April 2022

2 Holbein Acrylic Gouache Tubes

With Holbein Acrylic Gouache, what you see is what you get! This opaque, highly pigmented paint dries quickly with minimal color shift, so it appears the same wet and dry. It performs similarly to traditional gouache, but is water resistant once dry due to its acrylic resin binder. This makes layering your new paints a breeze!

Princeton Snap! Series 9650 Golden Synthetic Brush, Filbert

Oh, snap! This golden synthetic brush from Princeton is fun and functional. Ideal for acrylic and watercolor, the Snap! brush has taklon bristles that spring back into place and retain their shape, use after use. You’ll find this filbert shape is great for blending and working in tight areas.

Zebra M-301 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm

With Zebra, you can expect style, precision, and performance. Their M-301 mechanical pencil combines a sleek, sophisticated look with a rugged, stainless steel body for lasting functionality. Its lightweight barrel and non-slip grip make for a comfortable sketching experience.

Art Alternatives Studio Wood Panel, 10”x10”

Although acrylic gouache works beautifully on a variety of surfaces (trust us, we’ve tried them all!), we believe this Art Alternatives wood panel displays the amazing qualities of acrylic paint best. It’s more durable than canvas and resists warping, making it great for heavy paint applications and mixed media. Detailed work is also easy thanks to the super smooth, hand sanded birch wood surface. The sturdy pine cradle on this panel adds support and allows for hanging without a frame.

Uni Pin Fineliners, Black Set of 6

Your illustrations will be as neat as a pin with Uni Pin Fine- liners. These intense pigment ink pens are water resistant and won’t bleed through most papers. The ink also dries quickly, so you can expect smudge-free erasing when inking over drawings. This set is ideal for detailed linework and features six different nib sizes: 0.03mm, 0.05mm, 0.1mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, and 0.8mm.

March 2022

Pentel Dual Metallic Brush Pen

Add some magic to your artwork with the Pentel Arts Dual Metallic Brush Pen! Featuring a mix of dye ink and pigment glitter, this pen delivers color changing shades depending on the angle you hold it and the color of your paper. Before use: shake well and then press the button on the end until ink flows into the tip.

Uni-ball Signo Gel Impact Pen

Smooth, bold, and waterproof, the Uni-ball Signo Gel Impact Pen is the total package. Your drawings will stand out vibrantly on both light and dark papers, thanks to this pen’s highly opaque metallic gel ink and 1.0mm rollerball tip.

2 Karin Pigment DecoBrush Markers

Get ready for a new paint marker experience. Unlike other paint markers, no pumping is required for paint flow with the permanent and lightfast Karin Pigment DecoBrush. Just shake to create! Its opaque, acrylic paint shows up beautifully on a variety of surfaces. Achieve tonal transitions by touching your two markers’ tips together.

Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Pen, Size 06

You’re in for a real treat with the Sakura Gelly Roll Moonlight Pen! Its creamy, smooth, opaque ink shows up brightly on white paper, and creates outstanding effects on black paper. The ink dries very quickly, reducing the risk of smearing.

Strathmore 400 Series Black Mixed Media Paper Pad, 9"x12"

From markers to paint, Strathmore 400 Series Black Mixed Media Paper can handle it all. It combines the performance of watercolor paper with a finish similar to drawing paper to suit all mixed media applications. This pad is filled with 15 sheets of heavyweight, black paper—the perfect companion for your new metallic pens!

Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayons, Set of 4

Add an exciting twist to your artwork with Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayons. These buttery smooth, wax-based pastel sticks are suitable for both wet and dry techniques. The highly pigmented colors easily blend and pop off the page when brushed with water. If the tip wears down, just rotate the retractable body to produce more.

Montana Shock White Acrylic Marker, 0.7mm Extra Fine Tip

Get a taste of Montana’s bold street style with their extra fine acrylic marker. This tool can be used on almost any surface, thanks to its lightfast, waterproof ink. Filled with water-based, acrylic paint, this marker provides matte, vibrant coverage. It’s also refillable and the nib is replaceable.

