In the Studio chapter 3
Where
to Buy
As a beginner, you will want to keep things simple. Don’t buy a lot of different drawing materials. It
is probably best to concentrate on using one or two drawing media so that you can become proficient
with them before you try others. Learning to master one medium, such as graphite, will give you
more confidence to use other media. The following are sources for purchasing your art supplies.IN ART STORES
Going to an art store is a very enjoyable expe-
rience because it is exciting to see all of the
available materials. As mentioned in Chapter
2, when buying paper, it is better to go to a
store and buy it than to buy it online (see
below). This way, you can make an informed
decision, because you can feel the texture of
the paper and determine whether or not it
suits your needs.
ON THE WEB
The Internet has made buying art materials
very simple. You will find that most bricks-
and-mortar art stores also have a Web site
like Utrecht (www.utrechtart.com). An online
catalog makes it easy to locate what you
want and to see everything that is available.
Most online stores also deliver. There is often
no charge for delivery if you spend over a
certain amount of money on materials. You
could team up with other artists to make one
order to reduce your costs.