Let's dive into my recommend resources for Immersion Students
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Essential Technology + Equipment
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Adobe Illustrator
For the Immersion Course, you'll need the full version of Illustrator (not the iPad app).
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Sketchbook
Any paper or sketchbook will do! Just make sure it's smooth and free from lines or dots.
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PENS + Pencils
Anything will do! I prefer a smooth dark ink like these Uni Pens and my favorite Blackwing pencils.
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camera or smartphone
You'll need a way to capture images for inspiration. Your phone camera will work perfectly! You can also use a DSLR camera if you prefer, but it's not necessary.
Recommended Technology + Equipment
These are optional but tested and approved.
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TRACING PAPER
if you don’t have a digital drawing tool like a Wacom or iPad Pro, you can replicate the same process by using a lightbox or tracing paper. Here's my favorite tracing paper.
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The iPad Pro
Since the iPad Pro + Apple Pencil hit the market, illustrators, hand-letterers, and artists all over have been falling in love with it. The iPad is portable and can be taken anywhere.
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Drawing Tablet
A Wacom Tablet is a tool that can aid your drawing right within Illustrator. The stylus gives you more control than drawing with a mouse. It must be connected to your computer.
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Scanner
A scanner provides the best and most accurate way to get your sketches or paintings into the computer to work from. Most any scanner will work, here's the one I use.
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Lightbox
If you don’t have a drawing tablet, you can replicate the same process using a lightbox or tracing paper. *Hint: you can also tape two pieces of paper up to a window!
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Art Supplies
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Watercolor Brushes
This set of brushes is a nice beginner set - quality but affordable. I use them in my studio regularly!
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WATERCOLOR PAPER
My favorite watercolor paper is smooth, affordable and easy to scan. Feel free to test your own, too!
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Watercolor Paints
This set of watercolor paints is rich and smooth. One of my all-time favorites!
Books
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