![]() Here are my favorites and at my favorite sizes: There are a lot of great brands out there and they come in a variety of sizes. Since I work mostly with watercolors in my sketchbooks, I use sketchbooks that are specifically for watercolors (as opposed to mixed media). There are a lot of sketchbook options out there! And picking one is really a personal choice, everything from the size to the type of paper. ![]() I also recommend a watercolor sketchbook. It is a dream to paint on, doesn't need stretching, and costs about twice as much. If you feel more luxurious, you could order the 300 lbs. Hot press gives a completely different result and is a bit more challenging to paint on, however, for precise work (such as botanical illustrations) it is perfect since there are no bumps to make your pencil or brush skip. Rough paper has more texture to it and hot press is completely smooth. Cold press is the most commonly used paper and watercolor paint loves it. My ideal paper is Arches, 140 lbs, or 300 lbs. Stay away from any paper lighter than 140 lbs. Inexpensive papers are made from pulp, while good papers are made from cotton or linen. It is more expensive than a lot of other options out there but the results are sooo much more satisfying. I recommend this circular palette but you can use any palette you already have if you prefer. There are many choices out there and these are just two suggestions. They are easier for transportation and less expensive. But I also have several plastic palettes. It's nice and heavy and a joy to paint with. I like palettes with plenty of deep wells for my paints. ![]() ![]() I hope this helps you decide what you want to buy and what you can wait to buy. If you are looking for sketching supplies, please scroll down to the heading "Sketchbook Supplies." These are recommendations for paintings, not for sketching. Below is a list of watercolor supplies that I love and recommend. Shopping for art supplies and books is one of the best things about being an artist but it can also be overwhelming if you haven't figured out your favorites yet. If you are new to watercolors, this list of supplies can seem overwhelming. I suggest bringing whatever supplies you have on hand to our first class in addition to a few watercolor round brushes and the supplies on this list that I've marked with an *. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases but the price from Amazon remains the same for you. You can click on any item listed to go to a link on. I spend a lot of time answering questions about art supplies in general so I put together this video to cover basic information about: watercolor paper, watercolor brushes, palettes, watercolor paints and some miscellaneous studio supplies I use all the time. Princeton Heritage, Series 4050, Synthetic Sable Paint Brush for Watercolor, Round, 2 Princeton Heritage, Golden Taklon Brush for Watercolor & Acrylic, Series 4050 Round Synthetic Sable, Size 6 Princeton 16 Short Handle Round Series 4050 Synthetic Sable Watercolor Brush This set contains the following pigments: Sennelier Watercolor Metal Box 12 Tube Set I still recommend professional grade paints and paper but this entire set up is under $200 and gives you enough to go on for exploring watercoloring. This watercolor set up is for the absolute beginner who doesn’t want to invest too much at the start.
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