19.03.2018
Ok ... So I have been asked quite a LOT as to what products I use to create my art work..
Well I finally decided to a post on it .. Below is the list of the products I use and I am also including a buying link so you can just click on it and buy them :)...
PAPER - ARCHES 300gsm Fine grain Cold pressed...
Now I know Arches are one the higher ranges paper but believe me guys the quality does matter and it does show in the final result. You can always make rough sketches and then make your final artwork on these as they are quite expensive and no point wasting them.
Link: https://www.htconline.in/arches-300gsm-4-side-glued-block-18x26cm-fine-grain-cp
PENCILS - Staedtler Lumograph series
I usually stick to these simply because they are very easily available in any part on India and also the quality of leads is really smooth. I use from 2B to 8B.
Link: https://www.htconline.in/staedtler-mars-lumograph-6-assorted-degrees-pencil
MARKERS AND FINE LINERS- Staedtler, Posca, Derwent Graphik, Copic.
Now these are something that I keep experimenting with and use other brands too but these four are the ones I always end up using. Staedtler and Derwent fine liners offer really good point sizes and colours for fine detailing. Posca has an amazing colour range and best part is that you can use them on any surface. And Copic, well need I go on?
Link: https://www.htconline.in/derwent-graphik-line-maker-set-of-3-sepia
https://www.htconline.in/copic-marker-12-cool-gray-set-cg12
https://www.htconline.in/staedtler-pigment-liner-metallic-marker-set-of-5
https://www.htconline.in/uni-posca-marker-3mm-gold
SOFT PASTELS - Henri Roche and Mungyo
I use both of these, Henri Roche are quite expensive thus I end up ordering really limited shades of these and the other shades I compensate with Mungyo soft pastels. While Mungyo is excellent brand to work with for beginners, nothing beats Roche's.
Link: https://www.htconline.in/mungyo-gallery-soft-pastel-set-of-36-artist-quality
https://lamaisondupastel.com/shop/?id=63
WATERCOLOURS AND BRUSHES - Zecchi, Winsor and Newton, Mijello Gold Mission
While I actually use Zecchi and Mijello (on the expensive side), Winsor and newton make up for both of these as per the quality of pigment goes.
Link: https://www.htconline.in/mijello-mission-gold-artist-water-colour-set-of-7ml-tubes-x-24-assorted-colours
https://www.htconline.in/wn-cotman-water-colours-sketchers-pocket-box-set-14
http://www.zecchi.it/products.php?category=24
Brushes- https://www.htconline.in/wn-foundation-water-colour-brushes-set-of-6-long-handle