June 2021

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Montana BOLD Marker, 8mm Round Nib

Leave a mark on almost any surface with this alcohol-based, ultra black marker. The ink dries quickly and permanently to a semi-gloss finish.

Kuretake-ZIG Fudegokochi Fine Tip Brush Pen

This water-based, pigment ink brush pen lets you explore line variation and weight. Its felt tip is firm yet flexible, making it perfect for illustration and hand lettering.

2 Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils

Meet Derwent's first oil-based colored pencil! Formulated to be 100% lightfast, this pencil's color won't fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. It's extremely vibrant and creamy, with an opaque color lay down.

Uni-ball Signo UM-153 White Gel Pen

This may be the perfect white gel pen. It checks all the boxes: super smooth, highly opaque, and vivid. The archival quality ink is resistant to water and fading, and shows up well on both light and dark paper.

May 2021

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2 Tubes of Royal Talens Extra Fine Gouache

Get ready for an opaque paint with a high pigment load. This unique gouache becomes more fluid as it's mixed, allowing you to cover large areas evenly. It dries quickly and uniformly to a velvety matte finish.

KINGART Original Gold 9800 Series Golden Taklon Brush, Dagger Size 3/8

This brush has soft, synthetic filaments ideal for all mediums. The dagger shape can create a variety of cool effects and is great for painting clean edges.

Tombow MONO Dust Catch Eraser

Made from tacky polymer, this eraser catches dust as you erase. The residue sticks to the eraser, rather than falling off and littering your workspace.

General's Kimberly Graphite Pencil, 2B

A timeless classic known for its dark green finish and retro metal cap, this pencil is extra smooth and strong to the core.

April 2021

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Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol-Based Marker

This permanent, double-ended marker features a flexible brush and chisel tip in one. The brush tip works like a paintbrush, while the chisel tip provides broad coverage.

Kuretake-ZIG Cocoiro Letter Pen

Check out this pen's cute animal design! It comes with water-based, black ink and an extra fine brush tip, but is compatible with a variety of colorful refills.

Pentel Arts Color Brush Pen

Take your sketching outside with this portable alternative to traditional brushes and ink. It’s filled with water-based dye ink and has a nylon brush tip.

Pentel GraphGear 300 Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm

Experience maximum comfort as you grasp this pencil's metal grip and achieve superior control thanks to its perfectly balanced barrel weight.

March 2021

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Plumchester Paint Marker

This marker is filled with water-based, acrylic paint that's fast drying, opaque, and permanent. By reversing the tip, you'll find two different nibs: 3mm bullet and 5mm chisel.

Chameleon Color Tones Colored Pencil

You'll flip over this highly pigmented, ultra smooth pencil. It features a different color on each end expertly paired together for perfect color harmony.

KUM CUB3 Pencil Sharpener

Three different sharpeners, one convenient cube. This sharpener can handle pencils, thick crayons, and even thin pencil leads.

Kuretake-ZIG ai Liner Brush Pen

Inspired by portable cosmetics, this pen has an ultra fine brush tip similar to an  eyeliner pen. Cute and compact, it features waterproof, pigment-based ink. (Please note: this is NOT an eyeliner pen and should only be used on paper, NOT skin.)

ArtSnacks x Blackwing Pencil

ArtSnacks turned eight years old this month! As a special birthday gift to subscribers, enjoy this custom Blackwing Pencil.

February 2021

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Higgins Acrylic Ink

Easily create multiple layers with this waterproof and lightfast acrylic ink! The color is brilliant and intensely pigmented, and can be diluted with water or used as is.

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush, Round Size 4

This brush's silky, soft-finish wood handle complements the excellent performance of its synthetic bristles. It works well across all mediums.

Kuretake-ZIG Metallic Clean Color Dot Double-Ended Marker

Create perfectly round dots with this marker's squishy, rounded tip, or get detailed with the 1mm tip. Its metallic, water-based ink shines on light or dark paper.

