My Studio Essentials
I often get asked about the materials I use, so I’ve put together a list of all my favourite supplies - the things I use every day in my studio and genuinely love. These are tools and products I’ve tested over time and always come back to.
The links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It’s a great way to support my work while discovering products I personally stand by - thank you!
Acrylic Paint
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Titanium White: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3HkNEkh
Warm Grey: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43ndUDn
Carbon Grey: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZKl5Dh
Graphite Gray: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/3Za5cpD
Mars Black: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mF94cf
Australian Ghost Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH72Er
Unbleached Titanium: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dHLfMQ
Davy's Gray: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/43xSnrP
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Blues
Wedgewood: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4588mxX
Prussian Blue Hue: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/3FHATzM
Fluorescent Blue: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/454Pgsw
Cobalt Blue Hue: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/44XG2hz
Process Cyan: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4mFj3OD
Prussian Blue Hue: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4jssez2
Mineral Blue: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3T1jBAJ
Cerulean Blue: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/43TgVLI
Light Ultramarine Blue: Golden - https://tidd.ly/4jq3J5B
Australian Sky Blue: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/4jozvzX
Teal: Golden - https://tidd.ly/4dIhsDM
Purples
Brilliant Purple: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4kMEZ8Y
Deep Violet: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kCx9hO
Oriental Violet: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/4kNNxwj
Purple: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3Fypdzo
Mauve: Lukas Cryl Studio - https://tidd.ly/3HloAK3
Reds
Violet Oxide: Golden - https://tidd.ly/4mG8jPX
Alizarin Crimson Hue: Golden - https://tidd.ly/3FB5u1Y
Alizarin Crimson Hue Permanent: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mFzVVz
Cadmium Red Deep Hue: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43oJSz9
Pyrrole Red: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4l5A2Z2
Pinks
Australian Salmon Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZDCDAP
Magenta Light: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3FA1Llh
Ash Pink: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH8o1Z
Brilliant Magenta: Atelier - https://tidd.ly/4mHiaFd
Fluorescent Pink: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3FEejYP
Light Pink: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3ZbQiiy
Portrait Pink: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kGIxcz
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Browns and Oranges
Raw Sienna: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kkak2H
Burnt Sienna: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/45GsZkK
Burnt Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3SrENzN
Burnt Umber: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/43FeJGC
Raw Umber: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/43JJcDj
Raw Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43FUkRw
Burnt Sienna: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3HkPAJz
Mars Yellow: Golden - https://tidd.ly/3FzNO6Y
Burnt Sienna: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/3Fk62tb
Cadmium Orange: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mC25AR
Australian Sienna: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3Za7x3T
Greens
Green Grey: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/4dIk70e
Sap Green: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4lHPcUA
Leaf Green: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4mHG57C
Oxide of Chromium Green: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/44XInZT
Hookers Green: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4mGpMI0
Hookers Green: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mGpMI0
Alpine Green: Matisse - https://tidd.ly/3FiaRmP
Green Earth: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/451Zv0H
Australian Olive Green: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3HxVRBK
Titan Green Pale: Golden Open - https://tidd.ly/3StLn8Q
Yellows
Yellow Ochre: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4jmGgCh
Naples Yellow: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3Zap0Jq
Cadmium Free Yellow Medium: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3Sv8bFq
Yellow Mid: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4mGafrH
Cadmium Yellow Medium: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4mH6PF4
Oil Paint
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Titanium White: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/45CIFWe
Zinc White: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/452HpLW
Grey Shade: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jy2elQ
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Golden Ochre Light: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mIxly6
Deep Shell: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3Fs926N
Portrait Pink Light: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mZatuv
Flesh: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/454ZqJI
Portrait Pink: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/43AYNVK
Flesh Ochre: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jpTMFj
Quinacridone Garnet: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3ZegKrU
Pink Shade: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4kslh2y
Pale Rose Blush: Winsor & Newton: - https://tidd.ly/3FIP7Aq
Blush: Gamblin - https://tidd.ly/4mLwQ6m
Linen Grey: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3SvhuVM
