Drawing & Sketching
As an artistic endeavour, drawing is almost as old as mankind; people made rock and cave drawings since prehistoric times. By the 12th-13th centuries AD, monks were preparing illuminated manuscripts on vellum or parchment in monasteries and throughout Europe were using lead styli to draw lines for their writings and for the outlines for their illuminations. Soon artists generally were using silver to make drawings and underdrawings.
When paper became generally available from the 14th century onwards, artists' drawings, both preparatory studies and finished works, became increasingly common. Today with a plethora of drawing instruments available, the possibilities are endless.
Pencils
- Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt Black Pencils$4.508 items
- GraphiTint Pencils$5.50
24 itemsGraphitint pencils combine the creativity of a graphite pencil with a hint of soft, subtle color. Used dry, Graphitint offers soft color hues; add water and the color becomes more vibrant. Color tints range from soft grays, blues and greens to glowing russets, plums and browns.
- Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Pencils$3.20
5 itemsGraphite Aquarelle Pencils are completely water-soluble. Graphite releases with water for a perfect wash effect. They are ideal for preliminary sketches of watercolor drawings and for complete watercolor techniques in graphite. The pencils feature thick 3.3mm break-resistant leads that are guaranteed easy to sharpen. They are available in 5 degrees of lead hardness.
- China Marker$3.00
2 itemsA soft, crayon-like pencil-style marker designed to mark on both porous and non-porous surfaces such as glass or ceramics. Paper wrapped.
- Stabilo Woody Pencils$7.80
24 itemsThis chunky pencil functions as a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon in one. Perfect for numerous techniques and endless imagination, the extra-thick, 10mm lead provides soft, rich strokes. Outstanding watercolour properties make it ideal for painting with. The highly pigmented lead is not prone to breakage. It exhibits high luminosity and color intensity even on dark papers. It can also write on smooth surfaces like glass.
- Stabilo Woody Sets$49.00-$118.00
5 itemsThis chunky pencil functions as a coloured pencil, watercolour and wax crayon in one. Perfect for numerous techniques and endless imagination, the extra-thick, 10mm lead provides soft, rich strokes. Outstanding watercolour properties make it ideal for painting with. The highly pigmented lead is not prone to breakage. It exhibits high luminosity and color intensity even on dark papers. It can also write on smooth surfaces like glass.
Pens & Markers
- Sakura Micron Plastic Nib Pen Black$6.95
Sakura has enhanced the Pigma Micron experience with a new pen for everyday writing! Introducing Pigma Micron PN - the durable plastic nib provides skip-free writing in eight popular Pigma ink colors. A fine or medium line width (0.4 - 0.5mm) can be achieved, based on your personal writing pressure. The polyacetal nib structure allows for smooth ink-flow whether writing fast or slow, for right or left handed users, and for writing at an angle. Ideal for use on paper.
- Winsor & Newton Watercolour Markers$14.8036 items
- Zig Brush Pen White$18.95
White brush pen, great for highlights in illustration and manga artworks. Water-based pigment.
- Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Clear$4.50
- Sakura Gelly Rolls$3.953 items
- Pentel Color Brush Refills$12.00
2 itemsPack of 2
Charcoal
- Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal$8.20
4 itemsGreat for sketching and drawing on a variety of paper surfaces, these natural charcoal sticks come in 6" lengths. 3 stick to a pack
- General's Compressed Charcoal Sticks$2.95
3 itemsMade in the USA, these compressed charcoal sticks are versatile tools for artists of all levels. Each stick can be used as is or sharpened with a sharpener or a sandpaper paddle to achieve many different points and angles.
- Derwent Tinted Charcoal$6.95
21 itemsThese tinted charcoal pencils combine the dramatic beauty of charcoal with a gentle hint of color. When applied, the charcoal can be smudged and blended to achieve deep, rich tones. The pencils sharpen to a fine point for detail, and are easy to control for accurate drawing with less mess. They are available in a variety of subtle colors including white for burnishing and highlights.
- Charcoal Powder$48.95Out of Stock
A smooth, bold, artist quality charcoal formula. General's Charcoal Powder creates unique tone and texture. Blends well with charcoal pencil, pastel, and other drawing formulas. Ideal for toning papers, shading and adding interesting textures to drawings and mixed media art.
- Derwent Compressed Charcoal Sticks$5.703 items
- Nitram Fusains Liquid Charcoal$49.95Out of Stock
Nitram Liquid Charcoal is water-soluble, and can be diluted with water to adjust the values from a very light gray to a deep, rich black. Straight out of the tube, it is as thick as oil paint and can be worked with a palette knife. It dries very fast.
