(Part 2) Best art drawing supplies according to redditors
We found 1,186 Reddit comments discussing the best art drawing supplies. We ranked the 641 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Here's a set of them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T7NNWNM
Get yourself an angled drawing board. I use one and it helps a ton, it also helps avoid drawing skewed pictures since you're not drawing them from a weird angle. I got mine at Hobby Lobby for about $24, so I'd go there if you have one near you. Just remember to bring a coupon.
Spray it with fixative to preserve it for perpetuity!
Assuming your microns are the fine liner type and not the brush pens, you should get on the brush pen train!
This one is really nice and popular.
This one is nice too and would be more like what you're used to with the microns, but with a softer tip so you can vary the line weight easily.
I could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure both of these are waterproof. Playing with water soluble ink and a water brush is a lot of fun too and doesn't require much to try out. Something like this (but try to find just one for cheap.. you don't need a bunch) plus random non-waterproof pens you probably have around the house and you're good to go.
After extensive nerd research ;) ...this is the one that seems like the best quality in US Amazon store. Thanks for the idea!
Cinema Lightbox
> I'm also looking to match the brush strokes without investing in a brush haha.
Most Japanese people write Japanese using the same shitty pencils and pens everyone else does all over the world. You don't really use a brush or fude pen unless you're doing calligraphy.
for those wondering this is the markers used in the video
edit: they are out of stock
So you want to be an animator
Things you'll want.
Traditional kit (start here)
-An artist light box. $17
A4 Size Ultra-Thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer 7500K White LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad Light Box w 3 Level Brightness for 5D DIY Diamond Painting Artists Drawing Sketching Animation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1JNHNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GZ9PBbYNNCECG
-Animation paper. $12
Canson Artist Series Acme Punched Translucent Animation Paper, 12 Frame, 20 Pound, 10.5 x 12.5 Inch, 100 Sheets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054DIGPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lX9PBbJ27H216
-Animation paper peg. $7
Animation Peg Bar, Comic Tools Ruler Fixed Paper Feet for Fixing Animation Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZKKZ8Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hY9PBbHQQTSMG
Digital kit
Toonboom
Difficult to learn but extremely powerful and major networks use it.
https://www.toonboom.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw85zdBRB6EiwAov3RiqYEZRpWO9EfYkcsznCHkJ5YWbESNYrXmNQnj6UIyvPApMGlii3KqxoC-UoQAvD_BwE
Clipstudio paint
Fun program focused on making comics but has good tools too
https://www.clipstudio.net/en
Adobe animate
Personally I hate it, but haven't used it since 5.5 Super clunky. I'm assuming you can find this one if you must.
Optional
Rotoscope that bitch!
With 3Ds Max or Blender
Digital tablet
Not all tablets are made equal however if you want a screen this is probably the best you'll get for $500. With screens remember bigger does equal better in the sense that you should always draw larger then you think.
Huion GT-220 V2 8192 Pen Pressure Graphics Drawing Monitor 21.5 inch HD Pen Display Digital Drawing Tablet Monitor - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WLDLZJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V29PBb3PDRC4C
Try using a mixture of both traditional and digital to achieve the best effects in animation
Light up letter board.
Example: https://www.amazon.com/My-Cinema-Lightbox-changeable-personalized/dp/B0167XQQHO
Google image search on Amazon
Google search
Well, if you're looking specifically to learn how to read real-life handwriting out in the real world, there is no "font" that will help you. What you should instead focus on is learning how characters are actually written, because handwriting is a very fluid and living thing, especially in a script like Japanese. I've written a considerable amount about this issue on this very sub in the past, but it basically boils down to this simple fact: having an intimate knowledge of how kana and kanji components are written will help you read natural handwriting considerably. Specifically, this means understanding the stroke order and general form of these characters. For kanji, this doesn't necessarily mean you have to memorize the precise stroke order of every character you learn; instead, what you need to be able to do is mentally break characters down into "component radicals". What I would suggest doing is looking into getting a good fude pen and start practicing writing hiragana, katakana and kanji radicals BY THEIR STROKE ORDER, and really play around with writing them as smoothly and gracefully as possible without worrying about how "correct" they look according to whatever diagram you're looking at. With a fude pen, you have the added benefit of being able to easily see how strokes can "slur" together, which is an enormous part of Japanese handwriting and is kind of on its own a hurdle to overcome in terms of being able to read the writing system.
