As a beginner, I have found these items that I use all the time.
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Paints
Watercolor Paper
Tools
Canvases
Paints
These colors really stand out and make a statement
Metallic & Neon Acrylic Paint Set by Artist's Loft
These offer a subtle color shift. Helps add depth and dimension
Necessities™ Color Shift Acrylic Paint Set by Artist's Loft
Great mix of colors. Use as a base or on their own.
Winsor & Newton™ Gouache Paint Set
I really love this paint. It’s not as vibrant as I would like, but it adds a nice dimension to my work
Metallic Semi-Moist Watercolor Paints - 24 Piece Set
Great variety of colors. I’ve had this set for many years and I really like working with it.
Super Value Acrylic Paint Set by Craft Smart
I love to use these for detail and to create a different texture
Uni Posca PC-3M 16 Color Fine Tip Paint Marker Set
I like how these handle. Great from the tube or in a pan for mixing.
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors - Set of 20, Assorted Colors, 5 ml Tubes
Watercolor Paper
Even though it’s not 100% cotton this is decent paper
Paul Rubens 60 Sheets Watercolor Paper,Cold Press 50% Cotton&140lb /300gsm Acid-Free Bulk White Paper for Artists, Students & Adults（10.63 * 7.68 inch） C80
I really like how this paper takes the paint. The texture is nice
64 Sheets 140LB Cotton Watercolor Paper 5x7
This is more of a cardstock than watercolor paper, but it works great for all medias. It was a slick texture. Great for mini painting
YIXUNHL 100 Sheets 2.5x3.5in 350gsm Cardstock
Tools
I love that I can use this in making my art. It allows me to be more creative with color and design. It can be used with brushes, squeeze bottles, or masking pen
Pébéo 45mL Drawing Gum
Great for masking fluid. You can adjust the width.
Masking Fluid Pen for Watercolor Painting Adjustable Art Ruling Pens Drawing Liquid
Great for storing paper and finished painting
6L Stacking Clear Bin with Lid - Brightroom™: PET Material, Stackable Storage for Crafts & Cleaning Supplies
The tray is the best. I use it to store brushes, pens, and tubes on top. The bottom is good for bottles of craft paint and watercolor pans
Pen + Gear Large Clear Latch Storage Box - Walmart.com
Great variety of brush. Especially good for beginners
Super Value 50 Piece Brush Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities
Very easy to use. I was worried about using this on my work the first time I tried it. I haven’t had any issues. Remember just a thin coat
Dorland's Wax Medium - 4 oz Jar
Great for creating sharp edges or masking your painting
3M 2090 Painters Masking Tape,Blue,1/2In x 60 Yd
Creates crisp lines and shapes
3 Pack 1 x 60 Yard STIKK Blue Painters Tape Trim Edge Finishing Masking Tape .94 IN 24MM 3 Pack
Canvases
Great for mini painting. Best part is it’s a magnet
5 Pack 4" Shaped Magnetic Canvas Panels by Craft Smart
I like to work with different shaped canvas that add to my work
10" x 10" White Star Cotton Duck Canvas by Craft Smart
Nice little canvas. I like to get these to try new techniques so I don’t feel bad if it doesn’t work out
Crafters Square Stretched Black Canvases, 8x10-in.
Great for practicing with out wasting a good canvas
Crafters Square White Artist Canvases, 2-ct. Packs
