65+ Best Art Supplies For Adult Coloring Books: Based On Customer Reviews

Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors

“You know…I’m a professional artist and while I bought these for use highlighting my books, I was very surprised by the amount of pigment in Crayola pencils. I think it’s better than some of my very expensive brand pencils! I’m thinking if buying a bulk pack for my studio. Super nice colors. I did a page in one of my adult coloring books and was pleasantly surprised.”                                                       —Suzanne—

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils | Art Supplies for Drawing, Sketching, Adult Coloring | Soft Core Color Pencils, 150 Pack

“I bought this 150 set of Prismacolor pencils before about 2 weeks now and did some drawings . So first of all it is AMAZING soft , blend easily and the result is great . about the breaking issue honestly I sharpened many colors of the set many times and it didn’t break not even once. A tip before you start using your set take a hair dryer and try to move the heat all over the pencils then leave them for 15 to 30 minutes to cool down . this way you will avoid any breaking issues while sharpening your pencils . I definitely recommend prismacolor pencils for anyone who loves to draw.”                                                       —Sophie—

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils | Art Supplies for Drawing, Sketching, Adult Coloring | Soft Core Color Pencils, 72 Pack

“I can’t compare these to other higher quality pencil sets, this is about all I’ve ever used as they are the standard in the industry. Of course they do not come without flaws, #1 and most widely known is the breakage issue, the lead basically falls out if you sharpen them too much. Well turns out there IS in fact a solution. I went to my local art store and talked to a very knowledgeable employee, she recommended a pencil sharpener made specifically for soft lead made by ‘pro art’. This is a MUST HAVE if you plan to purchase these as a regular sharpener just won’t ‘cut it’. As far as the pencils themselves, they wear very fast but they color and blend very well and that makes it worth the cost if you’re serious about your work. They are waxy so they slide on the paper very naturally, I press down hard and they hold up pretty well without ripping through the paper.”                                                       —Jonathan—

Tombow Irojiten Colored Pencil

“Awesome pencils. Irojiten pencils are a very hard lead pencil and have a dynamic color range. I’ve only been drawing with colored pencils for about 6 months and tend to be very heavy handed. The hardness of these pencils allows for the pencil to be sharpened to a very fine point making fine details easy to attain. The color layers beautifully and they have helped me improve my heavy handedness.”           —A. Doyal—

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

“If you are looking into purchasing them for adult color books, you can’t go wrong. They put color down in a rich, buttery layer that is easy to blend and looks beautiful. You can layer the colors, and there are all sorts of effects you can achieve by using a colorless blender, or just the pencils themselves. If you do get these for an adult coloring book, I recommend supplementing them with the less expensive and harder lead Prismacolor Verithin pencils (which will match colors perfectly unlike Crayola, etc.), as those will keep a sharper point for little teeny areas and will extend the life of your more expensive Prismacolors.” —GuestHollow

Derwent Colored Pencils – Inktense Ink Pencils

“I just love these. I’ve had them for three years now. These are perfect for people who want to get back into painting but don’t have the time, and for people like me who fear to make mistakes on a “masterpiece.” These are just really fun, and so easy. The intense, saturated colors can give near-professional results take this on trips. It’s that easy, and not messy at all. You can use the brush to take the paint right off the pencil and paint just like normal. I love them. They’re really fun.”               —Twlb—

Artlicious – 50 Premium Distinct Colored Pencils 

“I love colored pencils- they’re my favorite drawing and coloring medium- and these are excellent! They are right up there in quality with Prismacolor, and possibly lay an even more intense coat of pigment. than the Prismacolor ones. I use an electric sharpener and have not had any problems with the leads breaking off when sharpened. The only disadvantage is that the box does not open nicely to make all the colors easily visible and accessible; a stepped set-up would be a lot nicer.”               —Cissa—

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set

“The pencils are stored in a nice metal tin and have 3 layers total of pencils. The barrels are round and have a nice black coating and on the end of each pencil is a color indicator, the ends of the pencils are rounded so you are unable to tell if the leads are straight or not. The cores are fairly thick but not as think as the more popular Prisma’s are. Leads are pre-sharpened and these sharpen easily with a quality sharpener. The leads are very soft and creamy, they do lay down color quite well and are vibrant.”      —IHeartArtr—

Sargent Art Premium Coloring Pencils

“These colored pencils are fabulous! They rarely ever need to be sharpened for some reason – whether that’s my style of coloring or what I’m not sure, but I know with previous, cheaper pencils I had to stop to sharpen them all the time. The leads are soft enough to feel good while coloring, but I don’t think I’ve had any real break on me. I can do some minimal blending, especially if I’m sure to color lightly and not push down. But pressing down can create some gorgeous deep colors, as well. I now keep my colored pencils in my room so my children can’t get to them!”  —Tyler—

Crayola Color Escapes Colored Pencils

“These are wonderful, colored pencils in many ways. 72 pencils, which provide a very nice collection of color to work with when creating work freehand. They blend and layer nicer than the standard (kid’s version) Crayola colored pencils. Burnishing effect can be accomplished by applying more pencil pressure on the paper. Additional blending can be accomplished by using artist-grade odorless paint thinner with a paint brush. Overall, they are wonderful pencils and you should be able to have a lot of creative fun with them! :-)”  —Dustin Williams—

