Hello friends! Interested in the creative stuff that is tucked in all the corners, shelves and drawers in the studio? As always, we highly encourage you to use what you have, make notes and only invest in what you really need to add to your creative toolbox. XO, Danielle+Team
I love my big wheel o’ color! This is has been my go-to palette for the majority of my work although my experimental palette (next tab) is gaining ground! I organize the colors by creating color wheel rather than going in the order of the Daniel Smith color chart. I place neutrals in the center and work my way out, grouping like colors together like a slice of pie to create a better workflow.
Palette and Paints (Colors listed in PDF)
CLICK HERE to open DANIELLE’S 2023 PAINT PALETTE PDF. Once opened, you can save and/or print the PDF. If a simple click does not work, RIGHT-CLICK and choose SAVE AS and/or PRINT. Pssst… looking for the 2022 PAINT PALETTE? CLICK HERE
My 2023 experimental palette is a huge investment but has already won my watercolor heart! In 2022, I added a few sets of the Schmincke Super Granulating Tube Watercolors and fell in love. I expanded my palette to include all that were available as of 2022.
Palette and Paints (Colors listed in PDF)
CLICK HERE to open DANIELLE’S 2023 PAINT PALETTE PDF. Once opened, you can save and/or print the PDF. If a simple click does not work, RIGHT-CLICK and choose SAVE AS and/or PRINT. Pssst… looking for the 2022 PAINT PALETTE? CLICK HERE
Artist-grade paper makes a huge difference in your creative experience! Be sure to avoid watercolor paper that comes in blocks, they are frustrating to use. Oh, and if you have trouble remembering whether you want hot or cold press paper, just equate cold press with the term, goosebumps, and you won’t’ forget! -Danielle
While I have used a ton of different brands, I have finally (for now anyway) found a line of brushes that have my color-filled heart!
One of the most asked questions on social media is, “What kind of pen do you use?”. They are always surprised with my answer – a mechanical pencil! Here are a few that you can find on my table right now…
I am a collector of pens and pencils though, so here is a short list of what is finding its way into my art right now… (large marker and pencil sets are also sold individually and in smaller sets)
This is where you’ll find a rather odd conglomeration of stuff that helps me do what I do…
TOOLS
SUPPLIES
PRETTY STUFF
COURSE BINDER SUPPLY LIST | The following are the supplies you’ll need to set up your course binder.
SUPPLY MENTIONS | The following are the supplies I mention in the videos and livestreams.
COURSE BINDER SUPPLY LIST | The following are the supplies you’ll need to set up your course binder.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES | The following are the supplies I used regularly and encourage you to invest in.
PRISMACOLOR PREMIER PENCILS. I have been using these colored pencils for decades and still love them. They are waxed-based and have lots of light (closer to white) colors that I use often in this course. The big downside is that once they are on the paper, they are there to stay. This is a big reason why I don’t use them often and when I do, I know what the outcome is going to be.
FABER-CASTELL POLYCHROMOS PENCILS. For this course, I added big set of these colored pencils to my stash. They do not have as many colors, nor the light colors I depend on in the previous set. BUT. They are oil-based, and I can erase them for the most part if I don’t like the outcome.
DRAWING PERSPECTIVE: HOW TO SEE IT AND HOW TO APPLY IT, by Matthew Brehm. This book is a great reference and I have used it often!
Every online artist/instructor has a different space and needs in terms of equipment needed to produce quality video content. I am not even close to a pro at it and am always learning and looking for new ways to make a better product. This list is just my version of what helps me get the job done!
How to be a Childrens Book Illustrator, by Publishing 3D
The Art of Beatrix Potter, by Emily Zach
Concious Creativity, by Phillipa Stanton
Pantone Colors, by Helen Dardik
One of the best parts of creating a big course is the opportunity to add new books to my creative library! Some help me look at my own illustrative process in a new way, others inspire me with their beauty, and a few help me tap into my imagination in sparkly, new ways. Once the course is complete, I review my curated collection and shelve some in my rainbow-order library system. Another stack gets tucked away in my collection of children’s books for my grandson, Teddy, when he visits. Another stack is offered to my neighborhood or to charity for someone else to love. Check back every once in a while, the list will get updated as the course progresses! (Books listed in random order)
One of the best parts of creating a big course is the opportunity to add new books to my creative library! Some help me look at my own illustrative process in a new way, others inspire me with their beauty, and a few help me tap into my imagination in sparkly, new ways. Once the course is complete, I review my curated collection and shelve some in my rainbow-order library system. Another stack gets tucked away in my collection of children’s books for my grandson, Teddy, when he visits. Another stack is offered to my neighborhood or to charity for someone else to love. Check back every once in a while, the list will get updated as the course progresses! (Books listed in random order)
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE | These are supplies, books and tools I use and love. If you click a link and make a purchase, I’ll earn some money to buy even more amazing stuff to share with you. Please note that as much as I would like to, I can’t control fluctuations in price or availability.