Koh-I-Noor Thermoplastic Eraser

Comfortably hold this handy tool and erase with complete accuracy, thanks to its ergonomic, hexagonal shape. The durable rubber material is gentle on paper.

Caran d'Ache Grafstone Pencil

Made from a solid piece of graphite (no wood casing!), this pencil is great for quick gesture drawing. It can be used normally, or broken up into chunks for more expressive work.

January 2021

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ShinHan Art Touch Liners, Cool Grey Set of 5

Experience the ultimate professional fineliner! This cool grey set has all your drawing needs covered with five different nibs: 0.1mm, 0.3mm, 0.5mm, brush, and chisel.

Karin DécoBrush Metallic Marker

Filled with metallic paint that stands out on both light and dark paper, this brush pen is permanent and light resistant once dry.

Zebra M-350 Mechanical Pencil

Featuring a 0.7mm tip, this pencil was made for everyday writing and drawing. With its sturdy metal clip and eraser cap, this pencil was built to last.

Marvy Uchida Pastel LePen Flex

This pastel pen has a slim body, durable brush tip, and water-based dye ink. It lends the user complete control, each pen stroke appearing exactly as expected.

December 2020

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Graph'it Alcohol-Based Twin Tip Marker: Brush & Fineliner

Designed for illustrators, this alcohol marker features two different nibs: a long brush nib and an extra-fine 0.5mm nib.

Kuretake-ZIG Clean Color f Double-Ended Marker

Perfect for quick sketches and illustrations, this vibrant, water-based marker has a fine 0.5mm tip and larger 1.2mm tip.

2 Derwent Paint Pens

Water soluble when wet, but permanent once dry, you can create a variety of unique effects with these pens. Opaque pigment ink flows from the fine 0.5mm tip.

2 Royal Talens Ecoline Brush Pens

Full of liquid watercolor, these pens deliver brilliant, transparent color. Easily make precise or energetic strokes with the flexible, yet sturdy brush nib.

November 2020

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Marabu Graphix Sketch Marker

A low odor, alcohol-based marker that dries quickly and waterproof. Draw fine lines with the 1mm contour tip or fill in solid areas with the 7mm chisel tip.

Tombow Pastel MONO Graph Mechanical Pencil

Shake up your sketches with this popular mechanical pencil now in pastel colors. To extend the lead in this unique pencil, just jiggle it!

Tombow Fudenosuke Neon Brush Pen

A wonderful tool for both calligraphers and illustrators, this water-based pen features a firm brush nib and bright, neon ink.

2 Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 Colored Pencils

Meet the most lightfast, permanent colored pencil ever made. The high pigment concentration in this pencil results in intense, bright color with strong coverage.

October 2020

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Sennelier Ink Brush

A brush pen (shaped like a paintbrush!) filled with highly transparent, intense watercolor ink that flows smoothly from fine, synthetic bristles.

Winsor & Newton Fineliner

This elegant pen fits every style of sketching thanks to its non-fading, pigment ink and consistent, reliable ink flow.

Royal Talens Indian Ink

Achieve deep matte black in your work with this pigment-based ink. It's extremely lightfast and waterproof once dry.

Speedball Standard Penholder & Pen Nib

Try out your inking skills with a traditional penholder and nib! The #512 nib has an extra-fine, semi-flexible tip perfect for drawing or lettering.

September 2020

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Kuretake-ZIG Cambio Tambien Brush Pen

Brush on some major color with this brush pen packed with vivid, water-based pigment ink.

Uni-POSCA PCF-350 Brush Tip Paint Marker

An essential tool for creation and self expression, this popular paint marker contains opaque, water-based pigment ink that writes on all surface types.

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencil

Renowned for its high-quality pigments, this pencil delivers unsurpassed lightfastness and permanent, rich color.

Sakura Pigma Micron Pen

A must-have product for all artists, this fineliner's needle tip is perfect for detailed illustrations. The patented Pigma ink is archival, reliable, and waterproof.