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To be creative doesn’t mean you have the most expensive supplies."
Brands like Arches, Canson Heritage, [and] Saunders Waterford paper are all great choices.
They are a bit more on the expensive side but are totally worth it."
I love theEtchr cold pressed sketchbooksfor that."
Watercolor paper is either rough, hot pressed, or cold pressed.
Rough paper is, as you might guess, more textured.
It has texture but not too much, perThe Spruce Crafts.
In elementary school, many of us probably became familiar with the rectangular palettes of watercolors in small ovals.
But she notes that “not all pan paints are made equally.
Some are not the greatest quality which you want to watch out for.
Some recommendations of really great palettes I’ve tested are Paul Ruben’s, Mungyo, MeiLiang.”
When in doubt, take the time to read through reviews before picking a palette.
There are more options out there, though.
Along with pan sets, you might get watercolors in tubes.
Lefebvre started with Winsor & Newton Cotman tube watercolors, which she says “are great for beginners.”
Emma Jane Lefebvre said “I literally started out with Dollar Store brushes.
But once you get the hang of watercolor, you’ll want to upgrade for sure.”
“Better quality brushes will last longer and will give you a great point.”
Lefebvre has also been a long time user of Princeton snap brushes.
I tend to like a stiffer snappier brush with a great point.
I find they are the easiest to control and best for beginners."
And for her, a size 12 and 6 round brush “are the most versatile.”
Creating the perfect painting does not exist.
But with every attempt, you learn something new.
Enjoy the process and don’t be afraid to have fun."
