Buying art supplies

The weather is warming up and the sun is shining. After this week we will have more time in the evening of sunlight. I hate to get up an hour earlier but I love the light in the evening.

Today I wanted to talk about one of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they dip their fingers into art. It is buying art supplies.  Many people will go to the art supply store and find a set of art supplies that are cheap and buy it to see if they like it. The old saying goes; You get what you pay for.

Brushes: I have brushes that are ten years old that I still use. I did not buy the $30 dollar brushes back then (and only on sale now) but I do look for a good quality of brush. Depending on what type of art you are getting into depends on the brushes. Yes it is trial and error. I have fallen in love with a synthetic blend, meaning that they are a mix of real hair and fake hair. The brand of brushes I like this week are by Raphael. They do run about $10 for a very small size but they keep their point and they do not wear out easily. I carry my brushes everywhere and these are okay with that.

You do not have to pay this much for a good brush. The set below is by dickblick and runs about $11. For a beginner it is great. Always look for at least a student grade never a scholastic grade.

Brushes are like good anything. You pay for what you get. For women a pair of Born or Clark shoes are a good fit and comfortable all day. You can go to a buy everything store but the shoes will wear out faster and probably be less comfortable. All I am saying is look for a brush with a good point that springs back when pressed to paper. Well the light is coming over the horizon and chores must be done. By the way CLICK here is my next eBay. Also my favorite store for art supplies is Dickblick. They have the best price and their costumer service is awesome.