Sketching

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions. Blackwing and the Philadelphia Museum of Art have teamed up to create this limited edition set of 12 golden pencils inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ sculpture of Diana which...

Created by Philadelphia makers Peg and Awl, our desk caddy is great for those with more than a few stray pencils and pens.  The range of holes will hold all your desk needs: rulers, scissors, and more.  Added inspiration comes from Rodin who...

Handcrafted in Philadelphia by Peg and Awl, this is the perfect journal to hold your stories, musings and sketches.  Find deeper inspiration for your creativity with the quote from Vincent van Gogh on the cover that was made just for us. Inside...

The Scout Plein Air Box was inspired by Peg and Awl's endeavor to make art every day.   This pochade box compactly secures all of your essential art supplies for painting outdoors. Fill your box with your favorite colors, paintbrushes, and...

 The Scout Plein Air Box was inspired by Peg and Awl's endeavor to make art every day.   This pochade box compactly secures all of your essential art supplies for painting outdoors. Fill your box with your favorite colors, paintbrushes, and...

These are the smoothest color pencils you will ever work with.  They are great for crosshatching, gradations, washes and blending; perfect for mixed media applications; excellent luminance and opaqueness.  Perfect  for professional...

Create beautiful watercolor effects with this easy to use set.  Perfect for the beginner or amateur artist.  Gouache has a long history in art going back 1200 years.  Today it is used most consistently by commercial artists for...

This hand crafted, marbled pencil made in Germany, will be your most elegant drawing tool. On this extraordinary rotary pencil made of solid mountain maple, a marble is ornately applied in brown tones. The decorative art technique of marbling wood...

This hand crafted, marbled pencil made in Germany, will be your most unique drawing tool. On this extraordinary rotary pencil made of solid mountain maple, a marble is ornately applied in gold tones. The decorative art technique of marbling wood surfaces...

A truly luxurious notebook to pen your deepest thoughts or sketch what inspires you. These colored marbled paper notebooks are handmade in Florence using the same traditional process that has been in place for 300 years. Each marbled notebook is as...

"Pasta" are fun to write or draw with. Feels like a crayon, but because it's water based it's a lot less messy than oil pastels or wax based crayons.  They don't smudge much once they're down on the page.  Introduced by Kokuyo Colors, "Pasta"...

This go-anywhere sketchbook is the perfect size to have with you whenever, where ever creativity strikes!  Compact and lightweight, it fits easily into any day trip bag or a coat pocket.  Ideal for travel. 144 pages (72 sheets) A6 size: 4...

We love color and are crazy about this set of 24 Studio Series Watercolor Brush Pens. Each pen has a bristle brush tip to help create beautiful painterly effects. Easily blend colors with the included water brush. These pens are perfect for lettering and...

This set is perfect for the amateur to the seasoned artist for everyday use in drawing, drafting or sketching.  These professional quality drawing pencils are crafted with the highest quality materials. Extra-refined, high density graphite encased...

Draw inspiration from the work of artist Horace Pippin with this sketchbook of cream paper.  Perfect to build your creative skills. About the artist and the work: Will the fox get away with his prize?  Looks like he will!   West Chester,...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.  SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents in...

Come rain or shine these notebooks made of waterproof stone paper will withstand the harshest of elements!  Durable and portable they are great for travel and fit easily into a backpack or jacket pocket.  48 pages 5.5" x 3.5"  Light...

The Zap Book has a multitude of uses - as a simple sketchbook, for detailed drawings and also for taking notes. Manufactured using recycled paper and featuring simple, colorful covers, these books are eminently practical and fit easily in the pocket...

Perfection is all around you.  Perfect proportions observed in nature often follow the theory of the golden section. The golden section is a number regularly found when calculating the ratio between the dimensions of natural and geometric forms...

This  archival-quality sketchbook keeps your creative drawings for years to come!  Perfect for dry media including graphite, charcoal, Conte crayon and chalk pastel.   192 pages (96 sheets) 8 3/4" x 11 1/4"  Heavyweight...

This  archival-quality sketchbook keeps your creative drawings for years to come!  Perfect for dry media including graphite, charcoal, Conte crayon and chalk pastel.   192 pages (96 sheets) 5 3/4" x 8 3/4"  Heavyweight...

This  archival-quality sketchbook keeps your creative drawings for years to come!  Ideal for colored pencil, chalk or oil pastel, gel pen, and other opaque media. 192 pages (96 sheets) Pages measure 5-1/4'' x 8-1/2'' Sketchbook measures...

