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Tristina Dietz Elmes, Artist

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My articles below contain tons of instructions for acrylics, watercolor, colored pencil, oil pastel and other mixed media painting mediums and techniques. Feel free to ask questions in the comments area. Enjoy!🎨😍

I earn commissions on qualified purchases from links below that lead to Amazon or Blick. The Blick Paint Sale is on From Aug 12 - Sep 26, 2025 (or later depending on brand). Click on the red banner below for details.

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Back To School 2025 Art Supplies Picks

August 21, 2025

I have created a special curated list of good value and quality art materials for Back to School 2025. Both Students and Hobbyists alike who are taking Art Classes in the fall can benefit from taking a look at the items on the list.

From my experience, the “student” or “studio” grade supplies I have put on my recommendation list have consistent quality, the paints have good lightfastness properties, color mixing and layering are a breeze, the pens and markers don’t dry out too soon and are products I have counted on over the years.

Included are graphite and colored pencils, charcoal and conte, acrylic and oil paints, watercolors, markers, pens, papers and accessories. Enjoy! 🎨


Click on the photo above to access the Back-To-School list on my Amazon Storefront. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions on qualified purchases.

“The philosophy I have shared with my students over the years is to purchase the best quality art supplies in the size you can afford. The better the supplies, however limited, the more satisfied you’ll find your results.”
— Artist Tristina Dietz Elmes

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If you would like to see other watercolor paints, acrylic paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/supply-links

Or, check out general art supply recommendations on my Amazon Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/tristinadietzelmes


FREE Live Art Lessons Sunday Afternoons

SUNDAY afternoons I teach a FREE ART LESSON simulcast on YouTube Live and on the WhatNot auction platform followed by a giveaway and sale of my handmade marbled & collage papers as well as finished gift and art items on WhatNot. You can follow the QR code appearing in the YouTube video or follow the Invite link in the video description to join me on WhatNot for some great Live Auction Art & Gifts deals.

If you're new to Whatnot, sign up with the following link and get $15 in Whatnot credit to use to shop on the platform:

https://www.whatnot.com/invite/tristi...

I hope you'll join me and the thriving Artisan community over on WhatNot soon!


Where to Find My Links

Sign up for my Artsy Newsletter here:
https://www.dietzart.gallery/newsletter 📜

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Check out and purchase my artworks on Etsy here: 🎨 https://www.etsy.com/shop/TristinaDietzArt

If you found my information helpful, I always appreciate tips at Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for your support.☕
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Happy Arting! 🎉

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