Top products from r/Artists
We found 28 product mentions on r/Artists. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Size 30" x 40"
Show Reddit reviews2. Art/Work - Revised & Updated: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
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4. The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews5. Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Portfolio Hardcover
Show Reddit reviews6. Moleskine Art Watercolor Album, Hard Cover, A4 (8.25" x 11.75") Plain/Blank, Black, 60 Pages
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
MOLESKINE ART COLLECTION: From sketchbooks and sketchpads to watercolor notebooks with heavy paper, to music notebooks with plain and pentagram pages, to storyboard layout notebooks, Moleskine's art collection of notebooks offer the quality you need.DURABLE COVER & ELASTIC CLOSURE: Hold writing proj...
Show Reddit reviews7. Sakura Pigma 30062 Micron Blister Card Ink Pen Set, Black, Ass't Point Sizes 6CT Set
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Experience smooth, skip-free writing in crisp, rich black ink to achieve consistent lettering and lines widths.Professional inking pens used by comic artists, illustrators, watercolor artists, archivists, and laboratory professionals.Pigma ink is archival quality on paper: waterproof, chemical resis...
Show Reddit reviews8. ART/WORK: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews9. Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica 0.4mm Extra Fine Point Ballpoint Pen, 12-Color Set (LHM180C4-12C)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Hi-Tec-C Maica Ballpoint Pen from PilotRed, Pink, Baby Pink, Orange, Apricot Orange, Green, Light Blue, Blue, Blue Black, Violet, Brown, BlackFor fine writingPackaging: transparent case (PP material)Colors: Apricot Orange, Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Blue Black, Brown, Green, Light Blue, Orange, Pink, R...
Show Reddit reviews10. AmazonBasics Classic Blank Notebook, 240 Pages, Hardcover - Plain
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Large classic notebook with 240 blank pages (front and back) for notes, sketches, musings, and moreArchival-quality pages made from acid-free paper—resists damage from light and airCardboard bound cover with rounded corners for a finished lookIntegrated bookmark; elastic closure helps keep noteboo...
Show Reddit reviews11. PRISMACOLOR Design Eraser, 1224 Kneaded Rubber Eraser, Grey (70531) (3 Pack)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Kneaded Rubber Art Eraser.Approx size 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/4"3 count
Show Reddit reviews12. Wacom DTHW1320M Mobile Studio Pro 13 Tablet, Windows 10, 13",Intel Core i7, 256GB SSD
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wacom mobile Studio Pro 13 inches 256GB packs an entire studio of powerful creative tools into a pen computer for drawing, image editing & retouching, detailed concept art, graphic design and 2D animationWacom most natural and advanced pen performance with 4x greater accuracy and pressure sensitivit...
Show Reddit reviews13. Wacom DTK2200 Cintiq 22HD 22-inch HD, Wide-Format Interactive Pen Display with Grip Pen Bundle with Elite Suite 18 Standard Editing Software Bundle, 64GB Memory Card and Stylus Pen with Pocket Clip
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wacom Cintiq 22HD - 22 " HD, wide-format Interactive Pen Display with Grip PenGrip Pen - Pen Stand - Display Stand - Five Replacement Pen Nibs - DVI-I to VGA cable adapter - DVI-I to DVI-D cable adapter - AC Power Adapter - Power Cable - Rotation Lock Screws (4) - Bearing hub recess cover plate and ...
Show Reddit reviews14. XP-Pen Artist13.3 V2 IPS 13.3-Inch Drawing Monitor Pen Display Graphics Drawing Monitor with HDMI to Mac Cable and Anti-fouling Glove (8192 Level Pen Pressure)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
[Warm Reminder: Artist13.3 drawing pen display must be used with a computer] Most of the functions such as sketch, paint, design and edit can be executed directly from the tablet screen, work naturally and intuitively13.3” 1920*1080 IPS 16:9 Display with 178°visual angle delivers even more lifeli...
Show Reddit reviews15. Dual Tip Brush Marker Pens, Tanmit 0.4 Fine Tip Markers & Brush Highlighter Pen Set of 36 for Bullet Journaling Adults Coloring Book Note Taking Writing Planning Art Project
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
★DUAL TIPS: Brushes tip for shading and coloring; 0.4 mm fine point tip for outlining and detail. So you get both colored brush markers and colorful fine liners pen, which are nice art pens for kids and adult.★36 UNIQUE COLORS: Those dual markers pens have 36 vibrant colors and are marked with t...
