Over the years I have been experimenting with quite a few different mediums to create my designs.
Even though it’s easy to stick with what you feel comfortable using, I often like to challenge myself to try something new.
And obviously, I love to see what tools other designers are using, that’s why I’ve decided to share with you my personal Creative Toolbox & Resources.
I am constantly on the hunt for the latest tools or resources to work on my design and help me run my business. I have listed here some of my all-time favourites – that I hope you will find useful too – but if you think there are other tools of the trade that I should know about, please feel free to share them with me! (Particularly new Podcasts 😉) I will be forever grateful! Enjoy 🙂
Hello, I’m Aurelie!
I’m a lettering artist from Australia. I’m passionate about helping lettering artists improve their skills so they can create the work they’ve always dreamed of. Follow me here for all my latest lettering tips and tutorials.
Filming Equipment
The Canon EOS M50 is great for filming Vlogs with its movable screen.
On-Camera Microphone for better sound recording.
Desk Mount that I use for my camera instead of a monitor.
Tripod Ballhead to hold the camera on the desk mount.
Umbrella Lights are great for consistent light on my videos.
Smartphone Video Rig to hold my smartphone for videos.
If you want to see how I set up all my filming equipment, have a look a my Studio Vlog 04.
Pens & Pencils
Palomino Blackwings pencils are my all-time favourites
Pentel Sign Brush is one of the best brush pen for hand lettering.
Uniball POSCA PC-1M White for final highlights on chalk artwork.
Staedtler Lumocolour Permanent Pencil White is excellent for thin and bright chalk details.
Electric Pencil Sharpener makes a perfect point every time.
Electric Eraser is great to erase tiny details.
Paper & Notepads
Paperlike iPad screen protector is great for digital drawings and removing glare.
Behance Dot Grid Book Mini is my personal favourite for doodles and lettering.
Arches Watercolor Pad is great for watercolour or even pencil drawing.
Calligraphy Paper Pad from Studio Series is great to hone your hand lettering skills.
Tech
iMac (27”, 4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, 32GB RAM)
MacBook Pro (15”, 2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM)
iPad Pro 12.9” (4th Generation, 256GB)
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
iPad Case with pencil holder to store my Apple Pencil.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)
Cute Ear Cases for Apple Pencil (2nd Generation).
Books
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton
*Note: This page contains some affiliate links. I get a very small commission for any purchases made through those links, at no extra cost to you. This helps me immensely to continue to do what I love. Thank you 🙂
