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The gear question, answered honestly.

Most supply reviews are written to sell the most expensive option. Plenty of cheap materials are excellent and plenty of expensive ones aren't.

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Where we're starting

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Drawing software compared

Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita and the free options — what each is genuinely best at, tested on the same drawing.

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Starting watercolour for under $100

The short list of things that matter, and the long list of things that don't.

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Buying art supplies in Australia

Local stockists versus overseas ordering, once freight and waiting are counted.