#art kit

- a jumpscare when turning the corner at the thrift shop. I think it’s a grappling dummy dressed as a vintage prisoner??

-Crayola Designer kit that I almost bought. All the stuff was in there and it looks dope as hell, but I left it in hopes that a kid can have it.

Featuring Daiso office supplies to step up my game for cheap. I do a lot of my art while traveling or at coffee shops, so I wanted a kit to keep my materials clean and organized without feeling too precious.

My solution:

Item 1 is a B5 zippered pouch that fits everything inside. It’s semi-rigid and about 1” thick, so it doesnt feel like its crushing my paper or tools and holds space in my backpack.

Next is a clear clipboard and an envelope of pre-cut & measured bristol paper. I like doing 2-4 on one page so you’re not dealing with curling edges on a tiny image, and I cut them into individual pieces later.

If I have individual pieces, I put them in a 2.75x3.75” box to keep them safe. This is usually for finished pieces.

My favorite part of the kit is a double-sided pecil case! It has a place for erasers (which were getting horrible and scrunly in my general pouch), ink (wont save me from a big explosion but hopefully small spills), and my brushes on one side. The other side is undivided, so plenty of space for pencils/pens/etc.

This whole thing zips up in a nice kit to take with me anywhere.

For storage at home, I also got a trading card-specific binder and extra refills. Not all trading cards are the same size, so if you want to store ACEOS (2.5x3.5”) this is the right size:

1/21/25 Update Thank you to all who have shared our post or sent supplies. We are so moved (and overwhelmed) by the incredible response! We will continue to accept donations until January 31, 2025.

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Dear letter writers,

You may be aware that it's been a difficult and heartbreaking time in Los Angeles. The ongoing wildfires completely devastated beloved communities and have left so many displaced and in need. 

We know creatives, letter writers, and teachers who have lost everything and will need support in rebuilding their livelihoods. As a pen pal club, we're organizing to help restart collections of stationery and ephemera, general letter writing materials, and/or art supplies and tools.  

If you're in a place to contribute any materials, kindly deliver them to the address below. We will gather and hold the items and distribute them at an appropriate time.  

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Sharing this message with fellow pen pals would be equally helpful. Every bit of effort is deeply appreciated.

We're waiting to announce some upcoming gatherings and hope they will soon provide comforting company. To those who are local, may you and your loved ones remain safe. Please let us know how we can support you.  

So I kinda gremlined my way into mom's shopping list and-

MY ASS GOT THIS!!!!

Can't fucking believe it. It's kinda broken tho, I might have to change it. BUT OMFG HOW GREAT IS THAT!?!?!?

YES IT'S LIKE A WOODEN SUITCASE

Hey everyone! I'm adding this art case to my commissions! If this looks like something you'd be interested in, feel free to pm me or send me an email.

The case is roughly 10"x7"x1". Please note it does NOT come with any art supplies.

I WILL REQUIRE HALF OF THE COST UP FRONT TO PAY FOR MATERIALS.

Prices below!