Artist’s Choice 120-Pack Colored Pencils

“All I can say is Wow! I’m no professional, I have no idea if these are oil, wax, or pudding base. I just know that I love them. The colors are bright, they blend well, they’re soft so I don’t have to push hard and to me, they are almost right up there with the Prismacolors. Almost. I’ve bought and tried many colored pencils and this is the closest I have gotten to the Prismas. And for the price difference, unbelievable! Thanks, Artist’s Choice for making such a great, affordable, tons of different shades, of colored pencils!”  —Inthecountry—

Premier Colored Pencils for Adults Coloring

“I bought a lot of colored pencils and a lot of coloring books, so I am very sensitive to color pencil quality. Meanwhile, I’m a perfectionist, and I am very strict on the tools used in painting. I want to say that this set of colored pencils is impeccable. In particular, the coloring effect of the core is very good, and a very satisfactory color can be achieved with a very comfortable strength. It can fully achieve the quality of the top brand. In addition, the design of canvas bags is the most attractive places for me, which makes the original very messy worktable neat and orderly, and the design of the national style really gives me a special heart.”  —Elaine—

Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Colored Pencil Set

“I have been teaching art for 15 years and these are the best woodless colored pencils hands down. They are the ones I use for my own color drawings. The one caveat I have has not to do with this brand, but woodless pencils in general. The wood is a protective layer that helps prevent breakage, and woodless pencils are more prone to breakage (a pencil rolling off a table to a tile floor could snap). That being said you get more color for your buck with a woodless. If you treat your tools (the pencils) well they will reward you with hours of good use. I do recommend using a hand sharpener as an electric sharpener has a tendency to take away more material than is needed.” —East Aurora—

Artlicious – 50 Premium Distinct Watercolor Pencils for Adult Coloring Books

“I love these pencils! The colors are rich and fabulous, but 50 colors isn’t much to work with if you’re really into coloring, so I’m getting the 120 pack of these pencils next! Now the box is a major pain for storing the pencils so I hold them in a pencil box. Problem solved. Or you can use plastic food storage containers, the ones that are long and flat, if you don’t have a pencil box. In my experience with color pencils I found that breaking pencils is something that all pencil brands have, so it’s a separate thing from the color quality of pencils.”        —CB Twelve—

Colore Watercolor Pencils – Water Soluble Colored Pencils For Art Students & Professionals

“I love these pencils! My only regret is not getting a larger set. They’re so smoothe, lay down color fantasticly, and I love that they completly change when water is added! The tin is nice, also. I took them out and put them in a pencil book because I travel with mine quite alot, but for home use, the tin is pretty handy, also! But back to the pencils…they’re smooth, rich, & glide nicely. You don’t have to press hard, either to get a deeper color without water. The water brush pen was a plus too! I didn’t even realize it came with it until I opened the box. Nice suprise!”    —micah—

Strokes Art 48 Piece Artist Grade High Quality Watercolor Water Soluble Colored Pencil Set, Soft German Core

“I’ve used a brand of ordinary colored pencils, they were all right but I could say they could be better. I bought this brand since it was the cheapest I could find, and when I say I regret nothing, I LOVE them!! These pencils are very high quality worth the money and inexpensive. I added water to the pencils and it looked JUST like watercolor paint! And coming pre-sharpened was very useful because I wouldn’t have to sharpen them before I used them. And for the people not sure about buying these pencils, this is a short paragraph of why you SHOULD definitely buy the pencils.”             —Velvet—

Arteza Watercolor Pencils, Soft-Core, Triangular-shaped, Pre-sharpened (Pack of 48)

“I saw some negative reviews on these watercolor pencils but I took a chance on them because I’m new to the medium and the price was right. I’m actually quite impressed with the pencils, wet and dry. They are nice for coloring like regular colored pencils and when water is added, the color get very vibrant. I like the container they arrived in and that they are pre-sharpened. The name of each color is written on the pencil and there is a hand color guide on the side of the container. The triangular shape of the pencils make them easy to hold and they are sharpenable with a regular pencil sharpener. These are not professional grade pencils but they are great for the price.”             —Jennifer P.—

Artist’s Choice 72 Pack Watercolor Pencils with Paintbrush

“Very nice set for someone who is beginning to get interested in coloring. It has a tremendous choice of colors, very neatly packaged in a plastic case, along with a fine point paint brush for adding water to your drawing. It lays down color very well, and the colors can be built up, and blended. I found if I dipped the pencil points into water, they made brilliant, easy to use paint-like tones; however, a warning on that — water softens the points, so let them dry completely before using them for dry coloring again. Also, use a tissue to blot the damp coloring so you don’t smear it with your hand. The only con (for me) is that there are no color names on the pencils, and I have trouble distinguishing between very similar colors.” —Anne Gaul—

Crayola 24ct Watercolor Colored Pencils

“I had heard good things about Crayola pencils in general and thought I’d give these watercolor pencils a try. I was pleasantly surprised with how vibrant and pigmented the colors were. They blended easily with the smallest amount of water, and I also tried dipping the pencil tip directly into the water before coloring. Both methods gave me some really pretty results. I wish these came in a pack with more than 24 colors, although the fact that they blend with water probably eliminates some of the need because you can mix colors together to create new ones..”   —Natalie—

