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The Art Supplies I Can't Stop Using This Summer! (2026 Edition!)

Winter Woods Studio

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Looking for the best art supplies for drawing, sketchbooking, plein air painting, gouache, pastels, acrylics, and oil painting? Today I'm sharing the art supplies I can't stop using this summer and the creative tools I reach for again and again in my studio and out in the landscape. From sketchbooks and charcoal to gouache, pastels, and oil paints, these are the supplies that have earned a permanent place in my art practice.

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Whether you're a beginner artist or a more experienced painter, I hope you'll discover a few new favorites and get a peek into the supplies that are helping shape my work this season.

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🎨 Art Supplies Mentioned
Brush Roll Holder (2 Pack): https://amzn.to/4dNFFc5
Foldable Seat: https://amzn.to/43juG5y
Viewfinder: https://tidd.ly/3LJu18d
Value Scale: https://tidd.ly/4pD9aRP
Compose It Grid: https://tidd.ly/3YKiqbV
Conte Crayons Landscape Set: https://tidd.ly/4e8W24p
Feela Sketchbooks: https://amzn.to/41ixM8F
ZMYBC Sketchbooks: https://amzn.to/4smN3Bb
Labkiss 24 Pack Sketchbooks: https://amzn.to/3PlAdol
Royal Talens Sketchbooks: https://tidd.ly/3JZyhPL
Sennelier Soft Pastel Set: https://tidd.ly/4nxaYfL
Rembrandt Soft Pastels: https://tidd.ly/4wEHXmK
Nail Dust Collector for Pastel Dust: https://amzn.to/3PYZ3Lx
UART Sanded Paper: https://tidd.ly/43c3bdT
Mungyo Oil Pastels: https://tidd.ly/4bCazmH
Van Gogh Oil Pastels: https://tidd.ly/3NObOaE
Little Metal Travel Tins: https://amzn.to/4dVcvt6
General's White Charcoal: https://amzn.to/4dTAxEM
Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal: https://tidd.ly/49rEugy
Woodless Charcoal Pencil: https://amzn.to/4e6eWrg
Willow Charcoal: https://amzn.to/43RaPux
Faber-Castell Graphite Drawing Pencil Set: https://tidd.ly/4ogoGmd
Blick Premier Canvas: https://tidd.ly/4o2a21J
Liquitex Gesso: https://tidd.ly/49V5ZRh
Caran d'Ache Gouache Pan Set: https://tidd.ly/3RADQbb
Winsor & Newton White Gouache: https://tidd.ly/46V8UHo
PanelPak: https://www.panelpak.com/
Blick Studio Canvas Panels: https://tidd.ly/3LIwbV9
Little Wet Palette (Set of 3): https://amzn.to/4vuPXF8
Cobra Water Mixable Oil Paints: https://ui.awin.com/link-builder/en/a...
Gamblin Solvent Free Gel: https://tidd.ly/4dS1IzI
Ampersand Gessobord: https://tidd.ly/4phY7ho
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics: https://tidd.ly/49CP8Ta
Gamsol: https://tidd.ly/4t79taL
Golden Open Acrylic Paints: https://tidd.ly/4wfv4iA
Williamsburg Oil Paints: https://tidd.ly/3RSgfmv
Favorite Oil Paint Brands:
Utrecht Oil Paints: https://tidd.ly/49sWZ49
Gamblin Oil Paints: https://tidd.ly/49NaSLC
Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours: https://tidd.ly/4jH6jGk
Michael Harding Oil Paints: https://tidd.ly/4hXVcHW

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20 Comments

@LLS1190 3 months ago

I love videos about the supplies artists are using the most right now (so much better than art hauls of new/unknown supplies)!!

@eileengruber 3 months ago

I am so glad you were able to get up and running in time! Your posts make my Saturday afternoon each week.

