watercolor supplies

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Supplies for Beginners

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Watercolor paint

This travel set is affordable, comes with great colors, and even includes a small brush! (Affiliate link)

Watercolor Brushes

Watercolor brushes hold more water. This set is decent and very affordable. (Affiliate link)

Watercolor paper

Watercolor paper is thick enough to handle lots of water. Start with a cheap set though so that you feel free to paint a lot. (Affiliate link)

Mixing palette

Ceramic palettes are so nice to mix paint on. (Affiliate link)

Water cup

You can use something from the recycling bin if you want. I'm linking my favorite collapsible travel water cup. (Affiliate link)

other supplies

-Paper towels or old towel -Eyedroppers or spray bottle -Pencils and erasers (I like kneaded erasers the best) -Washi tape (for edges) Yellow Dots

Learn more about watercolor!

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