What supplies will you use for Inktober?
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Worried 2019 will end without you getting a chance to be creative? Want to really push yourself? Then Inktober, created by artist Jake Parker, could be a good fit for you. Get the prompt list here.
I love Inktober, and some of my favorite work of the year always comes out of this month. But would you like an honest confession? I've never done all 31 days. And that's ok. It's never necessary to be perfect.
Not sure where to start? Here are some of my favorite supplies.
My favorite notebooks:
- Anything with Tomoe River Paper
Don't let the light weight of the paper fool you. It's a dream to write on, and it even stands up to light washes of watercolor and thinned ink. This is the famed paper used in Hobonichi planners. Get this one of you are a journaler.
- Stillman & Birn Alpha Series
- Leda Art Supply Sketchbook
I originally purchashed the Leda Art Supply book because it was affordable, and soon fell in love. If you don't know where to start, try this one.
My favorite pens:
If you need to pick one, I would suggest going with the fine tip. In fact, I would suggest a brush pen over a set of microns if you're living the minimal life. But, I primarily draw small details, so your mileage may vary.
My favorite inks, nibs, and brushes:
These are all optional - but fun. Or the technical pens are optional, I suppose it depends on your pen and ink philosophy.
- J. Herbin Lie de Thé
- India Ink
- Blue Pumpkin Nib
- Extra Fine Nib
- Trekell Brushes
Are you planning on joining Inktober? What about Drawlloween?
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