NEOCOLOR II: These water-soluble pastels are incredibly versatile, vivid, and fun to use. A favorite in my studio for layering and mixed media—addictive and essential!.

SILICONE WEDGE: My favorite daily tool! These silicone wedges are perfect for blending, scraping, and expressive mark-making. Lots of options, and endlessly reusable.

TOMBOW DUAL BRUSH: Blendable dual brush pens that are great for both line work and coloring. The soft tip offers beautiful strokes, and they’re water-soluble for creative effects.

SCOTT SHOP TOWELS: Don’t underestimate these! Super absorbent and reusable, they’re a must-have on my art table when brushes aren’t around or for quick cleanups.

SILICONE BLADES: These are magical tools for moving paint around and creating amazing texture.

BRISTOL PAPER: A great go-to surface for daily use. This smooth, heavyweight paper is ideal for mixed media, easy to work with, and budget-friendly.

ARTGRAF BLOCKS: These moody pigment blocks are my go-to for mark-making and creating depth. I love how they break the blank page with expressive power.

GRAPHITINT XL: Bold, chunky, and magical—these water-soluble blocks are super pigmented and full of mark-making potential. A dream for layering and texture.

LUMINANCE PENCILS: These Caran d’Ache pencils are premium quality—smooth, rich, and with unbeatable color payoff. One of the best pencil sets I’ve ever used.

POSCA ACRYLIC MARKERS: Irreplaceable and 100% fun in colors. I use them for detail and final touches on journal pages or finished art.

COLOR SHAPERS: These silicone brushes completely changed my painting process. Magical tools for expressive mark-making.

ART JOURNALS: A huge part of my practice. I've tested countless sketchbooks—many handmade just for the fun of it—but this type checks all the boxes.

WASHI TAPES: Always handy to add variety, texture, and collage interest to any mixed media piece.

ACRYLIC PAINT: I’ve learned that using quality acrylics makes all the difference—richer pigment, smoother flow, better results. I usually reach for Golden, Liquitex, or Nova, but this set is a great starting point for any artist.

PAN PASTELS: These are a fantastic addition to any art toolkit. Unique in their format, they offer rich, pure pigments that blend beautifully. Perfect for adding a soft yet vibrant touch to your mixed media creations.

Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life
A master of simplicity and precision, Charley Harper's work is a celebration of nature through bold shapes, minimal lines, and vibrant colors. His iconic style is a constant reminder of how less can truly be more, offering endless inspiration for composition, color harmony, and graphic storytelling.

Barbara Rae: The Lammermuirs
Barbara Rae’s color work and bold landscapes never fail to awaken my own love for fearless abstraction.

Barbara Rae: Arctic Sketchbooks
An extraordinary journey through Rae’s Arctic expeditions — where color and atmosphere meet vast, wild spaces.

David Hockney: A Yorkshire Sketchbook
A beautiful record of observation and devotion to place. Hockney’s ability to find joy in simple views is contagious.

Seeing Differently: Miami Color Theory
A celebration of color through the lens of my beloved Miami — bold, vibrant, and full of energy.

David Mankin
Mankin’s textured, layered work feels very close to my own exploration in mixed media. His use of color is always inspiring.

Joan Mitchell (Hardcover)
One of the great masters of abstract expressionism — Mitchell's work is pure emotional energy on canvas.

Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum
Perfect for botanical sketching inspiration — rich in detail and beautifully illustrated.

Karl Blossfeldt: Masterworks
Exquisite botanical photography that serves as endless reference for pattern, texture, and natural forms.

Cabana Anthology
A book that’s pure visual delight — layers of pattern, design, and texture that spark ideas for color palettes and mixed media.

The Essential Cy Twombly
Twombly’s expressive marks and raw gestures are a reminder that art often lives in simplicity and freedom.

Richard Diebenkorn: A Retrospective
Diebenkorn’s abstract works are endlessly inspiring — his sense of space, composition, and color always push my own boundaries.

The Sketchbooks of Picasso
A humbling and inspiring look at how even Picasso’s early thoughts and sketches carried the seeds of mastery.

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Basquiat’s energy, mark-making, and fearless mix of text and image continue to inspire contemporary mixed media artists worldwide.

