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The Sketching Kit

I always have multiple sketchbooks going and encourage all my student-artists to build a sketchbook practice, especially if traveling. The sketchbook is your personal diary, a visual and written journal of inspiration, experiences, notes, checklists, ideas, colors and doodles. A sketch practice helps build visual acuity, study anatomy, space, with a better understanding of light and shadow, and color.

The following kit has my favorite essentials for sketching anytime and portability to boot!

My favorite sketchbook

Handbook Journal Co. 94# pages for sketch/quick watercolor applications/collaging. Pocket in the back for ephemera, receipts, etc.

Handbook Journal Co. Sketchbook

Sketch Pens

perfect for quick sketching, offer a permanent ink mark in traditional black or multiple range of colors and brands. A Sharpie Extra Fine pen is always in my bag. But for a more professional option in a variety of nib sizes and colors, my go-to is Faber-Castell's PITT pen line. I've added a great set of 5 in black ink with encourage artists to explore the whole line of PITT pen nib sizes and colors.

Pencils

Aquarelle colored pencils are the perfect way to sketch AND add water! I carry a few in my travel kit and use for more formal watercolor painting as well.

Faber Castell Aquarelle Graphite Pencil Set of 5

Faber-Castell Aquarelle Colored Pencils Set of 36