I start tripping without my .5 Zebra mechanical pencil. Besides that and proper inspiration/motivation, I'm alright.

I usually just use a number 2 pencil and copy paper for my webcomic. But since I scan my deviant pics to color them I normally will use anything. In the past I've used the inside of frozen waffle boxes, the flat cardboard card in peanutbutter cups packs, basically anything flat and paper like I'll use.

I have found the triangles(more so than the T-square) and an ellipse and circle guide to be priceless.

i dont draw in paper so often
coz i dont have a scanner

i prefer going full digital with SAI is my prefered cgi tool

so yah im a tool based artist

im going to test ps cs4 coz´ it now have rotation and well maybe i will like it

painter is also a really really good app it have full tilting suport and you can do sketches is more natural

however paper (Dw)is fun to do (sometimes)
i use wooden with a no too sharp (mostly blunt) graphite

Coming from a sculpture background, the materials almost always determine exactly what you are going to make, but it never stops you from making something. I do agree the right tools for the right job is a good rule to follow, but improvisation and adaptation are always great challenges to any artists growth.

The only materials I have are a number 2 pencil and typing paper. I need to upgrade quickly if I want better looking artwork. Until then I'm useless to myself.

need a straight edge.

paper, ink, something to lay color all of that can change, but I have to start with my 6H or my guide lines are always crap.

the better your tools, mixed with your skills will equal in a better outcome. I mean I'm a tattoo artist on the side, and my answer should be "I will draw with pretty much anything on pretty much anything" cause I have to draw on skin from time to time... but the right tool for the right job always helps.

I forget who said it, but a famous musician said that some of his greatest songs were written on napkins and paper plates.

although the tools can make a difference, great art can come from anywhere or anything.