30 Colors Permanent Markers, Works on Plastic, Wood, Stone, Metal and Glass

“I do a lot of coloring, so I’m always looking for decent pens and markers. I use Sharpies quite often, but they can be on the expensive side. I ordered these really just to see how they would compare. I was very surprised with the quality. The colors are unique, the ink doesn’t bleed through the page, smudge or dry out and they last longer than I had expected. The price was truly a bargain! I will order these again without any hesitation. Recommended for anyone who has a love for coloring.”      —Parabol462—

Copic Markers 36-Piece Sketch Basic Set

“I already had the 72 sets A, B, D, E. and finally bought the C set, which means I have all of the colors in the Sketch markers. These are the most wonderful pens/markers I’ve ever used. The sketch markers have a nib on one side that make them feel like you are using a paint brush and paint. You have to choose the correct color, apply the correct pressure and adjustr each stroke according to what the picture needs. Copic markers are a lifetime purchase. They have a refill system, which costs approximately $6 for each color. These refills last 6 times. The only other wear item is the nib, which you can purchase 6 or 7 in a pack.”  —Amazon Customer—

BIC Intensity Fashion Permanent Markers, 36-Count

“I bought these to use for adult coloring and have been loving them. They color smoothly and I’ve used them on several different types of paper in several different books now. They WILL bleed through the back, but usually not onto the next page. (I still keep a blank paper between pages.) They’re perfect for mandalas because they can fit into tiny spaces but don’t overlap too badly coloring larger areas either. There is a very mild odor the first time you use them, but I’ve noticed it fading away the more they’ve been exposed to air.”          —TwoZees—

18 Pack Dual Brush Calligraphy Marker Pens for Beginners

“I bought these for my 29 year old daughter’s Birthday, and she absolutely loves them! She is a gifted artist and works in several different mediums, and she says they are of exceptional quality. Even though she is not a beginner, all art supplies eventually need “refilling”, and she says these are of a higher quality than many of the sets she’s had in the past. She said the coIors in the set are a good variety, and the ink flows smoothly and evenly. I was also impressed when the set came, it was from the today’s deals section and the sale price was an added bonus!”        —MTmind1979—

Ohuhu Alcohol Markers Brush Tip- 320-color Double Tipped Brush & Fine Art Sketch Marker

“i’ve used Copic and Prismacolor for years. I’ve never been able to afford their larger marker sets. I bought the smaller set of Ohuhu both color and skin tone packs to test them out and was very impressed. I wanted to be able to blend the colors (and needed more variety of shades) and I purchased the 320 pack. So far so good. I am pleased with my purchase! it’s still pricey but in comparison to other brands it’s still a good deal.”           —Leela—

Artify Artist Alcohol Based Art Marker Set/ 80 Colors Dual Tipped Twin Marker Pens

“I read some reviews about leaky markers but mine were fine and work really well. The sellers emailed before the product arrived just to say that if I had any problems they would fix it right away, which I really appreciated. I have used them multiple times and really enjoy them! They are a good price for a high quality marker, great for art lover kids and hobbyists who don’t want to spend the money on a fancy set but still need something more serious that your regular marker set from target.”           —Maya A.—

Tombow 56185 Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Bright, 10-Pack

“I’ve picked up the hobby of coloring in adult coloring books and Tombow markers were one of the first coloring products I purchased. I love the dual tips–one for fine drawing; the other for coloring/brushing in larger areas. I love the way these markers perform that I might purchase a bigger set! I currently own 3 sets of Tomboy markers–the bright colors, secondary colors, and the primary colors. I love them all!”     —esc—

Crayola Brush Markers, Dual-Tip with Ultra Fine Marker, 32 Colors, 16Count

“I think this is a nice set of brush pens! The tips are more firm than Tombow brush pens, more like a Pentel Sign Brush Pen. You get 16 markers, but 32 colors, since the fine tipped end is a different color than the brush tip. Though honestly, it might be more like 28 colors, because I find some of them to be very similar to each other. Regardless, there’s a nice variety, from the lightest yellow through black. And they come in a cute tin! If you remove the plastic inserts, there is plenty of room for additional markers/pens in the tin.”      —J. Shetrone—

Arteza Real Brush Pens, 48 Colors for Watercolor Painting with Flexible Nylon Brush Tips, Paint Markers for Coloring

“The colors are bright and blend well if using watercolor paper. They also work well dipped in water for lighter washes. I’m using them under colored pencils too to make a quick value sketch under-painting. They work well with the Arteza Expert colored pencils and Arteza Watercolor pencils. (Love those too and use them with my Polychromos and Albrecht Durer pencils). It saves time and also makes your pencils last longer because you don’t need as many layers. One thing they DON’T do well is lift after they’ve dried. But that can also be a plus, especially in mixed media work. ”           — Loowit—

MyLifeUNIT Fineliner Color Pen Set, 0.4mm Colored Fine Liner Sketch Drawing Pen

“These are good quality fine line permanent markers for art projects, labeling, and general use at home or office. They are longer than standard American size, with a length of 6 1/4 inches rather than the usual 5 1/4 or so inches (of a regular pen or Sharpie of the same fine tip model). If you have bigger/longer hands or fingers they will work even better for you but the longer length does not detract from ease of use with average size hands. They are true to color and the ink flows well and does not bleed. The package states .4 mm however the pens themselves state .38mm. ”           — Jackie Sullivan—

