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Getting started with watercolor but unsure of what paint set is best for you? What are the characteristics to look for in watercolor paint to ensure you're investing in supplies that will help you progress your skills faster? Choosing the wrong watercolor set as a beginner is not only a waste of hard-earned money, but it can also make your learning process way more frustrating than it needs to be. I know this because, in the beginning of my own journey, I invested in several sets that contained paint colors which were hard to mix, looked chalky when placed on paper, and didn't create the effects I was seeing watercolor artists arrive at very easily. Once I discovered what "real" watercolors feel like, and how they are supposed to behave when placed on (cotton) paper, these bad watercolor sets just ended up sitting in drawers or in the back of closets. *If you want to learn more about watercolor paper types, you can find all the information you need in this blog post. While you might be tempted to go for cheaper paints in the beginning, it's essential to make sure the paint you're buying shows the main characteristics of real/quality watercolor paint. What to look for in watercolor paint:
For anyone on a budget, there are affordable student-grade paint sets that offer these qualities and I've included a few great options in the list below. They are what I used when I was starting my own journey, and I still use these student-grade paint sets quite often, especially when I'm working on smaller pieces. Here are two paintings that I created recently with watercolors from Van Gogh, which is one of my favorite affordable brands.
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All of the options included in this list are currently available via Amazon, which is where I buy most of my art supplies. Best Watercolor Sets for Beginners
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