Crayons
Coloured Pencils
- Inktense Blocks$7.95
72 itemsThese chunky water-soluble ink blocks provide vibrant strokes of ink-like color, bringing a new sense of freedom and color to drawing and painting. When used dry, the blocks provide pure vibrant color, but can also be completely washed out and transformed into a translucent ink-like paint which, when dry, can be worked over. They are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide range of creative effects. They can be used like pans of paint, dipped in water to apply color directly to paper, used dry on wet paper for instant intense color and more. They can also be used on fabric to create stunning silk paintings and other craft projects.
- Derwent Coloursoft Blender$4.30
- Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Magnus Watercolour Pencil Wood Case$250.00Out of Stock
The Albrecht Dürer artists’ watercolour pencil has been prized for many years by creative minds all over the world for its exceptional properties. Now it has a big brother: The Albrecht Dürer Magnus has a 5.3 mm lead and a very soft and vibrant colour laydown. It is ideal for large-scale drawing and covering large areas quickly. The voluminous pencil shape is gentle on the wrist. Even after long periods of use, the Albrecht Dürer Magnus enables fatigue-free painting and drawing. A drawing tool that lives up to its name. Wood case set of 30: Includes water brush, graphite aquarelle, sharpener and eraser.
- Goldfaber Aqua Coloured Pencils$2.50
48 itemsThe Goldfaber Aqua watercolour pencils convince with their soft and intense colour laydown as well as outstanding colour brilliance using either dry or wet techniques. All the dry drawing techniques of colour pencils can be used with these watercolour pencils. Using a wet paintbrush, stunning watercolour paintings can be conjured into a motif or pattern designed with the Goldfaber Aqua. The fully watersoluble lead of the Goldfaber Aqua waterolour pencil was produced with the most innovative production technology and impresses with its excellent lightfastness.
- Goldfaber Coloured Pencils$2.50
48 itemsThe Goldfaber colour pencils have a wonderfully soft and intense colour laydown and convince with their outstanding colour brilliance. High-quality materials and manufacturing with the most innovative production technology provide maximum break resistance, an excellent lightfastness and an optimal painting effect of the water-resistant and smudgeproof lead. Quick sketches, lively hatching or evenly shaded colour gradients – all drawing techniques can be achieved effortlessly.
- Inktense Pencils$3.50
72 itemsThese lightfast, water-soluble ink stick pencils can be mixed with water to create colorful, fluid, ink-like effects. Once dry they will resemble Sumi ink brilliance, will not dissolve, and other media can be applied over the color to achieve the desired effect. This line also offers an insoluble outliner pencil to define border limits to drawings and to keep colors from bleeding together.
Erasers
- Faber-Castell Spare Eraser Executive Pencils$5.95Pack of 3
- Faber-Castell Sleeve Eraser Small$2.95
- Factis Extra-Soft White Vinyl Eraser$2.50
This is one of the softest art erasers made. The white vinyl construction is perfect for charcoal, graphite or pastels. Suitable for use on rough watercolor paper.
- Mono Sand Eraser$5.95
Made of natural rubber latex and silica grit with a 100% recycled pulp sleeve, this environmentally friendly eraser removes ink marks, including ballpoint, rollerball and some marker.
- Factis Pen Eraser Refills$7.40
Set of three latex-free refills for the Factis Pen Style Mechanical Eraser. Ideal for precise, fine line erasing. Soft, non abrasive plastic eraser.
- Factis Pen Eraser$14.50
This Pen Style eraser features a retractable holder and a latex-free eraser. Ideal for precise, fine detailed erasing. Soft, non abrasive plastic eraser.
Sharpeners
- Faber-Castell Grip$8.60
3 hole sharpener for standard and jumbo blacklead and colour pencils. For all shapes in common use. Toughened blade for a quality cut. With a container for waste on both sides.
- Woody 3 in 1 Sharpener$11.95
- Sav-A-Point$6.40
Lengthen the life of pencils with the unique products in this accessory pack. Included are a sharpener and six plastic caps that fit on most art and craft pencils and protect the sharpened points from breakage.
- Caran d'Ache Cutter Replacement
$95.95$86.35Out of Stock - Caran d'Ache Pencil Sharpening Machine
$480.40$384.32Metal sharpening machine standard edition with Interchangeable cutter
Suitable for sharpening pencils measuring 4 - 10 mm in diameter Allows you to adjust the type of point
- Wooden Sharpener Double$5.00
Sharpeners made of wood are enjoying a boom in popularity - thanks to their renewable and fast growing resource. As M&R wooden sharpeners are untreated, they follow a strict environmental credo.