Fiskars 12-27457097J Gel Pen 48-Piece-Set

“These pens have been great. The colors are beautiful and really pop. They dry incredibly fast for minimal smudging. I wouldn’t mind a few natural/neutral colors in the mix. But overall it’s a great mix. The trick with smooth application is a light hand. For this reason I think the pens probably work best for adults. I think children may have too little fine motor control, and a heavy hand, leading to gapping in the coverage or bleeding ink. I would buy these again, especially if I could get some new colors.”           —hannahbanana—

Prismacolor 962 Premier Colorless Blender Pencils, 2-Count

“I love this thing! This colorless pencil takes care of those annoying white spots you get when using coloring pencils while making the color more vibrant. I have also used this with my cheaper Crayola pencils and it works almost as well. I have uploaded pictures of before and after with Prismacolor Scholar pencils.”   —Celina S—

Prismacolor Colorless Blender Marker 3533, Individual, Clear

“Yes, that’s what I said: YOU CAN USE THIS TO BLEND PRISMACOLOR COLORED PENCILS. This lil beauty is even better at blending my precious prismacolor pencils. I just need more than one. Unfortunately, they’re not refillable, thus my reason for buying two more. I recommend this over the the pencil type blender, as this marker blends MUCH BETTER than the pencil type. Plus two ends to choose from, the wide tip and the thin tip. The finished product is much smoother and very vibrant! I’m pleased, and you will be too!.”   —Valmont—

Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits Bottle

“I love using this for blending and saturating color when I’m using my Prismacolor colored pencils. This is pretty much odorless, I use a small amount on a q-tip and it goes a long way. Before I discovered this, I used a colorless blending pencil to achieve the effect I like, Overall, I get better results with the Gamsol than I did with the blending pencil. I now reserve the pencil for small areas that I can’t fit a q-tip into and use the Gamsol almost exclusively otherwise. Use sparingly, it will soak through quality sketchpad paper if not careful.”   —Dale—

Loew-Cornell Assorted Blending Stumps and Tortillions

“Great quality blending stumps and tortillons that don’t lose their tips too quickly. They can be used with most soft pencils (graphite, color, pastel, charcoal, etc.), vine charcoal, artist crayons, soft pastels and oil pastels. The stumps can be brought back to a point using an Xacto or scalpel blade. A bit of sandpaper can also be used to clean them, although a blade may be required to restore a fine tip to the stump. They can also be used with mineral solvents (natural turpenoid, gamsol, etc.) or mineral spirits (i.e. baby oil) to blend both oil and wax based color pencils.”   —Andrea Acailawen—

X-ACTO Ranger 1031 Wall Mount Manual Pencil Sharpener

“Exceeds my expectations. I wanted one that worked like the old school classroom sharpener. Well I got what I wished for. Yes, the main body that encases the “insides” along with the shavings is not made of cast iron. It is thin metal, but to me that is not a big deal because it doesn’t actually do anything. The sharpening apparatus is quality, and sharpens every pencil wonderfully. I haven’t had a single problem with this device. Overall I am very happy with this purchase (especially for the price!) and am happy to have sharp pencils again.”           — Christine—

Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue (EPS4-BLUE)

“I am very happy with this purchase. I spent a few days researching both product reviews, price history and other brand’s competitors. This Bostitch Electronic Sharpener was a great choice. When we unboxed it , it was simple to connect the cord and plug in. It was ready to use immediately. It also has a function that makes a sound when the pencil is sharpened , which takes the mystery out of how long you need to push it for. It has a very large reservoir to hold the shavings . It doesn’t look like I will need to empty it for months. It looks sleek and compact. My 7 year old son uses it with ease and thinks it’s great as well. I highly recommend both the product and the seller.”           —RaeMcGee.—

STAEDTLER pencil sharpener, premium quality sharpener with screw-on lid

“I read some reviews about leaky markers but mine were fine and work really well. The sellers emailed before the product arrived just to say that if I had any problems they would fix it right away, which I really appreciated. I have used them multiple times and really enjoy them! They are a good price for a high quality marker, great for art lover kids and hobbyists who don’t want to spend the money on a fancy set but still need something more serious that your regular marker set from target.”           —Maya A.—

JARLINK Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-duty Helical Blade to Fast Sharpen

“Elementary classrooms are where pencil sharpeners go to die, but not this one! We are two and a half months in and it is still sharpening like the day I took it out of the box! I sharpen about 25 pencils a day and have had zero problems. It doesn’t chew through them leaving me with a bunch of short pencils and has held up well to colored pencils and those with the plastic wrap. Even the cheapest pencils come to an even and sharp point. I tell all my colleagues that this will end their pencil sharpening woes!”   — happyreader—

WEKOIL Pencil Sharpeners Manual Twin Metal Dual Sharpening Blade Double Holes

“Good old fashioned pencil sharpener does two sizes for regular number 2 and bigger carpenter pencils. Small so can just put it in my pocket. No batteries required- just stick the pencil in the hole and turn. Caution- Shavings come out and fall on the floor where your wife will see them and have a hissy fit! Best used outside or above a big trash can…”                  —Will Forsberg—

Tombow 57305 MONO Zero Eraser, Round, 1-Pack. Easy To Use Refillable Precision Tip Eraser

