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Watercolor Basics: Tools, Techniques & Inspiration
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items Whether you’re just getting started or picking up your brushes again, this list has everything you need—from beginner-friendly tools to inspiring tutorials and simple techniques to try. 🎨💧
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Watercolor How-To’s
What’s in My Watercolor Kit
Watercolor How-To’s
Ready to paint? These beginner-friendly tutorials will guide you step-by-step through fun and approachable watercolor projects. Perfect for learning new techniques and building confidence! 🎨
This website has some tutorials for 9 different watercolor paintings.
Watercolor Tutorials | Jane & Pearl
Video tutorial for an Easy Autumn Watercolor Landscape
Easy Autumn Watercolour Landscape
So many great step-by-step tutorials.
Step by step tutorials
If you want to add a little something extra to your paintings give these a try!
7 Deceptively Simple Watercolor Techniques That Will Amaze Your Students
She has so many tutorials and is the reason why I fell head over heals with watercolor!
Paintcrush with Kristy Rice
This channel has lots of great video tutorials.
Let's Make Art
This is a video tutorial for beginners.
HOW TO USE WATERCOLOR - Guide for Beginners
What’s in My Watercolor Kit
These are my go-to watercolor supplies—trusted tools that make painting easier and more enjoyable. From brushes to paper, everything here is beginner-friendly and personally tested!
A good lesson on making your own watercolor swatches.
How to Make Watercolor Swatches like a Boss - Watercolor Affair
I have purchased this and love it! I love that it comes with a video lesson. (AD)
Professional Watercolor Paint Set by Kristy Rice | 12 Unique Water Colors in Inspirational Watercolor Tin w/Removable Tray | Travel Watercolor Set | Paint Palette with Lid
One of my favorite brush sets. They are so wellmade and designed by a watercolor artist! (AD)
Travel Watercolor Brushes by Kristy Rice + Pouch-Set of 6 Watercolor Paint Brushes for Beginners & Pros-Water Color Brushes-Assorted Paint Brushes w Watercolor Brushes Dagger
My favorite watercolor. I have tried so many and this is at the top of my list. (AD)
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set 48 Colors, Professional-quality art supplies for artists adult painting sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan
This is the easel I use. I find it perfect for my needs and very adjustable. (AD)
MEEDEN Heavy Duty Easel Black: Wood Art Easel for Painting and Display, Adjustable Angle and Height 57" to 76" H, Holds Canvas up to 43",Holds 22 lbs
I love these for keeping all my swatches together. (AD)
HG Art Concepts Painters Color Diary - 9x12, 140lb Spiral-Bound Acid-Free Color Swatch Book with 10 Pages for Watercolor & Mixed Media - Single
These are fun colors and make things shiny :) (AD)
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI 6 colors, 3 pack set, STARRY, PEARL, GEM, Watercolor Paint Set, Gold, Silver, Glitter, for Professional, Artist, Made in Japan
I love these watercolor sketchbooks. They are small and travel well. (AD)
Handbook Journal Co. Artist Watercolor Sketchbook Journal, Pocket Panorama 3.5 x 8.25 Inches, (2-Pack) 140lb / 300 GSM, Hardcover w/Pocket
I couldn't resist. Its adorable and serves as cute decor when not in use. (AD)
Turtle Design Ceramic Paint Palette with Water Bowl Brush Holder & Reusable Environmental Friendly Tray for Ceramic for Workspace Decor and Outdoor Sketching ，Gifts for Painting Lovers
This paper is good quality watercolor paper. It's thick and tolerates a good bit of water. (AD)
ZenART Superior 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper 140 lb Cold Press - 12x16 inches, 20 Sheets, Acid-Free, Travel Block, 2-Side Bound - for Watercolor, Gouache, Ink, Acrylic and Mixed Media
I use these for general painting and testing. (AD)
CHALKY CROWN - Watercolor Paper Pad - Water Color Paper Sketch Book - Large Paper for Artists, White - Pack of 2 (64 Sheets)
I got this when I first started doing watercolor. I love that it has step by step directions and the pages you paint on are watercolor paper! (AD)
Watercolor Workbook: 30-Minute Beginner Botanical Projects on Premium Watercolor Paper (Watercolor Workbook Series)
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