Whether signing for your first home or writing to the one you love, the Kaweco Brass Sport will mark the moment as yours!  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage...

This pocket-sized drawing journal is packed with just as much clever, imaginative fun as the original bestselling 642 Things to Draw. All 642 drawing prompts invite doodlers to draw teeny-tiny things—from "a keyhole" and "a marble" to "an atom" and "your...

Create more expressive and tonal drawings with this innovative water soluble graphite.  Behaving much like a watercolor block, ArtGraf's graphite can be used by wetting a brush and loading it with graphite, then painting in beautiful, shimmering...

The perfect model -- doesn't talk while your working and has no hourly rate!    A great reference tool for sketching and drawing, this manikin has movable arms, legs and joints to help you capture the human form.  Mounted on a display...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Blackwing pencils were favored by many Oscar, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize winners throughout the 20th century. After they were discontinued, fans began paying as much as $40 per...

 Be ready when inspiration strikes with the Blackwing Slate notebook! Blackwing Slate was designed to be the ultimate Blackwing pencil companion. Each notebook features high-quality paper, a durable dual-sewn lay-flat binding, wear-resistant polymer...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Designed for people seeking creative balance away from the daily grind, each Blackwing Colors pencil features a unique soft and smooth color core designed specifically for...

For the perfectionist with a Blackwing pencil.  The rectangular shape provides sharp edges for precision erasing.  These erasers feature an improved dust-free design. As you erase, the eraser dust gathers into clumps for easy cleanup...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful natural finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions. This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful natural finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were favored by...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions. This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful matte white finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were favored...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful matte white finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful matte black finish and features unique, fan-shaped erasers at the end of each unit. Blackwing pencils were...

The Blackwing Starting Point Set is the perfect gift for the Renaissance Person -- penning a novel like John Steinbeck, drawing a cartoon as did Chuck Jones or composing music in the style of Leonard Bernstein.  A Blackwing for every artful...

A Blackwing pencil is an investment, so why use a regular pencil sharpener? The upgraded Two-Step Long Point Sharpener features our reliable two-step sharpening system inside of a sleek new package. Even though this new sharpener feels...

"All you can write is what you see.”                           On February 23, 1940, Woody Guthrie scribbled these words at the...

The Blackwing 42 is a tribute to Jackie Robinson and those who pursue their passions regardless of obstacles in their way.  He signed a contract with the Kansas City Monarchs baseball club to pursue his passion for athletics.  A few years...

This happy journal features 10 bright colors, each with its own shade of creative inspiration. With ten different colors of paper and plenty of room to record Rosy Outlooks, Evergreen Observations, Sunny Thoughts, and more, the sky's the...

This journal  will make you the envy of the coffee shop with its faux vintage cover and eye-catching gold lettering. Perfect for writing, drawing or visual  thinking of all types. 120 pages, 7" x 5" 80 lb. woodfree paper Blank pages ...

Whether you are just getting started or a seasoned artist, this set is of high quality sketching tools is perfect for traditional sketching, drawing, smudging, and mixing.  Cretacolor drawing materials offer smooth lines, rich colors and unbeatably...

"Measure twice; cut once" with great design!  This ruler was produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of De Stijl, the Dutch art movement grounded in basic visual elements of simple geometric forms, lines and primary colors...

This classic sharpener is not just cool -- it can handle pencils of any size!  And has a substantial reservoir to catch all the shavings.  As one of the most nostalgic European sharpeners, this Bakelite sharpener is from DUX, the oldest German...

This set has all the basics you need to start sketching -- in no time you will be the next van Gogh!   With this kit, you can experiment and experience different media and genres of sketching and design such as classic sketching, graphic...

Are you the next  Leonardo da Vinci?  Faber-Castell’s Graphite Sketch Set is a beginner drawing and sketching set that includes six pencils in six different degrees of lead hardness: 2H, HB, B, 2B, 4B, and 6B. The range of pencils allows...

You will want to draw non-stop when you get your hands on this set of 8 Pitt Artist Pens. Used by artists worldwide, they are odorless, permanent, waterproof, and they will not bleed through paper. The pigmented India inks are lightfast, acid-free and pH...

If you love creating with color, the Polychromos Artist Color Pencils have been used by artists since 1908.  Polychromos Artist Pencils feature high-quality, acid-free pigments in bright, vibrant colors.  The soft, vibrant color lay down of...

Combine drawing and painting using this water color brush with your favorite water-soluble color pencils or graphite pencils.  Ideal for wet-on-wet, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.  And the cap can be used for scrapping and scratching...

