Art Supplies

Pilot Parallel Calligraphy pens are my go-to lettering tools for their crisp metal nibs and convenient ink cartridges that I can take anywhere. If you've downloaded my free Blackletter Calligraphy Practice Sheets, this 3.8mm nib is the correct size to use with them. The set comes with one black and one red ink cartridge, and you can experiment with creating gradations by touching the nibs of two parallel pens together. (Calligraphy sheets and video mockup are for illustrative purposes, not included with the pen.)

Perfect for on-the-go calligraphy or home studios with convenient ink cartridges. Long-lasting, durable metal nib that keeps lines super crisp. The Pilot Parallel is a major breakthrough in calligraphy pen design.

Yasutomo Calligraphy Markers feature unique mini-chiseled tips for true calligraphic control. The dense non-toxic, non-waterproof ink flows generously. Sold individually or in a set of three widths—2 mm, 3.5 mm, and 5 mm.

Perfect for adding fine line details and flourishes to calligraphy, creating detailed drawings, and for a smooth writing experience, the Sakura Pigma Micron contains archival-quality pigment ink that flows smoothly, producing consistent, fade-resistant lines. Ink dries quickly to a permanent, waterproof finish without bleeding through paper. Available in 17 assorted colors including black.

A brush and water container in one and great for travel. Great for watercoloring on the go or at home. Fill the water reservoir, screw on the brush tip, and then squeeze the Niji Waterbrush gently to wet the brush and keep it moist for painting.

Great for urban sketching and travel painting. A dozen essential watercolor hues, a palette box, and a compact paint brush. (Paper pad and water container not included.)

This translucent white marker paper is perfect for use with calligraphy practice sheets underneath for tracing. Also great for drawing or design work, from rough sketches to finished presentations. Acid-free, accepts both alcohol-based and solvent-based marker ink with no bleed-through, and responds beautifully to pens and pencils, too. (Pen and calligraphy sheet not included.)

This paper is smooth enough for calligraphy with just enough texture for added pen control. It's also heavy enough for watercolors, which is why I love it for both! I can fill a page full of watercolor washes and layer it with calligraphy using a marker, fountain pen, or dip pen. Acid-free micro-perforated sheets, 98 lb (160 gsm).

The Artograph LightTracer LED Light Box is perfect for practicing calligraphy with tracing sheets, stenciling, lettering, scrapbooking, drawing, painting, and more. The translucent surface is conveniently slanted and illuminated by super bright LEDs, with gradient illumination from 5,000 to 14,000 lux across the surface.