“Highly recommended. I truly love the precision you can get with this eraser. It really comes in handy when doing highlights in hair or any tight spot where you have limited space to work in. It erases into all the little tight spots that you just can’t do with a conventional eraser. The eraser itself is really good quality and has a nice firm feel to it. Just be sure not to have too much eraser sticking out of the metal support tube or it could bend as you try to use it. This is to be expected from such a slim eraser so just keep an eye on how much you extend it. This should not be a problem for typical usage. ”        —PixelBrat—

Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count

“I bought this massive pack of erasers because i’m a student and was looking for a way to reduce my waste when it comes to school supplies and this pack is the perfect alternative to buying one or two erasers at a time that come in a cardboard & plastic packaging. the erasers themselves work perfectly too and i find them to be effective on a bunch of mediums: paper, cardboard, fabric, paint… and because erasers take a long time to completely “finish” i’m pretty sure i’m set for life with this pack!” —Leane—

Large Kneaded Eraser (2 Eraser Pack)

“Erasers came in blister pack, double wrapped. These are my favorite erasers since they don’t leave any residue on the paper. They can be used, not only to erase pencil lines but by pressing the kneaded eraser on your drawing you can lighten the lines before adding watercolors, which make for a night painting with no lines showing. Price for two erasers make for a nice price for the quantity.”  —P. Thompson—

STAEDTLER Mars Plastic, Premium Quality Vinyl Eraser, White, Latex-free, Age-resistant

” These are seriously amazing erasers! I don’t know how to appropriately describe them, but they feel like butter when you’re erasing and they don’t catch the paper which can cause it to fold or bend. After years of using a non-abrasive eraser that I thought was the best I had ever used, I am going to revise my position and tell you that these erasers are the best erasers I have ever used. I would recommend these for anything – drawing, notes, homework – anything.”    —Mr. Hat—

Crayola 8ct Triangular Crayons

“I love the look and feel of these crayons. The shape is perfect and much better for gripping than the large fat crayons of years ago. Also they appear to be sturdy and less chance for breakage than regular crayons. They worked well for my six year old friend’s son and we enjoyed using the crayons together – he was coloring in his book and I was coloring in an adult coloring book.”   

— vic—

Pentel Arts Oil Pastel Set, 5/16 x 2-7/16 Inch, Assorted Colors, Set of 25

“These Oil Pastels are incredible. I have every single size Set, the smaller more compact sets for traveling. I have two of the 50 Color Sets for usage at home. Very easy to use, great for traveling, because they are very portable and don’t mind being shuffled around. Just don’t drop them, the oil pastels can crack. Highly pigmented, strong colors, the perfect set for field work and at home. They can be a little messy on your hands, but it comes off easily with a paper towel or just wash your hands with soap and water.”   —Robert Frye—

Caran d’Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 15 Colors

“I love these! They work similarly to watercolor pencils but have a much smoother, heavier, and creamier lay down when dry and provide thicker coverage when wet. The colors are bright and vibrant and this set provides a great range of colors and neutrals to use for skin tones. They can be used by applying directly to dry paper and then going over with a brush, by using a brush to pick up color directly from the pastel for lighter washes, or for the deepest coverage, applying to wet paper. So far I’ve used them on mixed media paper, in art journals, on watercolor paper and in adult coloring books all with success.”   — Leslie Delp—

Crayola Oil Pastel Set with Decorative Case, Water-Soluble, Great For Watercolor Effects, 24 Colors

“Elementary classrooms are where pencil sharpeners go to die, but not this one! We are two and a half months in and it is still sharpening like the day I took it out of the box! I sharpen about 25 pencils a day and have had zero problems. It doesn’t chew through them leaving me with a bunch of short pencils and has held up well to colored pencils and those with the plastic wrap. Even the cheapest pencils come to an even and sharp point. I tell all my colleagues that this will end their pencil sharpening woes!”   — happyreader—

MOLOTOW One4All Acrylic Paint Markers, 2mm, White

You can use these markers to create glare in your drawing.

“All I can say is WOW, the differences between a Molotow and the cheap markers I was using are incredible. All it took was just one time of shaking and pressing for me to be able to use the marker nonstop with consistent, smooth paint flow. It works on all surfaces very well without interruption as well. If you are an artist or know someone who is, treat yourself to these markers! The possibilities are limitless:)”   — SR—

Staedtler Pencil Holder, (900 25)

“Very nice, very high quality. You’d think something like this would be simple to get right, but I’ve tried quite a few and this is the only one that I like enough to buy again. Other makes I’ve tried, perhaps more traditional, do not grip the barrel of the pencil firmly enough and causing the pencil and the holder to wobble with respect to each other. This one holds the pencil firmly such that it feels all of one piece. The eraser is very handy. It’s easy enough to unscrew and reverse the pencil if you want to pop it in your pocket. Fit and finish is absolutely top notch.”   