Combine drawing and painting with these water-soluble graphite pencils from Faber-Castell.  Apply the the graphite dry and add water to create a graphite wash effect.  Water-soluble graphites are ideal for watercolor painting, preliminary...

Bring Japanese flowers to life when sketching with and sharpening these pencils made in Japan. The Hana Flower pencils were designed by Trinus as a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to traditional coloring pencils. Their shavings are as lovely as...

Find inspiration to design and draw in this classic Moleskin notebook embossed with architect Frank Gehry's artistic signature form of the museum.   Internationally celebrated, Gehry has created a comprehensive design for the renewal and expansion...

 "Measure twice: cut once" and at the same time educate yourself on the timeline of the world's greatest artists and rulers.  Ruler has both inches and centimeters on one side.  12" x 1" Wood Made in the USA

Sketch, dream, thumbnail and plan within the pages of these two trusty notebooks.  Features eight distinctive grid designs mixed with an eclectic array of scientific charts on everything from the laws of motions to carpentry joints and geometric...

Add some color to your sketching!   This pack of three 5.6mm color leads for the Kaweco Sketch Up Clutch Pencil come in red, blue and green and have the feel of a waxy crayon.   3.1"  5.6mm diameter Pack of 3

Perfect for penmanship or calligraphy, the Kaweco Classic Sport is the fountain pen for those who want to add a more expressive and personal touch to their writing.  The first Kaweco fountain pen was created in 1909 and a 1911 catalog advertised a...

Sketch to your hearts desire! This pack of three 5.6 mm graphite 5B leads for the Kaweco Sketch Up Clutch Pencil will keep your creativity flowing.   3.1"  5.6mm diameter Pack of 3

Keep the ink flowing as you write your next magnum opus or just have a lot of thoughts to put to paper!  This pack contains six standard international short ink cartridges that are compatible with the Classic Sport and Brass Sport Fountain pens. ...

The nib is the most iconic part of the fountain pen.  This gold-plated stainless steel nib size is fine.  The round tip creates uniform lines regardless of direction or orientation of the nib to paper.  It is compatible with the Kaweco...

The nib is the most iconic part of the fountain pen.  This stainless steel nib size is fine.  The round tip creates uniform lines regardless of direction or orientation of the nib to paper.  It is compatible with the Kaweco Brass Sport...

Weighty and well-balanced, the Sketch Up Brass Clutch Lead Holder will become your favorite sketching tool.  Made from solid brass with a raw finish that will darken and develop a unique patina over time gives it an antique, vintage feel. Perfect...

A sharpened sword for the trusty pencil!  This knight stands tall and keeps your pencils sharpened as you head into battle for a written exam, sketch out ideas for a project or maybe just doodling during the meeting.   4" x 2" x 1.75" ...

"Round and round it goes...". could a pencil sharpener be any cooler?  The Kuru Kuru (Japanese for "round and round") pencil sharpener from Carl has the compact size of a handheld sharpener but the engineering of a hand-crank sharpener. 2.2"...

While we can't say we discovered Lyra, we have searched far and wide in our travels to find the best in pencils worldwide.  And this is one of our favorite finds from earlier in the year.  The generous 3.8mm core lead makes these color pencils...

Named for New York's famous SoHo district, Maruman Soho sketchbooks are perfect for sketching and water color at home or out in the urban jungle.  Its glue binding lets you pull out finished pages cleanly and easily.  70 pages Heavyweight...

This little kit is as adorable as it is handy for a mobile artist or anyone who loves color! This set includes 12 colored pencils, an eraser, and a custom-sized pencil sharpener in a slim case.   12 mini colored wood pencils Includes...

Create stunning, shimmering illustrations, drawings, handmade cards and messages!   Give your artwork the "Midas" touch creating vivid and striking metallic effects, particularly on black paper.  The easy grip makes the pencil glide across...

The pencil with more -- the body resembles a traditional wooden pencil with a genuine wooden outer body and topped with a pink rubber eraser.  But the operation is mechanical, and lead is dispensed by clicking the eraser.  Since 1929, OHTO has...

If you make a few more mistakes than normal, no worries, have at the ready these pink rubber eraser replacements for your OHTO Wood Mechanical Sharp Pencil 2.0.  And it is an essential part too as the lead is dispensed by clicking the eraser...

Writing "War and Peace Volume II"?  No fears as this set of refills for the OHTO Wood Mechanical Sharp Pencil will keep you going strong.  Since 1929, OHTO has been creating unique writing utensils earning the moniker "Japanese Writing Power"...

