art supplies
Watercolor Sketchbook I love this compact watercolor sketchbook. I’ve found the paper is highly absorbent and has nice texture. Fine point sharpies don’t bleed through.
Prismacolor Pencils These are the most commonly used colored pencils for coloring. They make 100s of beautiful colors , but this set of 12 is a great way to get familiar with them.
Derwent Colored Pencils These amazing colored pencils have a wide array of intense colors. I also love their soft points. As a bonus they are water soluble so you can use a paint brush with a little water to dissolve them into beautiful translucent paints. I use them especially when I'm traveling
Miya Himi Gouache Paint Set a compact set of 18 beautiful colors. Easy to carry with you and slick paint wells that help keep the paint moist. A great starter kit if you’re just getting into gouache.
Magic Rub Eraser, everybody makes mistakes and this is the best eraser there is.
Dr PH Martins Water Colors. I use these paints for most of my illustrations. The colors are amazing and translucent so you can layer them or paint them over black lines. I can't say enough how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these paints.
other cool stuff
This magical book, originally published in 1821, was recently re-issued by the Smithsonian museum.A sumptuous encyclopedia of colors includes the authors descriptions of colors as they are found in nature. Scotch blue, for example, is compared the Throat of a Blue Titmouse. This makes a lovely gift for anyone you know who is creatively inclined.
Benks Phone Holder
Ideal for hands free mounting your phone to do time-lapse videos or demonstration videos with your phone
helpful links
How to Mirror Your iPhone to Your Laptop
So,,,once you put the phone in the holder you can't see the screen anymore
LED Light Ring for Cell Phones and Laptops This handy gizmo clips onto your phone or computer to provide even light to your face when you shoot videos.
More cool stuff coming soon,