RESOURCES
Here’s the list I wish I would’ve had years ago when I was starting out!
Over the years I’ve found myself handing out a lot of the same information to people when it comes to books and art supplies so I figured this would be a nice place to gather it all. Things are always changing and I’m always trying out new colors, techniques, papers, etc. but here’s what currently in my studio and on my bookshelves. There’s nothing I love more than sharing what I know and breaking things down that seem complicated but are actually really simple once you know the basics. From thought process, to quality paper and paints, to books and podcasts to keep you inspired…the resource section is my pride and joy!
Books & Podcasts
Inspirational
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (in that order) by Bridget Quinn
In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
The Forest Feast by Erin Gleeson
In Her Studio (magazine) by Stampington & Co.
Cozy Days: The Art of Iraville by Ira Sluyterman van Langeweyde
Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell
The Creative Habit-Learn it and Use it for Life by Twyla Tharp
My Adventures as an Illustrator by Norman Rockwell
Podcasts
Letters from a Hopeful Creative by Sarah Tasker and Jen Carrington
Creative Pep Talk by Andy Miller
Magic Lessons by Elizabeth Gilbert
Do It for the Process by Emily Jeffords
How-To's/Thought Process/Business
Art, Money, & Success by Maria Brophy
Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon
Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins
How to Become Self-Employed in Seattle by Jenny MacLeod
Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon
How to Sell Your Art Online by Austin Kleon
Hashtag Authentic by Sara Tasker
You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
The Practical Handbook of Color for Artists by Parramon Editorial Team
Becoming a Successful Illustrator by Derek Brazell and Jo Davies
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines by Graphic Artists Guild
Watercolor Process
En Plein Air: Watercolor by Ron Stocke
Watercolor for the Fun of it: Getting Started by John Lovett
The Urban Sketcher by Marc Taro Holmes
Atmospheric Watercolours by Jean Haines
World of Watercolour by Jean Haines
Paint Yourself Calm by Jean Haines
Watercolor supplies
Paper
Arches Cold Press 140lb. block
Fabriano Artistico Cold Press 140lb. block
Inks
Dr. Ph. Martin’s Hydrus Fine Art Liquid Watercolor Set
Watercolor Tubes
I swear by Daniel Smith!
Brushes
Utrecht Synthetic Sablette Round size 12
Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Brushes
For travel
Winsor & Newton Pocket Box Half-Pans
Pentel Aquash Water Brush Pack
Pentalic Watercolor Sketchbook
Drawing
Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils
Camera
alcohol ink supplies
Rubbing alcohol (90% or higher)
Plastic tray to catch drips and work off of
supplies for finishing and mounting ink work
Resin (this is a great starter pack)
Culinary blow torch
PRINTING
Canon MX882 All-in-one (used for scanning only)
