Below is a list of my favorite journaling supplies, sketchbooks, inspirational books and tools that I use in my own work and in teaching. Most items can be found at Dick Blick or on Amazon.
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SKETCHBOOKS:
RHODIA REVERSE GRID - they come in grid + dot patterns
If you’re like me and have fear of the blank page! Orange or Black
Rhodia Reverse Standard Notebook – Graph, Orange
Canson XL Series Mix Paper Pad for Wet or Dry Media
comes in a variety of sizes - great if you are a watercolor journaler or do not care for grids/dots
Canson XL Series
KOLO Mixed Media Book, Spiral Bound, 184lb/300gsm
KOLO Sketchbook 7x10
KOLO Watercolor Book, Spiral Bound, 140lb/300gsm, ideal for watercolor acrylic, goauche
KOLO Sketchbook 5.5x8.5
HAHNEMUEHLE Zigzag Watercolor Notebook
Zigzag Accordion Sketchbook (square or rectangular format)
PENS + PENCIL:
PILOT PRECISE V10 RT BLACK Retractable Liquid Ink Rollerball Pens, Bold Point 1.0 PILOT PRECISE V10 RT Rollerball
UNI-BALL FINE POINT ROLLERBALL
(Great in mixed media sketchbooks, sadly smears in Rhodia)
uni-ball Vision Rollerball Pens, Fine Point (0.7mm), Black, 12 Count
KAWECO FOUNTAIN PENS: (fine or broad)
KAWECO Collection Fountain Pen (Fine)
KAWECO Sport Fountain Pen (Broad)
SHARPIE PEN: Fine Point Pen (Best for use in the Rhodia Sketchpads)
Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Pen Pack of TWO
Sharpie Plastic Point Stick Water Resistant Pen, Ink, Fine, Pack of 12, Black
KAWECO FOUNTAIN PENS: (fine or broad)
KAWECO Collection Fountain Pen (Fine)
KAWECO Sport Fountain Pen (Broad)
Tombow Mono Drawing Pens (waterbased, may bleed with alcohol markers)
PILOT (BLUE) PRECISE GRIP LIQUID INK ROLLING BALL STICK PEN
(for my Blue Magic Workshop)
Bold Point 1 mm, Blue, Pack of 12
Multi Purpose Artist Grade Watercolor Barrel Brushes
(for my Blue Magic Workshop)
Refillable Water Color Brush Pen Set of 12
WHITE GEL PEN : The BEST I’ve ever used:
Uni-Ball UM 153 Signo Broad Point Gel Pen – White – Pack of 3
POSCA - White Ultra Fine to Fine Paint Marker Pens Set Pack of 3
Posca Pen Set
UNI KURU TOGA PENCIL 0.5 :
My FIRST Mechanical Pencil: Thanks, Dad! xo
Uni Kuru Toga Roulette Model Auto Lead Rotation Mechanical Pencil 0.5 Mm – Silver Body
WATER BASED MARKERS:
Faber-Castel Pitt Artist Brush Pens (these are the smaller brush pens):
Faber-Castel Pitt Artist Brush Pens (48 Pack), Multicolor
(these come in a variety of different size packs or can be purchased individually)
Faber-Castell Pitt Artist BIG BRUSH PENS: (Also can be purchased individually)
Faber-Castell Black Stampers Big Brush Pen
Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Artists’ Watercolor Markers – Multipurpose Art Markers, these are a HYBRID, you get the BIG BRUSH + a bonus smaller bullet tip on the the other end, the one’s I’ve purchased do not have consistent color quality
Faber-Castell Stamper’s Big Brush Pen Gift Set – 15 Big Brush PITT Artist Pens
Tombow 56149 Dual Brush Pen Art Markers
(these come in a variety of different size packs or can be purchased individually)
LOFT Artist Markers Economy Priced, very similar to Tombow
ALCOHOL BASED MARKERS:
Blick Studio Markers:
Blick Studio Markers at Blick
Prismacolor Brush Tip Markers:
(I buy at Blick because I want to try all the shades 😉 (come in brush or chisel tip)
Prismacolor 1776353 Premier Double-Ended Art Markers, Fine and Brush Tip
COPIC BRUSH TIPs The BEST!
But pricey – though I see they have new more affordable chisel sets – I need to try out!
Copic markers Classic 72 color set
CALI ART MARKERS * Disclaimer - I LOVE these markers, but No guarantees beyond that, I suggest you make your own palette as cap colors do not match the ink!
Economy priced, great color selection, comes with tote bag.
Caliart 81 Colors Alcohol Based Markers, Dual Tip Permanent Artist Art Markers
SHAPE TEMPLATE:
These simple templates are fun to use on occasion to add ‘compartments’ to your pages or just more playful creation.
ORACLE CARDS:
These are my favorite card decks, they provide wonderful prompts for introspection and journaling. Click through for reviews to see if any resonate with you.
INSIGHT TIMER:
The largest free library of guided meditations on earth and the world’s most loved meditation Timer, for free.
BOOKS:
These are some of my favorite books/authors on creativity, art and spirituality…
My 2024 UPDATED Book List+ Links HERE
