The watercolour is a beginner-friendly medium that will help you get the gist of mixing different colours and painting with much more desired control.
It gives an artist the to both draw and paint. They look no different, yet when you add some water, you can paint with them.
Another cool thing is that you can sharpen your pencil. That will make it incredible if you are after those fine details.
Supplies you need to get you started
Here, we will overview the necessary supplies we recommend to start your first watercolour painting.
Watercolour Pencils
How to Use Watercolor Pencils?
Watercolour pencils play a remarkable role in the successful outcome of the piece you are drawing that helps you invest in a good quality set.
They will last you a very long time. The larger the set, the more variety you have to help you to create what you want.
Our top picks:
- Arteza – Professional Watercolor Pencils – Set of 120
- Castle Art Supplies – 72 pcs
- Crayola Watercolor Pencil – 24 set – Budget Friendly
Watercolor Paper
Watercolour paper is a must and has to be over 200 gsm weight because of using a large amount of water. If the paper gets all bubbly, it won’t be good anymore.
The favourite is: Arteza – Expert Watercolor Pad, 9″ x 12″, 32 Sheets – Pack of 2.
Arteza has two sides. One side is rough to create the effect, and the other is smooth.
Brushes
Water brush for beginners. When using watercolour pencils, you will need some brushes. I love water brushes as they are perfect for when you are on the go and inspiration strikes you.
If you are more traditional, then any brush can work.
Other Supplies to stock up on:
As a start, you will need a pencil with an eraser added to tissue paper to wipe out the excess water.
So what is next? Make a colour chart to experiment and see what happens when you do different things with it.
Dry Pencil on Wet Paper:
First, you moist the paper and then draw with the pencil on top. The lines will be less precise.
Wet Pencil on Dry Paper:
You dip the pencil in water and then apply it on the surface.
Dry Pencil on Dry Paper:
It is a technique where you draw using a dry pencil on paper that is great for details and different textures.
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