Beginner Watercolor Supply
Shopping List
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Option #1: The Easy button (about $30; $37 with extra paper)
Grabie 50 Color Watercolor Paint set (Amazon)
Phinus 30 Sheets Watercolor Sketchbook 5.5 x 8.5 Inch (Amazon)
Option #2: Build your own (about $40)
Artistro 50-color watercolor set (Amazon)
Princeton Velvetouch round brush, size 2 (Amazon)
Princeton Velvetouch round brush, size 4 (Amazon)
KOVIEDE spiral watercolor pad (Amazon)
Micron Fine tip permanent ink black pen, size 03 (Amazon)
Option #3: All-in for later (about $87)
Kuretake Gansai Tambi 24-color set (Amazon)
NOTE: I own the big 48-color set, shown here. The 24-color set is the one I recommend.
Princeton Velvetouch round brush, size 2 (Amazon)
Princeton Velvetouch round brush, size 4 (Amazon)
KOVIEDE spiral watercolor pad (Amazon)
Micron Fine tip permanent ink black pen, a set or at least one, size 03 I recommend (Amazon)
Uni POSCA White Fine Paint Marker Pens, 3 Different Sizes/Pack (Amazon)
From Your Kitchen (Free)
- #2 Pencil and eraser for sketching
- Three jars or containers for water
- Paper towels or absorbent cloth
- Ceramic plate for mixing (if available)
Nice But Optional
Faber-Castell Kneadable Eraser for Artists in Storage Case (Amazon)
Ceramic or porcelain paint palette - the upgrade, when you’re ready (Amazon or Etsy)
Artist tape for watercolor paper (Amazon)
Uni POSCA White Fine Paint Marker Pens, 3 Different Sizes/Pack (Amazon)
5-Piece Tracing Stylus Set – Ball Tip Tools for Transfer Paper (Amazon)
Funto 5x7 Blank Watercolor Cards and Envelopes (Amazon)
MyArtscape Waxless Graphite Transfer Paper - Black 20 Sheets (Amazon)
Spray Bottle (Fill With Clean Water - Amazon)
New here? The list above comes from my free Beginner Watercolor Supply Guide, which walks you through what to buy first and what to skip for now.
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