With the holidays coming up, we all hopefully have a little more free time and maybe even a chance to learn a new skill. Have you been meaning to try watercolor painting but don’t know where to start when it comes to supplies? If you’ve ever given watercolor a try, you may know that the supplies are extremely important when it comes to getting the results you want. These supplies are high quality and at an accessible price point so you don’t have to worry about spending a fortune before even getting started. Pair these supplies with some helpful how-to videos online and you’re ready to start painting!
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint Set. This brand is one of the best out there because of the rich, vibrant hues. 6 tubes comes with this set, ready for you to pour into your palette, let them harden, and then mix with water to start painting.
Windsor & Newton Cotman Brushes. This set of 5 brushes are high quality and made of synthetic fiber. They are super affordable for a wide variety of brush sizes and types, perfect for starting out with watercolor painting.
Strathmore Coldpress Watercolor Paper. 15 sheets, measuring 9x12 inches, this paper is thick and won’t ripple under the weight of water. A good size for practicing and making small illustrations. The paper comes in a block, so each piece of paper is stacked and glued down on all 4 sides so the paper doesn't wrinkle when it's wet.
Watercolor Palette. This palette has 24 wells for you to pour your tubes of paint into, and large areas for mixing colors. A compact design lets you carry this with you to paint on the go.
The Joy of Watercolor: 40 Happy Lessons for Painting the World Around You. This is a colorful, well-designed book filled to the brim with simple and engaging tutorials for beginners to jump right into painting.