I'm learning how to paint with watercolors, and for a control freak like myself, it isn't super easy. Water does what it wants to, which isn't always what you want it to, so it's a lesson in giving up control. These are some of the things I've used t...
I'm using tubes of paint to start with. These are fine to get started and you can find them at craft stores. (affiliate link)
Watercolor Paint
I got a big fluffy paintbrush to wet the paper when I'm doing wet-on-wet paintings. (affiliate link)
Winsor & Newton® Cotman® Mop Brush, Size: 3/4"
Water brushes are interesting, and they give you a different look. The ones I've used so far unscrew backwards, though, so remember that or you wont' be able to fill them up. (affiliate link)
Water Brush Pens by Recollections™, 4ct.
Using good paper is important because you'll get all kinds of warping and surface tearing if you use cheap paper. (affiliate link)
Watercolor Paper and Pads | BLICK Art Materials
Hot press vs cold press paper will give you different textures, so check them to see which one you like. (affiliate link)
Hot Press Watercolor Paper | BLICK Art Materials
I got this book to have some exercises to do for practice. It has the basics and gets you started. (affiliate link)
Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint in 30 Days
This channel is good for learning the basics, and for hearing advice about letting water be part of the process.
Easy Watercolor Flowers for Your Paintings
Another good channel for learning some of the more washy techniques.
How to START painting flowers in TRANSPARENT technique
Handmade watercolors are nice for a more pigmented color. Get paint that's made by an artist and you'll see the difference. (affiliate link)
DELUXE DOT Set 45 Mica Watercolors. Pearls, Metallics, Colorshifting. Handmade watercolor paints in a cute tin case. Made by an artist.
Get a variety of paintbrushes so that you can add details to your paintings that the larger brushes can't handle. (affiliate link)
Watercolor Paint Brushes
Watercolor pencils are a fun way to add details to a dry painting, and you can use them as paints, too. (affiliate link)
Watercolor Pencils | BLICK Art Materials
These are great for dabbing up spots with too much paint or water (affiliate link)
Q-Tips Cotton Swabs - 500ct
Kleenex are good for removing larger amounts of paint and water if you put on too much. (affiliate link)
Kleenex products at Target
Get some reusable paint brush towels to dry your brush without getting paper towel scraps on them. (affiliate link)
Reusable Paint Brush Towel Set 2
A roll-up paintbrush organizer will help keep your brushes in order. (affiliate link)
