These are my favorite studio tools that I use every day. I’m sharing them here incase they inspire your own setup! :)

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Arches Hot Press Watercolor Block – I use this for my main illustration work. The smooth surface is perfect for clean washes and fine details. Once the watercolor dries, I love layering colored pencils on top. The paper’s texture holds them both really nice. link

Arches 100% Rag Watercolor Paper – A little pricier, but the buttery texture feels like heaven to paint on. It’s perfect for special pieces. link

Watercolor Journal – The texture of this paper is just beautiful. I use this watercolor journal for my smaller commissions. link

Watercolor Set – I’ve been using this set since college. link

Watercolor Brush – My favorite brush! I use sizes 8 and 11. They hold water beautifully and feel effortless to paint with. link

Japan Water Brush Pen – Great for travel and quick washes on the go. link

Blackwing Pencils – I love this pencil! It’s smooth, rich graphite and a dream to sketch with. link

Pentel Mechanical Pencil – My go-to for clean line work. link

Colored Pencils – I love layering these for soft texture and detail. link

Wacom Cintiq Pro – My digital drawing setup. I can’t live without it! link

Epson Scanner – For digitizing sketches and watercolor textures in high quality. I have the Epson V33 scanner, but the newer model is the V39 II. link

Analog Timer – I use this every day to help with time management and stay focused. link