Sketchbooks
- Strathmore Series 400 Toned Mixed Media Sketchbooks$44.40-$63.60
4 itemsThese journals are made from 184 lb. (300 gsm) heavy-weight paper intended for use with wet and dry media. This mid-tone paper has been created specifically to work well with both light and dark media. The journals have a lightly-textured, matte cover in dark chocolate brown, and feature durable Smyth-sewn binding, allowing pages to lay flatter than standard journals.
- Zeta Series Premium Sketchbooks$43.00-$62.90
7 itemsAvailable in both hardbound and wirebound formats, these sketchbooks contain multiple sheets of heavyweight (180 lb, 270 gsm), white multimedia paper. Internal and surface sizing enhance the paper's wet strength to accept multiple wet media washes, and its smooth surface assures exceptional line control for pen-and-ink and a full range of dry media. The hardbound sketchbooks contain 26 sheets (52 pages) of paper. The wirebound sketchbooks contain 25 sheets (50 pages) of paper.
- Strathmore Series 400 Softcover Toned Sketchbooks$33.80-$42.30
4 itemsThe toned sketch paper inside these softcover journals is ideal for both light and dark media including graphite pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, sketching stick, soft pastel and oil pastel. The soft and smooth, matte dark-chocolate brown cover gives the journals a sophisticated look. The smyth-sewn binding allows the journals to open wide and lay flat. There are 112 pages of 80 lb. (118gsm) medium surface gray or tan toned sketch paper in each journal. They contain 30% post-consumer fiber, are acid-free and made in the U.S.A.
- Gamma Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$62.90
10 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 100 lb. paper has a toothy, ivory vellum surface with superb erasure characteristics and is suitable for all dry media. With both internal and surface sizing, it will accept light washes as well. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. The hard-bound books contain 62 sheets and the wire-bound books have 50 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Epsilon Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$62.90
7 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 100 lb. paper has a natural white plate surface that is finely calendered and is suitable for line drawings with pen and ink without feathering. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. The hard-bound books contain 62 sheets and the wire-bound books have 50 sheets. Bound in the USA.
- Delta Series Premium Sketch Books$27.30-$72.70
8 itemsThese hard-cover sketch books feature high performance, pH neutral, lignin- and chloride-free paper that is milled from pulp with an alpha cellulose content that exceeds 87%. The heavy-weight 180 lb. paper has a rough ivory surface with enhanced wet and tear strength making it is suitable for multi-media renderings. The covers are made with extra heavy-weight binders' board that is super tough and resistant to warpage. Bound in the USA.
Inks
- Marabu Alcohol Inks$11.4018 items
Create stunning works of art on a variety of surfaces with vibrant and versatile alcohol inks! Use the wide range of dye-based colors on their own or blend the inks together for infinitely creative possibilities. The Extender increases the inks’ open time, lightens and lifts colors, and increases transparency.
20ml
- Pinata Alcohol Ink Overtones Exciter Pack
$73.40$51.38Beautiful, color-saturated, acid-free, transparent inks. They have an alcohol base which makes them indelible and moisture-resistant when dry, and allows you to use them on almost any surface as long as it’s clean and oil free. Highly versatile, Piñata can be used in a variety of applications, including rubber stamping, fine art, fiber art and scrap booking. It can also be used in calligraphy, faux finishing techniques, airbrush applications, wood and leather staining and more. The colors silver and rich gold are formulated with real metal pigments and are super opaque. Set of 9 1/2 ounce bottles
Golden Yellow, Pink, Coral, Blue-Violet, Teal, White, Copper, Brass, Pearl
- Pinata Alcohol Inks 4 Ounce$23.9524 items
- Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink Muted Collection$17.44-$21.80
5 itemsThis is the first time Liquitex has introduced a color collection! These unique tones have been inspired by current trends. Each color has a muted, subtle character and together are a tonal palette.
Grey, Pink, Turquoise, Green and Violet: get to grips with perfect color matching and intermixability. Our Ink, Soft Body and Heavy Body work seamlessly together. We get technical so you can get creative.
Re-think ink! These professional grade acrylic inks are extremely fluid so there is no need to dilute for use. They are fast drying, water resistant, non-clogging and permanent. Superfine pigments are suspended in a state-of-the-art acrylic emulsion to provide rich color. All inks are intermixable with the other Liquitex acrylics and mediums. Available in opaque and transparent colors in dropper bottles.
