Watercolor Supplies For Beginners

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Course Level:
Beginner

Total Run Time:
27 minutes

Total Videos:
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Watercolor Supplies For Beginners

Course Description:

One of the most exciting aspects of picking up a new hobby can also be one of the most overwhelming: supplies. There are so many options to consider when it comes to your supplies, but fear not! Shelby Abrahamsen is here to help with her course Watercolor Supplies For Beginners.

Watercolor Supplies For Beginners covers all of the basic materials you will need to get started with watercolor painting, from paper to paint to brushes. Shelby will present several options when it comes to supplies, with a few recommendations from her personal experience. 

What You Will Learn:

  • What makes a good-quality watercolor paper in terms of weight, material, and texture
  • The difference between watercolor paint pans, tubes, and liquids
  • 9 types of watercolor brushes and what type of painting they are best suited for
  • Additional materials that will make your painting process smoother and more enjoyable

Supplies You’ll Need:

  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil

Inspiration:

In this course, your instructor will demonstrate supplies designed to help jumpstart your creativity and encourage you to create your own art pieces.

This course is part of the Watercolor Academy

What’s In The Course?

  • 7 Videos
  • Demonstration Of Materials In Use
  • Self-Paced

Course Level: Beginner
Run Time: 27 minutes

Meet Your Instructor:

Shelby Abrahamsen

Blogger at LittleCoffeeFox.com

Ratings and Reviews

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Mary Sharp
Posted 10 hours ago
I Enjoyed It!

This was a quick rundown of necessary materials and how to set up the painting area. I liked the emphasis on a few simple supplies at first to help you focus on learning to paint rather than gathering in lots of supplies. Her presentation is lighthearted and calm. Seeing her work area is helpful and she distills what could be a ton of info into just what you need to get going!

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Joelle Elaine
Posted 1 week ago
Great Introductory Supplies Course

Information was presented in a clear and efficient manner. I appreciate the explanations of “why” and “how” certain materials are or aren’t necessary for beginners. Excited to start exploring. Happy painting!

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Shirley Turner
Posted 2 months ago
PAPER/PAINT

I THINK YOU SHOULD START ON PAPER AND PAINT YOU PLAN TO USE. THIS WAY I CAN GET FAMILIAR WITH HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER AND THEIR UNIQUENESS. OF COURSE I SAY THIS BECAUSE I RESEARCHED AND DECIDED FOR NOW PRODUCTS I AM WILLING TO INVEST IN. GRANTED I CAN ADJUST LATER.

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Jim Rose
Posted 2 months ago
Quality Materials

Overall the subjects were covered well but . . . . . .while it may not be necessary to have expensive materials for the beginning sections of the academy it would have been nice to know that while the inexpensive materials ( i.e. 90 lb. paper) will be ok for some simple projects it can be frustrating to do an advanced wet on wet project with buckling paper. Also, quality paints make a difference.

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Janet Gillis
Posted 2 months ago
Good Need to Know Info

When you're starting out it's hard to grasp what you need to buy. Shelby lays out what you really need and what the "nice to have" supplies are. This course will keep you from purchasing unnecessary supplies and save you money.

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Debra Rogler
Posted 2 months ago
Great for getting started in watercolors!

Brief but informative.

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Patricia Adamshack
Posted 2 months ago
What is needed and what is optional

No dislikes! As expected.

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Caitlin Taverna
Posted 3 months ago
Very clear and informative!

I love how the videos were short and to the point, gave enough examples of options for materials, and that the information was laid out very clearly.

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Jeanne Thelwell
Posted 3 months ago
A few missing points

I think that it should be noted that brush sizes are *not* standardized, because some may be confused when Princeton's #6 is a different size from Arteza's #6. And I think the student grade/artist grade issue should be addressed, if only to note that the difference exists and should not be a concern for an new painter; student grade are fine to start and likely much less expensive.

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Mel Mojiri
Posted 4 months ago
Really informative!

I'm feeling ok now about making a mess or mistakes. No more thinking itwas all a waste of time

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