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Reading material:
What you're experiencing is normal very normal for all artists!
> I’ve been feeling really down about my art lately. It just doesn’t feel all that good and I honestly feel like I’m fighting my hand to do what I’m imagining I want.
With time experience will take care of this. Produce more and more work, keep on making art. You want to get to a point when, after you've finished a piece, you know whether it's something you are proud to put your name on it, or needs to be thrown away. You'll like/love some pieces more than other, but there's a treshold that some pieces won't make. And . . it's just your own feeling and visceral judgment.
> And I know you aren’t supposed to compare yourself to other artists,
Of course. And it's easier said than done.
> or measure your art by how much attention it gets,
Well, you can go on Instagram or other Social Media and follow established and famous artists and art institutions . . . well, they don't get much attention. Well Banksy does, but very few are loved by Social Media. Social Media attention is not an indication of anything.
> but its really difficult to see how amazing some artists are,
Oh yes! There are a lot of very talented artists out there. It's humbling.
> and how some of them haven’t even been drawing as long.
OK. So?
> Or can make quick “doodles” that would take me hours and hour to even get close to.
OK. So?
> And then when I do spend a lot of time on something and post it everywhere, it just… get close to no attention.
Read all of the above.
> I know part of art is practicing and getting better,
Yup
> but it’s hard to do that when you have done that in the past and don’t seem to be getting anywhere.
If you look back at your pieces I am sure you can see signs of improvement.
> And I want to go back to school for art,
That's an option. But before you do that, read this https://noahbradley.com/blogs/blog/dont-go-to-art-school
> probably graphic design.
OK
> But I feel like it would be a mistake,
Maybe.
> that I wouldn’t be good enough to make a career out of art.
Making a career out of art is a great endeavor. If successful the rewards, tangible and intangible are great. Unfortunately it's very hard to make a living out of one's art. What most people do is to have a job/career that is somewhat art-related, something that pays the bills and also finances the art endeavors, and then, also make art. It's like having 2 jobs. With time the art efforts will start producing some cash flow and, with more time, one transition the art efforts to be the main source of income.
> I don’t know how to get better when I’m not getting any feedback- positive or otherwise- on anything I do.
That is a very serious issue: there is no good way to obtain good feedback. If you want to know more about this, PM me.
> I just make art and it… sits there. Which art of my OCs is mostly for my own enjoyment I suppose.
Nothing wrong with that.
> But then even when I make fanart, nothing.
Ok, same as above.
> I don’t see the point to spending so much time and attention to detail for something that’s basically just for me to look at when it’s done.
Ok, same as above.
> Anyone have any suggestions to kind of help me get past this feeling? I'd imagine just lots of practice but that just almost feels worthless to me now, too.
See the reading material at the beginning of this post, espedially the 2nd resource.
You're such a good friend! The best way to get a quality pack of colored pencils is through a coupon at Michaels. Michaels ALWAYS has a 40% off coupon on one regular priced item (I've never seen their colored pencils on sale, they're one of those companies where like half the store is always "40% off"). But anyway, go to the coupon section on their website, I believe you'll have to type in your zip code, find that coupon, and you'll be able to hold it up on your phone at checkout. Worst case scenario, ask them about this coupon at check out, or if they have any others you don't know about (I did this one time and got an additional 20% of my total purchase, sale items or not. You may also have to sign up to be a member for these additional ones, but the 40% of a regular priced item one is always there for anyone I believe)
And then you can get them a really nice set of Prismacolor pencils! If you want to get her a little basket of goodies that I think any artists would enjoy I'd suggest kneeded erasers , and then a quality pencil sharpener. If she works in colored pencils I bet she'd love a high quality sharpener, I believe Prismacolor sells some too. Or if you see a a heftier, steel looking one in that section, even if it's hand held it's nice to have.
When it comes to art materials artists can be so choosey, particularly about canvases and brushes. And I bet she'd also just love a giftcard. I love Michaels and Amazon for low to medium quality products I need, but I'm sure you have a locally owned art store that has the higher quality, more specific materials. I would die of happiness if someone gave me a giftcard to mine.
