I'm sharing my personal favorite affordable art supplies, that will help you bring your creative visions to life-all without straining your budget. Each item listed here is something I personally use and love.
- Watercolor Sets for Beginners
Watercolors are an incredibly satisfying medium to work with. I recommend for beginner artists to use paint palette sets as way to experiment with color without breaking the bank. One of my favorite affordable but high-quality watercolor sets is this Daniel Smith set of 12 colors.
Why I Love it: The colors in this set are highly pigmented, professional artist grade quality paints. I love the metal tin packaging as it provides a place to mix your paints right onto the palette making your painting experience easy and travel friendly. There is also space in the palette to add additional colors to build your own watercolor set. Right now, they are on sale so grab them while you can.
- Budget-Friendly Watercolor Brush Pack
A good watercolor brush can make all the difference in your watercolor painting experience, but it doesn't have to come with a huge price tag. One of my favorite affordable watercolor brush options is this Professional Watercolor Paint Brush Set, which offers a variety of brush sizes in a pointed round shape.
Why I Love It: The brushes in this pack are soft yet durable, holding the right amount of water to create smooth effortless strokes. Even though they are budget friendly they don't lose bristles easily, which can be a common problem with inexpensive brushes. I've found them great for detail work as well as gentle washes of watercolor paint.
Pro Tip: To extend the life of your brushes, make sure to clean them thoroughly after each use. I personally love to use The Masters Brush Cleaner. A simple cleanse with this soap, while gently reshaping the bristles of your paintbrush will help to extend the life of your paintbrushes. This small act of care can keep your brushes in top shape for months, allowing you to enjoy consistent results in your paintings.
- The Must-Have Sketchbook
A great sketchbook can become like an extension of an artist's mind-a space to explore ideas, experiment and capture moments of inspiration. For those who want a high-quality sketchbook without the high cost. I love my Talens Art Creation sketchbook. The pages are thick enough to hold light washes of paint, pencil work, ink and markers making it friendly for a wide range of media.
Why I Love It: This sketchbook is a sturdy little workhorse. The paper is high quality and does not warp easily. The size makes is so travel friendly and perfect for daily practice. I literally have this sketchbook on me every day.
Creating art is a journey that doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag, and I hope these budget friendly art supplies help you feel empowered to explore your creativity. If you are just starting your journey and are looking for the best affordable art supplies for beginner artists or simply need some quality art materials, know that incredible art can emerge from the simplest of tools.
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