Favorite Watercolor Supplies For Beginners (Patreon)

These are supplies I have in my own studio. I wouldn't recommend something I haven't used. There are a range of price points from inexpensive to a bit pricey. You don't have to have everything on the list to start, Just paint, paper, brush, pencil, eraser, paper towels or soft absorbent cloth, and water container (jar) will be enough to get you started. 

*In the spirit of transparency, I'm part of the Amazon associate program and if you buy from some of these links I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. 

Paper:

Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Cold pressed Block: https://amzn.to/473pHFY 

Fabriano Artistico 140 lb Cold Pressed Watercolor Block: https://amzn.to/498nsmm 

Arches Watercolor 140 lb Cold pressed Watercolor Block: https://amzn.to/46LSbUL 

Paints:

Daniels Smith Extra Fine Essentials Introductory Set: https://amzn.to/3s6cBsG 

Winsor and Newton Cotman Sketchers Pocket Set: https://amzn.to/472Q92m 

If you prefer tube paints, Dick Blick, Cheap Joes, and Jerry's Artarama have good selections of open-stock watercolor tubes.

Brushes:

Royal and Langnickel Deluxe Watercolor Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3FxubJ5 

Creative Mark Mimik Faux Squirrel Watercolor Brushes: https://amzn.to/40iNaAQ 

Silver Black Velvet Brush Limited Series 3000s10: https://amzn.to/49cs9vM 

If you decide to get tube paints here are some good empty palettes I like:

Palettes:

Mr. Pen airtight watercolor palette: https://amzn.to/40bFvUG 

MEEDEN Empty Tin Box Palette: https://amzn.to/3Qfo94Z 

Frisk Premier Palette Box: https://amzn.to/3tNVXOS 

Watercolor Crayons: 

Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water Soluble Pastels: https://amzn.to/49bd9OE 

Watercolor Markers: 

Tombow Dual Water-Based Markers: https://amzn.to/45OybzN 

Prisma Watercolor Pencils: https://amzn.to/3FCyDGk 

Other Handy Supplies: 

My Life Unit Paint Brush Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4998Zqo 

Hi-Polymer Plastic Rubber Eraser: https://amzn.to/40aQKwE 

Faber Castell Kneaded Eraser: https://amzn.to/3Q8vdAh 

Strathmore 300 series Tracing Paper: https://amzn.to/46HIQ0c 

Saral Graphite Transfer Paper: https://amzn.to/49bVJ4c  

Miskit Masking Fluid: https://amzn.to/3tLtFVg 

Rubber Cement Remover (For removing dry masking fluid): https://amzn.to/3Fz6GiS