When it comes to painting and drawing, one of the best ways to grow and enhance your practice is through the tools you arm yourself with. In this issue, we’re placing a special focus on art materials and supplies. Dive into an article from James Gurney discussing the advantages of the lesser-known but fantastic milk-based medium of casein, Australian artist John Lovett’s favorite brushes for watercolor painting, as well as Part 2 of artist and educator Todd M. Casey’s series on pigments in oil painting. As always, within our comprehensive artist demonstrations, you’ll learn what some of the best working artists today are utilizing, including brushes, paints, solvents, canvases, paper and more. So grab a pencil and notepad, and start making that wishlist! You deserve it.…