Online Class

The Art of 5-Minute Sketching

Suggested Gear & Materials

You are welcome to use any pencil, paper or other gear you like. That said, for those interested, below is a listing of the gear and materials that I will be demonstrating and using in the online class.

You do NOT need to have the exact tools and brands below, but please be sure to have a drawing pencil, eraser, pens, and drawing pad or sketchbook.

Click on the links (underlined text) to view items at Amazon. You are also welcome to purchase them from your favorite art supplier.

Drawing Gear

Pencil

Here is a pencil I’m using a lot these days:

Blackwing Pencil - Natural

Sharpeners

When using a traditional drawing pencil, you will need at least one sharpener. Below are my choices:

  • Kum Automatic Long Point Sharpener

    This is a good, inexpensive choice for a pocket-sized sharpener with casing to prevent litter.

  • Makers Cabinet Hovel Pencil Plane

    If you have the budget and love unique objects, this is your sharpener: actually a “pencil plane.” It takes skill to use it properly (I will demonstrate how I use mine on the trip). Do not try to sharpen a new un-sharpened pencil with this plane — best for re-pointing pencils that have become dull with use. If you buy this plane, be sure to also purchase the Hovel Base to prevent litter as well as some extra blades.

  • Afmat Long Point Pencil Sharpener
    This is old-style crank pencil sharpener is a must-have for me on a trip. It’s small, lightweight, and fits nicely in my luggage. It creates an especially long and tapered tip. I usually use this sharpener each morning before heading out and then leave it in the room, using my pencil plane to re-sharpen during the day.

(Left) Kum Automatic Long Point Sharpener, (middle) Makers Cabinet Hovel Pencil Plane, and (right) Afmat Long Point Pencil Sharpener

Erasers

Erasers can be used for erasing, refining values, and even as drawing tools (for making light marks). Here is what I use:

Left to right: kneaded eraser, retractable eraser, and rechargeable eraser

Pens

I will be demonstrating pens as part of this online class. Here are the kinds I use:

Top to bottom: Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen, and Sakura Sigma Micron Pen

Paper

Quality, heavier-weight paper is key to an enjoyable drawing experience and better finished drawing. Here is what I will be using in class:

  • Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pad / 130gm (80lb.) / 24 sheets in various sizes / or Strathmore Series 400 Recycled Drawing Pad / 130gm (80lb.) / 24 sheets in various sizes

    I will be using the 9” x 12” size in class

Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pads, regular (brown cover) and recycled (green cover)

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I’ll see you online for class.

Thank you!

Richard
richard@sketchwithscott.com