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We've reviewed a wide variety of unique artist tools, art materials, and even technological gadgets for artists. Many of these art supplies can't be found in art stores. . . they're either Kickstarter projects, or art materials you can only find online.

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Created by two art teachers from New York, the Artist Cargo on Kickstarter is a practical and rugged sketchbook keeper/art supply organizer—the perfect alternative to a messy backpack or toolbox full of art supplies! Made of sturdy artist canvas with two pockets in the front and one large one in the back (perfect for a tablet or laptop) the Artist Cargo comes with a 9×12...
Most of my art mediums are usually oils, watercolors, pastel, acrylic and charcoal. I’ve occasionally used markers for some of my personalization jobs, where I paint on wood, glass, etc, and I need it to stay permanent, but that’s about it. For that type of work I’ve always used the Deco Markers because they’re oil based and don’t usually wear off. BUT, when I started...
Swiss-made Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watercolor crayons are available in a wide variety of strong bright colors. . . 84 to be exact. This combination of vibrant color and water-soluble media produces a watercolor crayon that is appropriate for professional use - such as watercolor painting—as well as for children’s artwork.
Looking for pre-stretched, pre-primed canvas? My review of FrenchCanvas.com includes a 10% discount for artists who mention EmptyEasel.com when they buy a canvas. Buy quality stretched, primed, gallery wrap canvases for low prices at FrenchCanvas.com.
When I bought my Wacom Graphire a few months ago it came with Corel Painter Essentials. Since I had Photoshop already, I didn’t even bother installing Painter at first—I figured that anything Corel Painter could offer me I could already do in Photoshop. Well, this week I actually took a look at Corel Painter, and boy was I wrong. . .
Read a review of the Wacom Graphire Pen and Tablet. If you're into digital drawing, cartooning, or digital painting, a Wacom Graphire can be extremely helpful. Draw instantly on your computer, easily erase mistakes, digitally retouch photos, and a lot more.
Wacom Tablets are a different way of interacting with your computer. Like a mouse, you can use the Pen to select, drag, or click on objects. Unlike a mouse, Wacom Pens are pressure sensitive for different sized strokes in your drawing programs, and feel like a natural drawing tool in your hand. Continue reading this review. . .