—buddha-dog—

Pencil Extenders Set of 5 Pencil Lengthener for Color Pencils

“I received these today and absolutely love them (and happy I ordered two 5-packs)! I have several pencils rendered useless as they have been reduced to virtual stubs, and with these they are usable again. Inserting, tightening, and removing leaves no marks on my pencils and they have a nice grip. Plastic handle, metal “grip” insert, and twist-on tightener seem sturdy. They fit my Staedtler hexagonals and triangulars, Prismacolor Premiers, Faber-Castell Polychromos, and Crayola Artist (my collection will be growing soon, however😏). Highly recommend!”   —Linda M.—

RDEXP Adjustable Dual Head Pencil Extender Holder Sketch School Office Art Write Tool Pack of 5

“These are really nice to have .I haven’t ever used them prior to this and I’ve struggled with very small colored pencils that are long enough that you have a good amount of use left in them but short enough that they’re awkward to hold .These little tykes take up the slack . I haven’t quite gotten used to the lumpiness in my hand yet . That can be uncomfortable or maybe I’m just overly sensitive. Either way the pros outweigh the cons and pencils can be used a lot longer . Money saved is money earned and its always good when that one color you like so much gets a little too short you can put one of these on there and you can use it many times more .”   —S. Conley—

Derwent Pencil Case, Canvas Carry-All Bag Pencil Holder with Removable Shoulder Strap

“This is an excellent bag that will hold an amazing amount of stuff! I am able to hold all of my graphite, charcoal and mechanical pencils as well as blending stumps, erasers, a ruler and a hobby knife in the removable leaves. There is a zippered pouch inside the front that I use to hold sharpeners, lead pointers, more erasers and a set of water brushes. Inside the back there is an elastic strap that will hold a couple of 5.5″ x 8.5″ sketch pads. There is a pocket on the outside of the bag that I have used to hold additional pencils or slightly larger sketch pads from time to time.”   —Mister G—

BTSKY 200 Slots Colored Pencil Organizer – Deluxe PU Leather Pencil Case Holder With Removal Handle Strap

“Wow! Wow! Wow! I just love this pencil case! I wanted a sturdy pencil case that would be capable of holding my growing Polychromos collection plus be able to hold my Staedtler ergo soft pencils and my small collection of Prismacolor Premiers. This case doesn’t disappoint. I still have several slots left to accommodate my expanding pencil collection and because of the design of the case I can slip a few coloring pages in the center section to take with me on an upcoming trip without having to pack a whole separate carry-on just for coloring supplies. This case will fit inside my backpack and I’ll be ready! I love the convenience this provides for my on-the-go coloring needs. I highly recommend!”   —Amazon Customer—

U.S. Art Supply 4 Drawer Wood Artist Supply Storage Box – Pastels, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Brushes

“I am glad I discovered this storage unit! I have collected hundreds of colored pencils, markers, gel pens, etc.! I was tired of searching for a color in a large bulky drawer (which is why I have so many pencils now) and it was taking the joy of coloring away. As soon as it arrived I started putting it right to use! Now all my specialty and regular colors are available and very easy to get, use and replace! It fits perfectly on my desk and doesn’t take up very much space. Furthermore, the drawers remove fully so I can have the drawer with its contents set up near my work space! I am going to order one more drawer for my markers and even though I have not put it right to use, I can tell that while sorting everything into the drawers it will be very easy to remove/replace the utensils with little effort, not to mention find the color right away without digging!”  —rso300—

Homecube Pencil Case Big Capacity Storage Oxford Cloth Bag Holder Desk Pen Pencil Marker Stationery

“Purchased specifically to house all my supplies for my venture into bullet journaling. I keep my gel pens, pencils, erasers, washi tape, ruler and drawing pens all in there. I can fit more, but for some reason (probably the organization freak in me) I’ve decided to keep my brush pens in their plastic cases. Pretty sturdy, I’ve travelled with the case and it held up in a suitcase packed to the brim. If there was a larger version I’d get as well!”   —Discount Queen—

ProCase Pencil Bag Pen Case, Felt Students Stationery Pouch Zipper Bag for Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Gel Pen, Markers, Eraser

“I love this product because of its simple design and small size for easy storage. I’m a college student who uses many pens and writing utensils in lectures to take notes, and this case helped me organize everything much better than the pockets in my backpack. It easily fits in my jansport backpack, and can hold 12 pens, 3 pencils, 2 markers, and 1 eraser with mush space left over. Overall great quality and functionality!”   —Cole—

LIHIT LAB Pen Case, 7.9 x 2 x 4.7 inches, Black (A7551-24)

“I tend to carry a lot of pens around with me for both writing and drawing, and a typical pen bag lacks the organization to separate the different pens. I end up spending time or dumping them all out to find what I want. This pen bag holds a surprisingly large amount of pens. It’s well-made and there are pockets that could be used for various items. As you can see from my photo, though, I just jam-packed it with pens. It sill zips shut, with all of the pens you see there.”   —Julie R. Neidlinger—

Pen Case, Homecube Big Capacity Pencil Bag Makeup Pouch Durable Students Stationery with Double Zipper, Black

“This is the perfect size to hold markers for my kid to use when on the airplane. If using a regular narrow bag-type pouch, the markers rolled out of the bag and all over the floor on a plane, and you can’t see all the marker colors (making my kid pull all the markers out of the bag to see them). But this pouch was perfect and keeps the markers in one place and you can see all the markers you can choose from. This solved all those problems and it is a good quality pouch! Highly recommend.”   —Mechow—

mDesign Plastic Portable Craft Storage Organizer Caddy Tote, Divided Basket Bin with Handle for Craft, Sewing, Art Supplies – Holds Paint Brushes, Colored Pencils, Stickers, Glue, Yarn