@ginabadeaux9319 3 months ago

I love my art supplies and your videos

@oliveappleby8672 3 months ago

Amy, you’ve done it again, my bank balance took a little knock buying those empty palette thingies for paint. Thank you so much❤️🎨🖌🇬🇧

@Firefox-nq6sv 3 months ago (edited)

Another fabulous video Amy! Thank you so much for explaining the difference between soft pastels and oil pastels! I had a chance to get a few different kinds of the soft oil pastels, and then kept hearing everyone talking about how soft pastels were dangerous to work with and required PPE. I do have asthma and chronic health conditions, so I haven’t gone near them again even though I love how they felt, it’s great to know that I can go back to using them and not worry about exposing myself to something dangerous. I hope you have a wonderful week! So appreciate you!

@JenMaeDesigns 3 months ago

How you described the feel of the golden open paints is exactly how I feel about them!

@machelleshappyhobbies4977 3 months ago

Things do seem to break at the most inopportune time. Thanks for sharing your favorites. Hope everything works out with your new computer. Have a great week ahead.😊

@MommaNanaKay 3 months ago

I really enjoyed this video. It gives me encouragement and inspiration to see the different media materials. I’m still in a funk after my friends death several weeks ago. I haven’t had the desire to do any art. Your excitement sparked a bit of joy. I’m hoping to get back to art soon but in the meantime I am enjoying your videos. Thank you!

@LibbyRal 3 months ago (edited)

My experience with Conte crayon was very limited. I did portraits on toned paper using black, brown, lighter brown and a creamy sort of white. I love that almost monochromatic look, and it was very popular when a customer asked for a portrait. I would describe them as being as hard if not harder even than a charcoal pencil.

@madelynsmith8281 3 months ago

Love seeing what you have been up to. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos. 😊

@char3474 3 months ago

Thank you for this video! As always i learned something, felt inspired, and enjoyed your enthusiasm. I too had a stressful week, and a hard time not letting things get to me. But when i saw your video…i thought…perfect! I made a nice big cup of decafe coffee and found a quiet place to listen. About halfway through, the migraine i am sure was caused by stress, started to fade, and i felt so much better. You helped me forget all my woes. I watched every minute, backing up here and there if i missed something. Lol. I am feeling much better was inspired to take some time to tidy my art workspace, sorting piles of things that needed it, and set up for a new project. I feel a bit better organized and have switched my brain from stress and worry…to art. The hype option popped up and i thought yep, you deserve it! Please take good care of yourself. ❤

@MariaNater22 3 months ago

Pastels is something that I want to try but I'm worry about the heavy metals 🤦🏻‍♀️. Thanks for the video Amy! 🤗

@CazzieGee 3 months ago

Nightmare on the computer failure. I can imagine the stress that it caused and its never at a calm time when technology throws a curve ball. I still think you should consider doing a colouring book, or a watercolour painting book for all of us who need some artistic help lol. Love from across the pond! ❤💯

@LibbyRal 3 months ago

I appreciate your email to Patreon members. tried to write back but it bounced. So glad for your new computer. I'm considering a new one as most of my browsers are aging out. I hate planned obsolescence

@charofheart37 3 months ago

Thank you so much for sharing and explain why you use and health alerts. Take care Sis Amy 🤗❤️👍🏽💯

@tracysmith0202 3 months ago (edited)

I only take watercolour and gouache paint plain air as I don't like having a big set up along with graphite, neocolours, brush pens or coloured pencils depending on my wish that day.
I've never really wanted to try oil painting because of all the fuss and clean up. Glad you're enjoying them again and excited about your paintings with them.
I'm loving the vintage travel poster style with gouache or acrylic right now.

@lynncunningham-d4v 3 months ago

Always love the products videos! I learn so much about what works well, and it's helped me along the way. Thanks, Amy! ☺

@me999-n9k 3 months ago

I also have asthma, and what has helped me a lot is eucalyptus leaf tea. I've also bought vitamin C powder, and those two products have allowed me to significantly reduce my medication.
I love your videos; they help me overcome my fear of painting. Your enthusiasm is very encouraging. Thank you so much, 💓💓💓A big hug from Argentina.