Markers / Review
Ohuhu markers: which set is worth it?
Ohuhu Honolulu is my pick for loose lines and broad fills. Start with a small brush-and-chisel set; choose Honolulu B if fine detail matters more.
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Good tools.
Better making.
On the worktable
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5 gouache paints for a fresh start
Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache is my first pick for a small mixing palette. Choose Holbein Acrylic Gouache when dry layers need to stay put.
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POSCA markers: start with the right tip
The POSCA PC-5M is my best first paint pen. Its medium bullet tip suits everyday drawing; choose PC-3M for fine work or PC-8K for broad fills.
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5 paper cutters for a cleaner cut
The Dahle 508 is my pick for trimming single sheets and small batches. Choose the CARL DC-210N for larger paper stacks, and check capacity against your actual paper.
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Start small. Make more.
A few useful colors, the right paper and a tool that fits your hand. You can build a good kit one choice at a time.
Build a small paint kitMeet Mara
Mara Ellis covers art materials and the small tools that make a studio work. Her focus is clear choices, useful details, and leaving room in the budget for more art.
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