If you have any more questions dm me! Hope it goes well!
I wouldn't recommend a Mac since they are less versatile.
Wacom makes a Cintiq tablet that is standalone called the Cintiq Companion (it runs windows). I have one and it's great, BUT I do use a PC in addition to it because the Cintiq Companion is a bit inconvenient to use as it has no keyboard attachment like a Surface Pro does.
The Surface Pro IS used by a lot of artists as a drawing tool because of its versatility. I would recommend doing this as opposed to getting an iPad because the Surface Pro would be able to support all the industry standard software, like Photoshop, SAI, Clip Studio, etc. The drawback here is that the Surface Pro is not as sensitive and precise as a dedicated drawing tablet and thus if your daughter ends up really wanting to get serious with art, she would need an entirely different device.
Unfortunately the same is true for the iPad route. The screen is small and the pressure sensitivity won't do it for professional level artwork.
My personal recommendation are one of the two options below.
1. Get her a decent personal laptop along with a Cintiq tablet:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-wide-format-Interactive-Standard-Smartphones/dp/B01N4VCASQ (This one is 22 inch screen size)
Summary: The laptop will function as a computer (obviously) and the Cintiq tablet allows her to draw on a screen surface. A regular Cintiq cannot function on its own, but rather plugs into a computer as a monitor extension of sorts.
Pros:
Cons:
NOTE: You can shave off the cost a bit by getting an non-Wacom brand tablet. I can't vouch for the quality as I've only used Wacom, but they have good reviews, generally. (Example: https://www.amazon.com/Artist13-3-13-3-Inch-Drawing-Graphics-Anti-fouling/dp/B075G1XPR5 - this one is 13.5 inch screen size)
2. Get her only a Cintiq Companion / Cintiq Mobile Studio:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-DTHW1320M-Mobile-Studio-Windows/dp/B01MCTMKZB (13 inch screen size)
Summary: You'd only need to get one device, as these models are installed with Windows and can function as a laptop as well, provided you can hook up a keyboard and mouse to its USB ports. These models have limited hard drive space, however.
Pros:
Cons:
So with that said, my personal recommendation is the first option: to get her a good laptop with a separate Cintiq-esque device with it. The tablet I linked is a Wacom-standard device, and it is very pricey (although I did mention you can get cheaper alternatives from other brands), but the first link I sent is a top-tier device and provided that your daughter takes good care of it, will last her many, many, many years and can be used at an ultra professional level as well.
I think a moleskin sketchbook would make for a great gift. They are great quality and really popular among artists.
Challenge her to fill it up with sketches by the end of next year.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/8862931948/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lAwaCbE6SD026
You can support me on:
iTunes
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Amazon
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Google play
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Enjoy! :)
If you're able to find out what brand of watercolors and/or pencils she uses, and what colors she uses most often, that might be helpful.
If she's serious about pursuing a professional career as an artist, Art/Work is a really valuable reference for navigating the business side of the industry.
Who is her favorite artist? You may be able to find a nice catalog of their work on AbeBooks or Amazon.
I go through notebooks all the time. If you want to be cheap the Amazon Basics notebook is good https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN8TB5U. There are nicer ones for more money too.
That's weird that they want to start with a traditional oil painting, instead of starting with a digital medium.
NOTE: When someone buys a painting, or any other work of fine art for that matter, they purchase the item per se, not the rights to reproduce it.
Therefore in your case you need to price 2 things:
Pricing 1) is easy, what do you usually charge? Add at least 50% since this is a commissioned work. For the Licensing of the image that's tricky, and depends on their pockets, are they deep or... limited budget?
You will also need to come up with a written contract.
This is a good book for you to invest time in reading https://www.amazon.com/ART-WORK-Everything-Pursue-Career/dp/1416572333/
Try these. Thank me later.
Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica Gel Ballpoint Pen, 12 Color Set, Fine (LHM180C4-12C) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N92S8FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8EB6AbMFDYPAV
I would start with a Black Ink set, as far as color . . . do you have a BLICK Art store near you? If so you can go there and explore all of their offerings, from the thickness to the array of color, the look of the medium and the way you hold it . . . if not, this is a good start.