I want to be an artist. I feel like I need to be an artist. So why is it so hard to become an artist. Here is what I am currently painting. I am getting better.
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Tools
I buy most of my painting tools from the local craft store. But here are some great deals I have found.
I always buy my blank canvas at Hobby Lobby because they have such great deals in bulk.
Cheap Blank Canvas Set
This is the best paint to start with as a beginner. Thick and easy to use.
Master's Touch 6-Color Acrylic Paint Set
I love this painting pallette because I can mix my colors and not get it all over the place.
Paint Tray Palette
Great starter set of brushes for acrylic painting.
Paint Brush Set
I use this cart to hold my paint. This is a good way to see your paints and tools.
3-Tier Cart
I have this easel and it works really well for my small spaces.
Basic Tabletop H-Frame Easel
This is the easel I really want. It holds much bigger canvas and is easy to adjust up and down. Right now I have a tabletop easel and it works well.
Painting Easel - This is what I want
Palette knives are really handy to have. This is the set that I currently use.
Palette Knives 8-Pack
I use these when I know I want a dark background. Very cool painting on black canvas
Black Canvas
I use these small journals to practice strokes. It's a fun way to quickly do some painting and then have it saved in a book.
Painting Journal
I use this to clean my brushes. I don't clean them every day, maybe once a week. Cleans and preserves.
"The Masters"® Brush Cleaner & Preserver
I have this water bowl. One side holds water and one side is to let the brushes drain.
12 Hole Multi-Function Plastic Brush Washer, Cleaner & Holder with Palette Lid - Clean, Dry, Rest, Store, Hold Artist Paint Brushes - Cleaning Acrylic
