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...

Watercolor artists have long used enameled butcher trays for mixing colors because the nonstick surface is very easy to clean and paint does not bead up like it will on plastic or waxed paper palettes. Though we think they're quite...

KUM Glas is a simple, elegant pencil sharpener with a sharp steel blade and a glass jar to collect lots of shavings. The blade is replaceable, so you can keep using this sharpener for years to come. Made in Germany....

These essential studio tools are used to mix paint on the palette and, in some cases, to apply it on the painting surface in bold, hard-edged strokes. The thin, flexible steel blade is attached with brass hardware to bubinga wood...

America's leading manufacturer of artist acrylics offers this handy tool that can open almost any tube of paint, regardless of who made it, how large the cap is, or how long it's been stuck. Put the cap into the closest...

This flexible steel ruler from Helix has a cork backing, so it won't slip when you're measuring or drawing straight lines. Measurements printed in inches on one side and centimeters on the other.

Itoya Midtown Pouch is a colorful line of felt pencil bags with two compartments that allow the bag to stand up on your desk. Use it to hold your pens, markers, paints, and lots more. Available in two sizes and...

This lovely 19-well porcelain palette is the smoothest surface you'll find for watercolor mixing. Made by Schmincke, the historic German color house, this large palette has ten slanted wells that allow concentrated paint to sit at the top and diluted...

This beautiful watercolor palette, about 5" in diameter, is a perfect companion for any watercolor or gouache project. The porcelain surface is superior to plastic for mixing because paint spreads out rather than beading up, so it's easier to see...

This all-metal #2 bulldog clip measures just over 2". It's useful for holding documents and drawings.

This large (12" x 5.5"), lightweight aluminum palette has an enamel coating that makes it easy to mix and remove watercolor paint. Unlike plastic palettes, enameled palettes allow paint to spread rather than beading up, so it's much easier to...

These lovely, simple bamboo vases are perfectly sized for short and long handled brushes. Letting your brushes dry in a cup can help protect them from damage and allow them to keep their shape better. You'll like the way they...