5 Ways to Save Money on Art
Supplies
As an
artist you know that finding the right tools for your trade is important. From paper, to pencils, to paint, there is
usually something you need to replenish your supply. But a trip to the art supply store can be expensive;
especially if you allow yourself to get carried away with impulse buys. Consumer-saving sites like CouponCravings.com and these
following five tips will help you save money as you stock up on what you need.
1.
Don’t waste your good paper:
You will need to have a supply of high quality paper for your final
projects. Don’t allow yourself to use
this paper for just anything. About.com
recently published an article, Drawing
on a Budget, that suggests that drawing exercises, experiments, and
practice studies can all be done on cheap office paper. That way you won’t feel you’ve wasted your
best materials on something less than your best work.
2.
Make sure you really need it:
Art supply stores are well stocked with every imaginable tool you could
use. However, most of what’s there you
won’t actually need. Don’t get carried
away purchasing things you think you might have a use for. If you’re not sure, chances are it will only
collect dust. Stick to the necessities.
3.
Take care of your existing
supplies: It may seem like an obvious statement, but
artists can be hard on their tools. Some
things, like paper, have to be replaced regularly. Others, according to FineArtTips.com,
like paintbrushes, can be well cared for.
If they are good quality brushes to begin with, they will last you a
long time.
4.
Check out garage sales:
You won’t be able to stock up on paper this way. But you may be surprised at the deals you can
find on frames, quality pastels, and pencils.
You’ll have to be patient, because you won’t find what you’re looking
for at every garage, moving, or estate sale.
If you keep your eyes open, though, you may come across a real gem.
5.
Sign up for mailing lists:
Online art suppliers and physical art retailers often have mailing
lists. Suite101.com’s article, How
to Save Money on Art Supplies, explains that these lists will send out sale
announcements and coupons to your email inbox.
You can coordinate your next trip to coincide with a big sale, or use
coupons for specific items you need.
Creating
art is not always a cheap endeavor. The
tools needed to create that masterpiece can really add up. If you’re careful with what you have, and
plan ahead for what you need you can find ways to cut the costs.
Additional
Resources/Sources/Reference/etc.
- “How to Save Money on Art
Supplies”, Suite101.com
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