Chinese handwriting, interestingly enough, tends to be much more intensely hard to decipher. This is partly because Chinese people only have the option of writing in hanzi (kanji), so they have developed a much wider array of "shorthand" forms for characters/radicals that speed up the process of handwriting, whereas Japanese can be written primarily with hiragana, which is much faster to write.
Now, if we're talking about something like this, then forget about it - no one is expected to be able to read that shit.
If you're going to be working mostly on paper, the board will be more convenient. If you're going to be working mainly on stretched canvas, illustration board, or something that provides it's own support, the easel will be more convenient.
If you're not sure which you'll ultimately be using more, the easel will be fine but you'll need some kind of board - I use one of these on my easel - to tape paper onto. Just make sure you get a board that's not bigger than the easel can hold.
https://www.amazon.com/Pen%EF%BC%8CColor-Markings-Calligraphy-Paintings-Greeting/dp/B07T7NNWNM
Here is a link to pens like that, they are currently out of stock tho...
Hello you should check out sketch boards (you can always make one yourself) or you could get a drawing board. Just pay attention to the size you need. Usually people like to use angled surface because when drawing on flat surface your back will start to hurt after few hours.
While true, in reality it's a little "eh", since tablets get used all over the house, require charging, and generally turn off constantly. (Though fine in a pinch!) having a dedicated box by your scanner or enlarger is a huge help in getting the images out. And when there's stuff like this out there ($35, but I'm sure even cheaper stuff if you look around, but this is a sexy thing), really no reason not to.
I see you have a bunch of Pigma Micron pens there. I used to use them heavily. Have you ever considered buying a nice set of Rapidographs? They are a bitch to clean if you don't take care of them properly, but they are SO worth the cost savings and the accuracy. Plus you can get them cheap on eBay.
Can I link here? (reddit noob)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derwent-2301931-Battery-Operated-Eraser/dp/B0027IW9GG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=derwent+electric+eraser&qid=1563697125&s=gateway&sprefix=Derwent+electric&sr=8-3
I like this Derwent eraser:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027IW9GG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Prismacolors seem to sharpen fine. This is the sharpener I use for them:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZDL0K2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A light box is the best way. Or you can hold the paper backwards against a light source.
Like this:
Tracing Light Box, AGPtek® 17"(A4 Size) LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad Light Box For Artists,Drawing, Sketching, Animation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YA9GP0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_90H4xb02H60X8
Just an idea but why not try a drawing stand. I think it would only be natural to move the cintiq around like you would a piece of paper. And it would be a lot more ergonomic to position the cintiq much higher and closer to head height. Although you couldn't travel with it.
I cannot stress the light pad enough! I can't work without it.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thin-Portable-Brightness-Sketching-Animation/dp/B06Y1JNHNM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3FZ3O83FKVIF5&keywords=a4+light+pad&qid=1574440695&sprefix=a4+lig%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQkFQMFk4V01aNldSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDc1MjM4Nko3T0NRTUJVODRaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzOTE1NTgzS1ZQN0RRMDZYQlNGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I don't usually have a problem even on HP Laserjet 32#
But you can also get a lightboard and the paper will look practically transparent.
when i was in art school i bought something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LUZBTQS/ref=mh_s9_acsd_top_bs76x_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=A0X0QFQNFTHFXFX66RTX&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=d272dacc-6ca7-56de-aeec-9ff93bda2767&pf_rd_i=12897051
sorry about the crazy link i'm on mobile. and then we clipped or taped the paper to it. you can mount it on an easel or prop it on a table or a stack of books to be angled or whatever you want. mine is probably like 20x30 in and has been very helpful to me for larger drawings. you can get them in person at smaller specialized art supply stores (not a michaels or whatever).
Pentel Fude Brush Pen, Medium (XFL2L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000THNGVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9PwrDb53EE4GX
Pentel Arts Portable Pocket Brush Pen (Medium Point), 1Pen & 2Refills https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9UUWLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hSwrDbCX0HBHR
link if im not too late!
I have the same problem I think. For me, it doesn't really flake off though, it kind of smears off. Also, it happens with some colors and not others — usually really pigmented ones. People say light layers help, but some colors seem impossible to me; Dahlia and Peacock Blue come to mind.
For a wax pencil, I personally prefer Derwent Coloursoft — the color stays where I put it, no matter how pigmented, and I'm not stuck with having to do light layers.
