Canvases & surfaces
Find the surface first. Stretched, rolled, rigid, or ready for a very small idea.
Check depth, priming, and the number in the pack.
Find materials for your next project. Check sizes and quantities before buying.
Prices and availability may change. Check delivery and full details on eBay.
Open this search on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)What are you making?
Pick a small project. Check what is already on your desk, then explore the materials you need.
A line, a shadow, a second look.
A pencil study
Put one ordinary object in good light. Draw its outline, then find three tones. Ten quiet minutes is a fine start.
A starting point, not a rule.Start with these three
0 of 3 on your deskUse what you already have. A single HB pencil and ordinary paper can get you started.
Leave a little room for the water.
A watercolor afternoon
Try three small washes. Let one dry, touch the next with clean water, and see what happens where two colors meet.
A starting point, not a rule.Start with these three
0 of 3 on your deskWatercolor brushes
One round brush with a good point can make several kinds of mark.
Explore this drawerWatercolor paper
Check cotton content and surface. Heavier paper can still buckle.
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Bring a water jar and cloth from home. Start with a few colors; paper makes a noticeable difference.
One small surface. A brave bit of color.
A small color experiment
Choose a small panel. Mix a light, a dark and a color between them. Make a composition with only those three.
A starting point, not a rule.Start with these three
0 of 3 on your deskUse a reusable mixing surface and protect the table. Follow each paint's cleanup and safe-use instructions.
Let the line go somewhere unexpected.
An ink wandering
Draw without lifting the pen for a minute. Then add a few dark shapes. Let the accidents become part of the page.
A starting point, not a rule.Start with these three
0 of 3 on your deskDip pens & nibs
Make sure the nib fits the holder. Some listings sell them separately.
Explore this drawerMixed-media paper
Check the surface suits wet ink. Test a corner for feathering first.
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A fineliner you own is another way in. Keep drawing ink out of fountain pens unless the maker explicitly permits it.
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