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Painting and Art Favorites Under $30

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Nicole J Mulholland

These are my go-to art and painting supplies under $30, the affordable basics I actually use for painting, experimenting, and getting creative without overthinking it. Whether you’re a beginner, getting back into art, or just want good supplies that ...

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Paint

Mediums & Primers

Art Materials & Accessories

Palettes & Brushes

Paint

This is where I keep my favorite affordable paints that actually get used. From bright acrylics to super versatile watercolors, these are the ones I reach for when I just want to play with color, experiment, or try a new technique, without spending a...

I love these for everyday painting because the colors are vibrant, easy to work with, and perfect for practice, layering, or just playing around on canvas without feeling precious about it.

Crafter's Acrylic Paints

You can layer these no problem with your paint! Great hack for details.

36 Acrylic Paint Pens Markers

Mediums & Primers

These are the mediums and primers I actually use to make painting easier and more fun. Stuff like gesso and blending gels helps my paints go on smoother, pop more, and blend just the way I want, so even on a basic canvas, my pieces feel more polished...

They say oil is the best medium because you can blend, now you can make your Acrylic paint dry slower for blending.

Slow Drying Blending Gel Medium by Artist's Loft®

prepares your canvas by sealing and smoothing the surface, helping paint adhere better and enhancing color vibrancy. Gesso is essential for both acrylic and mixed‑media artists. USE GESSO PLEASE, get rid of the gross canvas texture.

White Gesso Canvas Primer for Painting

turn standard acrylic paints into fabric‑friendly paints, making it perfect for decorating tote bags, shirts, and other textile projects with vibrant colors! I use it onn my handbags!

FolkArt® Textile Medium (Turn Acrylic Paint into Fabric Paint)

Art Materials & Accessories

These are the art tools and accessories I actually reach for. Things like textile mediums, small canvases, and little creative kits make painting more fun and less stressful. Perfect for trying new techniques, practicing, or even giving as a cute gif...

Smaller canvases like postcard‑sized pieces are perfect for quick studies, practice sessions, or travel art. They’re affordable, lightweight, and great for testing techniques or completing mini masterpieces that don’t require a large workspace, excel...

Postcard sized Canvas by Artist's Loft®

You need a sketchbook, perfect for on the go and maping out ideas.

Sketch Paper Pad

Cute little easel for your desk, and it has a handle.

Adjustable Flat Surface Wood Table Easel by Artist's Loft®

Try to keep your paint brushes clean, I know it's hard…

Pink Soap® Artist Brush Cleaner

Love a canva pad, good for going over ideas you want to try in paint.

Canvas Pad by Artist's Loft

Palettes & Brushes

These are the palettes and brushes I actually use to make painting easier and more fun. From chip brushes to oval and multi-well palettes, they help me mix colors, apply paint smoothly, and get the details just right, all without spending a fortune.

A simple yet versatile brush that’s great for broad strokes, blending, and applying mediums. Chip brushes are inexpensive tools that every painter should have in their art kit, whether you’re blocking in colors or detailing background layers.

3" Brush by Craft Smart

A lightweight oval palette that’s comfortable to hold and ideal for mixing custom hues. Its smooth surface makes cleaning easy and keeps your workflow flowing.

Oval Paint Palette

A practical palette with multiple wells and a lid, perfect for organizing colors and mixing paints without mess. Great for acrylic and watercolor artists who want convenience and portability.

Paint Palette with Lid by Craft Smart®

Incase you're lazy…

Palette Paper (Bulk)

Buy paint brushes in bulk for cheap, you're going to have casualties I promise.

Nylon Brush Set 30 pc