large sheets

    • Printing - Red River Paper for the best high quality prints to sell or for your own usage. My favorite line is the Aurora Art White 300 Photo in various sizes. Check out my affiliate link above for all different papers. (Please note that I will receive a small percentage of sales from the link provided)

    • Drawing - For sketching, I love using leuchtturm 1917 notebook for just about any markers, color pencils, graphite and pens. They’re easy to travel with and not cumbersome. I will also use notebooks with thicker weight paper if I’m using watercolors for sketches.

  • Paint - Watercolors and paints are a personal decision but the ones I love using for each category are below based on experience and desired effect

    • Tube watercolors - tube paints are a different consistency and can be controlled easily. My personal favorites are from Daniel Smith, Shinhan, and Winsor Newton professional grades

    • Concentrated watercolors - Dr. Ph Martin’s Radiant concentrated watercolors are great because a tiny bit can be mixed and go a long way. They’re super vibrant and the colors are great to highlight areas that you want.

  • Brushes

    • Princeton synthetics

    • Raphael synthetic sable

    • Royal & Langnickel (budget but great brushes)

    • Pentel water brushes (great for travel or live art)

MURAL SUPPLIES

  • Paint - I typically use interior paints and seal it with an exterior protectant. If the mural is very large, I will use exterior paints solely. I also purchase smaller amounts in the sample jars and quarts for the large background color. If the wall is large and a lot of coverage is needed, I’ll make my decision on the size needed based on the sq footage.

  • Optoma short throw projector + extension cord

  • Chalk or graphite stick

  • When you purchase your paint, ask for some free paint sticks and a key to open your paint cans

  • Paint brushes (I use the ones linked below as well as cheap ones that you can find at Michaels or Blicks) All different shapes are good to have, you never know when you’ll use it!

  • Frog tape - The best tape to keep those straight edges crisp

  • Laser level

  • Deli containers - I use these to store paint that I’ve mixed and prevent it from drying out before I finish the mural. You can also use Glad Press N’ Seal for the smaller amounts that I mix in cups

  • Cover your floors and non-painted walls! I use different methods based on the location. Cloth drop cloths are a must. I layer it with a plastic drop cloth first then lay a sheet of rosin paper and then the cloth. This will prevent anything from seeping through to your client’s floors. Make sure to tape the 2 two layers down!

  • Wagon - a MUST when painting a mural! This helps so much take your supplies in one go!

These are a few musts in my book, be sure to check out a whole bunch of supplies HERE!

 

BOOKS - ON CREATIVITY

These 4 below are to spur your creativity

For more fun things on this list, including watercolor painting & engraving, visit my list of things I love and use for your own creative journey. Updates will happen regularly.

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