Are you new to watercolour and ready to start painting? Let's get your kit together! Here are some suggestions of supplies that I have actively used in my own watercolour kit and can happily recommend to you.
Remember - this is just my own personal preference! Every watercolour artist will have their own favourites and recommendations, so if you try something and it's not for you, that's okay - you can find an alternative that you like better.
(Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, but please know that everything on this page is something that I have used myself and feel good about recommending.)
Paper
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GOOD
Strathmore -
- 9x12"
- 140 lb. cold-press
- side-glued (15 sheets)
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
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BETTER
Winsor & Newton -
- 9x12
- 140 lb. cold-press
- spiral-bound (12 sheets)
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
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★ BEST
Arches -
- 9x12
- 140 lb. cold-press
- block (20 sheets)
- Delta Art (CA) DickBlick (US)
Brushes
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GOOD
Winsor & Newton Cotman -
- #6 round
- synthetic fibers
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
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BETTER
Wonder Forest -
- set of 6 brushes
- #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, and #12 round
- synthetic fibers
- Wonder Forest
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★ BEST
Silver Black Velvet -
- #6 round
- squirrel + synthetic blend
- Delta Art (CA) DickBlick (US)
Paints
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GOOD
Winsor & Newton Cotman -
- student grade
- 40 colours available
- comes in 8ml or 21ml tubes
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
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BETTER
Winsor & Newton Pro -
- artist grade
- 109 colours available
- comes in 5ml, 14ml, or 37ml tubes
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
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★ BEST
Daniel Smith -
- artist grade
- 250+ colours available
- comes in 5ml and 15ml tubes
- Amazon Canada Amazon US
