Watercolours - Everything you need to get started.

Want to start painting with watercolours?
Here's a quick breakdown of all the supplies you need to start your journey by our resident watercolour enthusiast Emilie Otto (@ottocre8ve).

1. Watercolour Paints // Paints are available in either palettes or tubes, as a general rule of thumb palettes are more beginner-friendly.

2. Brushes // You can buy paint brushes specifically for watercolour painting, they will generally hold more water and flow better across your page. However if creativity strikes and you don't have a watercolour brush handy, any brush will do! Experiment with different kinds to see the effects you can create.

3. Watercolour Paper // Watercolour paper is thicker and more water resilient than normal sketching paper. Paper types are usually identified on paper you buy. Treat yourself to some 300 gsm watercolour paper, you won't regret it.

4. Water jar // The more water the better when painting with watercolours. Recycled jars from the kitchen work a treat.

5. A paper towel // A watercolourists best friend! Great for dabbing on your artwork, drying off brushes, removing excess paint. Keep a few handy, you will know when you use it :)

Misc - Tape to hold down the paper your working on, to limit warping.

Where can I buy these supplies?
You can pick up decent quality materials from your local art supply store, Officeworks, Jacksons, Riot etc. Prices can start anywhere from $20 to $200+.

Find me at @ottocre8ve, watercolour chat welcome anytime!

Emilie xo

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