When it comes to buying my art supplies the cheaper the better. I know this goes against all creative logic because as every artist know to create the best art pieces you need to spend some money on your supplies. I have my reasons for not spending mucho bucks on art supplies.

1. I love the challenge of taking something which can be picked up at the local dollar or arts and crafts stores. I also like to draw and paint on old book pages because I am recycling something that might otherwise end up in the trash can.
2. I experiment a lot with different art projects so it would be a waste to spend a fortune on art supplies for practice art pieces.
3. I also like the availability of low cost art supplies because at this point in my life many times it is all I can afford until I start selling my artwork. This is why I seek out the bargains at a big box store or from a local arts and craft store.

These are the three main reasons I love to buy low cost art supplies. The main thing as an artist to remember it doesn’t matter what us in your hand when you create art as long as you’re creating.