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Choose your drawing supplies according to what you want to draw. Graphite pencils in various grades are all you need for sketching and shading, colored pencils or pastels for color, and technical pens for clean lines. Add a sketchbook, an eraser and a sharpener, and you are ready to start.

Drawing supplies – graphite pencils and charcoal, colored pencils, pastels, markers, technical pens, paper and tools for everything from the first sketch to the finished drawing. If you are looking for something to draw with and don’t know where to start, the drawing supplies below are sorted by what you want to create.

Drawing supplies in three branches

The drawing category has three branches, and each one is divided into narrower ranges:

What you want to draw, what with, and where to look

What you want to draw What with Where to look
Sketching and shading graphite pencils in various grades, charcoal Pencils and Charcoals
Color drawings and coloring books colored pencils, watercolor pencils with a brush Colored Pencils
Line art, manga, zentangle technical pens with pigment ink Technical Pens and Pencils, Drawing Supplies
Technical drawing and lettering rulers, templates, compasses, a drawing board with a clip Technical Drawing, Rulers and Templates, Drawing Boards
Rich areas of color oil pastels you can blend and layer Oil Pastels
Soft gradients and portraits soft pastels in sticks, pencils or PanPastel Soft Pastels
Young children’s first drawings chunky JOVI Jumbo or Triwax crayons Wax Crayons
Illustration and design Copic Sketch alcohol markers, POSCA markers Markers / Felt-Tip Pens
Ink drawing ink or drawing ink, with a brush or pen Inks and Indian Inks
Lettering a brush pen, such as Sakura Pigma Brush Hand Lettering and Brush Pens
Drawing on the go a hardbound sketchbook, notebook, diary Sketchbooks, Notebooks and Diaries
Art class at school drawing paper from A4 to A2, a colored sketchbook School Supplies, Paper Pads and Drawing Paper
Carrying finished work a bag, portfolio or folder for drawings Tubes and Bags for Drawing Paper

Drawing supplies for beginners: what to buy first

According to their descriptions, the Nassau and Daler Rowney sets and Simply oil pastels are also designed for beginners. To get started, all you need is:

  1. Pencils in different grades. The Nassau 15-piece set includes 12 pencils from 5H to 5B, an eraser, a metal sharpener and an A5 sketch pad with 30 sheets. The Daler Rowney set covers a wider range, from 6H to 9B, with a sharpener and a plastic case.
  2. A sketchbook. The Art Creation A4 sketch pad has 80 sheets of 140 g/m² paper and suits pencils, charcoal, chalk, ink and watercolors. For larger drawings, go for the Nassau A3 sketchbook with 40 sheets of 135 g/m² and spiral binding.
  3. A pen for line work. The Sakura Pigma Micron technical pen comes in line widths from 0.2 to 0.8 mm; use the thinner ones for details and the thicker ones for outlines.
  4. Color to suit you. For rich areas of color, try Daler Rowney Simply oil pastels in 50 shades, which according to the manufacturer need no fixative. For pastel drawing, add the Hahnemühle Ingres Pastel pad with its slightly rough surface and 9 paper shades.

Frequently asked questions

What drawing supplies does a beginner need?

A set of pencils in grades from H to B, an eraser, a sharpener and a sketchbook. If you don’t yet know which grades you will use, start with a set that covers the full range.

What drawing supplies should I buy for a child?

Chunky GIOTTO Be-Be colored pencils with a 7 mm lead, or chunky JOVI Jumbo and triangular Triwax crayons, sit well in small hands. For every product, check the age given in its description.

Do pastel drawings need fixing?

For soft pastels, manufacturers recommend it – KOH-I-NOOR, Schmincke and Rembrandt all advise sealing the finished work with fixative. According to the manufacturer, Daler Rowney Simply oil pastels stay on the surface once applied and need no fixative.

What should I use for technical drawings?

A ruler and set squares, compasses with spare leads, a mechanical pencil or hard pencil, and a pen for inking. Choose technical pen line widths from 0.1 mm for details to 1.0 mm for outlines.