“This is perfect for the adult coloring books and supplies I got for Christmas. The books fit in the larger space and the other three compartments hold my colored pencils and markers. It’s great for keeping it all together in a way that makes it easy to carry around with me.”   —sarobet—

Westcott 15454 8″ Titanium Non-Stick Straight Scissors, 3 Pack

“I also purchased Cramer’s Professional Bandage Shears thinking THEY would be the ones that worked well, but hoped this might be a back-up. But it was this INEXPENSIVE SET of “Non-Stick” shears that are ACTUALLY NON-STICK that WORKED EASILY -and the Cramer’s Shears WORTHLESS at cutting this tape. I almost gave up hope before these as I had to use Goo-Gone every third tape cutting to get my regular scissors to keep cutting the Gaffers tape. I have only used them for several tape cuttings, but after the 4 cuts I tested, they do NOT seem to gather the adhesive gunk – YEA!”    —Movie lover from HB—

Tape King Utility Knife Box Cutters (12-Pack Bulk, 18mm Wide Blade Cutter) – Retractable, Compact, Extended Use for Heavy Duty Office, Home, Arts Crafts

“Seems to me that these days every house has a shipping and receiving department by the front door. This makes all of that work of opening and collapsing boxes and deflating are pouches so much simpler, and they seem to come in handy almost everyday in every room, whether it’s for cutting off clothing tags in the bedroom or opening a food package in the kitchen or trimming materials in the project room. There’s one in the car too. They’re so inexpensive and lightweight, and they have a nice little safety latch on them to keep the blade from extending without your permission, so why not have one everywhere you might need one?”          —Jennifer—

X-Acto #1 Precision Knife | Z-Series, Craft Knife, with Safety Cap

“When they said this knife was sharp, they really meant it! I’ve used this knife on many DIY projects, even as a box cutter to open up packages and letters. I definitely have used it a lot but the blade hasn’t gotten anywhere dull. The only downside is that using this to cut stuff for an extended amount of time will give you a sore shoulder because of the repeated amount of force you have to give to the knife to cut stuff repeatedly so be wary of that!”          —Chen—

Art Advantage 18-Inch by 18-Inch Artist Sketch Board

“I was so happy with this when it arrived. It is a tempered masonite which is thin, smooth and lightweight without being flimsy. The handle is super handy and the two clips and band just make any project easy to keep under control. I use it as a lap desk as well. Writing correspondence or paying bills – you can keep your notes, bills and envelopes clipped on one spot and stamps, checks, etc.. on another side. The band keeps things from rolling off a bit – or easy to catch if they start to roll. It’s tight enough that something as thin as a single piece of paper up to a pencil is held tight. The clamps are nice and heavy duty and the two hold larger sheets of paper. It’s very versatile and much lighter than I thought while still being just a perfect weight for work on a desk, lap or easel. Price is VERY good.”      —L. E. Hurst—

Honbay 6pcs Pencil Pointer Sandpaper Lead Pointer Sketch Drawing Tool

• Pencil pointer sandpaper sketch drawing tool. Pack of 6, 13(±1) sheets sandpapers for each board
• Pencil pointer size: 168*29mm (6.61*1.14 inch); Sandpaper size: 103*25mm (4.05*0.98 inch)
• The pencil pointer can help sharpen any pencil before using a sharpener
• The hole in the handle is easy to hang; Hole diameter: 4.5mm

Pen Holder Mesh Pencil Holder Plastic Pencil Cup Organizer Desk Container Basket Storage

PEN HOLDER – You will Get 1 x Multi-function diamond pen holder,Size about 10cm(H)x8cm(W),Great Size! Doesn’t look bulky, yet can hold many items! Ranging from, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Scissors, Markers, and plenty more!also suitable for storing pencils, brushes, rulers, cosmetics, toothpaste and toothbrushes in the bathroom.—Pen Container Organizer Desk Top Plastic Pen Holder for Gel Pens Pencils Markers Mighty Magnetic Marker Holder for Glass Whiteboards.

Under NY Sky Knife-Roll Forest Green Apron – Heavy-Duty Canvas, Leather Reinforcement – Adjustable for Men and Women – Pro Chef, Barbecue, Butcher, Bartender, Woodworker, Tool Aprons – 

Great for colorists! lots of pockets for all the art stuff, comes in handy if you’re coloring outside the house, for example.

“This apron is a really cool. I loved it when I got it. The materials and workmanship are top-notch. The design is both practical and stylish. The fabric is very sturdy canvass. It’s trimmed with leather reinforcements. The grommets and clasp hardware are solid brass. The straps are thick, strong and long enough to wrap around back and tie under in front.”  —J. S. Bullock—

Attitude Aprons Fully Adjustable “Crafting Therapy” Artist Apron

One size fits most; Fully adjustable straps let you customize the fit for comfort
Professionally screen printed in USA
65% polyester/35% cotton
Bold, whimsical & colorful makes this a great gift
Give this practical, colorful apron as a gift for the Artist or Crafter in your life

CONDA Cotton Canvas Professional Bib Apron With 4 Pockets for Women Men Adults, Waterproof, Natural 31inch By 27inch

