Art Supplies for First Nations Artists

Art supplies are your tools as an artist. It’s important to choose the tools you work with carefully. As we all know, the quality of your art supplies really does affect the quality of your work.

Whether you work with paints or in stone, on a loom or on canvas, you want to get the very best supplies. But ascertaining quality isn’t always easy, especially if you’re shopping online.

So how do you figure out which art supplies to buy? Obviously, the specifics vary; you’re going to look for different things in a paintbrush than you would look for in a carving tool. There are, however, some steps you can take when searching for quality tools, regardless of the type of art supplies you need.

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Where to Begin

Educate yourself. If you’ve decided to purchase new art supplies, begin with a little research. This section of the site has informative articles that will tell you things like how to choose the right canvas and the differences between paintbrushes. The better educated you are, the greater the chance you’ll find the art supplies that fit your needs.

Get recommendations. Professional artists who locate good art supplies are usually willing to share their sources. For example, First Nations carver Xwa-lack-tun isn’t shy about sharing his preference for Preferred Edge carving knives and supplies. If there’s an artist whose work you admire, why not ask for advice on art supplies?

Another way to get a recommendation is to look for sites like this one that have done your research for you. If the source appears knowledgeable and trustworthy you’ll probably find great art supplies at the right price.

Proceed slowly. Are you trying out a new art form? If so, you’ll probably need a lot of art supplies just to get started. While there can be advantages to purchasing everything at once (No running to the store mid-project!), doing so can also be cost-prohibitive.

One option? Choose your first project before purchasing art supplies. Then figure out which supplies you’ll need for that project. As most beginners start on small projects that don’t require a wide range of supplies, you’ll spend less but have everything you need on hand.

The Right Price

Are expensive art supplies always the best? Well, yes and no.

High-end art supplies are expensive for a reason. They’re manufactured using the best materials and—in many cases—made by hand rather than mass-produced.

So price is certainly one way to tell if art supplies are going to work well for you. But there are many good to excellent tools and materials on the market in all price ranges. A good rule of thumb is to buy the best art supplies you can afford. That way you can create quality art and stick to your budget.

Learn More About the Art Supplies You Need

Do you love First Nations beadwork? Beading supplies for native beadwork allow you to re-create the traditional patterns of Canada’s First Nations. Here’s what you need to get started as well as some history on native beading.

Want to carve out a niche in the art world? This information on carving tools will get you started.

Aspiring painters can learn more about the types of canvas available and how to choose canvas. We’ve also got information about the different types of paintbrushes on the market today to help you.

New content is added often, so please check back often to learn about more art supplies!