- Pinata Alcohol Inks Exciter Pack
$73.40$51.38Beautiful, color-saturated, acid-free, transparent inks. They have an alcohol base which makes them indelible and moisture-resistant when dry, and allows you to use them on almost any surface as long as it’s clean and oil free. Highly versatile, Piñata can be used in a variety of applications, including rubber stamping, fine art, fiber art and scrap booking. It can also be used in calligraphy, faux finishing techniques, airbrush applications, wood and leather staining and more. The colors silver and rich gold are formulated with real metal pigments and are super opaque. Set of 9 1/2 ounce bottles
- Pinata Alcohol Inks 1/2 Ounce$7.95
29 itemsBeautiful, color-saturated, acid-free, transparent inks. They have an alcohol base which makes them indelible and moisture-resistant when dry, and allows you to use them on almost any surface as long as it’s clean and oil free. Highly versatile, Piñata can be used in a variety of applications, including rubber stamping, fine art, fiber art and scrap booking. It can also be used in calligraphy, faux finishing techniques, airbrush applications, wood and leather staining and more. The colors silver and rich gold are formulated with real metal pigments and are super opaque. 1/2 ounce bottles
Leads
- Koh-i-Noor Hardmuth Automatic Leads 5mm$6.70-$6.805 items
- 4371 Leads For Versatil Holder$1.00
- Pentel Colored Leads$4.60
4 itemsColored leads noted for their strength, resilience and density. Created with a special composition that results in a very strong and flexible lead. Fine, Medium & Thick. 12 per tube
- Koh-I-Noor Lead 2mm Coloured Lead (12 piece)$5.803 items
- Koh-I-Noor 2mm Leads (12 piece)$5.8012 items
- Staedtler Mars Carbon 2mm Leads (12 piece)$20.90
3 items2mm lead for use on paper and drawing card.12 leads per plastic box. 130 mm long.
Nibs & Holders
- Koh-I-Noor Pencil Extender$15.80
When your pencil becomes too small to hold, this pencil lengthener solves the problem. It has a nickel-plated ferrule with sliding ring for holding pencils securely. Can be used for round or hexagonal pencils. Red barrel.
- Derwent Pencil Extenders$31.50
This set includes two pencils extenders ideal for extending the life of pencils and allowing artists to waste less material. The silver extender fits larger pencils up to 9mm in diameter, and the black extender fits standard size pencils up to 7mm in diameter. They feature a metal screw-style collar that holds pencils more firmly than a standard clutch style extender. The hollow design allows for use as a holder or protector for longer pencils.
- Hunt No. 102 Penholder$6.00
- General's Pencil Extender$16.60
This fine quality tool from General Pencil Company can be used to extend the life of many types of pencils. Ideal for holding fine artist pencils that are too short and stubby to hold otherwise.
- Hunt Nibs$5.95-$7.2012 items
- Hunt No.104 Penholder$6.00
- Hunt Mapping Pen$9.00
- Calligraphy Nib Holder Wooden$8.40Out of Stock
- Calligraphy Nib Holder Marbled$8.40Out of Stock
Sets
- Pigma Micron Set of 3 Cool Gray$21.60
- Prismacolor Premier Verithin Sets$31.95-$95.60High quality, thin-lead colored pencils, made of insoluble pigments that will not smear or run with moisture. Ideal for checking and marking also for creating outlines and lettering. The cedar wood case is finished to match the color of the lead.2 items
- Graphitint Set of 12$53.90
- Col-Erase Set of 24$57.60Out of Stock
A strong, easy-to-erase, versatile thin-lead pencil. Hexagonal shape. Casing finish matches lead color.
- Sakura Gelly Roll Set of Whites$9.95
Set of Fine, Medium & Bold
- Derwent Lightfast Pencil Sets$88.60-$529.954 items
Misc.
- Paper Stumps & Tortillons Assorted Pack$11.40Out of Stock
Double-ended, pointed and made from soft, gray paper felt, stumps are excellent for blending and smoothing pastels, charcoal, graphite or any other dry media. More abrasive than stumps, the tortillons are excellent for rapid, thin blending on pencil, charcoal or pastel drawings. They are comprised of spiral-wound rolled paper and are single-ended. Both are easily sharpened with a sandpaper block. This 10-piece set includes six tortillons and four stumps in mixed sizes.
- Drawing Boards$35.10
1 itemThese portable, multifunctional tote boards are great for both indoor or outdoor sketching and painting. They feature sturdy, low-profile Grip Clips, an easy-carry cutout handle and a heavy-duty rubber band to keep pad or paper in position. Made of untempered MDF.
- ArtGraf Water-soluble Graphite$28.95Out of Stock
Water-soluble graphite packed in a tin for ready use with a wet brush. It can be used dry or wet and allows artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. It is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings.
- Tortillons$4.30
More abrasive than stumps, tortillons are excellent for rapid, thin blending on pencil, charcoal or pastel drawings. Comprised of rolled paper, these single-ended, spiral-wound tools are easily sharpened with a sandpaper block. Each package contains six tortillons.4 items - Liquid Pencil$24.30
Liquid Pencil is a revolutionary new product that allows artists to create an authentic graphite finish from a liquid rather than a pencil. - Graphite Powder$17.50
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