Made in collaboration with a Japanese historical and experienced calligraphy brush maker. The brush is so soft that you find it very comfortable every time you draw fine lines and color, which is the unique characteristic of these brush writers. Penco is...

A unique notebook with a flexible and tough plastic cover and 5mm grid pages. The sheets are thread-bound so the notebook opens, which makes the act of writing much more smooth.  The A7 size is great to keep in your pocket for quick access to notes...

Office School Home -- it is all the same place now for most of us!  This hexagonal shaped mechanical pencil is the most comfortable you will hold.  Japanese-made lead of type B (European standard) and it also comes with a sharpener.  Lead...

Made from recycled paper, rainbow pencils let you create wondrous paper rainbows when you sharpen them.  Maybe you will even find a pot of gold!  Comes packaged as a set of 5. Graphite Standard HB (#2 USA) Made from recycled paper Each...

Selwyn Leamy Who doesn't want to be great at drawing? Now you can be. This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on...

By Selwyn Leamy Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling "Read This" series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your...

This Seed For Color eraser is perfect for erasing colored pencils and soft graphite pencils. To use, start with light pressure and gradually increase the pressure until the lead is erased.  Seed Co., Ltd., Japan, dates back to 1915 and created the...

Buy the full library and save $20.00 (that's one pad free!). Create a library archive of your work.  Each pad comes with a protective sleeve and can be stored upright on a bookshelf.  The pads are color coded according to paper finish and...

 As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.   SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.  SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents in...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child. SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents in...

 As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.   SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.   SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.   SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.   SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.  SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents in...

As an artist once told me, it is important to exercise your hand everyday and she has kept a library of her sketchbooks since she was a child.  SMLT Authentic Sketch pads for various drawing techniques are the perfect pads to develop your talents in...

Plant your Pencil!  Once you have used the pencil filling your creative needs, you can plant it and it will grow into sunflowers!  All you have to do is plant the pencil, cap down, into a pot with good moist potting soil and within 1 to 4...

Add vibrant color to your creativity with these premium felt tip pens!  Stabilo Pen 68 Wallet Set of 10 premium fibre-tip pens are great for young students, artists and business professionals alike. Each color intensive pen has a 1mm, robust M-tip...

Artist trading cards (ATCs) is a conceptual art project initiated by the Swiss artist M. Vanci Stirnemann in 1997. He called it a Collaborative Cultural Performance. Artist trading cards are 2 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm) in size,...

Create your own works of art on these square tiles that are sized for pattern drawing.  But don't think inside the tile, use them for whatever your artistic mind and hand feels! The 300 Series from Strathmore contain better quality paper for quick...

This is the sketchpad that does it all! Strathmore Mixed Media pads combine true wet media performance and dry media finish for a complete range of mixed media applications. They have combined the characteristics of watercolor paper and the finish of a...

Most of us haven't owned a nice box of colored pencils since we were children.  Yet no adult life should be without one, because having a range of colors at our fingertips provides a route to a wide array of moods and inspirations. This box knows...

This journal  will make you the envy of the coffee shop with its faux vintage cover  and eye-catching gold lettering. Perfect for writing, drawing or visual  thinking of all types.   120 pages, 7" x 5" 80 lb. woodfree paper ...

Packaged in book-like cases that make the set look like a luxurious color encyclopedia, the Irojiten Color Dictionary provides a wide range of soft to vivid colors of high quality, wax-based, artist grade pencils.  These beautifully crafted colored...

Packaged in book-like cases that make the set look like a luxurious color encyclopedia, the Irojiten Color Dictionary provides a wide range of soft to vivid colors of high quality, wax-based, artist grade pencils.  These beautifully crafted colored...

Try anything, make mistakes and let the Mono Dust Catch do exactly what it says it does! Eraser residue sticks to the eraser preventing small eraser bits being left behind to damage illustrations, designs or technical drawings.  The eraser’s...

An eraser for someone who uses both pen and pencils -- and makes a few mistakes that need clean up!  The MONO Sand and Rubber eraser is made from a mixture of sand and rubber which can be used to erase pencil as well as ink markings including pen,...

Be at the ready with these refills for your Traveler's Company pencil. There are three pencils and two erasers. To replace the refill, remove the used pencil and insert a new one.  Pencil 2.9" x .2", 3 pencils, Pencil grade HB Eraser .5" x...

Write anytime, anywhere with this compact pencil as a companion on your life trip.  The BRASS writing instruments range is made in Japan by experienced craftspeople at a small press factory in Japan. The limited-edition Factory Green color was...