I found some budget wax pastels on Amazon, and I was tempted by the price, so I bought them. They looked a lot like Noecolor 2 crayons from Caran d'Ache but were half the price so today we are going to try them out!
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Supplies (Affiliate links used)
I use the Icrayon water-soluble wax pastels, both the classic and Europe colors: https://amzn.to/40MWCwH
They are very similar to the Neocolor 2 crayons: Blick open stock and sets: http://shrsl.com/4gwkd or Amazon in sets: https://amzn.to/4gJYFYJ
Or Lyra: Blick in sets: http://shrsl.com/4tz6x Amazon in sets: https://amzn.to/42KMcQW *I think the Lyra is the best value currently 2/5/25
I recommend small, golden taklon brushes like Zen All Media: Open stock on blick: http://shrsl.com/4l9nj Sets on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aO8Bin
Sketchbook: Stillman & Birn Nova series Beige mixed media: Blick (softcover) http://shrsl.com/4tz75 Amazon (hardcover) https://amzn.to/4gnkgG0
Artist photo reference: Barns & Buildings: https://amzn.to/42IKTlv
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