What do you need in an art kit for your children?
Basic Drawing Supplies
- Drawing pencils
- Kneaded erasers
- Sketchpad
- Tortillion
- Watercolor colored pencils
- Prismacolor double-ended markers
Why Buy Quality Art Supplies?
I like to buy higher quality supplies so they last all year and the results tend to be better. The initial investment is well worth the extra dollars. Training the children to respect the art supplies is part of the process of learning how to draw. Drawing Supplies on Amazon.com
Another recommendation
Great colored pencils for young hands (and old)
Colored Pencil Tutorial
Watercolor Colored Pencil Tutorial
Prismacolor
Fun Stuff Beyond the Basics
Prismacolor Art Markers Primary Secondary Colors, 12 Art Markers
These markers have two ends, one thick and one thin. They are the best coloring a drawing in and they last a long time.
Amazon Price: $15.96 (as of 11/07/2009) 
Prismacolor 92805 Prismacolor Scholar Colored Woodcase Pencils, 24 Assorted Colors/Set
These are a great starter set for young hands. I highly recommend them for working in color.
Amazon Price: $14.02 (as of 11/07/2009)
Where to Buy Supplies
Local or online
- Dick Blick
- This place has it all!
- Cheap Joe;s
- Another place to find everything to do with art supplies.
- Utrecht
- We have a Utrecht store fairly close by and they are very helpful in finding just the right supply for your family.
- Michael's
- I love Michael's and use their weekly coupons when I am going to purchase expensive sets of pencils or markers.
- Hobby Lobby
- We don't have a Hobby Lobby near-by but I have been into one when I was in Texas. They have *lots* of art supplies.
Drawing Books to Use with These Supplies
Drawing with Children
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/07/2009)
Mark Kistler's Draw Squad
Amazon Price: $15.60 (as of 11/07/2009)
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Amazon Price: (as of 11/07/2009)
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Dover Coloring Books
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We have used Dover Coloring Books for a long time as a part of our art appreciation and art skills plans. These inexpensive coloring books have helped us follow up on artist studies as well as learn some important drawing skills.
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Sketch Tuesday
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Painting Supplies
Just a few Ideas
Dixon Prang Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 8-Color Set, Assorted Colors, Clamshell Case, Brush Included (00821)
These particular paints in the set are our favorite to take on the trail for our nature journals. They have lots of color and are easy to use.
Amazon Price: $5.22 (as of 11/07/2009)
Reeves 12 Tube Watercolor Set
This set will get you going and provide lots of painting opportunities for your children. Teach them to gently squeeze out a bit into the paint palette and dab with a little wet brush to get started.
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 11/07/2009)
Brush Bundle Value Pack With Holder
Look for a set of brushes that have both round and flat heads. Choose a variety of sizes for small details as well as for creating a watercolor wash on the paper.
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 11/07/2009)
Plastic Paint Palette - 7'' w/10 Paint Wells
We always have a few of these on hand. You can allow the paints to dry on the palette and then reactivate with water the next time you paint.
Amazon Price: (as of 11/07/2009)
Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad- 9x12 Inch
Look for paper that says "watercolor" or you won't get good results.
Amazon Price: $5.89 (as of 11/07/2009)
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Splurges for Your Art Supply Closet
Staedtler Karat Watercolor Crayon Sets 12 Colors
These easy to use watercolor crayons make drawing and painting into one project. Use these along with a cup of water and a brush to make a paint finish to your crayon drawing.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/07/2009)
Oil Pastel Set with Carrying Case
Classic art supply for your advancing artists. More messy than anything else suggested here but still lots of great potential.
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 11/07/2009)
More Fun Stuff to Have on Hand
- Sculpey III Polymer Clay Multi Pack
Wonderful clay! Requires baking to harden but easy to work with.
Amazon Price: $13.37 (as of 11/07/2009)
Omega Low Dust Nontoxic Colored Chalk, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack QRT305003
Messy but fun medium to experiment with for children.
Amazon Price: $5.04 (as of 11/07/2009)
Crayola Model Magic Bucket: Assorted Colors (2 lb.)
This is great fun for younger children to work with.
Amazon Price: $14.28 (as of 11/07/2009)
Watercolor Crayon Demonstration
Oil Pastel Demonstration
New Guestbook
renee @ FIMBy wrote
Thanks for the tutorial. Based on your advice, and others, we are investing in some prismacolor art supplies. I wrote about it (and linked to here), with photos at my blog:
http://fimby.tougas.net/prismacolors
Thanks again for sharing your advice
Posted September 10, 2008
LilliputStation wrote...
Thank you for this lens. My children are all really into art, but I am clueless when it comes to what I should buy for them. This is just what I needed.
Posted August 11, 2008
Wall_Murals_Girl wrote...
Great lens - I just gave you an awesometastic (5 star) rating! I love to draw with my kids too - check out my lens regarding our favorite art book author /www.squidoo.com/edemberley">Ed Emberley!
Posted June 25, 2008
Amanda wrote
Great work! I love art supplies. My favorite art supply has to be PrismaColor colored pencils. Thanks for sharing.
Posted December 16, 2007
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