Jannie's favorite art supplies/tools
I still love sketching by hand before I take the finals into Adobe Illustrator. So besides the computer and the wacom tablet, my favorite art supply is the Borden & Riley layout translucent visual bond paper.
I've tried using many different kinds of paper to work with and I must say this paper works the best- it takes the medium quite well, just translucent enough to overlay with and rework your sketches with. This paper is on the expensive side, but it does make a huge difference. I 've used cheap tracing paper too but I find it smudges too much and too transparent. For complex projects, its definitely worth the splurge.
I also find myself only using Papermate sharp writer mechanical pencils to sketch with. I love mechanical pencils because it is always sharp. I don't know how I got to using these to draw with, but I think its because when I use to work in an office, thats what they had in the supply closet! I've come to like them very much, but I feel a little guilty because they are disposable and thats not so good for the environment. Anyone know of a good brand of mechanical pencils that are refillable, I would love to know about it.
4 comments:
Hi Jannie,
I draw with a mech. pencil too. I use papermate as well but I buy the "clear point" ones. They come in different colors but are essentially clear plastic so you see the mechanics inside. Really comfortable to draw with. (I just pick them up at the grocery store)
Thanks, Roz...I have to go check those out too.
You can usually take the eraser off and refill with leads that can be purchased at any office supply store, but even Target has them. The package of pens should say what size lead you need, .05 or .07, I have old mechanical pencils from industrial design in high school, back then they were quite pricey, especially the .03 (very fine)and need to be purchased at either a drafting supply company, or art store. Anywho, A pack of leads is a few dollars and goes a long way.
Thanks for the tip, donna!
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