A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: You’ll Want Them Too
- lori71100
- Nov 24
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
With the holiday season drawing closer, everybody starts making a list. When it comes to the things we love to use, our team has a few ideas about how to make your shopping list a little merrier this year — especially if you're buying for a fellow Hartist or someone extra creative in your life.
Check out some of the amazing tools, products, supplies, and books our team has circled for Santa this year:
Art Tools & Supplies
You can never have too many sketchbooks, pens, markers, and brushes at the ready when inspiration strikes. Our team loves these sketchbooks from Moleskine, as well as Sharpie's water-based acrylic markers. Check out some of the other tools and supplies our team is using.
Holbein Artist Gouache Set — Rich pigment paints with vivid color and excellent light resistance
Micro Fineliner Drawing Pens — Detailed linework pens with waterproof archival ink
Pitt Artist Pens — Premium quality brush and fineliner set that works on a variety of surfaces
Water Brushes — Dual-tip refillable water brush pens that are easy to use and clean
WRITECH Retractable Fountain Pen — Refillable, easy-click pen for journaling
XPPen 22R Pro Drawing Tablet — Professional digital drawing display with stylus
Creatives Office & Tech Tools
When Hartists like us get to work, we need the right tools for the job — and we're always excited to share what's working for us around the office and at our desk, like this docking workstation hub or this portable multiscreen monitor. Here are some of the other office solutions we're loving this year.
Ergonomic Mouse — Designed to keep you comfortable on those long workdays
Adjustable Office Chair — Built with ergonomic support for creatives at their desks
Programmable Mechanical Macropad — Customize your own shortcuts for editing and design
Supernote Manta Digital Notebook — Take notes and sketch with this e-ink device
Portable Document Scanner Wand — Quickly digitize sketches or notes
Projector with Bluetooth & Rotation — Perfect for presentations or ambient creative sessions
Incase Edge MacBook Hardshell — Tough laptop protection for on-the-go creatives
Elago Apple Pencil Sleeve — Comfortable grip and protection for your Pencil
Books For Creatives & Entrepreneurs
When there's snow outside, there's nothing better than curling up with a great book — and for our team of hartists, we're always looking to get inspired. This holiday season, we have our eyes on a few interesting reads to get the creative juices flowing in 2026, whether it's this step-by-step illustration guide for learning facial proportions and expressions or this cross-disciplinary collection of more than 100 art assignments to challenge artists of all stripes and skill levels. Here are some other books we have on our list this season.
Let Them Theory — An empowering look at transforming our mindsets and motivations
Traction by Gino Wickman — A new angle on building systems for creative businesses
12-Hour Walk — Reset your mindset in one day with this powerful journey
Clockwork — Design your creative business to run itself with this step-by-step guide
Organization & Planning
Let's face it, we all need to stay organized. It might even be a New Year's resolution for some (or many!), so it's always important to think of ways to plan ahead and keep things straight. One thing our team loved this year was this 18-month desk calendar from Guasslee — simple, minimalist, clean, with a handy to-do list on the side.
Creative Extras & Inspo Finds
When you're jamming on a project or just trying to chill out and feel inspired, it's the little things that go a long way. We loved these extras for your workspace, like these noise reduction earplugs for focus, or this beautiful collection of more than 100 typefaces and classic lettering styles. And hey, you can't go wrong with a little Picasso on your desk, right?
For Little Artists!
If there's a little artist in your life, look no further than this Wicked-themed hardcover journal with more than 180 pages in shades of pink and green with a satin placeholder ribbon. And if your little artist is more of a maker than a writer, check out this play modeling dough in six assorted colors — perfect for preschool and older.
Everything we share here is meant to be helpful and inspiring. We’re speaking from experience. Please consult a qualified professional to help make decisions. You are responsible for how you choose to use this information, and we are not liable for any loss, damages, or issues that may arise. We can’t be responsible for how things play out, but we’re always rooting for your success!
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Credits
Author:Â John Flynn
Editor:Â Jenn Hart (More About Me)
Associate Editor: Sarah Dawoud & Lori Waddell
Art:Â Sharon Bakas
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