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 Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 am

Your watercolor setup: paints, brushes, and paper

I’m always curious about fellow watercolor artists’ setups! What are your favorite paint brands, go-to brushes, and preferred papers? Whether you’re using student-grade supplies or professional materials, let’s share our recommendations! 🎨

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  • Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

    November 28, 2025 at 2:29 pm

    Currently, I’m favoring a custom palette made with Daniel Smith, Qor, & Sennelier watercolors. My current favorite brush is a gorgeous Winsor & Newton Series 250 Squirrel brush (size 2).

  • Melissa Garrett

    November 29, 2025 at 3:58 pm

    I just found a great practice paper 30% cotton but REALLY great to work on. And I’ve tried many other less expensive kinds- hated them all until now. Plus.. supporting an artist not a corporation 🥰 Andrea Nelson Art on social media

    https://www.adreamoradayart.com/product-page/a4-watercolor-paper-pad

    • Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

      November 29, 2025 at 10:07 pm

      Oooh, I’ve never heard of this paper! I’ll have to check it out, thanks for the hot tip!

  • wjgravity

    December 17, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    I haven’t figured out my favorite paper or brushes yet. But following my own trends, I have a pair of ancient kid’s watercolor sets that I picked up at an estate sale. The Crayola one has the prettiest blue to ever blue and the Prang set I have has a gorgeous colorway. The yellow/orange from the Prang set and the blue from the Crayola set is my favorite combo!

    • Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

      December 18, 2025 at 5:17 pm

      I think I know exactly what Prang set you’re talking about! I got started with the very same humble palette. You can do a lot with those paints and learn a TON.

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