My Art Supplies
(scroll down to see art supplies I recommend for beginners)
If you click on any "HIGHLIGHTED WORDS" it will take you to Amazon.com where you can buy it.
Paints
I currently paint with: HOLBEIN WATERCOLORS in tubes.
*There are sets available online but I get my colors individually.
Color White - I use an opaque watercolor white - Gouache by Holbein, Pigment (PW6)
Although I currently paint with Holbein Watercolors, there are videos on my YT channel where I was previously painting with Winsor and Newton, Cotman, Grumbacher, Sennelier, Reeves. Please keep in mind different companies give their colors different names, for example Caput Mortum Violet by WN is pretty much the same as Mars Violet by Holbein. Turquoise by WN or Cotman is very similar to Marine Blue by Holbein.
I choose to paint with Holbein Watercolors because they are very vibrant, tubes last long and Holbein doesn't add OxGall to their paints, which means their watercolors are easier to control.
Papers
I recommend to only paint on Professional Grade Watercolor Papers even if you are a beginner. It is very easy to get discouraged if you paint on cheap/student grade watercolor papers. The colors will not come out right, the paper won't absorb the water correctly, the paper will buckle, rip, tear, the colors will look more faded, you won't be able to use art masking fluid properly without damaging your paper.
Some of the papers I use:
ARCHES Pads:
1. Hot Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton 9X12, 10X14
2. Cold Pressed 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12, 10X14
3. Rough Watercolor Paper 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12, 10X14
Please Note: there's inconsistency with Arches papers.
The surface of Arches Pads (Cold Pressed 140lb) is different comparing to Arches Sheets Cold Pressed 140lb (sheets are usually sold in 22X30 sizes).
Basically when you paint on Arches sheets (22X30) you can see the logo on the correct side. With Arches Pads - the page up has a rougher texture. I recommend to paint on the smoother side which would appear as the "wrong side". But the smoother side is very similar to the correct side of Arches Sheets 22X30. The rougher (front side) of pads doesn't work for me. The paint does not absorb correctly and things become "muddy".
When I buy 22X30 sheets, I cut them into smaller sizes.
ARCHES Blocks:
1. Hot Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
2. Cold Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
3. Cold Pressed, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
4. Rough, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
ARCHES Sheets:
1. Hot Pressed, 90lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
2. Cold Pressed, 90lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
3. Rough, 90lb, 140lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
Brushes
I use some of the Watercolor Brushes by Princeton, Escoda and Silver Brush.
Silver Brush Limited:
"Black Velvet" Series
Round 2,4,6,8,10,12 "Black Velvet"
Flat 1", 3/4 "Black Velvet"
I also like using "Black Velvet" Travel Brushes.
Escoda Brushes:
"Versatil" Series
Round 2, 4, 6 "Versatil"
Script Liner (rigger) 0 "Versatil"
Princeton Brushes:
"Neptune Series"
Round 0, 2 "Neptune"
"VelvetTouch" Series:
Round 0, 2
Monogram 20/0
Chisel Blender 2,4,6
"Elite Series"
Script Liner 10/0 "Elite"
BRUSH CARE: Escoda Olive Soap
My other supplies:
1. Sponges: Natural Sponges
2. Art Masking Fluid: Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors
Palettes:
Plastic Palette
Porcelain Plate
Washi Tape to Create a White Frame:
Recollections Washi Tape Set / 8 Pc Washi tape
To APPLY ART MASKING FLUID:
Fineline Applicator for ART MASKING FLUID FOR WATERCOLORS
When you scroll down you will see an image that will also take you directly to Amazon where you can buy it.
GOLD Ink
I use it for a golden frame or add more sparkle to some of the detail on a painting.
Gold ink by Winsor and Newton.
