December 2021

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Hahnemühle The ZigZag Book, 2”x2”

Small but mighty, this sketchbook is filled with 18 pages of high-quality watercolor paper, accordion folded for limitless possibilities.

2 Tombow Dual Brush Pens

Featuring a flexible brush tip on one end and a fine tip on the other, this water-based marker is the total package.

Edding 5000 Acrylic Marker Broad

Paint wherever, whenever, with this lightfast, water-based acrylic paint marker. It has a chisel nib (5-10mm) and works best on canvas or painting paper.

Tombow MONO Twin Permanent Marker

Make a permanent mark with this oil-based, waterproof marker. Its fine and broad tips deliver super black, solid lines that last.

November 2021

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Derwent Push Button Water Brush, 3mm Medium Tip

This brush features a handy button that provides easy control of water flow. Its durable nylon bristles hold their shape well.

2 Faber-Castell Gelatos

Compact, vibrant pigment sticks that are creamy smooth and lightfast. Blend the colors with or without water, and watch them melt into your artwork.

Dr. Ph. Martin’s Radiant Concentrated Watercolor

Produced in an extremely concentrated form, this transparent, dye-based watercolor can be used directly from the bottle (with a handy dropper) or diluted with water.

October 2021

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Kuretake-ZIG Higashiyama Manga Liner

Draw on any surface imaginable with this fine tipped pen. The vivid metallic color is extremely opaque and waterproof when dry.

Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink

Experience pure color with this fluid, waterproof ink (no dyes or fading!). High lightfastness and permanence means your artwork will last a lifetime.

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Synthetic Sable Brush, Round

After thorough testing, Winsor & Newton has created the best blend of synthetic bristles to mimic natural sable hair. This unique blend allows color to flow evenly and consistently.

Mitsubishi Hi-Uni Pencil

Widely considered one of the best pencils around, the Hi-Uni features a smooth graphite core and glossy, burgundy cedar body.

September 2021

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Derwent Line Makers, Set of 3

Superfine, free-flowing fineliners filled with permanent, fast-drying pigment ink. This set includes three sizes: 0.1mm, 0.3mm, and 0.5mm.

Montana Acrylic Marker, 2mm

Use this handy tool on almost any surface. Its water-based, acrylic paint is highly pigmented and provides matte, vibrant coverage.

Tombow Fudenosuke Twin Tip Brush Pen, Black/Gray

This double-ended brush pen has black ink on one end and gray ink on the other. Create a range of different strokes with the firm, yet flexible brush nibs. Another perk of this pen: it's waterproof once dry.

KUM Magnesium Long Point Pencil Sharpener
Made from strong, lightweight magnesium alloy, this tool shaves off wood while also shaping the graphite core, all in one motion.

ShinHan Art Touch Drawing Pencil

Create crisp, clean drawings with this pencil's high-quality graphite. The smear proof lines result in wonderfully textured shading and blending.

August 2021

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KINGART™ PRO Color Brush Pens, Set of 4

We specially curated this pack of brush pens just for ArtSnackers! The vivid, water-based ink in these pens is perfect for blending and layering colors.

Copic Sketch Marker

Get ready to use one of the highest quality alcohol-based markers around! Ideal for all illustration styles, this marker has two durable nibs: a super brush and medium broad chisel.

Uni Kuru Toga Advance Mechanical Pencil, 0.5mm

This pencil features an ingenious lead rotation mechanism that continually rotates the lead as you write. This allows the lead to wear down uniformly, creating a perfect, conical tip.

Stabilo Point 88 Fineliner

This classic pen features water-based ink in vibrant colors, formulated to withstand a long cap-off time. The fine tip (0.4mm) is encased in metal to extend the pen's life.

July 2021

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ArtSnacks Washi Tape

This tape makes it easy to create crisp borders for your artwork (especially watercolor pieces) and can help keep paper from warping.

Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor

Daniel Smith watercolor paint is extremely pigmented and finely ground, featuring superior lightfastness and clear, clean washes even when colors are layered.

Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayon

Add an exciting twist to your artwork with this buttery smooth, wax-based pastel stick suitable for both wet and dry techniques.

Marabu Mixed Media Fluid Arts Brush

Convenient and versatile, this water brush is great for any type of art. Fill the body with water, ink, watercolor, or whatever fluid art medium you want!

Cretacolor Fine Art Graphite Pencil

Meet the ultimate pencil! Made from a mix of graphite and high-grade ceramic clay, this tool is highly break resistant and easy to sharpen.

June 2021

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Montana BOLD Marker, 8mm Round Nib

Leave a mark on almost any surface with this alcohol-based, ultra black marker. The ink dries quickly and permanently to a semi-gloss finish.

Kuretake-ZIG Fudegokochi Fine Tip Brush Pen

This water-based, pigment ink brush pen lets you explore line variation and weight. Its felt tip is firm yet flexible, making it perfect for illustration and hand lettering.

2 Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils

Meet Derwent's first oil-based colored pencil! Formulated to be 100% lightfast, this pencil's color won't fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. It's extremely vibrant and creamy, with an opaque color lay down.

Uni-ball Signo UM-153 White Gel Pen

This may be the perfect white gel pen. It checks all the boxes: super smooth, highly opaque, and vivid. The archival quality ink is resistant to water and fading, and shows up well on both light and dark paper.

May 2021

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2 Tubes of Royal Talens Extra Fine Gouache

Get ready for an opaque paint with a high pigment load. This unique gouache becomes more fluid as it's mixed, allowing you to cover large areas evenly. It dries quickly and uniformly to a velvety matte finish.

KINGART Original Gold 9800 Series Golden Taklon Brush, Dagger Size 3/8

This brush has soft, synthetic filaments ideal for all mediums. The dagger shape can create a variety of cool effects and is great for painting clean edges.

Tombow MONO Dust Catch Eraser

Made from tacky polymer, this eraser catches dust as you erase. The residue sticks to the eraser, rather than falling off and littering your workspace.

General's Kimberly Graphite Pencil, 2B

A timeless classic known for its dark green finish and retro metal cap, this pencil is extra smooth and strong to the core.

April 2021

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Tombow ABT PRO Alcohol-Based Marker

This permanent, double-ended marker features a flexible brush and chisel tip in one. The brush tip works like a paintbrush, while the chisel tip provides broad coverage.

Kuretake-ZIG Cocoiro Letter Pen

Check out this pen's cute animal design! It comes with water-based, black ink and an extra fine brush tip, but is compatible with a variety of colorful refills.

Pentel Arts Color Brush Pen

Take your sketching outside with this portable alternative to traditional brushes and ink. It’s filled with water-based dye ink and has a nylon brush tip.

Pentel GraphGear 300 Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm

Experience maximum comfort as you grasp this pencil's metal grip and achieve superior control thanks to its perfectly balanced barrel weight.

March 2021

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Plumchester Paint Marker

This marker is filled with water-based, acrylic paint that's fast drying, opaque, and permanent. By reversing the tip, you'll find two different nibs: 3mm bullet and 5mm chisel.

Chameleon Color Tones Colored Pencil

You'll flip over this highly pigmented, ultra smooth pencil. It features a different color on each end expertly paired together for perfect color harmony.

KUM CUB3 Pencil Sharpener

Three different sharpeners, one convenient cube. This sharpener can handle pencils, thick crayons, and even thin pencil leads.

Kuretake-ZIG ai Liner Brush Pen

Inspired by portable cosmetics, this pen has an ultra fine brush tip similar to an  eyeliner pen. Cute and compact, it features waterproof, pigment-based ink. (Please note: this is NOT an eyeliner pen and should only be used on paper, NOT skin.)

ArtSnacks x Blackwing Pencil

ArtSnacks turned eight years old this month! As a special birthday gift to subscribers, enjoy this custom Blackwing Pencil.