Writing & Drawing

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...

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...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Blackwing's bestselling pencil is now available in two new colorways: Matte Red and Matte Green. This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful matte black...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  Blackwing's bestselling pencil is now available in two new colorways: Matte Red and Matte Green. This set of twelve high-quality graphite pencils comes in a beautiful matte black...

A unique marker with a compact, refillable glass body, chisel nib, and permanent oil-based ink.  Excellent for use on paper, glass, metal, plastic, canvas and wood.  First released in Japan in 1953, the Magic Ink markers, with each pocket-sized...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   Perfect for writing a letter to your Representatives, or practicing for your mail-in ballot, the Blackwing XIX is tribute to the 19th Amendment and the ongoing fight for voting...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.   Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938, marking the moment the museum officially became the Philadelphia Museum of Art...

Among Cassatt’s surviving pastel boxes are two flat wooden containers that have labels reading “Pastels a l’ecu”, a brand name of the Parisian colormaker Sennelier, founded in 1887.  Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist,...

Our exclusive sketchbook celebrates the 1973 "Marcel Duchamp" Exhibition held at the Museum from September 22nd thru December 9th and Man Ray's photographs of Marcel Duchamp alias Rrose Sélavy. The exhibition was co-curated by Anne d'Harnoncourt of the...

Our exclusive sketchbook celebrates the 1973 "Marcel Duchamp" Exhibition held at the Museum from September 22nd thru December 9th and Man Ray's photographs of Marcel Duchamp alias Rrose Sélavy. The exhibition was co-curated by Anne d'Harnoncourt of the...

Yoshitoshi was born in the city of Edo (Tokyo) shortly before Japan's violent transformations from a medieval to a modern society. He was keenly interested in preserving traditional Japanese culture against the incursions of modernism, and his prints...

These precision drawing pencils are designed beyond their price. The professional's ultimate choice for drawing and lettering. Featuring a roll-resistant hexagonal barrel, diamond cut non-slip grip, lead hardness indicator and a bright metal push-button...

Say goodbye to hard metal rings digging into your wrist! Kokuyo Soft Ring Notebooks have rings made of soft plastic so using both sides of the page or a notebook with the pages' folded back is much more comfortable. The soft rings also won't scratch the...

Inspired by a vintage botanical illustrations, this pouch will hold your favorite coloring pencils, markers and more!  It is also the perfect size for your daily essentials.   Measures 9" x 4" with 2" wide gusset 100% natural cotton ...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  What better way to carry your iconic Blackwing pencils than this very stylish and heavy-duty pencil pouch? With a sturdy zipper, and the Blackwing logo on the front, each pouch...

Handcrafted botanical ink created by Ampersand Textile & Design for fine writing and drawing with dip pens and brushes.   Like the onion, this ink has layers of story in each bottle. The papery skins for this were collected over many months...

Use this carry pouch to organize your notebooks, studio supplies, and carry your sketchbooks and drawing materials as you travel. This pouch will hold an A5 size notebook or writing pad. Kleid means "fashion" or "dress" in German, and the company's goal...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  The Blackwing Desktop Sharpener uses a helix blade to sharpen your pencils to perfection. The dial on the crank allows you to adjust the point from long and curved to short...

Please note: this item is not eligible for discounts and promotions.  In 1950, Marcel Duchamp assisted his primary patrons, collectors Louise and Walter Arensberg, in negotiating the gift of their distinguished collection to the Philadelphia Museum...

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...

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 sketchbook which reproduces Paul Klee's Fish Magic is perfect for your own fantasies or musings.  The notebook was created exclusively for the museum by mishmash in Portugal. The pages not only support multiple writing tools but the Smyth...

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...

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 in Philly with love, from Haas Avocado pits collected over many moons and slowly brewed over multiple...

Explore stunning water color effects and rich, vibrant hues with these wonderfully versatile thick-core pencils. Use dry like a regular pencil, or experiment with a wet brush to transform the pencil color into paint – perfect for creating gorgeous,...

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 B5, 7" x 10"...

Use these standard international short ink cartridges from Midori for the Midori Fountain Pen.   The MIDORI brand is a Japanese stationery brand that began as a producer of writing paper and envelopes in 1950. Since then, Midori has continued to...

A great way to maximize creativity and minimize mess, allowing you to get the most life from your crayons.  Founded in 1806 by Johann Froescheis in Nuremburg, Lyra is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world.  Ever since it produced its...

This solid graphite crayon is perfect for sketching, layout work and shading large areas. The hexagon shaped crayons measure 12cm long and 12mm in diameter, and have a removable paper wrapping. The water-soluble crayon may be used with a brush and water...

This is a pack of 12 fountain pen black ink cartridges. They are compatible with the Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen.  Namiki is a Japanese brand of writing implements, most specifically, fountain pens, owned by the Pilot Corporation. Namiki is mostly...

Simply the Best Choice for your first Fountain Pen! Pilot designed the Kakuno pen, a simple fountain pen that is great for beginners. Thanks to its many features that help ease beginners into the world of fountain pens, anyone can experience the joy of...

Create everything from beautifully fine-detailed drawings to spontaneous, expressive sketches with these versatile, high-quality pencils. Ideal for capturing movement or inspiration on the go. The classic charcoal and graphite pencils included in the...

The Zuan sketchbook from Maruman Japan is ideal for sketching and drawing. The spiral binding means your sketchbook will open perfectly flat.   Founded in 1920, Maruman has been developing and producing notebooks, sketchbooks, binders, loose leaf...

The Zuan sketchbook from Maruman Japan is ideal for sketching and drawing. The spiral binding means your sketchbook will open perfectly flat.   Founded in 1920, Maruman has been developing and producing notebooks, sketchbooks, binders, loose leaf...

These are the perfect little pads for making flip animations, cartooning, making mini-storybooks, or for sketching, and they come in a set of three. Learn how hand-drawn animation works, or practice your skills. Sketch out your ideas and try new things...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...