Watercolor Supplies

Every great piece of art starts with quality supplies. In this video, I'll share all about the supplies I use myself and recommend to the student artists I mentor.

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Arches 140# Cold Press Watercolor Paper

The best watercolor paper out there! By these books or pick up full sheets available at an Art Store.

Empty Watercolor Palette

You'll need an empty watercolor palette to squeeze your paint tubes into. I really like this one because of the extra mixing areas!

Mounting Board for Watercolor Painting

A must have for watercolorists to keep your paper from curling up!

Onyx Pens

An inexpensive ink pen -- love these!

Original Gold Max Round Brushes

These are the best round brushes ever! They hold a tip and are very durable.

Original Gold Variety Brush Set

These are the best brushes ever! This is a good variety set.

Rechargeable Tracing Light Table

I love this rechargeable light table! Makes a great drawing surface and there's no cords.

Watercolor Rag (diaper)

Using an absorbent rag instead of paper towels is so amazing!

Watercolor Spray Bottle

You'll need some type of spray bottle to keep your paints wet.

Masking Fluid

Some watercolor projects use masking fluid. This is this easiest to use that I have found.

Daniel Smith- Alizarin Crimson Watercolor Paint (medium red)

Medium Red- A must have! A bluish-red pigment listed on the basic palette of a vast majority of artists. You can also use Quinacridone Rose or Rose Madder in its place.

Daniel Smith- Cad Yellow Light Watercolor Paint (medium yellow)

Medium Yellow- A clean lemon yellow color that is awesome! (Can also use Lemon Yellow)

Daniel Smith- Cerulean Blue Watercolor Paint

Light Blue- A great light blue. Make sure you get just Cerulean Blue not Cerulean Blue Chromium.

Daniel Smith- Cobalt Blue Watercolor Paint (medium blue)

Medium Blue- A basic blue, closest to a primary blue as you can get!

Daniel Smith- Naples Yellow Watercolor Paint (light yellow)

Light Yellow- a soft creamy yellow/white tint.

Daniel Smith- Neutral Tint Watercolor Paint

An easy way to shade a color- just add some of this!

Daniel Smith- New Gamboge Watercolor Paint (dark yellow)

Dark Yellow - A vibrant warm yellow that you'll discover many uses for! (Can also use Indian Yellow)

Daniel Smith- Permanent Orange

A great secondary color ready to use instead of mixing your own! (Can also use Cad Orange Hue)

Daniel Smith- Phthalo Yellow Green Watercolor Paint (light green)

A light very vibrant green that makes your greens pop!

Daniel Smith- Pyrrol Scarlet Watercolor Paint (light red)

This is a great fire-engine red. (You can also use Perylene Red or Permanent Red Light in its place as well.)

Daniel Smith- Quinacridone Gold

A very vibrant intense gold color, a great color.

Daniel Smith- Rose of Ultramarine (neutral purple)

This is probably my most favorite color! It is so striking and mixes well with other colors. It's a great neutral purple!

Daniel Smith- Sap Green Watercolor Paint (mid- dark green)

Medium Green - A great natural green value that you will enjoy using!

Daniel Smith- Ultramarine Blue Watercolor Paint (medium blue)

Medium Blue- Some artists prefer this for their Medium blue and others Cobalt Blue. I actually like having both!

Daniel Smith- Van Dyke Watercolor Paint (dark brown)

Dark Brown- This is a great dark value. (Can also use asphaltum or raw umber.)

Daniel Smith- Yellow Ochre Watercolor Paint (light brown)

Light Brown - Don't let the name fool you. A must have! You'll be surprised at how much you'll use this!