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Art Supplies
Student Grade vs Artist Grade
There’s no question that art supplies can be very expensive. It can make you want to buy some of the student grade stuff just because it can be significantly cheaper. But are you really getting a good deal? Will the student grade stuff be the best option for the type of artwork that you do in terms of quality and consistency?
Student grade supplies are generally considered acceptable for students. Is that bad? Or can professional artists use them too? Honestly? No. Not really. Personally, I really don’t even know why they would torture students this way because the student grade stuff can be more headache than it’s worth.
It’s been my experience that student grade art supplies are often frustratingly difficult to work with. But I get it…when times are lean, it can be tempting to go the cheaper route. But it may be to your disadvantage.
What are the pros and cons of using student grade art supplies vs artist grade?
What I’ve found over the years, is that when I’ve tried to get away with using student grade art supplies for professional artwork, it just doesn’t work. The supplies are cheaper for a reason. Generally, it means that less pigment is used in manufacturing. And when it comes right down to it, they don’t…
