Acrylic Paints

There are many types of acrylic paints available for the crafter and artist. As with all art supplies, the more expensive the paint, the better the quality. It can be difficult to get the results you want with cheaper paint, so try to purchase the best you can afford. You can find these types of paints […]

Types of Drawing Erasers

drawing erasers

Drawing erasers aren’t just for fixing mistakes – they’re tools artists use to shape, lighten, highlight, and add texture to a drawing. Different types of erasers can help you soften shading, brighten highlights, clean edges, or gently lift graphite without removing it completely. Just like other art supplies, drawing erasers come in many varieties. Here […]

Art Pens

Art pens come in many different varieties, producing just as many different results. Here are just a few of them: Pigma Micron Pens – These are some of my favorites. They come in six different size nibs (pen tips) ranging from .20 mm to .50 mm. They also come in 14 other colors besides black. Rapidograph […]

Tortillons

Tortillons are actually pieces of paper rolled up in a way so one end forms a point. They are used for rubbing the graphite to shadecertain areas of the drawing.   Some artists prefer just to use their fingers, but I like using these neat little tools because they can get into smaller areas of […]