We don't often see genuinely new tools for artists. More commonly, manufacturers announce refinements to existing products, new colors, etc., but the analog art materials business is a very old one, and it's often thought that there's nothing really new...

We don't often see genuinely new tools for artists. More commonly, manufacturers announce refinements to existing products, new colors, etc., but the analog art materials business is a very old one, and it's often thought that there's nothing really new...

Dip pen holders are often overlooked, even by the artists and calligraphers who use them most, because after all, it's the nib that makes the mark. But in our experience, using a good pen holder makes it easier to realize...

Project Paper, a staple in Japanese stationery shops since 1982, offers 100 sheets of high-quality, bleedproof graph paper for a super low price. Featuring a simple tear-off binding and a medium-weight chipboard backing, Project Paper is definitely no-frills—perfect for getting...

This 5 mL polycarbonate vial is made of virtually indestructible, hard, crystal-clear plastic. It's the ideal size to hold small amounts of ink and fluid paint for use in the studio. We especially like it as an inexpensive, easily storable...

Originally designed for industrial masking, Nichiban #251 Artist Tape is a class above other artist tapes we've tried. It's designed to hold firm and peel off without damaging delicate surfaces, like watercolor paper. Paint doesn't seep under the edge, so...

We strongly recommend Gamsol to all oil painters, regardless of what brand of paint they choose. Unlike many thinners and solvents marked "odorless," Gamsol genuinely doesn't smell. It's less flammable than turpentine and safer to use. You can use it...

Blockx Watercolor Half Pans are the same standard size as other watercolor half pans, but when you start painting with them, you'll see that they're larger than life. Made with old-world tradition and an artisan's finesse, each of these watercolors...

Blockx Watercolor Half Pans are the same standard size as other watercolor half pans, but when you start painting with them, you'll see that they're larger than life. Made with old-world tradition and an artisan's finesse, each of these watercolors...

For its entire 140-year history, the Schmincke brand has meant the finest colors for artists, made to professional standards and used by the most demanding painters. On each package, the blue Schmincke owl holds a banner that reads "I strive...

A dropper is one of those studio supplies you never think about—until you need one and don't have one around. For working with inks, watercolors, paint mediums, and other liquids in the studio, it's always nice to have a handful...

Holbein Acrylic Gouache (formerly known as Acryla Gouache) is an easy-to-use, quick-drying paint for making colorful sketches in a snap. With a velvet matte finish that photographs beautifully and a consistency that's brushable straight from the tube, it's easy to...