MY Glass Top Painting TABLE:
The exact one I have is by STUDIO DESIGNS
and a similar/cheaper version is by ZENY GLASS
For Beginners
If you click on any highlighted words it will take you directly to a amazon.com where you can buy it
If you decide to buy colors individually, here is a list of basic Holbein Watercolors I recommend for beginners:
Watercolors in tubes: Indigo, Neutral Tint, Phhalo Blue (Red or Yellow Shade), Cobalt Blue, Royal Blue, Viridian Hue, Turquoise Blue, Marine Blue, Burnt Umber, Vandyke Brown, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Orange, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Sap Green, Olive Green, Leaf Green, Perylene Maroon, Pyrrole Rubin, Cadmium Red Deep, Mars Violet, Mineral Violet, Quinacridone Magenta, Quinacridone Red, Sepia
WHITE: Gouache (opaque watercolor), color: Permanent White
For beginners I always recommend to start with the best quality professional watercolor paper as student grade paper will not give you the same effect:
I recommend Cold Pressed over Hot Pressed since Cold Pressed is more forgiving (because of its texture) it requires less detail comparing to Hot Pressed:
Cold Pressed 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12 or 10X14 ARCHES
Plastic Palette, Pencil and Eraser, Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors, Natural Sponge
For art masking fluid: Fineline applicator for ART MASKING FLUID For Watercolors
If you click below on any image it will take your right away to Amazon.com
I'm part of an affiliate program so whenever you click on my link, I get credit for it. I appreciate your support.
If you go to thebrushguys.com and click on "teacher recommend brushes" you will find my profile there and you will see a list of my brushes. You can use a 5% coupon code. Basically I get 5% and you get 5% off with every purchase.
COUPON CODE: mariar for 5% discount.
www.thebrushguys.com
To all my ladies that have always been asking what nail polish colors I use💅🏻💕 I thought to make it easier I would just share links via my website.
One of my favorite brands is Zoya because they are 10free. Here are some of the colors you always see in my videos:
Zoya "Shimmer"
Zoya "Bebe"
Zoya "Lola"
Zoya "Mae"
(scroll down to see art supplies I recommend for beginners)
If you click on any "HIGHLIGHTED WORDS" it will take you to Amazon.com where you can buy it.
Paints
I currently paint with: HOLBEIN WATERCOLORS in tubes.
*There are sets available online but I get my colors individually.
Color White - I use an opaque watercolor white - Gouache by Holbein, Pigment (PW6)
Although I currently paint with Holbein Watercolors, there are videos on my YT channel where I was previously painting with Winsor and Newton, Cotman, Grumbacher, Sennelier, Reeves. Please keep in mind different companies give their colors different names, for example Caput Mortum Violet by WN is pretty much the same as Mars Violet by Holbein. Turquoise by WN or Cotman is very similar to Marine Blue by Holbein.
I choose to paint with Holbein Watercolors because they are very vibrant, tubes last long and Holbein doesn't add OxGall to their paints, which means their watercolors are easier to control.
Papers
I recommend to only paint on Professional Grade Watercolor Papers even if you are a beginner. It is very easy to get discouraged if you paint on cheap/student grade watercolor papers. The colors will not come out right, the paper won't absorb the water correctly, the paper will buckle, rip, tear, the colors will look more faded, you won't be able to use art masking fluid properly without damaging your paper.
Some of the papers I use:
ARCHES Pads:
1. Hot Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton 9X12, 10X14
2. Cold Pressed 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12, 10X14
3. Rough Watercolor Paper 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12, 10X14
Please Note: there's inconsistency with Arches papers.
The surface of Arches Pads (Cold Pressed 140lb) is different comparing to Arches Sheets Cold Pressed 140lb (sheets are usually sold in 22X30 sizes).
Basically when you paint on Arches sheets (22X30) you can see the logo on the correct side. With Arches Pads - the page up has a rougher texture. I recommend to paint on the smoother side which would appear as the "wrong side". But the smoother side is very similar to the correct side of Arches Sheets 22X30. The rougher (front side) of pads doesn't work for me. The paint does not absorb correctly and things become "muddy".
