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Buying Guide - Buying Art Supplies and Gifts

Learn which art supplies to choose with these guides to buying art supplies for drawing and gifts.
Drawing Gift Ideas
If you're spending a little extra on a special gift, it's worth doing some research first. Try to find out what the giftee already has, and note what their favorite brand of pencil is, and what sort of sketchbook they use.
Buy Drawing Supplies
Drawing Supplies - a guide to drawing supplies. Learn about the different types of drawing supplies and art materials you'll need and what you need to know before you buy them.
Sustainable Drawing Supplies
Tree-Free, eco-friendly, green, sustainable drawing supplies. Not easy to come by, but they are out there. Here are a list of some sustainable art supplies to help you reduce your ecological footprint.
Art Supplies Gift Guide
Thinking of buying art supplies as a gift for someone? Here are some tips on making age-appropriate choices for the creative people in your life.
Before You Buy - Drawing Materials
A concise guide to the essential drawing 'tools of the trade'. Find out what you really need to get started in drawing, so you can head to the art store downtown or online well informed.

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