3 Top Artist Tools

I usually have questions from people asking the top art tools that I take with me on a daily basis

1. I always have a pencil case with me of some sort, if not a pencil is always at hand. Do not worry if you don't have a rubber or a ruler or anything else that is usually in a pencil case - If you have a pencil to draw with then you'll be fine. Any sort of pencil is fine however HB is probably best for quick sketches.
2. A small sketchbook - A4 or A5 is perfect for sketching down small ideas to perfect later when you are in a more suitable place to draw or paint. If you are in a suitable place and you have the time then sit down, enjoy your surroundings and do some art!



Sketch book (Google Images)

3. A camera of some sort is always in my pocket or bag. A phone or a more professional camera, I suggest to always have one in case of emergency. I don't know about you but there has always been a time when I wished I had a camera in my hand to catch a perfect shot. A camera will not pick up as much detail as the human eye but can produce some interesting photos that you can then draw or paint from later. This also ensures you do not miss a moment and you can see more instead of sitting down and drawing. Don't forget that different cameras have different quality so pick the one best for you.

Professional or not? It doesn't matter as long as you have a camera at hand!

It screams "BUY ME"

Giovanni Civardi - Drawing: A Complete Guide

I only picked this book up days ago and straight away I fell in love with it. Drawing: A Complete Guide is the book for all artists be you new or old, inexperienced or a professional. For only £9.99, this 440 page book will give you tips, ideas and help on everything to do with drawing.

This book first popped out at me in my local Hobbycraft store. Here it had the top ten books of 2014, which is where this book was. Opening it up it was pure artistic heaven with a helping hand on everything to do with drawing- this book literally screamed out "BUY ME!"

Work in progress: One Direction

Have you ever wondered how to draw using light and shade or perhaps how to draw different landscapes, seascapes and buildings? Then this is the book for you. It includes all that and more for your own small guide on how to draw pretty much anything.
"This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, with sections on the importance of light and shade and on the nude. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist."

My best friend in the art world:
Derwent Graphic Pencils

So I say, go out and buy this book to help improve your skills, start your skills off or just to get some amazing tips on drawing techniques for all sorts of drawings!
Buy here at Hobbycraft or Amazon