My favorite is Polychromos, which are oil-based. They're very high quality and not cheap, so after buying a lot of pencils, I went with the option to buy the 60 pack with a free sharpenert (works better than my hand crank one tbh) on Amazon, and got the individual colors I wanted from Dick Blick - the 60 pack comes with a booklet containing all of their colors, and there are swatches on the Dick Blick website, which made it easy.
Also, I just got the Arteza 60 pack gel pens which are around $20 and work really, really well. Gelly roll are considered top of the line, and although I have a set of their whites that I love and some colors, they're quite expensive, and the tip is very thick, so I prefer others for coloring most of the time.
Here are some things I always recommend to new colorists that will work with any brand —
Derwent burnishers, blenders, vinyl eraser and sharpener
Derwent electric eraser
Faber-Castel Eraser Pencils
[BTSKY cases] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BXZFNJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6vaTAbHACFY0W) there are lots of other sizes/styles/materials, but I think the book style is the easiest way to organize pencils.
Don't be afraid! Your drawing will pop. I can't wait to see it. It's going to look awesome!
Use a kneaded eraser which should remove most of the graphite and then apply charcoal. The problem with darker graphite pencils (4B and softer) is that graphite shine. Charcoal is the answer. Blacker than black and no shine!
While your experimenting, try out the brand Pentel Arts. You can get a box of 50 for under $5 through Amazon prime. They are student quality. After you get a taste and opinion of what that set is lacking, research professional grade.
Edit: link to Amazon- Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 50 Color Set (PHN-50) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFCWSPM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wU.PBbK08PZ0T
First off, I think this is the most elaborate contest I've ever participated in, so congratulations for that :P Fear cuts deeper than swords. I hope some of my items are awesome enough for some extra credit ;) Also I wasn't sure if duplicates are allowed. I will revise if necessary.
1.) Something grey and it's been on my wishlist.
2.) Rain, well not technically rain, she is a water bender :P Previously on my wishlist.
3.) Unusual, I think this is something I would use like twice a year. With ice cream or cereal.
4.) Someone else My sister and I want to start playing tabletop games. Previously on my wishlist.
5.) "Book" I took a little bit of liberty with this one because it's a graphic novel. But it's Batman, so...(Previously on my wishlist).
6.) Under a dollar.
7.) Cats There's a catbus in it, which is pretty much the best part of the movie. Previously on my wishlist.
8.) Beautiful As a Star Wars fan having the original trilogy on Blu Ray would be beautiful to me. I love high definition movies, especially ones that are aesthetically pleasing. Previously on my wishlist.
9.) Movie As a Browncoat, I would encourage anyone who has a remote interest in Sci-Fi to give this a chance. Previously on my wishlist.
10.) Zombie tool I don't think this needs explanation.
11.) (Updated) Useful for future. I have a desire to create meaningful video games. Previously on wish list.
12.) Add on I actually had this on my wishlist but removed it because add-on items are lame.
13.) Most expensive As previously stated, I want to be a game developer/designer so not only would it be fun to play with, I could create with it too. Previously on list.
14.) Bigger than breadbox Total in the box it is bigger than a breadbox. Previously on wishlist.
15.) Bigger than a golf ball It's a large book. Previously on wishlist.
16.) Smells good As a guy...I enjoy the scent of lavender.
17.) Safe for children toy I don't think this needs any introduction of why it's awesome.
18.) Back to school drawing helps keep me sane. Previously on my list.
19.) Current obsession I'm a noob to tabletop games. But have been wanting to get into it obsessively within the past month or so. And this also takes my love of A Song of Ice and Fire into the mix. Previously on list.
20.) [Amazing] (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBR-65X900A-65-Inch-120Hz-Ultra/dp/B00BSREQI6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1376281533&sr=8-4&keywords=4k+tv) I've seen one of these in person at the mall and it literally made me stop walking the resolution was so incredible. I know it's as expensive as dicks...but man...when these are affordable...
Bonus 2) Made in Oregon I would have put Tillamook Ice Cream, since it's pretty awesome...but alas not on Amazon.
Edit: Changed an item because I saw it won't count because it's a duplicate.
I have this set and it is amazing.
I also use Pentel brushes to ink my drawings (brushes like these) though I don't know if they come in different shades of black and grey?
If you'd like to see the result of a combination of both pens/brushes, take a look at one of my drawings.
