Art Supplies

Elevate Your Creativity: High-Quality Art Supplies for Adults

Unlocking your artistic potential is a rewarding journey, whether you're rediscovering a cherished hobby or exploring a new creative path. For adults, the choice of art supplies can significantly impact the joy and quality of the artistic process. Moving beyond student-grade materials to high-quality art supplies designed for adults means stepping into a world where your creative vision can truly come to life.

We understand that adult artists seek materials that respond to their skill, inspire new techniques, and produce lasting work. Our curated selection of art supplies is designed to support your artistic expression, providing the tools you need to create pieces you'll be proud of.

Exploring Essential Art Supplies for Adults

Choosing the right tools for your creative endeavors is crucial. We offer a comprehensive range of art supplies for various mediums, ensuring you find exactly what you need to bring your ideas to life.

Drawing & Sketching Essentials

Drawing forms the foundation of many artistic practices. For adults, having a reliable set of drawing supplies is key to sketching ideas, developing compositions, or simply enjoying the meditative act of drawing.

• Pencils: A good set of graphite pencils with varying hardness (from soft B grades for dark shading to hard H grades for fine lines) is indispensable. For adding color, high-quality colored pencils offer rich, blendable pigments that can create stunning depth and vibrant hues.
• Pens: From fine liner pens for intricate detail work to brush pens for expressive strokes, pens provide a versatile way to draw and ink. Markers, including alcohol-based and water-based varieties, deliver consistent color and are excellent for bold lines, shading, or coloring large areas.
• Sketchbooks: A quality sketchbook with paper suitable for various dry mediums is essential for capturing ideas on the go or practicing techniques. Look for paper that can withstand erasing and holds pigment well.
• Accessories: Don't forget essential accessories like kneaded erasers for precise corrections and quality sharpeners that protect your pencil leads.

Painting Mediums & Tools

Painting offers a vast world of creative possibilities, from the translucent beauty of watercolor to the bold impact of acrylics.

Watercolor

Watercolor painting is loved for its luminous effects and fluid nature. To truly master this medium, the right supplies make all the difference.

• Watercolor Paints: Available in pans (convenient for travel) or tubes (offering higher pigment concentration), high-quality watercolor paints deliver intense, transparent colors that layer beautifully.
• Watercolor Brushes: A variety of watercolor brushes, including round, flat, and wash brushes, will allow you to achieve different strokes and effects. Look for brushes that hold a good amount of water and retain their fine point or edge.
• Watercolor Paper: The surface is paramount in watercolor. Cold press watercolor paper has a textured surface that absorbs water well and allows for rich washes, while hot press watercolor paper offers a smoother surface, ideal for fine details and precise lines. Always choose paper with a heavier weight (e.g., 140 lb/300 gsm) to prevent buckling.
• Palettes: A reliable palette with wells for mixing colors is crucial for achieving the exact shades you desire.
• Easel: A portable easel can provide a comfortable setup for painting, whether in your studio or outdoors.

Acrylic Paint

Acrylic paint is incredibly versatile, known for its quick drying time and opaque coverage. It can be used thickly like oils or thinned with water to mimic watercolors.

• Acrylic Paints: A wide variety of colors are available. Choose paints with a good consistency and strong pigment for vibrant, opaque results.
• Acrylic Brushes: Brushes designed for acrylics are typically stiffer than watercolor brushes, allowing for more substantial application and blending.
• Surfaces: Acrylics adhere to almost any surface, including canvas, wood, paper, and fabric, making them ideal for experimental work.

Oil Paint

For artists who appreciate rich colors, slow drying times for extended blending, and a traditional painting experience, oil paint remains a classic choice.

• Oil Paints: Made from pigment suspended in oil, these paints offer deep, lasting colors and incredible blendability.
• Oil Brushes: Often stiffer than acrylic brushes, oil brushes come in various shapes suitable for impasto or fine detail.
• Mediums & Solvents: Specific mediums and solvents are used to thin oil paints, clean brushes, and alter drying times, offering extensive control over the painting process.

Other Creative Materials

Beyond the core drawing and painting supplies, explore other mediums that can enrich your artistic practice:

• Pastels: Soft pastels offer rich, velvety color that can be blended with fingers, while oil pastels have a creamy texture and vibrant hues, suitable for expressive work.
• Specialty Markers: From calligraphy markers to paint pens, these tools offer unique ways to add fine details, bold outlines, or even work directly on various surfaces.
• Diverse Surfaces: Don't limit yourself to traditional canvas or paper. Experiment with wood panels, ceramic pieces, or even textiles to expand your creative horizons.

Your Partner in Creative Expression: Kohl's

Your artistic journey is unique, and having the right tools to support your passion is paramount. We are dedicated to providing adult artists with access to a comprehensive selection of high-quality art supplies that inspire creativity and help elevate your work.

From fine brushes to vibrant paints, and the perfect paper to sketch your ideas, our online store offers a wide variety of supplies to meet your every need. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create beautiful art, and with our carefully chosen range of products, you're well on your way.

Explore our collection of art supplies today and discover the perfect tools to express your vision. Your next masterpiece awaits.