Pyrrole Red: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/43KZD2a
Prussian Blue: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/458uRTo
Payne’s Gray: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/4dLAvNn
Indigo: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/3ZPCqdY
Royal Blue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/43XXcKS
Intense Blue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4kNGPpQ
Charron Blue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mBKOHQ
Lagoon Blue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4dJ2z3T
Cerulean Blue Hue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3FI5QUw
Opaline Grey: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/452pmpd
Ash Blue: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4kztlOT
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Saint Remy Yellow: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3HBg8X5
Cadmium Yellow: Gamblin - https://tidd.ly/3HjfWf2
Saint Remy Green: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jNQg89
Cinnaber Green Light: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3ZMM695
Chromium Oxide Green: Gamblin - https://tidd.ly/3ZLZn1E
Sap Green: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3Fz6DqV
Italian Green Umber: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/4kDOzus
Cadmium Orange: Gamblin - https://tidd.ly/3ZefKnE
Burnt Sienna: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/3FuuiZC
Indian Yellow: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4dLbZMj
Raw Sienna: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3FxgaPm
Yellow Ochre: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jrePHt
Raw Umber: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/3ZadPR1
Sepia: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mFJEes
Charvin Warm Grey: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/43oXtqc
Brushes
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Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 4 - https://tidd.ly/45BiGhT
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 6 - https://tidd.ly/45yUug8
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 8 - https://tidd.ly/43FQw2C
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 10 - https://tidd.ly/45zhZWp
Pro Arte Swordliner Small 9A - https://tidd.ly/4kOnZiG
Daler Rowney ¼ Sword Brush - https://tidd.ly/402Ddsn
Pro Arte : Lunar Mop : Large - https://tidd.ly/4jv2uSP
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Silver Silk 88 brushes - https://tidd.ly/3T4FLSE
Silver bristlon 1902 bright 4 - https://tidd.ly/4kiLVdV
Daler Rowney Georgian Short Flat 4 - https://tidd.ly/4mMHj1u
Silver bristlon 1902 bright 6 - https://tidd.ly/4dH4dDn
Daler Rowney Georgian Short Flat 18 - https://tidd.ly/43KYkAl
Daler Rowney Graduate Flat Wash 1" - https://tidd.ly/43HajyM
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Pro Arte : Synthetic Varnish Brush : Flat : 40mm - https://tidd.ly/43lcaui
Varnishes & Mediums
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Gamblin Gamvar Satin - https://tidd.ly/3HyqoPP
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Gamblin Galykd Lite - https://tidd.ly/4js5JdK
Gamblin Gamsol - https://tidd.ly/4dNkw1y
Golden Extra Heavy Moulding Paste - https://tidd.ly/4kKW8jf
Canvas
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Loxley Gold - https://tidd.ly/452tcPa
Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/4mHjBDB
Studio Tools
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Daler Rowney Kensington Studio Easel - https://amzn.to/4jqmar3
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Soft Box Studio Lights - https://amzn.to/45Bqj86
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Silicoil jar - https://amzn.to/3FzJBA8
Black Disposable Gloves - https://amzn.to/3FqYk0l
Kitchen Roll - https://amzn.to/43LHAsO
Gamblin Gamsol -https://tidd.ly/4dNkw1y
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Staedtler tradition pencil 3H 4H - https://amzn.to/3Z92wsc
Oxford Rubber - https://amzn.to/3ZGbzB2
Tooli-Art Acrylic Paint Pen - https://amzn.to/3Zb3RPd
Molotow One4all acrylic pens - https://tidd.ly/4jv5OgL
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Ipad - https://amzn.to/4e0QPu1
Ipad stand - https://amzn.to/4kDY3Xn
Iphone tripod - https://amzn.to/4jDkHh8
Nikon D3500 Camera - https://amzn.to/3TbwsQQ
Mumby Printer - https://amzn.to/4l4ztib
Canon Pixma Printer (office use) - https://amzn.to/3ZCxPfp
CANSON Infinity Edition Etching Rag Smooth 310gsm (Fine Art Print Paper) - https://amzn.to/3FwthjN
Professional A2 Self-Sharpening Paper Trimmer - https://amzn.to/4mMbENt
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Glassine Paper (to protect your artwork, both prints and paintings) - https://tidd.ly/3TxFUOK
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Frog Tape - https://amzn.to/3Hk3z2i
Lint Roller -https://amzn.to/3ZcHKrD
Scotch Tape - https://amzn.to/4dMdmKO
Aluminium Marking & Measuring Ruler -https://amzn.to/4mMBSzy
2 Sided Tape Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3ZfX3Qn
Books
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Art Money & Success: Maria Brophy - https://amzn.to/43ZP4cT
Art is my career: Sema Martin - https://amzn.to/45Dyukc
Making It in the Art World: Brainard Carey - https://amzn.to/4mKbg23
Good Art Does Not Sell Itself: Shirley-Ann O'Neill & Laura O'Hare - https://amzn.to/4kQfpjo
How to Sell Your Art Online: Cory Huff - https://amzn.to/4jCxCQv
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The Artist's Way: Julia Cameron - https://amzn.to/4mMBqBm
Real Artists Don't Starve: Jeff Goins - https://amzn.to/4koQ0NI
How to Be an Artist: Jerry Saltz - https://amzn.to/4jE0ZSr
Find Your Artistic Voice: Lisa Congdon - https://amzn.to/452wEt5
Color and Light: James Gurney - https://amzn.to/4ksR1ob
The Figurative Artist's Handbook: Robert Zeller - https://amzn.to/4jAnGGW
Behind the Portraits: My Studio Essentials
Here’s a closer look at some of my pet portraits, along with the studio essentials I used to create them. I’ve included my go-to brushes, canvas choice, and the paint shades I reached for most - the must-have colours that really brought each piece to life.