I love this idea of an alphabetical contest series :)
Dr. Ph. Martin's India Inks so I can write colorful calligraphy :)
or
Decodyne™ Fruit Infused Water Bottle so I can make really tasty water! I drink 3 L a day so it gets a little boring :)
Do we need a raffle phrase?
I'll add to this as I find things!
For both of them:
I'm aiming for both of them in these because summer is coming! You mentioned not really having a yard so these could be "park only" toys. Stuff to get them outside and keep them active during summer break!
WOWmazing Kit (3-Piece Set) | Incl. Big Bubble Wand, Giant Bubble Concentrate and Tips & Trick Booklet | Outdoor Toy for Kids, Boys, Girls | Bubbles Made in the USA
[Huge Rainbow Kite For Kids - One Of The Best Selling Toys For Outdoor Games Activities - Good Plan For Memorable Summer Fun - This Magic Kit Comes w/ 100% Satisfaction] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012D3PN7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api) - there are SOOO many shapes and things to choose from on Amazon when it comes to kites!
These are for both of them as well since they both enjoy art ❤️
I recently did one of these Diamond art things, it's time consuming and relaxing! There are quite a few other designs to choose from as well!
I was gifted these and they are amazing! If a mistake is made it's super easy to fix it because these are so flexable!
And this or something similar because Rylee enjoys singing
MORE CAFFEINE!
You shouldn't be without: http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-Pearl-Premium-Erasers/dp/B00006IFAQ/ref=pd_sim_op_1
Here's something 2$ or less: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015RB39O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3S9U8MT0VXVXV&coliid=IKHMPY6L7JLY6
And here's the big 5$ or less:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083MENWI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=BKQ4PCZ1NB4G&coliid=ICMT1GLJ951BO
good luck and I hope you finish soon! I'm mentally cheering you on!
you can try fixatif
Fixative Provides Lasting Protection To Pencil, Pastel and Chalk Drawings (Pkg/2)
https://www.amazon.com/Fixative-Provides-Lasting-Protection-Drawings/dp/B0029JSGTM
​
TBH.. a few IRL scuffs might make them look better..
acrylic on canvas is going to stick by itself pretty well.
​
got a pair you can experiment with?
I'll bet it's harder than you think to scuff.
the duck is alive
art makes me pretty happy these days 🎨
You mean like these?
You're a painter! Do you have a dA page or blog? I paint as well, but mostly on masonite.
Mine's a sketch book but I'm going to the art supply store tomorrow and probably buying one there. I also have a set of tinted charcoal and some eraser pencils marked as high priorioty. I do lots of portraits.
I use a workable fixative first whenever I'm going over artwork. Just spray on 10-15 min before coating.. no smudges.
I was going to say "here it is for $80" but then I realized this is only 9 episodes. Who the heck puts 9 episodes across 10 DVDs??
Edit: Holy crap, I didn't realize he made 390 episodes! No wonder it's $1400 for the complete set. Unfortunately that is just waaay too much to spend, and I'm not even sure where I'd keep them all. Is it on Netflix?
My cheapest is $6 tea and my most expensive is this ink set at a whopping $23. Haha. I don't typically spend a lot of myself so at $23 it's probably something I'll never convince myself that I need.
Generally I would recommend a pen with a finer point to allow you to write characters with many strokes. Now that said it would depend on how big you plan to write? On just normal lined paper use whatever feels good to you and a price you can accept. Most people just use the average ball point/gel ink/roller ball or the like for everyday writing.
Check out www.jetpens.com if you want some Japanese writing instruments and stationary. Many of the products you can buy on amazon as well but this will give you a place to look around. You can find pens with much finer points such as the Pilot Hi-Tec-C .25mm.
*** Sorry I made this a bit long, I am bored at work and just went to town with this. It also addresses if you decide you want to find something that can do calligraphy as well.
If you come to a point you want to try something that can offer line variation there are brush pens and fountain pens. These also range from cheap to pretty expensive. A low cost brush pen I would recommend is the Kuretake No 8 just to see if it is something you would like. It is a synthetic hair brush that you cannot refill but should cost only about 8-9$ or so. If you want to step up a bit to something you can refill the the No 13 is a good choice. I use the Kuretake No 50 as it uses a natural hair for the brush. I find you can get finer lines and can write pretty damn small with it if you choose. Also looks and feels higher quality over all. But you can buy the natural hair refill for this pen and it will fit in the No 13 as well. Just FYI for anyone that wants to try a natural hair and may already have a No 13.