“I ordered two…so my husband and I can share (him for cooking, me for painting) or if he is disinclined, one for me to use while the other is drying. I ordered them in the classic neural color as it will eventually be colored with paint and other stuff making each one unique.  Ok, it says 3 pockets BUT the one at the top is divided so I could put a couple of brushes in it or pens. Hey! I just had a thought! I could use this when applying makeup! Again I could put my various brushes in that top pocket. Ok, just a thought. I do so like multipurposeing stuff! I could even use it when helping a friend coloring her hair!”   — HODGEPODGESPV—

Kpop BTS Merchandise Canvas Shoulder Bag, Hobo Crossbody Handbag Casual Tote

“I purchased this as a gift for someone else, then turned around and got another one for myself because I loved the first one so much. The material feels sturdy like it will last for a long while. I love mine and I’m excited to see how my niece will like hers”   

—wilhelmina parris—

New Guide to Coloring for Crafts, Adult Coloring Books, and Other Coloristas!: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for All Skill Levels! (Design Originals) Step-by-Step Lessons & 100 Ready-to-Color Designs

“This is a great book if you want to learn how to take your coloring to the next step. My finished products were just okay, but now, after reading this book and applying the many easy tips and instructions, my coloring has improved greatly. I am sure that my coloring art will be worth framing in the future if I keep it up! Very informative and covers every subject there is on coloring. Easy to understand and to follow directions. It is also a bit of a coloring book in itself because it has many coloring pages for you to practice your techniques.”   —Amazon Customer—

Color Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Artistic Effects

“I have been looking for a how-to guide for coloring with a wide variety of medium. I have books for colored pencils and for drawing but none, until this book, which covered coloring techniques for gel pens, pastels and markers as well. This book has everything that I have been looking for. There are pages of tips and information and then there are the exercises in which the author walks you through the techniques step-by-step. The photographs are spot-on for showing what goes where and Ms. Reinert’s narrative explains in detail what you need to do to get the same results. I really like that each exercise provides a supplies list so you can purchase and use the same medium the author used. The items that she used are available open stock so you can purchase just what you need versus having to purchase large and expensive sets in order to do the lessons in the book.”   —iiiireader—

Colorist’s Special Effects – color interior: Step by step guides to making your adult coloring pages

“I was blown away by the amount of instructional content in this book. Helen is not only a coloring book illustrator, she was first an artist. She has applied many of her art techniques in coloring book form. This colorful guide shows us, step by step, how to achieve special effects on our pages. She even uses mediums that I would have never thought of on coloring book images. Water droplets on leaves, gems, balloons, wood grain, sparkly fairy dust, chrome, gold, silver, so many more than I can name. She’s given us practice pages to try out the techniques. I would recommend copying and printing the practice pages so you can keep practicing.”   —HonestlySuzieTop—

How To Color Adult Coloring Books – Adult Coloring 101: Learn Easy Tips Today. How To Color For Adults, How To Color With Colored Pencils, Step By… 

“My husband and I enjoyed reading this book and learning more about coloring techniques. We are beginners so words like hatching and stippling were even new to us. A few additional explanations about these things would have been nice, but overall the book helped us. The people who said that the book was too basic must not have read the title–How to Color. It’s for us newbies who don’t have an art background. Thanks for the step-by-step guide and the free pictures so we have something to pattern our work after.”   — S. J. Stricker—

Amazon.com Gift Card in a Mini Envelope

“This gift card is perfect for any occasion and have extremely fast delivery. Here are some thing to note though: The gift card itself is made out of a paper type substance, like the envelope and mailer it comes in. Amazon also took some steps to make gift card tampering evident. Everything comes wrapped in plastic, you might want to take it off and write whatever you may want on the lines provided. The envelope itself and gift card is stuck together with some pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive. That’s a mouthful, but it’s essentially what holds a credit card to a piece of paper. The recipient can then peel the claim code, that’s the third safety measure. It can then be redeemed to an amazon account. Then, the recipient can shop for whatever they may want on the largest marketplace for products in the world. Overall, an amazon gift card can some of the best gifts one can recieve..”  — Rp—

Mandala Coloring Book For Adult Relaxation: Coloring Pages For Meditation And Happiness

“There are 40 single side mandalas in this book, and all are lovely. A lot of them have some finer detail, and any colorist who enjoys mandalas would be very pleased with this book.These mandalas were created with thinner lines, so I can see them best colored with pencils, fine line markers, or gel pens. Very happy with this book, highly recommended.”  

— BV Claire—

Food Coloring Book For Adult Relaxation, Creative Hobbies And Cooking: 40 Easy Recipes For Stress Relieving And Pleasure

“This is a creative coloring book containing pictures to color and recipes to make. What a great combination! These are perfect to color, then frame and hang in your kitchen or other area of your home. I like to color them and give them as framed gifts to my friends and family who enjoy cooking and baking. The pages vary from simple to a bit challenging so there’s something for everyone. I like this book so much I just might have to get another one.”   — Carolyn Hakler Ulrich—

Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Pattern Designs

“All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for some coloring. The paper is sturdy and doesn’t get fuzzy as soon as the marker touches it which is a huge plus. I didn’t try it with crayons or colored pencils, but it’s not slick at all, so I imagine they’d work well also. Markers do bleed through the page a bit, but that’s totally normal for any coloring book and is solved by simply placing a folder or extra sheet of paper behind the page you’re working on.”                                  —Laura Cotterman—