Beginning Watercolor: Technique and Style

Supplies can be purchased for as little as $65 and up to $115 depending on the quality of supplies the students choose.

All supplies can be found here:https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/JU6CC1GXJ8UXR

This list includes the basic supplies you need to begin watercolor painting: brushes, paint, paper, and a palette.

For *round* brushes and palettes, you’ll see two different options listed as *Recommended* — you need one, but NOT both:

• The *Silver round brush* is the higher quality option.
• The *Royal and Langnickel round brush* is the more affordable option.

The *Masterson Aqua Pro palette* will last much longer than the *folding watercolor palette*, but either one works. Some students prefer to start with lower end materials until they know they want to invest; others like beginning with higher quality tools right away. If you choose the least expensive options, your total supplies will be around $50. I’ve personally used all of the items on this list — including the budget friendly ones — and I wouldn’t recommend them if they didn’t perform well.

REQUIRED ITEMS

• Van Gogh Watercolors – Ultramarine Deep, 10 ml tube
• Van Gogh Watercolors – Gamboge, 10 ml tube
• Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor – Alizarin Crimson Hue, 8 ml tube
• Bee Paper Aquabee Watercolor Paper – 6″ x 9″, 140 lb, 50 Sheets
• Royal & Langnickel Zen Synthetic Watercolor Brush – Wash, Size 3/4″

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

• Silver Brush Black Velvet Brush – Round, Size 10 OR Royal & Langnickel Zen Synthetic Watercolor Brush – Round, Size 14
• Masterson Aqua-Pro Watercolor Palette – 1-3/4″ x 15-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ OR Folding Watercolor Palette – 8″ x 4″
• Van Gogh Watercolors – Burnt Umber, 10 ml tube