In this interview, my frequent collaborator Stephanie Fehrenbach, is going to tell you exactly which watercolour tools you need to get started.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What you need when you head to the art store (or Amazon!)
• Which paints Stephanie recommends to get started
• The paints Stephanie suggests to avoid
• What to look for when it comes to watercolour paper
• Things to consider when choosing paint brushes

Key takeaways from this lesson:

1. For watercolours, short-handled paintbrushes are preferable.
2. Look for brushes with synthetic bristles and a rounded tip (not flat).
3. Working with dried paints/palettes usually produces less vibrant colours.
4. Look for “cold-pressed” paper with a 140lb weight, which has a nice medium texture to it.
5. A good way to try out more expensive paper is to buy one large sheet of it and cut it down to the sizes you need, without buying a huge expensive block of sheets.

Tools used in this video:

• Cotman Winsor Watercolor Paint Tubes
• Speedball Watercolor Pad
• Princeton Snap Brushes in size 0, 6, 12, and 20
• Artist Palette
• Water Cup

Resources we mentioned:

• Liked the lesson? Find Stephanie on Instagram!
• Visit Stephanie’s website
• Watch Stephanie’s Watercolour Basics lesson here
• Watch Stephanie’s step-by-step watercolour wreath lesson here

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