Jean-Michel Basquiat
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Basquiat’s energy, mark-making, and fearless mix of text and image continue to inspire contemporary mixed media artists worldwide.

Diary of Frida Kahlo
An intimate, raw, and personal view into the artist’s inner world — deeply moving and visually inspiring.

Herbert Bayer: Inspiration and Process in Design
A brilliant look into the mind of one of the Bauhaus masters. Bayer's approach to composition, typography, and design offers timeless lessons in balance, simplicity, and innovative thinking — deeply inspiring for any artist exploring structure, layout, and mixed media storytelling.

Wonderland: Adventures in Decorating
A feast for the senses — filled with bold, whimsical, and highly personal interiors. This book is a beautiful reminder that creativity knows no boundaries, and that fearless choices in color, pattern, and style can also inspire freedom in our art practice.

Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper
A deeper dive into Charley Harper's brilliant world of stylized wildlife art. His unique ability to distill the complexity of nature into clean, playful, and visually striking compositions is an endless source of inspiration for both design and creative simplicity.

Illustrators’ Sketchbooks: Inside the Creative Processes of 60 Iconic and Emerging Artists
A wonderful window into the minds of illustrators — full of sketchbook pages, process notes, and ideas in progress that spark endless inspiration.

Pre-Cut Mat Board: This is a white Acid Free, 25 Pack 11x14 to show and present your art and store with its backing and plastic bags. There are other sizes and colors, but definetly a real solution.

Pencil Case: This is a perfect organization Item. Either to full it with the perfect kit that need to go from the art table to a plain air session, or store and easily use art materials when the space is limited. One of my favotires.

Self Healing Cutting Mat: Not much to say about this item, aside that you need one. This is mine and it is a good one.

Deli Sheets Paper: This is an escential in every studio or art table and it is has many good uses, from collage paper or journal sheet separation or tracing paper.

Rolling File Cart: Compact, wheeled, and efficient—this file cart is a great solution for storing paper, journals, or documents. Its multiple compartments make it easy to stay organized while keeping everything within reach.

Art Cart Storage: My absolute favorite storage piece! This wooden cart houses all my paint bottles and art supplies. It’s mobile, sturdy, and makes everything easily accessible—essential for any creative workspace.

Wood Art Easel Stand: I did lots of research before picking this easel. I wanted one that holds two canvases and can lie flat. This sturdy, well-designed wooden easel is now my everyday painting station—and I love it!

Artist Apron: This is my go-to apron for studio time. Made of breathable cotton and easy to put on, it has functional front pockets and protects my clothes while I work. Stylish, practical, and comfortable.

SCOTT SHOP TOWELS: A total studio essential! These towels are ultra-absorbent, reusable, and perfect for quick cleanups—especially when brushes aren’t handy. I always keep them near my workspace.

Wooden Artist Storage: The centerpiece of my art table! This wooden box keeps my pastels and pencils organized in one place. It’s both beautiful and functional, making it easy to grab what I need while I work.

Ring Light Overhead:
This overhead lamp is a great budget-friendly choice. Among all the options I've tried, it performs the best for the price. It clamps securely to the table and offers flexible positioning, making it easy to adjust as needed.

HP Sprocket 2x3" Instant Photo Printer – Portable & Wireless:
This compact printer is my go-to for creating small stickers, art journal references, and collage materials. It prints adorable mini versions of my art, photos, and more—perfect for adding a personal touch to any project.

MOFT Phone Stand – Magnetic Tripod
One of my favorite purchases from last year! It’s ultra-slim, attaches securely to the back of my phone, and is always ready to support it in multiple positions. Perfect for hands-free use—whether I’m filming, reading, or video calling.

Car Mount, Ultra Magnetic Dashboard Phone Holder
This has been the ultimate car phone holder—by far the best solution I’ve found. It saved me countless headaches and quickly became my favorite product of last year. I’ve gifted it many times, and it continues to be my go-to recommendation for the perfect practical gift.

Selfie Stick Phone Tripod: My go-to tool for capturing great photos and videos. This flexible, easy-to-use tabletop phone stand includes built-in lighting and adjustable angles—perfect for filming or snapping the right shot hands-free.