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Luxury Art Tools
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items A curated list of high-quality, professional-grade art supplies for serious creators. (only items I use and recommend)
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Super Affordable Yet High-End Watercolor Supply List – Under $50
Luxury Watercolor Kit Under $200
Luxury Watercolor Dream Kit $500
Money No Object Watercolor Supplies
Unique & Unexpected Art Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
Super Affordable Yet High-End Watercolor Supply List – Under $50
If you want high-quality watercolor supplies but don’t want to break the bank, this list gives you the best affordable materials without sacrificing performance. These picks are artist-grade, durable, and versatile, proving that you don’t need to spe...
Surprisingly high-quality pigments for the price. Rich, smooth, and blendable with great transparency. Comes in a sturdy tin for travel or studio use. You wont be dissapointed. I love these so much for travel!
Paul Rubens 24-Color Professional Watercolor
I reach for these all the time, even though I have some of the most high-end paintbrushes in my collection. That’s how good they are. The Princeton Neptune series is designed to mimic natural squirrel hair, giving you exceptional water-holding capaci... If you have an extra ten dollars, get both the size 6 and 8 or even a size 2.
Princeton Neptune Series 4750 Brush
I've used this paper so many times for practice pieces, only to realize the results were so good that I ended up selling the final painting as an original. For an affordable, non-cotton paper, it holds up way better than expected, handling washes, la...
Canson XL Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight
Luxury Watercolor Kit Under $200
For $200 you can get premium products and create beautiful professional looking work using archival materials, or alternatively if you are going to travel or be stranded hypothetically on a deserted island, take these five products with you. I use all of these daily and can't live without them.
My go-to sketchbook for professional watercolor work. 100% Cotton, Heavyweight Paper, handles washes like a dream. Lay-Flat Binding. No struggle with spreads! Perfect for Watercolor, Ink, & Mixed Media.
Sketchbooks – Etchr Lab
My go-to to pack in my travel bag. Intense pigment, professional-grade, and buttery smooth. Compact & Travel-Friendly. The sleek tin makes it perfect for on-the-go painting and gives you a perfect range of color without having to pack a lot.
Schmincke Horadam Watercolor Set (12-Pan Set)
The set I use daily! This set of 3 professional-grade brushes is a game-changer for watercolor artists. Whether you're working on soft washes, intricate details, or delicate script work, these brushes deliver effortless flow and control. They hold a ... If you are going to invest in new brushes, start with these! Check it out! amzn.to/4iag2CV
Watercolor Brushes - 3000S Black Velvet
A high-quality ceramic mixing palette makes a HUGE difference! Unlike plastic, it won’t bead up, and it keeps your pigments fresh while mixing. It wont stain or bead and colors mix flawlessly. It's also aesthetic while being functional so when it is sitting clean on your desk it actually looks cute and adds charm. take a look!
Ceramic Watercolor Paint Palette Tray
Tape makes a difference in creating professional level work! Crisp, clean edges make a painting feel pro-level, and artist-grade masking tape helps achieve that effortlessly. This tape is great, it prevents paper tearing – No damage when removing. Cl...out!
White Medium Tack Artist Masking Tape
Luxury Watercolor Dream Kit $500
If you’re ready to invest in the highest-quality watercolor experience, this is the dream setup for serious artists who want the best of the best.
The ultimate luxury watercolor set for serious artists and collectors. If you’re looking for museum-quality pigments in a beautifully crafted wooden case, this set is an investment in quality. The Schmincke Horadam Watercolor Wooden Box Set is design...
Schmincke : Horadam Watercolor Paint : Wooden Box Set : 48 Full Pans
I absolutely love these brushes, they make me feel like a better artist. The Trekell Onyx Watercolor Brush Set is a high-performance collection designed for artists who need precision, fluidity, and durability in every stroke. Crafted with synthetic ...
Trekell Onyx Watercolor Brush Set - Assorted
For artists who believe the paper itself should be a work of art, this premium handmade cotton watercolor paper is pure luxury. Its thickness and texture exude sophistication, making every piece feel timeless and elevated. I love printing on it—its n...
Handmade White Watercolor Deckle Edge Paper
This is my go-to luxury watercolor paper when I want a flawlessly smooth surface with rich, vibrant color payoff. Made from 100% cotton, it has a soft yet sturdy hot press finish that’s perfect for detailed work, botanical painting, and fine art prin...
Cezanne Water Color Paper 300 GSM Hot Press
This is my choice for easy lift gums. For intricate details, a high-quality masking fluid is a must. The best formulas lift cleanly without tearing paper, making highlights easier to preserve.
Pebeo Drawing Gum - Masking Fluid, Made in France
I love this bag because it carries everything I need without feeling like an obvious travel art bag. It’s sleek, lightweight, and surprisingly spacious, fitting a full watercolor setup, sketchbook, brushes, and even a laptop without feeling bulky. Th...
UGRACE Vintage Laptop Backpack with USB Charging …
For securing your precious paintbrushes while you travel. This is hands down the best. Protect your investment in your paintbrushes!
ArtBin KW903 Brush Box with Foam Inserts
This is hands-down one of the best watercolor sketchbooks…if you can get past the fear of painting on the first page. The Etchr Perfect Sketchbook feels like a luxury art experience, but it’s built for real, everyday use. The 100% cotton, cold press ...
Etchr Perfect Sketchbook - A4 Landscape
Money No Object Watercolor Supplies
If you want the absolute best-of-the-best in watercolor tools—handcrafted palettes, artisan brushes, and high-end travel gear fit for a museum-level artist…this is the list. These are the kind of tools that feel like heirlooms, where every detail is ...
This handcrafted brass watercolor palette is an absolute work of art, designed for serious artists who want a luxury, heirloom-quality paintbox. Made from solid brass, it is incredibly durable, beautifully weighted, and built to age gracefully, devel...
ULTRA Paintbox, Brass Palette, Brass Watercolor Palette, Brass Paintbox, Handmade Brass Palette
If you’re ready to invest in top-tier watercolor brushes, the Raphael Kolinsky Sable series is worth every penny. If you can, get the full set! These brushes are an investment in precision, control, and pure painting luxury. But if you’re starting sm...
Raphaël Kolinsky Sable Brushes - Jackson's Art
When you need to have every single color/ pigment in watercolors that Schminke makes, today.
Schmincke Horadam Watercolor, Exclusive Limited …
Unique & Unexpected Art Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed
Sometimes, the best art supplies aren’t the ones found in traditional art stores. If you want to experiment, push creative boundaries, or just collect some really cool, out-there tools, here’s a list of unusual yet incredible art supplies you may hav...
I love these and I reach for them when I want a different watercolor experience. They are a traditional Japanese watercolor set with an almost gouache-like texture. 🎨 Vibrant, opaque, and ultra-blendable, with a unique silkiness you won’t find in Western watercolors.
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI 48 Color Watercolor Set
When you have artist block, its fun to switch up the media you use. Try this! This cyanotype kit makes it easy to create deep blue, vintage-inspired prints using nothing but sunlight and water, no paint, no ink, just a bit of creative chemistry. The kit includes pre-treated cyanotype paper, so all you have to do is p...
Cyanotype Kit (6 Colors) - 36 Pcs Paper
This stuff is a game changer if you’ve ever wished you could paint watercolor on something other than paper. The Daniel Smith Transparent Watercolor Ground lets you turn wood, canvas, metal, even glass into a surface that absorbs watercolor (almost) ...
Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground, 4 oz, Clear