When I buy 22X30 sheets, I cut them into smaller sizes.
ARCHES Blocks:
1. Hot Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
2. Cold Pressed, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
3. Cold Pressed, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
4. Rough, 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12
ARCHES Sheets:
1. Hot Pressed, 90lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
2. Cold Pressed, 90lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
3. Rough, 90lb, 140lb, 300lb, 100% Cotton, 22X33
Brushes
I use some of the Watercolor Brushes by Princeton, Escoda and Silver Brush.
Silver Brush Limited:
"Black Velvet" Series
Round 2,4,6,8,10,12 "Black Velvet"
Flat 1", 3/4 "Black Velvet"
I also like using "Black Velvet" Travel Brushes.
Escoda Brushes:
"Versatil" Series
Round 2, 4, 6 "Versatil"
Script Liner (rigger) 0 "Versatil"
Princeton Brushes:
"Neptune Series"
Round 0, 2 "Neptune"
"VelvetTouch" Series:
Round 0, 2
Monogram 20/0
Chisel Blender 2,4,6
"Elite Series"
Script Liner 10/0 "Elite"
BRUSH CARE: Escoda Olive Soap
My other supplies:
1. Sponges: Natural Sponges
2. Art Masking Fluid: Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors
Palettes:
Plastic Palette
Porcelain Plate
Washi Tape to Create a White Frame:
Recollections Washi Tape Set / 8 Pc Washi tape
To APPLY ART MASKING FLUID:
Fineline Applicator for ART MASKING FLUID FOR WATERCOLORS
When you scroll down you will see an image that will also take you directly to Amazon where you can buy it.
GOLD Ink
I use it for a golden frame or add more sparkle to some of the detail on a painting.
Gold ink by Winsor and Newton.
MY Glass Top Painting TABLE:
The exact one I have is by STUDIO DESIGNS
and a similar/cheaper version is by ZENY GLASS
For Beginners
If you click on any highlighted words it will take you directly to a amazon.com where you can buy it
If you decide to buy colors individually, here is a list of basic Holbein Watercolors I recommend for beginners:
Watercolors in tubes: Indigo, Neutral Tint, Phhalo Blue (Red or Yellow Shade), Cobalt Blue, Royal Blue, Viridian Hue, Turquoise Blue, Marine Blue, Burnt Umber, Vandyke Brown, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Orange, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Sap Green, Olive Green, Leaf Green, Perylene Maroon, Pyrrole Rubin, Cadmium Red Deep, Mars Violet, Mineral Violet, Quinacridone Magenta, Quinacridone Red, Sepia
WHITE: Gouache (opaque watercolor), color: Permanent White
For beginners I always recommend to start with the best quality professional watercolor paper as student grade paper will not give you the same effect:
I recommend Cold Pressed over Hot Pressed since Cold Pressed is more forgiving (because of its texture) it requires less detail comparing to Hot Pressed:
Cold Pressed 140lb, 100% Cotton, 9X12 or 10X14 ARCHES
Plastic Palette, Pencil and Eraser, Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors, Natural Sponge
For art masking fluid: Fineline applicator for ART MASKING FLUID For Watercolors
If you click below on any image it will take your right away to Amazon.com
I'm part of an affiliate program so whenever you click on my link, I get credit for it. I appreciate your support.
If you go to thebrushguys.com and click on "teacher recommend brushes" you will find my profile there and you will see a list of my brushes. You can use a 5% coupon code. Basically I get 5% and you get 5% off with every purchase.
COUPON CODE: mariar for 5% discount.
www.thebrushguys.com
To all my ladies that have always been asking what nail polish colors I use💅🏻💕 I thought to make it easier I would just share links via my website.
One of my favorite brands is Zoya because they are 10free. Here are some of the colors you always see in my videos:
Zoya "Shimmer"
Zoya "Bebe"
Zoya "Lola"
Zoya "Mae"
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