February 2022

Princeton Heritage Series 4050 Synthetic Sable Brush, Round Size 6

Introduced more than 25 years ago, the Heritage brush was Princeton’s first synthetic sable brush offered to artists! With a perfect blend of golden taklon in various diameters, this brush can hold a hefty paint load and has terrific spring. It was made for watercolor painting, so it’ll work wonderfully with your new Koi paints.

2 Sakura Koi Watercolor Tubes

Achieve smooth, subtle gradations with Koi watercolors from Sakura. These vibrantly pigmented paints respond to water instantly, performing well when applied to wet or dry paper. They spread easily and evenly, creating beautiful washes and edges. Experiment with layering and blending your new colors—you’ll find they dry quickly!

Zebra Zensations Brush Pen

This brush pen is zensational! A great tool for both calligraphy and illustration, the Zebra Zensations brush pen delivers deep black color in varying line widths depending on applied pressure. The pigment ink is water resistant (not completely waterproof) and archival, so your work will last for years to come.

Hahnemühle Agave Watercolor Paper Block, 8.3”x11.7” (A4)

Get ready for a new paper experience! Hahnemühle Agave is an eco-friendly (and vegan!) cold press watercolor paper made from 70% renewable agave fiber and 30% cotton rag. It features a smooth, stiff surface texture that’s suitable for all watercolor techniques. Your brush will glide effortlessly across this unique 290gsm surface, making big washes or glazing techniques easy to achieve.

Ampersand Aquabord Panel, 8"x10"

Show your true colors with the Ampersand Aquabord Panel, a textured clay surface designed for watercolor. Colors stay pure and vibrant in a way even the finest of watercolor papers can’t match.
You don’t have to worry about buckling or tearing with this panel, which means you can endlessly glaze and lift to underlying colors without damage. Unlike paper, the archival Aquabord can be framed and displayed without glass.

January 2022

Sennelier Extra Soft Half-Pastels, Set of 6

Experience lush, luxurious color with Sennelier Extra Soft Half-Pastels. Composed of high-quality, pure pigment and a natural, transparent binder, these pastels are bold and lightfast. Even the gentlest of strokes will deliver exceptionally bright color.

Zebra MLP² Mechanical Pencil

With the Zebra MLP2 Mechanical Pencil, it’s hip to be square! This special pencil is unique in design, featuring an elliptical shape to prevent rolling and a large eraser. It’s filled with thick, 0.9mm square lead, which lets you add expressive line variation to your sketches with minimal breakage.

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen, Light Cool Gray

There’s a brand new color of your favorite pen now available: light cool gray. Made for everyday writing and sketching, the reliable Sakura Pigma Micron Pen features archival, waterproof pigment ink.

Prismacolor Kneaded Eraser

An essential tool when working with pastels, this kneaded eraser from Prismacolor won’t wear down or leave residue behind. Use it to blot or wipe your surface, absorbing chalk dust without damaging the paper. It can also be molded into whatever shape you need for precision work.

Fabriano Toned Paper Pad, 8.5x11.75

Your drawings are sure to stand out on Fabriano Toned Paper. Soft yet strong, this paper is suitable for all dry techniques, such as graphite, chalk pastels, colored pencil, or pen. You’ll find a big pad of 50 sheets in your box this month, each page weighing 120gsm and featuring a smooth, natural surface. There are four different colors

of this paper available, which one did you get?!

Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, Cool Gray Set of 3

Create consistent strokes and bold lines with this set of three different sizes (01, 05, and 10). This darker hue pairs perfectly with the light cool gray. Use both colors together to add depth and dimension to your artwork.

December 2021

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Hahnemühle The ZigZag Book, 2”x2”

Small but mighty, this sketchbook is filled with 18 pages of high-quality watercolor paper, accordion folded for limitless possibilities.

2 Tombow Dual Brush Pens

Featuring a flexible brush tip on one end and a fine tip on the other, this water-based marker is the total package.

