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supplies
Making Space
While you can participate in Making Space with a pencil, pen, crayons and some paper from around the house, this minimal collection of art materials will add another dimension to your experience.
In my opinion the ones that add the most color - ‘scuse the pun - are the watercolor materials. If you have watercolor supplies already, no need to buy them.
I scoured Amazon and tested products to find a watercolor paint, paper and brush options that are both affordable and very good quality so your materials support rather than hinder you as you develop your mindful art practice.
Keep in mind, prices change on Amazon frequently so the prices listed are approximates.
By using the links provided on this site, I earn a small commission - thank you! - and you get the correct product and avoid knock-offs which are plentiful.
If you have questions about these suggestions or other materials, email me at jen@jjartstudios.com or use the Contact Form at the bottom of the page.
I love talking art materials!
Stuff from Around the House
•water jar
•paper towels, sponge or rag (for wiping off your brush)
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Pencil and fine liner pen from around the house or
Kalour Sketching Set (~ $6.99)
Sakura Micron Set of 3 (~ $6.75)
Watercolor Materials
MeiLiang 36 Watercolor Set, (~ $20.99)
Canson Wirebound Watercolor Sketchbook, 7 X 10, 30 sheets 140lb (~ $8.99)
You only need one of these brush options:
Brush Option 1 - Minimal
Princeton Snap 1” Wash (~ $5.96) & Princeton Snap Round, size 6 (~ $5.72)
or
Brush Option 2 - Many More Brushes:
Lightwish, 10 piece set (~ $9.99)
Alternative Sketchbooks
These are lovely sketchbooks but they’re more expensive. You do not need one of these for Making Space, but you certainly can. I prefer the square size so that’s what I’ve listed here but in the case of the wirebound listing, other dimensions are available.
Stillman & Birn Zeta Wirebound, 7 X 7 (~ $19.16)
Stillman & Birn Beta Softcover, 7.5X7.5 (~ $23.16)
The Aesthetic Brain by Anjan Chatteree
Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love & Personal Growth by Keith Mackesy
Trees by Herman Hesse
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
Deep Color by Keith Recker
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Bette Edwards
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Artists on Art by Holly Black
books
podcasts
film / video
The Art of the Steal (the controversial story of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia)
Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present (Trailer…the movie can be tough to find)