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5 Art Studio Products I HAVE to Try!
I’m always on the hunt for new creative tools and products that can help make my art studio more useful and inspiring, and here are five amazing finds that I can’t wait to explore! This is also a chance to share: What artistic goodies would you add to your own workspace? Let us know in the comments below!
Kubx Pro 4-Sided Storage Organizer
I struggle keeping things organized in my art studio and I’ve tried many different different solutions that work with my tendency to switch between various media. This Kubx Pro organizer looks promising in its ability to sort materials of various sizes, so I can keep my paints, brushes, charcoal, and graphite organized and easily accessible.
Brush Grip Paintbrush Holder
I have brushes rolling around everywhere in my space and I need a brush holder like this. The versatility of this one here seems promising, with its ability to clamp to multiple surfaces and rotate to suit my stance. Having one product that I can use in the studio as well as outdoors is important to me, so I’m looking forward to giving this a shot!
OttLite Clip-On LED Easel Lamp
My new working space doesn’t have the best natural light, so it’s time for me to explore new artificial options. The flexibility and ease of use of this light seems like it will work well for smaller works, and I like that it can be clamped to whatever easel or table I’m working on.
Pebeo Marseille Soaps for Artists
My hands take a beating when I paint and draw. I’m not nearly as kind to them as I should be, so I do my best to find soaps designed for artists. General’s makes a fantastic product with their “Masters” soap and I’m interested in comparing this Pebeo’s Exfoliating Black Soap to it. I prefer textured soap like this to clean oil paint from my hands, and this promises to be gentile and moisturizing.
Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener
I love trying out new sharpening tools for my pencils and this is one that I’m surprised I haven’t tried before. While I generally end up manually sharpening my pencils with a razor blade, I’ve come to appreciate sharpeners designed to achieve long points like this. I’ve been using the KUM Masterpiece sharpener and it’s hard to imagine one being better for the task. Could this be the one? The quality of Blackwing and the strong reviews suggest it could be!
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Share your comments below! If you use any of these tools, tell us what you think! What others would you recommend for organizing, lighting, cleaning, and sharpening?
Meet the Artist
Scott Maier is an artist, instructor, and a content contributor to artistsnetwork.com. He’s an adjunct instructor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, as well as the author of the instructional art book See, Think, Draw: An Easy Guide for Realistic Drawing and Beyond.
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