MY Essential Drawing & Inking TOOLS – Part One

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What’s being said and links to all the tools mentioned.

Hello. I'm Kurt Brugel, an Artist with over 30 years of experience. The thing I love doing most in the arts is drawing. I consider inking an extension of drawing. I love to use different mark-making tools to get a variety of gray values.

In this video, I want to share with you the art supplies I use to make my art. These range from pencils to pens, markers to erasers, and many more. I will be adding other videos of me using these mark-making tools. So please subscribe to this channel.

I am the Creator of the CROM the Barbarian Collected comic book. Crom is a public domain character that was first created by Gardner Fox and John Guinta. Since 2015 I've been writing and illustrating comics and stories of Crom the Barbarian. You can find out more about him and the creative process I took to make his comics by checking out my CROM Update Videos that come out every week. I also meet and work with Guest Artists on expanding the Crom universe. Check out Crom the Barbarian dot com.

I Am also the inker and co-author of TURBO Pit-fighter a post-apocalypse comic that I started with a friend of mine, Jake Jacobs, back in 1999, but we ended up dropping it for other creative adventures. Jake and I meet every Sunday to work side-by-side on our Turbo comic. You can find out more by visiting the Making Turbo Pit-fighter Comic Podcast YouTube channel.

These are the tools I use on a daily basis. I will be adding more videos with additional mark-making tools in the future. All of the tools in this video has a link in the description to find out more about it or purchase.

Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.


The Yaheetech Drafting Table is an ideal addition to your living room or creative space, offering a dedicated spot to sketch out ideas or work on projects. This art desk is both functional and durable. The sliding pencil ledge prevents your tools from rolling off, while adjustable protective feet ensure stability. Its minimalist design complements modern decor, and assembly is a breeze with the included instructions and hardware. Perfect for art, drafting, and creative tasks at home or in the office.

Capture every moment with the JSAUX Phone Holder, designed for seamless recording and content creation. Compatible with iPhone models 15 through 8 and other smartphones, this innovative mount features a multi-segment telescopic aluminum-zinc alloy design, offering superior stability over traditional gooseneck holders. Ideal for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Vlogs, it clamps securely to various surfaces up to 2.9 inches thick. Enjoy hands-free video recording, watching, and more with its flexible, easy-to-adjust arm, ensuring the perfect angle every time. Say goodbye to tired arms and hello to effortless creativity.

Illuminate your workspace with the Lavish Home Architect Task L E D Lamp. Featuring a unique ring-shaped light with high-quality L E D beads and a diffusing film panel, this lamp provides a wide beam angle and focused light control without glare or flicker. Ideal for reading, computer work, or crafts, it boasts an excellent CRI of 95 and stepless dimming for optimal brightness. The multi-angle, rotatable arm and head, along with a sturdy clamp for surfaces up to 2.5 inches thick, ensure precise lighting. Perfect for home, office, or dorm use.

The Fudenosuke Hard Tip Brush Pen is perfect for inking drawings with precision. Featuring a flexible yet firm tip, this pen allows for a range of strokes from extra-fine to medium, depending on the pressure applied. Its water-based, pigmented black ink is ideal for calligraphy and art drawings. Favored by artists for its versatility and control, this value set of 20 ensures you always have a reliable pen on hand for all your creative projects.

The Pilot Shunpitsu Pocket Brush Pen is your ideal companion for precise inking and filling in flat black areas. With its double-sided design, it features a firm fine tip for detailed work and a softer medium tip for broader strokes. The pigment-based black ink dries in just one second, ensuring smudge-free results. Water-resistant and lightfast, it's perfect for sketches and illustrations. Compact and portable, this pen fits easily into any pen cup or pencil case, making it perfect for use at home or on the go.

Enhance your drawings and inkings with the Uni-ball PC-1M Posca Markers, featuring a fine 0.7mm bullet tip perfect for adding a third dimension to your artwork. These water-based ink markers are ideal for drawing comics. Suitable for paper, they also adhere well to various surfaces like metal, plastic, vinyl, and glass. The capped design ensures longevity and precision, making these markers a versatile tool for any artist. Available from theonlinepencompany.com.

Drawing with a Pilot G2 Premium Gel Roller Pen feels like using a pencil that never needs sharpening. These pens, with fine points of 0.7 mm and 0.32 mm, are perfect for quick line work and building values in your drawing and inking. Known for their smooth, consistent ink flow, these versatile pens can be purchased at any store that sells stationery, such as Target or Walmart, making them easy to add to your essential art toolkit.

Discover the precision and convenience of the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Gel Ink Pens, recommended by my Turbo Pit-fighter collaborator, Jake Jacobs. These pens offer the fine, detailed lines similar to Rapidograph pens but without the hassle and mess. Available in 0.25mm and 0.5mm sizes, the black ink pens provide smooth, consistent lines perfect for detailed work. Purchase them in bulk on Amazon for maximum value.

After trying many brands of pencils, I've found Staedtler Norica #2 HB Woodcased Pencils to be my tried and true choice. These pencils come with white erasers that prevent the red residue from getting onto my drawings. Easily found alongside Pilot G-2 Pens at any office supply store, they are perfect for consistent, reliable sketching. When I need a new batch quickly, I order them by the box from Amazon, ensuring I always have a steady supply.

Maximize the use of your pencils with the Chartpak Koh-I-Noor Universal Pencil Lengthener. Ideal for both round and hexagonal pencils, including expensive Prismacolor ones, this durable pencil holder ensures you can use the entire pencil down to the eraser. The sliding ring securely holds the pencil in place, making it an economical and practical tool for any artist. Available at online art stores like MisterArt.com and Amazon, it's a must-have for extending the life of your favorite drawing tools.