Art Supplies

Art Therapy Supplies for Creative Mindfulness and Mindful Art
 

What materials inspire creativity for you?

Take a trip into a local art store or browse supplies online and see if there is something particular that feels inspiring to you!

I am often asked what are some supplies to have at home for art making, inspiration, and creative expression. Below is a list of basics as well as some of my favorites…

Basic Art Supplies List:

  • watercolors

  • paints

  • white paper - of varying sizes and textures

  • colored papers

  • patterned papers

  • watercolor paper

  • colored pencils

  • pencil

  • pencil sharpener

  • eraser

  • markers

  • paint pens

  • gel pens

  • glue stick

  • glue

  • crayons

  • scissors

  • washi tape

  • tape

  • magazines

  • recycled papers

  • inspirational books

Watercolors

Prang Watercolors are my go to watercolor at an affordable price. They offer a lovely range and expression of color. I prefer the 16 pan set.

link to purchase:
Prang Half Pan Watercolor Paint Set with Brush and Lid, Refillable, 16 Assorted Colors,

Gold Liquid Watercolor. This stuff is really lovely! no need to add water, just pour a small amount into a paper cup or container. It is transparent and brings a hint of luminosity to watercolors and mixed media artwork.

link to purchase:
Blick Gold Liquid Watercolor

Watercolor Paper

These small watercolor papers are ideal for creating intuitive tarot cards or a series of small artworks. Cold press = smooth paper, Hot Press + textured paper. You can choose which you prefer

link to purchase:
Strathmore 140-305 Ready Cut Watercolor, Hot Press, 5" x 7", White, 25 Sheets

Inspirational Art making books:

“By Painting the Sacred Within you, you'll unlock a new rhythm of working intuitively to allow space for your own transformation. Inside these pages, you'll discover twelve areas of focus as you learn to see your world through paint and to experience deeper self-exploration. You will learn new ways of seeing, how to experiment with abstract techniques, how to work with natural elements, how to meditate with mandalas and much, much more.”

link to purchase:
Painting the Sacred Within: Art Techniques to Express Your Authentic Inner Voice.