These are the actual paints, pens, tools, and materials I use in my workshops and videos — organized by what you’ll need for each technique so you’re not guessing.
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Studio Essentials
The stuff that I reach for over and over
- Gesso — https://amzn.to/4poFaLe
- Golden Fluid Acrylics (Set of 10 mixing colors)— https://amzn.to/4pgFyeF
- Golden Fluid Acrylics (Set of 5 fluorescent colors)— https://amzn.to/4faZLh9
- Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Inks (Set of 12)— https://amzn.to/4phBvyH
- Stabilo Pencils — https://amzn.to/3T0fNTJ
- Pilot G2 Pens — https://amzn.to/3Ryplov
- Color Harmony Wheel — https://amzn.to/4pl1LZ0
Shop by Workshop
If you loved working with a specific supply during a Studio Nicole workshop, you can find it here. If it’s not here, reach out and I’ll add it!
Inky Wildflower Garden
- White grease pencils — https://amzn.to/4psTdPJ
- Caran D’Ache Neocolors — https://amzn.to/4fBY7Wj
- Oil Pastels — https://amzn.to/4pmMSp1
- Tim Holtz Distress Crayons https://amzn.to/3SW50df
- Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Inks (Set of 12)— https://amzn.to/4phBvyH
Color Block Botanicals
- Lumi Fluorescent Watercolors — https://amzn.to/3TwvKBa
- Windsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Tubes (Set of 20) — https://amzn.to/4fwx6oa
- Posca Paint Pen (Black) — https://amzn.to/4vtpiZe
Lettering for Beginners
- Pilot G2 — https://amzn.to/3Ryplov
- Fudenosuke Pens — https://amzn.to/4vwGPQ6
- Pitt Artist Pens (brush tip) — https://amzn.to/3TeiUra
- Outline Markers — https://amzn.to/4vobPlr
Faces for Beginners
- Stabilo Pencils — https://amzn.to/3T0fNTJ
Shop by Category
Pens & Markers
- Stabilo Pencils — https://amzn.to/3T0fNTJ
- Pilot G2 — https://amzn.to/3Ryplov
- Fudenosuke Pens — https://amzn.to/4vwGPQ6
- Pitt Artist Pens (brush tip) — https://amzn.to/3TeiUra
- White Grease Pencil— https://amzn.to/4psTdPJ
- White Out Pens — https://amzn.to/4blLU6y
- Outline Markers — https://amzn.to/4vobPlr
- Posca Paint Pen (Black) — https://amzn.to/4vtpiZe
Paint & Ink
- Gesso — https://amzn.to/4poFaLe
- Golden Fluid Acrylics (Set of 10 mixing colors)— https://amzn.to/4pgFyeF
- Golden Fluid Acrylics (Set of 5 fluorescent colors)— https://amzn.to/4faZLh9
- Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Inks (Set of 12)— https://amzn.to/4phBvyH
- Lumi Fluorescent Watercolors — https://amzn.to/3TwvKBa
- Windsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Tubes (Set of 20) — https://amzn.to/4fwx6oa
- Windsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Pan (Set of 12 colors) — https://amzn.to/4wz72hQ
Tools & Equipment
- Gel Plate — https://amzn.to/4ffvRs4
- Brayer — https://amzn.to/3TdiVvt
- Color Harmony Wheel — https://amzn.to/4pl1LZ0
Library
- Paper Paper Paper (The Vintage Retro Collection isn’t available on Amazon yet, but here are a few other collections you might like):
- Floral Riot — https://amzn.to/4wAXjaL
- Opulent — https://amzn.to/4yhARFg
- Botanical — https://amzn.to/4fmnMCe
- Magical – https://amzn.to/4vMVUxj
- Funky Florals — https://amzn.to/4fg7ZEI
- Stash and Smash — https://amzn.to/4vXcYRX
Questions about what to buy for a specific project? Reach out — happy to point you in the right direction.