Recommended Supplies for Artists and Students
The right tools and resources can be a massive boon to both GCSE art students and experienced artists. Here's a selection of supplies, tools, books and more that I make use of myself. Click on the names to be taken to the product in a store.
(Please note, some of these are affiliate links)
BOOKS
Books are a timeless resources, helping us stay inspired, and to study art techniques, fundamentals, theory, and history.
Ever wondered how to price your artwork and commissions? This book will help you do exactly that. I've been using this and previous editions for over a decade now, and it's helped me make those tough decisions around pricing.
This book shows you how Whitlatch goes about creating some of the most amazing animals that have graced our screens and story books - and how you can do the same.
A collection of lectures from Disney animators (and the accompanying diagrams) that give a detailed look into the process of creating animation. Perfect for animation students.
A must get for Studio Ghibli and anime fans. Howls Moving Castle is a widely loved movie for many reasons, and the art and world building plays a massive part!
All art students and professionals should read at least some of this book, especially in this age of AI art. This book touches on arts value, the relationship between art, people, and machines - and sow much more (and the book starts on the front cover which is .... interesting)