Another option is to use a fountain pen, which Japan is very well known for too. Brands such as Pilot/Namiki, Sailor, Pelikan and Nakaya/Platnium. Nibs on Japanese pens are finer than western. So a Fine nib on a JP would be more like an extra fine on something western. If you want to try your hand on this route then a Pilot Metropolitan would be a decent start. Your quality of paper will matter with a fountain pen. The average stuff you get in the US will probably feather pretty bad. Japanese paper is generally much better quality and safe to use with a fountain pen. Also a good brand such as Clairefontaine/Rhodia. The sustainable earth notebooks from staples are not too bad as a cheap locally found option. Now this pen's nib will not flex, if you want to try a low cost option for that there is the noodler's ahab. This will flex on down strokes to give a wider line and it will take practice to use well like a brush pen.
Lastly another curious fountain pen used for writing Kanji is the type of calligraphy nib that is bent to allow line variation depending on the angle used. Such as salior's "fude de mannen." I have one but prefer a flex nib fountain and brush pen myself.
Quick example of a fountain and brush pen.
Here's my entry. It was done in Photoshop and pretty much all digital, save for some textures I scanned. :)
As far as pen recommendations go, it sort of depends on price. If you can afford them, I definitely recommend Rapidograph pens.
Most of my class used them when I was in college, and they work absolutely amazingly. They're refillable so much cheaper than rebuying pens in the long run. If you don't want to spend so much at once, I would suggest staying with Micron. They're what I used before I got some Rapidographs and they worked fairly well... I just can't get past the crispness of the Rapidographs!!!
Have you ever heard of brush pens? they're like fountain pen where it has ink cartridges but the nib is a brush. Depending on how hard you push on the pen the the thicker the lines you make. Theres one that have hair and others are felt tip pen(like copic markers) I've been using them more recently in my drawings and its really fun. Here is an example from Amazon
And here it is in action
And Jetpens.com is a new website I've recently been introduce to and it has a wide variety of pens for drawing and calligraphy
> Last year my mom passed down a Lamy Safari that was completely destroyed and after trying and failing to get it to work, I resigned myself to my good ol' cheap gel pens. But this post pretty much re-ignited my interest. Right now my Amazon cart has a universal cartridge, a Jinhao x750 in black night sky, zebra g nibs, and Diamine ink. So thanks for that :p
Speaking as someone who's recently done the same thing with calligraphy, I'm happy to help you do so. Except for the hit to your pocketbook, of course. ;-) I've heard decent things about Jinhao. Apparently they are very good for their price, but being a "cheap chinese knockoff", are more susceptible to defective units. Make sure you order from a reputable seller who will allow you to return it if it fails, but hopefully it won't. A nice thing about some Jinhao pens is that the nibs are replaceable with many #6 nibs, so you have some options there.
> I decided to go for the diamine because it was cheap and only 30ml, so if this is something that I actually really like (I print pretty small, my 0.4mm gel pens have become my holy grail, so I can be pretty picky about this stuff) I'll spring for the Iroshizuku and Noodler inks I've fallen in love with.
I've heard excellent things about Diamine ink. I ordered some Diamine Oxblood because I wanted something that looked like dried blood, and Diamine Majestic Blue because OH MY GOD look at those colors. Yes, that's just one ink being used: it goes from blue to red as you apply more ink. That's some magic ink, there. (This is called "sheening".) I'll be ordering some Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses (again with the glorious names!), J. Herbin Emerald of Chivor 1670 Anniversary Ink and Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Goldgrun (Old Golden Green) because they perform similarly. The Noodler's ink is definitely the most cost-effective, but you can order a sample kit of sheening inks from Goulet if you aren't sure which you want.
> I've also been lusting over water brush pens... anything you can tell me about those?
I'm afraid I don't know much about the brush pens as yet. I've used some micron brush pens before, but never one supporting fountain pen inks. That said, I plan to get back into it. There is an artist named Kevin Eslinger that does some utterly amazing work with Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink. He basically paints like you would with watercolor paint, and then blows on the fresh ink through a straw, making those cool blown/dripped patterns you see. I bought some of the ink and some traditional brushes, but I'm also looking into some brush fountain pens as well. Noodler's and Platinum both have some that I've been eyeing.
