Recommended materials & reading

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Nature Journaling Art Supplies

Sketchbooks

Midori Cotton MD (A5) – for coloured pencils and outdoor journaling

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3WBlp4q

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3VXyAwh

Midori Cotton MD (A5) Cover – to keep your outdoor journal protected

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3Xbnqoe

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3Pieiwe

Midori Cotton (A4) – for coloured pencils

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3ODJ4PX

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3BeQ3XH

Khadi Paper Fat Book – for water-based media

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/43pAYiO

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/khadi-fat-book-100gsm-rough-21x21cm-48-sheets?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/45zpWbD (note this is a less thick book, fat books seem to be unavailable)

Pencils

Pentel mechanical pencils
Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/44KeUzY (0.9 is my favourite thickness for both sketching and drawing. I use an HB lead to accomodate both writing and fast drawing but you can choose whatever hardness suits your style)

Pens and fineliners

Derwent line maker – Sepia

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/44PIxzZ

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/derwent-graphik-line-maker-pens-sepia-set-of-3?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Derwent line maker – Graphite

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3Bh4R7Z

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/derwent-graphik-line-maker-pens-graphite-set-of-3?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Staedtler pigment liners (black)

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3OEdMrZ

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/42IFKax

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/staedtler-pack-of-4-pigment-liner-pens?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Micron (black)

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3Wz60li

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/44Ptmqz

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/sakura-pigma-micron-pen-wallet-set-of-6-black?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Bastion bolt-action (water-soluble ink for dry work only)

https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=7375090.caa6255&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7375090.caa6255 (use code ABA20 for 20% off)

Colours

Derwent Procolour colouring pencils

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3q42m6E

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3O27xxP

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=derwent%2Bprocolour&___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Derwent Inktense permanent “watercolour” pencils

Amazon (US): https://amzn.to/3BWKNbl

Amazon (UK): https://amzn.to/3zSNSbr

Jackson’s (UK): https://www.jacksonsart.com/en-us/search/?q=derwent%2Binktense&___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=716e1b8c6cd17b771da77391355749f3

Recommended Derwent Inktense colours:

The 12 pencil set: 2100 Payne’s Grey, 1720 Tan, 1320 Ionian Green, 1903 Burnt Umber, 2100 Charcoal Grey, 0900 Iris Blue, 0700 Fuchsia, 0100 Sherbet Lemon, 0330 Persian Red, 0600 Shiraz, 1530 Felt Green, and 0300 Tangerine.

For 24, also add: 0200 Sun Yellow, 0850 Deep Blue, 0410 Hot Red, 0800 Violet, 0850 Deep Blue, 1310 Iron Green, 1550 Spring Green, 1600 Leaf Green, 1730 Oak, 1800 Baked Earth, 2010 Sepia Ink, 2020 Indian Ink, 2200 Ink Black.

Derwent have a Build Your Own Tin offer on their website.