New Arrivals

This ink is made from the prolific Japanese knotweed.  It is found along the waterfronts, next to roadsides, and in many parks and wooded areas in the Philadelphia region and beyond.  The beautiful pale pinks of this ink come from the leaves...

This small batch of handcrafted ink was created as a portrait of a beloved crabapple tree.  It lived for over 100 years in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia -- watching the passing of many seasons, offering shade and peace for many,...

Coffee Ink inspired by Giuseppe Penone's drawings with coffee and his explorations of he connections we have with nature.   Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes --...

This formula for oak gall ink holds the same ingredients as the ink likely used on the Declaration of Independence and follows a recipe from A Booke of Secrets, a 16th century publication.  This custom small batch of handcrafted drawing ink was made...

The Tennessee Red™ pencil was born after Musgrave found a fantastic source for pencil-ready Eastern Red Cedar slats. This delicious-smelling pencil is sure to be your new favorite. Its simple matte clear coat showcases the gorgeous cedar, and a bright...

Dare to color outside the lines with EMOTT fineliner marker pens!  Sleekly designed with a comfortable square barrel, these micro fineliners deliver fade-proof vibrancy and definition with every stroke.  Assorted color fineliner markers deliver...

Dare to color outside the lines with EMOTT fineliner marker pens!  Sleekly designed with a comfortable square barrel, these micro fineliners deliver fade-proof vibrancy and definition with every stroke.  Assorted color fineliner markers deliver...

These unique unruled leather journals are sustainably stitched scrap leather handmade in Philadelphia by Style Thrive Handmade.  They are the perfect size for all your drawing, writing, sketching, note taking, traveling and much more.   The...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made from bark collected after pruning peach trees with the Philly Orchard Project at the Sankofa Community...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made from bark collected after pruning cherry trees with the Philly Orchard Project at the Sankofa Community...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. This small batch was made in Philly with love, from Haas Avocado pits collected over many moons and slowly brewed over multiple...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes. Black walnut hulls for this small batch of ink were collected from Aunt Marjory's yard in the Germantown...

The Kitaboshi 2.0 mm lead holder has a natural wooden body reminiscent of a wooden pencil. The top knock button clicks to dispense lead, and you can remove it to refill the lead holder with a new lead piece. Refills with any 2.0 mm lead.  Comes with...

Thirteen colored leads that fit the Kitaboshi Lead Holder Pencil (or any standard 2 mm lead holder). Since 1913, the Kitaboshi Pencil Company was founded by the Sugitani family after it absorbed the assets of its bankrupted lumber customer the Tsukiboshi...

The Triadic Pen is inspired by Bauhaus design, not just for the colors, also by the shapes.  The Triadic Pen will bring the geometry dance to your own paper.   “Das Triadische Ballet” was created in 1912, by Oskar Schlemmer, who was a part...

A great marker for larger drawing, making signs, and calligraphy.  Excellent for use on smooth surfaces such as paper and painted surfaces. The water-based paint is opaque.  The flourescent colors glow  under black light. 30ml...

Don't worry about making a mistake, smudge or smear, that's what makes drawing with a pencil so much fun! The Midori pencil's standard honeycomb-shaped body makes it easy to hold with the thumb, index finger and middle finger.  The MIDORI brand is a...

 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...

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 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.  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Inspired by modern masters, Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing is a playful introduction to contemporary drawing styles, techniques, and ideas. This sketchbook features thought-provoking prompts and eye-popping illustrations to sharpen your...

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...

"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"...

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...

One of our customer favorites, Drawn from Life is finally back in print! This ideally shaped and sized book offers bite-size lessons that will help anyone master the classic practice of life drawing. Over 100 pieces of art by contemporary artists...

Anyone can draw. Award-winning artist Bruce Waldman has spent the last 30 years teaching people at all levels simple methods for drawing nearly anything imaginable, adapting and simplifying techniques favored by artists since the Renaissance. Now his...

A pencil or pen is never to far away with this very handy pencase from Midori. With its adjustable elasticated band, the pencase slips onto your notebook (fitting notebook sizes from B6 to A5) cover so you always have a pen with your notebook. As well as...

This unique pen case has a charming papery texture, look, and feel, and will fit in well at school or the office. It's compact and slips easily into your backpack or briefcase.  With two snaps to close, the pen case keeps all your writing...

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...

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...

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.  This pencil from Traveler's Company is integrated with a brass holder made at a small press factory in Japan. When not in use, the pencil is set inside the main...

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...

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

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...

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...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   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...

The prefect plein-air watercolor journal!  Versatile landscape or vertical format to capture the moment just like Monet!  Compact and lightweight, it fits easily into any day trip bag or a coat pocket.  Ideal for travel. 40 sheets A6...

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...

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...

Inspired by a vintage color table, this pouch will hold your favorite coloring pencils, markers and more!  It is the perfect size for your daily essentials.   Measures 9" x 4" with 2" wide gusset 100% Natural Cotton Leather pull and...

For the on-the-go artist, this collapsible and expandable water cup from Faber-Castell, is perfect for plein-air painting.  Ridges along the top are the perfect place to hold brushes between uses.  Easy to clean and store, travels easily...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   Be ready when inspiration strikes with the Blackwing Slate notebook! Blackwing Slate was designed to be the ultimate Blackwing pencil companion. Each notebook features...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  For the perfectionist with a Blackwing pencil.  The rectangular shape provides sharp edges for precision erasing.  These erasers feature an improved dust-free design...

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...