Basic Watercolor Starter Kit

Everything you need to get started

Our basic starter kit includes everything you need to get started painting with watercolor, without breaking the bank. These are the specific supplies Bob uses throughout the course.

We know there are lots of options out there for watercolor supplies, and the selection and price ranges can be dizzying. That's why we took the time to put together a set of high-quality but affordable brushes, paint and paper that will help you get off to a great start, and continue serving you well for years to come.

This kit is ideal if you’re brand new to watercolor and want everything ready to go: you open the box, set up a jar of water, lay down a sheet, and dive in. If you’d rather shop piece-by-piece using our affiliate links, you’re absolutely welcome to. This kit offers convenience, consistency, and a quick, stress-free start.

What's Included

• Brushes - You don't need a $100 brush to make beautiful paintings, but cheap ones can limit you. We've picked out 4 great middle-of-the-road options.
  • 1in. Flat
  • ½in. Flat
  • #10 Round
  • Rigger
• Paper - Just start with these basics, tear them into smaller pieces and get lots of practice before investing in expensive paper and feeling too precious about it.
  • Newsprint Pad (9 x 12, 100 sheets)
  • Student Watercolor Paper Pad (Canson Cold Press, 9 x 12, 30 sheets)
• Paint - You don't need a million colors to get started. This is a set of the 10 colors that Bob uses for nearly everything in the course, and will give you endless possibilities to explore. These are professional watercolors from Bob's favorite brand, Davinci:
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Lemon
  • Sap Green
  • Olive Green
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Prussian Blue
  • Payne's Grey
  • Sepia
  • Raw Sienna
• Also included
  • Mist bottle