Painting Supplies I find that if I fill all of my living spaces with available art supplies I paint a lot more. Many of my favorite paintings were started and finished simply because the supplies were sitting right next to me. The box in the first photo is my main paint tote. It is a converted Grey Goose Vodka box. (my favorite) I added some small compartments and it has held up very well. I only use artists quality paints, usually Gamblin or Old Holland, and mostly bristle brushes for landscapes with mongoose brushes for delicate work. My prefered support is oil primed linen. When I can, I paint on site. When I can't, I try to fill my studio with natural light and quality spirits.