Inks. Go play with these inks. You'll get way more contrast and enjoy the intense colors. http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Ph-Martin-27s-Bombay-India/dp/B0026I10EE
これは私が使用するものです。
Mischief Managed
Ok I hope I did this right
Wine helps me destress and this will help wake me up the morning after to be on time for class.
A broom cleans up household messes and this will help me clean up school messes.
A hat protects my head and these will protect my papers
Books are necessary for school especiallythese books
Trunks hold all kinds of items and this is basically a portable trunk.
A cloak will protect me and make me look cool and so will this
I use/have used a pretty wide variety of tools for inking, because I put a lot of emphasis on my inking/line work in general. Recently I've opted to simply using a fine tip sharpie pen and a black sharpie marker. This is more economical and easy to find. A slightly more pricey but good alternative I've used is a prismacolor black brush pen. Makes things like line weight (variation in line thickness) a breeze. There's actually a nice 8 pack I found on Amazon that includes the brush pen (as well as other handy pens) that's only $11 plus tax. which you can find here
I have a cheap lightbox from Amazon, which I setup on a table. I use a large Vanguard tripod which has a tilt-head so I can hang the camera directly over the lightbox. I level both the lightbox and the camera with a small bubble level.
I'm using an OMD EM5 (mk 1), with the Olympus 60mm macro lens. I turn off IS, switch to manual focus, manual exposure, f8.0. I use the 2 second self timer to avoid camera shake.
I've been laying the negatives down with a piece of glass to hold them flat, but it is causing me some issues, and I've been advised to ditch the glass and rig up another way to keep the negatives flat. Sounds reasonable, but I don't have a good solution in place yet.
While shooting I use the MF magnification option to set focus, and check it every few negatives in case I bumped something. Using f8 gives you a little latitude there. I turn the histogram on and make sure that my exposure is right in the middle - this gives you density correction because you can just keep making the shutter speed longer to let as much light through the dense negative as you want.
In processing, I crop in photoshop to the image boundaries, then use the photoshop actions from this blog post, which work very nicely. I then export a TIFF (LZW compression, no layers), and import into Lightroom for final cleanup, exposure tweaking, and dust removal.
Then, put that shit on instagram.
I'm new to the film scanning side of it, but I've been doing macro capture for other scenarios for a long time, and this method is quick and easy to setup. Took about 30 minutes including fiddling-around time and setup to scan through two rolls of 120 film the other day.
Derwent Graphic Drawing Pencils, Soft, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34215) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J6BAV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c9N1DbYRPYN8R
Canson XL Series Paper Sketch Pad for Charcoal, Pencil and Pastel, Side Wire Bound, 50 Pound, 9 x 12 Inch, 100 Sheets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018QCQLGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_59N1DbJW3YMQX
Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large size Grey - 4 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYU5S6D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C-N1DbKH5AHNZ
Stuff like this might be good. Sort of thing I use and I love them.
It's a Pentel brush pen, but it's their color brush pen (this one) instead of the pocket brush pen. The color brush has water-soluable ink, so after I'm done with the drawing I go back in with water to dissolve some of the lines and create the grays.
This’ll get buried but I saw a review video for these pens/markers the other day. Here’s the link if anyone’s interested:
https://youtu.be/_xBdn0NY2RA
Oh, and here’s the link to purchase them that he provided:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T7NNWNM
I'm actually really wild about this. Art is my thing and these call to me
$62 for 9 eps. get the basics down
Oh gosh, my little boy is starting Kindergarten, then my fiancé and I both attend college which is starting back up.
Any of these things would be great! erasers, dry erase markers, or glue sticks
My guesses for your questions. Orange is the new black for the show,maybe Hunger Games for the movie. Animal Crossing for the game, and The Road for the book.
This contest is great. Bill Hader
Oh, thank you! Any other advice? I have seen this http://www.amazon.com/Rapidograph-7-Pen-Tech-Pen-Set/dp/B000WRZC5O/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426361542&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=architecture+rapidographs and this http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAEDTLER-MARS-MATIC-700-SET-9-TECHNICAL-PENS-013-018-025-035-05-07-10-14-20-/161618671290
Bob Ross, the great artist of present times. He is most wanted, and most viewed. He is true artist and world famous. So respect his talent. Don’t just break copyright. Buy your own. You are not only buying his DVDs, you are buying all of his reputations. You will be proud by being owner of his DVDs at the end of the days. Here http://www.ebay.com/bhp/bob-ross-dvd here http://www.amazon.com/The-Joy-Painting-Series-Ross/dp/B001U84ZE8 and here Bob Ross DVD — http://www.artistsupplysource.com/category/5380/books-and-dvds/ you will find his DVD set with reasonable price. Enjoy.
