[Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)]

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]

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)]

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

[wjgravity]

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)]

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.