Edding 5000 Acrylic Marker Broad

Paint wherever, whenever, with this lightfast, water-based acrylic paint marker. It has a chisel nib (5-10mm) and works best on canvas or painting paper.

Tombow MONO Twin Permanent Marker

Make a permanent mark with this oil-based, waterproof marker. Its fine and broad tips deliver super black, solid lines that last.

November 2021

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Derwent Push Button Water Brush, 3mm Medium Tip

This brush features a handy button that provides easy control of water flow. Its durable nylon bristles hold their shape well.

2 Faber-Castell Gelatos

Compact, vibrant pigment sticks that are creamy smooth and lightfast. Blend the colors with or without water, and watch them melt into your artwork.

Dr. Ph. Martin’s Radiant Concentrated Watercolor

Produced in an extremely concentrated form, this transparent, dye-based watercolor can be used directly from the bottle (with a handy dropper) or diluted with water.

October 2021

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Kuretake-ZIG Higashiyama Manga Liner

Draw on any surface imaginable with this fine tipped pen. The vivid metallic color is extremely opaque and waterproof when dry.

Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink

Experience pure color with this fluid, waterproof ink (no dyes or fading!). High lightfastness and permanence means your artwork will last a lifetime.

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Synthetic Sable Brush, Round

After thorough testing, Winsor & Newton has created the best blend of synthetic bristles to mimic natural sable hair. This unique blend allows color to flow evenly and consistently.

Mitsubishi Hi-Uni Pencil

Widely considered one of the best pencils around, the Hi-Uni features a smooth graphite core and glossy, burgundy cedar body.

September 2021

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Derwent Line Makers, Set of 3

Superfine, free-flowing fineliners filled with permanent, fast-drying pigment ink. This set includes three sizes: 0.1mm, 0.3mm, and 0.5mm.

Montana Acrylic Marker, 2mm

Use this handy tool on almost any surface. Its water-based, acrylic paint is highly pigmented and provides matte, vibrant coverage.

Tombow Fudenosuke Twin Tip Brush Pen, Black/Gray

This double-ended brush pen has black ink on one end and gray ink on the other. Create a range of different strokes with the firm, yet flexible brush nibs. Another perk of this pen: it's waterproof once dry.

KUM Magnesium Long Point Pencil Sharpener
Made from strong, lightweight magnesium alloy, this tool shaves off wood while also shaping the graphite core, all in one motion.

ShinHan Art Touch Drawing Pencil

Create crisp, clean drawings with this pencil's high-quality graphite. The smear proof lines result in wonderfully textured shading and blending.

August 2021

KINGART™ PRO Color Brush Pens, Set of 4

We specially curated this pack of brush pens just for ArtSnackers! The vivid, water-based ink in these pens is perfect for blending and layering colors.

Copic Sketch Marker

Get ready to use one of the highest quality alcohol-based markers around! Ideal for all illustration styles, this marker has two durable nibs: a super brush and medium broad chisel.

Uni Kuru Toga Advance Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm

This pencil features an ingenious lead rotation mechanism that continually rotates the lead as you write. This allows the lead to wear down uniformly, creating a perfect, conical tip.

Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner

This classic pen features water-based ink in vibrant colors, formulated to withstand a long cap-off time. The fine tip (0.4mm) is encased in metal to extend the pen's life.

July 2021

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ArtSnacks Washi Tape

This tape makes it easy to create crisp borders for your artwork (especially watercolor pieces) and can help keep paper from warping.

Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor

Daniel Smith watercolor paint is extremely pigmented and finely ground, featuring superior lightfastness and clear, clean washes even when colors are layered.

Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayon

Add an exciting twist to your artwork with this buttery smooth, wax-based pastel stick suitable for both wet and dry techniques.

Marabu Mixed Media Fluid Arts Brush

Convenient and versatile, this water brush is great for any type of art. Fill the body with water, ink, watercolor, or whatever fluid art medium you want!

Cretacolor Fine Art Graphite Pencil

Meet the ultimate pencil! Made from a mix of graphite and high-grade ceramic clay, this tool is highly break resistant and easy to sharpen.

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