I’m fascinated by what any artist uses to create the work they do; for me the technology and technique are as interesting as the finished piece. With that in mind, I’m happy to share the tools and materials I use myself. These are not paid endorsements, and I don’t serve on any beta test or review panels; these are just the products I use, and enjoy. Your results may vary. Please use good safety practices; some pigments or materials are toxic, or unsafe to consume!

In no particular order:

Pastels

Henri Roche (La Maison du Pastel) soft pastels (my preference)

Sennelier soft pastels

Blue Earth soft pastels (until I use them up)

Sakura Nouvel Carré hard pastels (iridescent and neon)

Pencils

Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils

Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Woodless Colour Pencils

Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth Woodless Graphite Pencils

Staedtler Mars Lumograph Pencils (3H & 4H)

Surfaces

Ampersand Pastelbord Museum Series painting panels (my preference)

Clairefontaine Pastelmat

Tools

Rosemary & Co “The Pastel Brush Set”

TSSART Artist Tape

Bergeon Rodico

Pan Pastel Sofft Tools Sofft Sponge Bars (assorted shapes)

Sennelier Latour Soft Pastel Fixative (when a fixative is appropriate)

Lane Linen pure cotton dishtowels

Latex free finger cots (any available brand)