Art Supplies!!!

I finally did it! I finally dusted off my Amazon gift card and put that bad boy to use. Wanna know what I got? ART SHIT!!! Lately (well ever since I graduated college and have nothing to do besides trolling for jobs that I know are going to suck the life out of me), I've been into painting, specifically watercolors. Something about water colors takes me back to my fourth-grade art class with Mrs. Frailey, my eccentric badass art teacher who never gave any fucks. Now I've been in the market for a good quality watercolor pallet and Sakura's Koi 24-Piece Watercolor Pocket Field Sketch Box (that's a mouth full) came recommended on A LOT of different art blogs.

Not only is this watercolor set travel sized, it also comes with a pallet, a finger ring, and a portable water brush. And that's not even the best part, you can grab this set for less than $21. I know, mind blowing. I haven't actually tested out the colors to see the pigmentation, nor have I tested the water brush to see if it works as well as the brush set I have (it should since my brush set is pretty old and very well loved). The only complaint that I have is that when I opened the set, I noticed that some of the watercolors were literally popping out of their holders, like the glue used to keep them down was old or something. Nothing I can't handle myself.

 

To go along with my watercolor kit, I picked up a new sketchbook. I don't know about you, but I seem unable to find a good sketchbook that can handle wet media. I can't tell you how many times I've bought a sketchbook with the intent of using watercolors in it, only to be let down by low quality paper. So this time I did my research and picked up the Pen and Ink 3.5x5.5 Heavy Weight Blank Sketchbook. 

I can't really give too much information about this product because I haven't tried out the paper yet, but I ADORE the look and feel of the sketchbook. Also, I believe it's supposed to lie flat once it's been broken in so I'll update y'all on that. Oh the price for this sketchbook was around $8, which I think is a fair price for the size and amount of pages included (96-pages).

Lastly, I bought another 6-pack of my all-time favorite fine line pens. I say another because this will be my third repurchase of this product. Yes, I am talking about the Black Micron Fine Liner Pens. 

THE BEST BLACK LINER PENS EVER!!!

Newly purchased pens on the left. Greatly loved pens on the right. I can't get enough!

These pens are my holy grail purchase. I personally use them for doodling. I'll post some pictures of my work below to give you a better idea of how I use them. Their dark pigment and smooth lines make them perfect for this. However, I can't stand to use them for writing. I don't like the drag they have when I'm trying to write fast, it makes it hard to write. I see these used mostly for precision so that makes sense that they wouldn't be a useful writing tool. The six-pack retails for around $9.50. If you have a Joanns or Michaels around you I would suggest buying them there. They usually have a 50% off coupon. The price comes out to a just a little under $9.50, but you get your pack instantly and don't have to pay for shipping, which is nice.

Original Work done with Micron Fine Liner Pens & Sharpies

Work in progress. Used Micron Fine Liner Pens and Fine Line Sharpies

I can't tell you how thrilled I am with my purchase. I'm still waiting on a 3-Pack of Pentel Water brushes to come in so expect another art post when those arrive. 

'Til next  time,

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