My Supplies

The exact tools behind every Super Extra Fancy drawing — plus what to read & watch if you love trees, wood & nature as much as I do.

My Supplies

Water brush pen

Water Brush Pen

The large Pentel Vistage is my everyday workhorse — filled with ink instead of water, it does everything.

Get it at JetPens →
Noodler ink bottle

Ink

Archival Noodler’s Bulletproof inks, chosen for longevity. Properly stored, a drawing can last hundreds of years.

Get it at JetPens →
Strathmore 400 toned tan paper

Toned Paper (Tan)

Strathmore 400 Series in Tan — my go-to surface for most drawings.

Get it at Blick →
Stonehenge kraft paper

Kraft Sheets

Stonehenge Kraft, 22″×30″ — heavier stock for larger finished pieces.

Get it at Blick →
Stonehenge paper roll

Paper by the Roll

The 50″ Stonehenge roll for the really big work.

Get it at TALAS →

My go-to shops: JetPens · Blick · TALAS

My Playlist

The SUPER EXTRA FANCY PLAYLIST — 30 hours of vibey hip-hop, instrumental, jazz & pop. Leave it bumpin’ while you draw, eat, or chill.
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Further Reading for Wood Lovers

The Hidden Life of Trees — Peter Wohlleben

The Overstory — Richard Powers

Finding the Mother Tree — Suzanne Simard

The Man Who Planted Trees — Jean Giono

Braiding Sweetgrass — Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Songs of Trees — David George Haskell

Movies Every Wood Lover Needs to See

The Tree of Life (2011)

Princess Mononoke (1997)

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

The Man Who Planted Trees (1987, short)

Into the Wild (2007)

Fantastic Fungi (2019, documentary)

Got a supply, book or movie I should add? Drop it in the form below — always looking for more.