My Favorite Tools, Supplies and More (Lots o' Links)
I'll be adding to this post eventually but for now, here it is and I hope that it helps to answer some of your questions. I'm going to add this as a little button on the right side of my blog in the hopes that it will make it easier for you to find it when you need it!What you see below is a list of my basic essentials. These are the tools that I use repeatedly in my artwork. If you click on the name you'll find that it links to a post describing my "essential" tool:
**ART SHOPPING 2020:
Keeping it Local:A list of local, Mom and Pop Art Shops across the U.S. which I will be adding to can be found here.
**Revised and updated 2020: What's in My Art Toolbox:
Vol 1 (painting tools)
Vol 2 neutral acrylics
Vol 3 acrylics
Paint Brushes
My Favorite Writing, Drawing, Coloring Tools (Pens and Markers)
Setting up my workspace
Storing Collage Ephemera
Previous posts:
Acrylic Paint and Mediums Post
Adhesives-glue sticks, gel medium and more
Another post on tips for painting with acrylics and acrylic mediums
art books-My favorite books for inspiration
bookbinding supplies-awl (I use an inexpensive clay tool for $3 or less), wide eyed tapestry needle (bookbinding needles are too expensive), waxed linen thread (I buy mine from the Caning Shop), scissors, metal ruler, bone folder
Caran d'ache Neo Art Watersoluble Wax Pastels-DISCONTINUED
every day tools (including where I get my glue sticks) Update: Oct 2018 The vendor that sells my favorite glue sticks, Coccoina, has gone out of business. I've started selling the 40 gram glue sticks. If you are interested, drop me an email at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Paper for collage: Magazines, Books, etc... -I pretty much pick up what I find wherever I can find it. I have a detailed post here explaining how I find my stuff.
PAPER for collage: updated 2017 here
Being Mindful Curating Your Images
Paper for my pages-I usually use 140 lb wausau exact index (when I'm not using found papers for my pages.) 140 wausau takes a beating and can be used for acrylics, collage and more. It comes in 8 1/2 x 11" and large parent sheet sizes (25.5 x 30" or so.)
UPDATE: Wausau has closed it's mills and Neenah has picked up the 140 line.
UPDATE: I buy my card stock from Kelly Paper (no affiliation.) They will order the Neenah brand but you have to order a case of it. I don't have room to store a case so for the past couple of years I've been using the 100 lb Accent Opaque Smooth Cover White (available in 8 1/2 x 11, 11 x 17 and larger parent size sheets.) The Accent Opaque website is here.
basic short list of my favorite pens (not to be confused with this extensive list of my favorite pens)
rubber stamps
stencils
basic short list of my favorite tape (not to be confused with where to find decorative tape)
Visual Inspiration: My Favorite Magazines to Read
what's in my journal bag
Where I shop in L.A.
Where I shop in Berkeley/San Francisco, CA
My Life in Film
Anything that you think I'm leaving out?
basic short list of my favorite pens (not to be confused with this extensive list of my favorite pens)
rubber stamps
stencils
basic short list of my favorite tape (not to be confused with where to find decorative tape)
Visual Inspiration: My Favorite Magazines to Read
what's in my journal bag
Where I shop in L.A.
Where I shop in Berkeley/San Francisco, CA
My Life in Film
Anything that you think I'm leaving out?
Comments
Excellent list of links! I've actually had a link to your TAPES list in my sidebar for ages....
What about adding a Fave tool/travel bag link?
What about alphabetizing the list when you add it to your sidebar?
I really enjoy your blog - it's one of the few I visit regularly.
Thanks for sharing all your tips.
Peace,
LuLu
www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Thanks, LuLu! I am always rotating my supplies in my travel bag but I will add it. I'll also alphabetize the list. Thanks for the kind words.
Cat, I'm sorry that you bought the wrong crayons. I say use 'em up! I still have the skinny crayons but you can totally tell the difference between the neocolor IIs and the Neo Art watersoluble wax pastels.
Lianne, this post isn't a "here, go out and buy this stuff" post but rather a source for folks who want to know what I have found to work. Everything that I recommend has been bought by me, tested by me and I have to LOVE it in order to talk about it. NO ONE pays me to do this. I do it because I want my students and blog readers to know what works best so that they can save their money in the long run! :) I don't recommend crappy things that don't work. ;)