I use this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kuretake-Sumi-Brush-Blister-No8/dp/B001C0CT2O/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?keywords=brush+pen&qid=1557925043&s=gateway&sprefix=brush+pen&sr=8-24
Forgot to mention too, as others have said a kneadable eraser works, but i haven't had much success with pulling highlights when the drawing is smaller in scale. Another thing I've found that works is an electric eraser. the one i bought was made by Staedtler, but if you sharpen it to a point on a sand paper block, it can pull highlights pretty good. Useful for hair too I've found.
I have an artist board like this which I use to write notes on / put my laptop on while in bed. Mine is made of a......"hard cardboard" material that 'puffs up' when exposed to water.
Any recommendations on how to waterproof this? Could I just get some epoxy and smear a very thin layer over the top?
Ohohoh, Get these tinted charcoal pencils! Derwent are my absolute favourite brand of drawing supplies and I think they're wonderful quality and just... perfect.
I have a few of the charcoal pencils and they're beautiful to work with. It's not the best picture, but this is something I drew with them. The colour is a lot more subtle, but I loved having charcoals other than black to work with. And it's nice when you don't want everything as bright as you get with pastels.
They also last a long time and a lot less messy then conventional charcoals! This made me happy as it left my fingers clean for blending. It's so much nicer then accidently smudging when you have your hands covered in black or whatever and it gets where you don't want it!
And finally, you don't like getting things for you, but this is something you can use to make other people happy. Make your Grandpa a thank you card using them (once you use some adhesive spray/hairspray), make birthday, easter and christmas cards for your girls. If they're anything like me, they'll hold on to them and treasure them. I have all the cards my mum had made me in a box under my bed.
I think you should get yourself these so that you can take some time for yourself and do some drawing. You can take a break from being a wonderful parent and do something fun and creative just for you! I hope you have a wonderful birthday! :)
This is my recommendation. Get that in addition to this. It's clear that you are an artist. You can use that to relax when you're stressed and even share and teach it with your children. Show them how to use their imaginations to create amazing things.
Thanks, I made it with the [Kuratake] (http://www.amazon.com/Kuretake-No-Fountain-Brush-DP150-8B/dp/B001C0CT2O/ref=pd_sim_229_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41kL1IkhLDL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=07D1XAQMBXXAK5YH775B) brush pen
I've tried a few different models:
Thoughts: Of the options above, I've most liked the black pearl, art gum, pentel hi-polymer, and RITR pencil.
I've least liked the Pentel Stic, Tombow, and White/Pink Pearls. The narrower point of the Pencel Stic and the Tombow just don't do the trick with our paper. The White/Pink Pearls seem to smudge more than erase.
The black pearl and the pentel hi-polymer are nice choices for a block eraser. The Art Gum erases great, but leaves behind a TON of eraser debris. The RITR mechanical pencil comes with a few backup erasers (and these erasers are ridiculously good), so that actually can serve a similar function as the Pentel Stic or Tombow Zoro for more precise erasing (but nowhere near the exacto-knife precision of the Tombow).
Cinematic light box on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/Original-My-Cinema-Lightbox-characters/dp/B0167XQQHO
Clarify please. Are you talking about the Pentel Aquash brushes? Or the Pentel Color brushes? Or neither?
US Art Supply Artist Sketch Tote Board - Great for Classroom, Studio or Field Use (23"x26") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUZBTQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JwEDAbN967JGM
Just from going on Amazon, these seem to be pretty good, based on reviews (plus you can choose the size). As for techniques, I unfortunately can't help you there as I don't use pastels myself. And who to draw next, I suggest Buu. He's one of my favorite villains.
Hope I was at least a little helpful!
https://www.amazon.com/Tracing-AGPtek%C2%AE-Artcraft-Sketching-Animation/dp/B00YA9GP0G
Yeah, I had ordered a V600. I did some research and decided to cancel the order and buy the light table and a tripod for it. The scans are a pain to learn, but once it's learned, they are 100% better looking.
