Ink & Tools 

I don't use anything really fancy for drawing. I just like to keep it simple. So in this section I'm just going to include some of the basic things I use for drawing. While all the special sets and gadgets might be fun to use, all you really need is a pencil, a pen, an eraser, and some paper.

Pencils -

Any pencil will do if your just going to be sketching out a few things. But I do suggest a mechanical pencil with a comfortable grip. Unless you've been drawing all your life your hand will be cramping up, especially if its a thin pencil your holding. I use the blue one shown in the picture. Its just a cheap flimsy thing, but I've been using it for years. Replacement leads will be needed. And a soft white eraser is also necessary.

Pens -

Any regular pen will work when inking your drawing. Ball point pens work well enough, though the line is not as solid as you might like it to be. Though the lines are a bit thicker, Gel pens are a nice, cheap, in-between .

These pigment liners are the finest pens I've come across so far. Maybe there are slightly finer ones, but these are the easiest to find. If your able to, I do suggest purchasing this type of pen. They are relatively expensive though. I picked up this pack of four for about sixteen dollars or so. The 0.1 pen costs about five dollars separate. It does work beautiful though.

Pens like this are found in the drafting section of your local office supply retailer.

Rulers -

Any kind of straight or angular rulers always proves useful. You will find yourself using them time and time again. Other types of rulers, such as the bending and circular ones shown, can also prove useful at times.

Wooden Mannequins -

Now this mannequin of mine helped me a lot when I was first starting out. It really helps you "see" the character in your mind in a more solid manner. I'm not sure how much they cost because I did get it a while ago. But I think they would be fairly cheap to find.

Sets -

There are many types of art sets out there. I suggest you first evaluate your needs before purchasing any set. That being said, I don't think you can go wrong purchasing a good set of sketching pencils.