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Yes, one of the essentials for a Visual Artist is Canvas (Surface to paint on) You could choose between Canvas Board, Stretched Canvas, Canvas Pads or Canvas on a Roll
to stretch your own. For Stretching your own Frames a Canvas Plier would come in handy and will make Life so much easier.

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I just moved to the Eastern Cape more specifically Jeffreys Bay and discovered Jeffreys Bay Artsupplies.

Whilst the physical Shop (within the Palette Art Market-next to the Spur Restaurant on the Beach front) does not have a HUGE Selection (probably due to the Size of the Town)their ONLINE Store has a large Variety of ALL art supplies. Continue reading …

Here is a clever Idea to paint on Canvas without the Expense of buying expensive Stretched Canvas on a Frame:

These versatile Canvas Pads come in Size A4, A3 and A2 and have 10 Sheets.

Primed and ready to be painted on.More Info, Prices and Availability can be seen here

For as long as I can remember, art has been my thing.

I loved art, and my mom got me into painting lessons when I was very young.

Although I got pretty good, I eventually dropped out of it and pursued other things. Either way, with that said - I had a very elaborate collection of art supplies at my disposal that I was very much proud of and still to this day remember using fondly - especially my oil paints.

So, here is my rundown of some basic art supplies you need to have with you.

Art Supplies - THE list!
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