For fine tuned brush pen work - with just water. I use this
Kuretake No. 8 Fountain Brush Pen (DP150-8B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C0CT2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.w4EzbWVEQB2N
I bring lots of the same stuff you do. 5 sets of game science dice (hand colored), and a couple sets of loaner dice.
A Few other non-dice things can be useful (since you mentioned stuff like glass beads):
Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Pen and Ink Set, 7 Assorted Pen Nibs and .75 oz. Bottle of Ultradraw Black Ink, 1 Set Each (3165SP7P) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WRZC5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JUlJBbSN17T1S
I buy mine from Kinokuniya bookstore. You can get them from amazon, jetpens, ebay..pretty much everywhere. Not sure if the artist uses the same but it's at least similar, I think.
https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-50025-Pigma-Professional-2-Pack/dp/B00THY7BGQ
I think this is similar to the one that rokbound uses: https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Color-Brush-Black-GFLBP101/dp/B002PIFTRE
Not the same brand, but the set I own and enjoy. I like the included sepia pens https://www.amazon.com/Prismacolor-Premier-Illustration-Markers-Assorted/dp/B00317ERM6
As a guy who uses the maker, i use my cricut on my bed and use bluetooth. I only use power that way. Couple things, since you got time, pickup your cricut housings like "knife blade" "deep cut housing" "fine point" and blades on ebay. i use make offers and get stuff 70% off. I buy cricut brand too not off brand.
​
alot of shops clearance and resell on ebay. For HTV heat transfer vinyl like t shirts, you'll want a heat press and HTV vinyl. For other projects you use permanent or temporary vinyl. Weeding which to me was like what does that mean when I started. Is just pulling off the excess vinyl from your cut before sticking down what you cut.
​
So as most mention here you'll need weed tools which are basically hooks and tweezers. Cricut sells these kits for ridiculous costs but if you hit up ebay you can get them cheap.
Also you'll want a light table for weeding, of course cricut has a answer thats ludacris costs.
I got this one one amazon on sale for 10.00 works great, there are alot so shop around but beats the hell out of 60+ dollars.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Thin-Portable-Brightness-Sketching-Animation/dp/B06Y1JNHNM/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=LED+Tracing+Light+Box&qid=1573026714&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-5
​
As for the Cricut maker, i got mine through best offer on ebay for about 150 less. I made a offer on a new one and settled on a price with free shipping. Cricuts like apple, unless antiquated. their items never go on sale and all machines are excluded from sales at craft stores in the fine print.
Quick recap, unless shes paper crafting. a good starter kit will be.
- Stick mats
- blades
-weed tools
-light table
- Transfer tape.
- Armor etch for frosting glass.
- dollar tree is a gold mine for cheap glasses, picture frames, contact paper as a transfer tape substitute.
Siser is also a brand fav on HTV and vinyl on amazon, cheaper then cricut brand and just as good.
The storage and table stuff. i'd personally consider the table and chair but let her get storage that suits her needs. I think your hinging a hell of a bet this will become a day to day use for her. best to invest the money in light box, tools and blades.
​
I almost forgot, for cheap photo paper and cradstock. go to walmart but don't buy from craft section. go to the office supply area. they sell bulk cardstock there for 5.00 for like a 50-100 pack vs 15.00 or more at other sections or craft stores.
Example of drawing board if link is allowed:
https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Artist-Adjustable-Painting-Sketching/dp/B00IWOQ2O4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1502259739&sr=8-4&keywords=adjustable+drafting+board
Some studies with pen. Not so much sketching.
IME if you are generating a lot of smudges, the most likely cause is your hand rubbing against the paper. The most low-tech solution for this is to prepare another piece of paper that functions simply as a hand guard.
Personally I prefer to simply hold my drawing hand such that I don't need to worry about smudging (ie. consistently hover a tiny distance above the paper), and use the guard only for the other hand.
The only other likely cause of smudging I know of is using paper that is too smooth.
You might also want to look into spray-on fixative (example). That's good to have when you finish a drawing, but can be applied at any time.
ja ... https://www.amazon.com/Original-My-Cinema-Lightbox-personalized/dp/B0167XQQHO
I'll always be with you.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Pentel-Portable-Pocket-Medium-2Refills/dp/B00N9UUWLA/ref=asc_df_B00N9UUWLA/
A Pentel Brush Pen is far more convenient. I have traditional and the brush pen and rarely bother to crush the ink.