Starting a nature sketching practice doesn’t require a room full of supplies. This week’s YouTube video shares my top 5 tools for beginners - including the exact sketchbook, pencil, and pens I always go back to. If you’re curious about mindful sketching, these will get you started in the simplest, most peaceful way.
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Free stuff
Materials I love
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- Large Moleskin Sketchbook
- Pocket Moleskin Sketchbook
- UniPin Fine liner pens
- Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
- Blackwing Palomino Pencils
- Winsor and Newton Sketchers Watercolour Set
- Caran D’Ache Neocolor II watercolor wax pastel set
- Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache
- Grey Brush Pen (Pitt Artist Pen)
- Polychromos Pencils
About me
I’m Susan – artist, author and sketchbook hoarder. I teach aspiring sketchbook artists just like you, how to live more creatively, re-discover your inner artist, build confidence in drawing, fill sketchbooks and make art you can be proud of. Find out more about me.
To re-discover your love of sketching please visit my Start Sketching page.
