Recommended watercolor paint sets and tools

Recommended watercolor paint sets and tools

Here are some watercolor paint sets and tools I’ve personally used over the years and genuinely recommend. I don’t receive any commission for these — they’re simply products I’ve enjoyed and found reliable.

Paint Sets:

  • Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set - ~$60 : Link
  • White Nights Professional Watercolor Set - ~$60: Link

Brushes:

You can absolutely buy higher-end brushes, but below are the affordable ones I tried and was really happy with.
  • Sable Watercolor Brushes Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brushes - ~$17: Link
  • Grabie Paint Brush Set, 11 Pcs Miniature Brushes for Fine Detailing - ~12: Link

Papers:

  • Arches Art Alternatives Canvas Pad - ~$35 - Link
  • Tumuarta Watercolor Block 300 LB - ~$20 - Link

  • Or "Arches" or "Fabriano" watercolor papers that you can buy from you local art stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby

Other items:

Please bring the following materials to class

  1. Board to tape your paper onto to keep it flat while painting (NOT NEEDED if using pad or block as paper option)
  2. Watercolor tape to secure the paper to the board (NOT NEEDED if using pad or block as paper option)
  3. Pencil 2B for sketching
  4. Eraser
  5. Water container for rinsing brushes

 

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