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*Note, i personally have older 2nd generation versions of these apple products (which still operate beautifully!). The links provided are for new 2021 versions. Be sure your apple pencil and ipad versions work together before you purchase (check with apple support if you aren't sure)!

I'm obsessed with the Procreate drawing app — what's not to love? This intuitive program is mainly how I make art, and for $9.99, it's a no-brainer to give it a shot.

procreate

This powerful dude is magic — it's a pressure-sensitive stylus that allows you to naturally render designs. I broke my old one simply by using it too much. That's how much I love it.

apple pencil*

My tablet of choice is an iPad, and I personally use a 12.9 inch iPad Pro (the big guy!). My iPad, paired with other tools, has expanded my drawing capabilities tremendously.

iPad Pro*

The trifecta of digital drawing

One of the most frequently asked questions I get are about drawing digitally. Here are my tools!

Technology Tools

iPad pro protective case

Strong, dependable case with adjustable easel feature.

This plastic case is thick, but it relaxes my grip while drawing.

Moko Retractable Apple Pencil Case

Paper Screen protector 2-pack

Gives your iPad screen a matte, paper-like feel when drawing.

Additional tech accessories I find useful

Screen Mom Cleaner kit

Yes, seriously, clean your screen! This is the best stuff.

Reduces accidental swiping and allows hand to glide.

Tablet Drawing Glove 2-Pack

laptop & iPad Backpack

Simple black backpack — I always get compliments on it!

by Mike Meyer & Friends

Sign Painting

by Dina Rodriguez

The Big Awesome Book of Lettering

by Molly Suber Thorpe

Modern Calligraphy

by Jessica Hische

In Progress

Lettering & Calligraphy

Books

I consider myself a forever learner! I love to devour good books to help keep my skills as an artist, business owner and teacher sharp and relevant. here are some of my faves!

Educational Books

by Kale James

Vintage Botanical Illustration

by Penny Brown

Botanical Drawing

by Alli Koch

Florals by Hand

by Wendy Hollender

Botanical Drawing in Color

Drawing Florals

Books

by Austin Kleon

Steal like an Artist

by Elizabeth Gilbert

Big Magic

by Lisa Congdon

find Your Artistic Voice

Creativity & Business

Books

Pentel Fude Sign Pens, 12 colors

Pack of the sign pens with many colors for added fun!

I love these versatile pens, with a cooler black tone.

Pentel Fude Sign Pen, black

tombow fudenosuke brush pens 2-pack

My #1 favorite lettering pens with fine brush tips.

These are absolutely my go-to supplies — in fact, if you take a workshop with me, you will probably use these for our projects. I'm a believer that you only need simple tools to make true art, but I do love to splurge once in a while.

Art Supplies

Brush Lettering & Calligraphy

Mono Zero Retractable Eraser

These eraser pens really help rub out fine mistakes easily.

Always have a good eraser on hand, I make many. mistakes!

Pentel White Block Eraser

Pentel Drafting Mechanical Pencil

These mechanical pencils are smooth, I like the 0.7 mm lead.

Sketching

Yasutomo Black Sumi Ink

Lovely flowy ink that works well for calligraphy or painting.

Upgraded archival ink pens, with a slightly curved tip.

The Pigeon Letters Monoline Pen set

Sakura Micron Fineliner Pen set

Archival quality black pens, in a variety of tip sizes.

Inking

Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

A great thick mixed media paper, great for final projects.

Tracing paper is great for working out design variations.

Bachmore Vellum Tracing Paper

HP Premium 32 Laser Jet Paper

Inexpensive copy paper that is super smooth for practice.

Paper

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