Essential Drawing Kit

You don't need expensive tools to create valuable work

Great for starting artists & professionals, this curated list features only products I use daily to illustrate for Fortune 500 companies across the globe. I earn a tiny commission for linked products. Enjoy!

Sketching

  1. Tombow 51509 Drawing Pencil, HB, 12 Pack (My fav graphite pencil, probably the best out there)

  2. Fuxi 9" x 12" Sketch Book, Top Spiral Bound Sketch Pad (My go-to sketchbook)

  3. Tombow Precision Tip Pen-Style Eraser with Refill, 2.5mm (Best eraser for tiny details)

  4. OLFA Precision Knife (XA-1) Reinforced Handle & Snap-Off Blade (For precision sharpening, mine is over 10 years old!)

  5. Faber-Castell Sharpener, Silver (Standard sharpener that will last a decade)

  6. Prismacolor Col-Erase Erasable Colored Pencils, 12 Pack (Great for sketching complex pieces)

  7. Tamaki Large White Erasers for Drawing, 6 Pack (Great for large areas, durable & does not ruin your paper)

Coloring

  1. Prismacolor Col-Erase Erasable Colored Pencils, 12 Pack (These are truly erasable but also work for coloring)

  2. Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Point Acrylic Pens, Set of 15 (Draw on any surface like fabrics, vases, leather, etc.)

  3. Caran D'ache Supracolor II Soft Coloring Pencils, 80 Colors (The most vivid colors ever, professional grade)

  4. Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils for Drawing, 36 Colors (An affordable Caran D’ache alternative that delivers)

Organizing & Decor

  1. Post-it Super Sticky Notes 3x3 inches, 6 Pads (They really stick!! I use them to remember delivery dates)

  2. Wooden Laptop Stand, Foldable & Adjustable (This will last a decade, it works for sketchbooks & tablets too!)

  3. Keepo Modular Metal Pegboard Wall Organizer, 22″×22″ (Place it on your wall to start hanging art inspo)

  4. Large 3D Flower Magnets for Whiteboard and Office, 12 colors (GORGEOUS, strong, and look so expensive!)