Fred: 16x16” acrylic painting
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White
Titanium White: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3HkNEkh
Greys
Warm Grey: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43ndUDn
Carbon Grey: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZKl5Dh
Black
Mars Black: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mF94cf
Neutrals
Australian Ghost Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH72Er
Unbleached Titanium: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dHLfMQ
Blues
Wedgewood: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4588mxX
Prussian Blue Hue: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/3FHATzM
Mineral Blue: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3T1jBAJ
Purples
Deep Violet: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kCx9hO
Mauve: Lukas Cryl Studio - https://tidd.ly/3HloAK3
Reds
Violet Oxide: Golden - https://tidd.ly/4mG8jPX
Alizarin Crimson Hue: Golden - https://tidd.ly/3FB5u1Y
Pinks
Ash Pink: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH8o1Z
Browns
Raw Sienna: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kkak2H
Burnt Sienna: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/45GsZkK
Burnt Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3SrENzN
Burnt Umber: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/43FeJGC
Raw Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43FUkRw
Burnt Sienna: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3HkPAJz
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Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 4 - https://tidd.ly/45BiGhT
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 6 - https://tidd.ly/45yUug8
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 8 - https://tidd.ly/43FQw2C
Pro Arte Swordliner Small 9A - https://tidd.ly/4kOnZiG
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Loxley Gold - https://tidd.ly/452tcPa
Fidget: 12x12” acrylic painting
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Whites
Titanium White: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3HkNEkh
Greys
Warm Grey: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43ndUDn
Carbon Grey: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZKl5Dh
Black
Mars Black: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mF94cf
Neutrals
Australian Ghost Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH72Er
Unbleached Titanium: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dHLfMQ
Blues
Wedgewood: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4588mxX
Prussian Blue Hue: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/3FHATzM
Pinks
Australian Salmon Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZDCDAP
Ash Pink: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH8o1Z
Light Pink: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3ZbQiiy
Browns
Burnt Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3SrENzN
Raw Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43FUkRw
Yellows
Naples Yellow: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3Zap0Jq
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Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 4 - https://tidd.ly/45BiGhT
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 6 - https://tidd.ly/45yUug8
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 8 - https://tidd.ly/43FQw2C
Pro Arte Swordliner Small 9A - https://tidd.ly/4kOnZiG
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Loxley Gold - https://tidd.ly/452tcPa
Hamish: 11x14” oil & acrylic painting
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Acrylics
Titanium White: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3HkNEkh
Warm Grey: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43ndUDn
Mars Black: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/4mF94cf
Australian Ghost Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH72Er
Unbleached Titanium: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dHLfMQ
Wedgewood: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4588mxX
Violet Oxide: Golden - https://tidd.ly/4mG8jPX
Alizarin Crimson Hue: Golden - https://tidd.ly/3FB5u1Y
Cadmium Red Deep Hue: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43oJSz9
Australian Salmon Gum: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3ZDCDAP
Magenta Light: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/3FA1Llh
Ash Pink: Matisse Structure - https://tidd.ly/4dH8o1Z
Light Pink: Liquitex - https://tidd.ly/3ZbQiiy
Yellow Ochre: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4jmGgCh
Raw Sienna: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kkak2H
Burnt Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3SrENzN
Burnt Umber: Pebeo Studio - https://tidd.ly/43FeJGC
Raw Umber: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/43FUkRw
Burnt Sienna: Matisse Flow - https://tidd.ly/3HkPAJz
Naples Yellow: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/3Zap0Jq
Mars Yellow: Golden - https://tidd.ly/3FzNO6Y
Burnt Sienna: Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/3Fk62tb
Portrait Pink: Daler Rowney System 3 - https://tidd.ly/4kGIxcz
Oils
Burnt Sienna: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/3FuuiZC
Indian Yellow: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4dLbZMj
Raw Sienna: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3FxgaPm
Yellow Ochre: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jrePHt
Raw Umber: Michael Harding - https://tidd.ly/3ZadPR1
Sepia: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mFJEes
Charvin Warm Grey: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/43oXtqc
Golden Ochre Light: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mIxly6
Deep Shell: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/3Fs926N
Portrait Pink Light: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4mZatuv
Flesh: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/454ZqJI
Portrait Pink: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/43AYNVK
Flesh Ochre: Charvin - https://tidd.ly/4jpTMFj
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Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 4 - https://tidd.ly/45BiGhT
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 6 - https://tidd.ly/45yUug8
Silver Silk 88 Synthetic Brush - Flat Shader 8 - https://tidd.ly/43FQw2C
Pro Arte Swordliner Small 9A - https://tidd.ly/4kOnZiG
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Gamblin Galykd Lite - https://tidd.ly/4js5JdK
Gamblin Gamsol - https://tidd.ly/4dNkw1y
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Winsor & Newton - https://tidd.ly/4mHjBDB