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items Everything you need to start creating without feeling overwhelmed. 🎨✨ Simple, affordable art supplies I’d recommend for beginners, whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or just wanting to experiment and have fun with the process.
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Beginner essentials 🎨
Beginner essentials 🎨
A great little staple to have in your creative kit — especially if you’re someone who wants to make art without overthinking it. 🎨✨ This is the kind of supply I reach for when I just want to sit down, experiment and enjoy the process rather than wor...
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set, 12 x 22ml (0.74-oz) Tube Paint Set
You don’t need a huge collection of brushes to start making art. 🖌️✨ A few good basics in different shapes and sizes will give you plenty to experiment with — and you’ll quickly figure out which ones become your favourites.
Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Nylon Hair Acrylic Paint Set, Oil Watercolor Brushes for Face Painting, Canvas, Rock Painting, for Beginners and Artists, Blue
You need somewhere to put all that creativity! 😂🎨 A blank canvas can feel intimidating, but remember — it doesn’t have to be perfect. Grab one, put some paint on it and see what happens. That’s where the fun begins. ✨
Mont Marte Signature Single Thick Canvas with Pine Frame, 60 cm x 90 cm Size
If you’re a beginner, these are SO much fun. 🎨✨ POSCA pens make it easy to add colour, details, lettering and little doodles without needing to master a paintbrush. Perfect for experimenting — and there’s no pressure to “paint properly.” Just create...
Uni-Posca Paint Marker Pen - Medium Point - Set of 15 (PC-5M 15C) Packing may vary
Don’t underestimate the humble piece of paper! 😂🎨 It’s the perfect place to experiment without worrying about wasting a canvas. Great for sketching, testing colours, practising techniques or just creating when inspiration hits. ✨
DagouColor Watercolor Paper Pad, A4, 30 Sheets - Boat Yellow, 1 Pack | 140lb/300gsm Cold-pressed Paper, Artist Book for Adults Beginners, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media
A simple wooden palette is a great beginner essential. 🎨✨ It gives you somewhere to mix your colours, experiment with different combinations and get a feel for how your paints work together — without needing anything fancy to get started.
Mont Marte Traditional Signature Wood Palette, 30 x 38 cm
Don’t save these for when you’re “good enough” at painting! 😂 Palette knives are one of my favourite ways to experiment with texture, layers and bold marks. They’re incredibly beginner-friendly and can create effects that are much harder to achieve ...
Palette Knife Set, 11 Pieces Structural Paste Fine Spatula Palette Knife Set, 6 Structural Paste Spatula 5 Oil Painting for Painting, Art Supplies
You don’t need a huge studio to make art. 🙌 A tabletop easel gives you a proper little setup without taking over your house — perfect for beginners, small spaces or sitting at the kitchen table and creating whenever you have a spare moment. 🎨✨
BBPNG Large Studio Sketch Box, Adjustable Solid Beech Wood Tabletop Sketchbox Easel With Storage Box, Art Supply Storage Case - Includes Sliding Canvas Adjuster
Such a simple little tool, but so useful! 🙌 Use it to create crisp edges, geometric shapes, colour blocks or sections on your artwork. It’s also perfect for experimenting without needing to be super precise with a brush. 🎨✨
BOMEI PACK Blue Masking Tape Decorative Writable Blue Painters Tape for Arts & Crafts,3 Rolls Pack, 24mm x 20m Per Roll