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Paint, paper, brushes, etc
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Best set you'll ever need
GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics Mixing Set, 10 Colors
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Great for beginners. Smooth and buttery on paper
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set, 20 Colors
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Retarder - allows paint to stay wet longer making it easier to mix/blend for longer time
GOLDEN Retarder, 8 fl oz Acrylic Medium
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Same as retarder but adds a glaze/shinny element
Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid Gloss - 8 oz Bottle
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Allows painter to mask off areas they don't want any color
QoR Watercolor Masking Fluid by GOLDEN, 2oz
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Paper

 
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Really great paper for beginners
Strathmore 300 Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 24ct
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Hands down the best paper for beginners all the way to experts, but on the pricer side
Arches Watercolor Pad Cold Press 9x12 12 Sheets
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Good alternative to Arches paper if looking for slightly rougher paper/more pronounced grooves
ARTEZA Watercolor Paper Pads, 9x12, 140lb
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Brushes

 
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Best brushes - owned them for years.
20 Pcs Acrylic Oil Watercolor Paint Brushes
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Best travel brushes
Chromatek AquaPens Set of 6 Refillable Watercolor Brushes
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