Drawing Supplies

Everything you need to draw with confidence: coloured pencils, graphite, charcoal, markers, fineliners, erasers, and sketchbooks. Curated by Art Noise in Kingston for sketching, illustration, and everyday practice.

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About Drawing Supplies

Build a drawing kit that feels good in your hand and reliable on the page. Our Drawing Supplies collection at Art Noise brings together coloured pencils, graphite and mechanical pencils, charcoal, fineliners, markers, pastels, dip pens and ink, plus the tools that make practice easier, including erasers, sharpeners, blending supplies, and fixative. Whether you are sketching ideas, learning figure drawing, journaling, or finishing an illustration, you will find options for light lines, rich shading, and smooth layering across different papers. Pair your favourite tools with sketchbooks and drawing pads so you can test techniques, travel with a compact set, or stock a classroom with dependable basics. As an independent shop in Kingston, Ontario, Art Noise helps Canadian artists choose materials that match their style, from everyday study supplies to studio grade favourites.

Drawing Supplies FAQ

What kinds of products are included in the Drawing Supplies collection?

The Drawing Supplies collection at Art Noise covers the core tools for sketching and illustration, including coloured pencils, graphite, charcoal, markers, fineliners, pastels, erasers, and the practical add-ons that make drawing easier. If you want to narrow it down fast, browse by medium with graphite pencils and sketching tools, charcoal drawing supplies, art markers, and paper and pads for drawing, or start broader in Art Supplies if you are building a full kit.

How do I choose graphite pencils for sketching, shading, and clean line work?

If you are shopping the Drawing Supplies collection, a simple approach is to start with a small range of graphite for planning, general drawing, and shadows, then expand once you know your preference. Browse dedicated options in Graphite, pair them with reliable surfaces from drawing and sketch pads, and keep the basics on hand like drawing erasers and drawing accessories. For a practical walkthrough, see How to Choose Sketching Pencils.

What do I need to get started with charcoal drawing at home?

Charcoal is a fast way to learn values and shapes, and you can start with a small, focused setup from the Drawing Supplies collection. Begin with the essentials in Charcoal, add the must-haves from erasers for charcoal and graphite (especially kneaded options), and choose a surface that can handle blending from drawing and sketch pads or paper and pads. For a structured starter kit and a short practice plan, read Charcoal Drawing Supplies: A Practical Starter Kit.

Which coloured pencils are best for smooth blending and layering?

For artists shopping the Drawing Supplies collection, coloured pencils are a great choice when you want controlled layering, clean edges, and gradual blends without bleed-through. Explore artist-grade options in Coloured Pencils, then match them with the right surface in paper and pads or drawing and sketch pads for smoother shading and easier burnishing. If you like adding crisp outlines over coloured pencil work, finish with fineliners for line and detail.

Should I use markers or fineliners for outlining, illustration, and journaling?

In the Drawing Supplies collection, markers are best when you want bold colour fills and quick coverage, while fineliners are ideal for consistent outlines, hatching, and detailed drawing. Start with Markers for colour and brush tips, add Fineliners for clean line work, and consider marker and pen sets if you want a ready-made palette. For fewer surprises like feathering or bleed-through, pair your tools with the right surface from paper and pads and reference How to Choose Art Markers and Fineliners.

Chalk pastels vs oil pastels, which one should I choose?

If you are browsing the Drawing Supplies collection, chalk pastels are excellent for soft blends and painterly gradients, while oil pastels give richer, more saturated marks with a creamier feel and stronger coverage. Shop Chalk Pastels when you want smooth shading and atmospheric effects, or choose Oil Pastels for bolder colour and more direct layering. Either way, the right surface matters, so pair your choice with drawing and sketch pads or paper and pads that can handle blending and repeated passes.

Are dip pens and drawing inks beginner-friendly, and what supplies do I need?

Dip pens are beginner-friendly if you want expressive line variation, and they pair well with sketching and illustration tools from the Drawing Supplies collection. Start with essentials in dip pens and ink, then choose a paper that handles ink cleanly from paper and pads to reduce feathering and bleed-through. Many artists like to combine ink with clean underdrawings, so you can also add graphite sketching pencils and a dependable eraser for drafting for a simple, flexible workflow.

What paper or sketchbook should I use for pencils, charcoal, markers, and ink?

Choosing the right surface is one of the fastest upgrades you can make when shopping the Drawing Supplies collection, because paper affects blending, erasing, and whether ink or markers bleed. For everyday practice and finished work, explore Paper and Pads, or go straight to drawing and sketch pads for sketch pads, bristol, and mixed media options. If you primarily draw with pens, markers, and fine liners, pair your paper choice with fineliners and markers, then round out your setup with drawing accessories for blending and cleanup.