SketchBox

What's in the box: A curated mix of drawing and painting supplies, sometimes including exclusive or house-made materials, plus printed step by step instructions and a companion video lesson.

SketchBox is a US-based art subscription that ships drawing and painting supplies every month. The company says it was built by artists for artists. Its main selling point is teaching, not just shipping supplies. Every box includes printed step by step instructions and a video that demonstrates the materials and walks you through techniques, which suits people who want structure rather than a pile of new tools. There are two tiers, Basic and Premium, and the site says longer upfront commitments cost less overall. SketchBox also says it makes some of its own supplies and works with brands such as Copic and Royal Talens on early releases, and with Jacquard and FineTec on custom colors and formulations sold only through the box. If that holds true, subscribers may get materials they cannot easily buy elsewhere. The homepage shows a clear monthly cutoff for each box, and the service appears active, with a countdown to the October 2026 deadline. The site also has a shop, a rewards program and a gift option. The homepage does not list prices or explain the difference between the tiers, so you have to click through to compare them. The footer copyright still says 2019, a small sign the site is not carefully maintained.