#artistmaterials

This is the first of a 3-part series based on some questions I received from aspiring watercolourists on my Instagram. Let’s talk about what to look for in watercolour paints. Paints are a very personal choice and will require some experimentation, so this is just a starting point!⁣⁣
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On Tuesday, I’ll share my tips for selecting paper and brushes.⁣

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Here’s a detailed list of my palette on page 3:⁣⁣
/ PV19: Red Rose Deep, Quinadocrine (Da Vinci)⁣⁣
/ PR188, PO62: Vermilion Hue (Da Vinci)*⁣⁣
/ PY3, PY42: Gamboge Hue (Da Vinci)*⁣⁣
/ PY97: Arylide Yellow (Da Vinci)⁣⁣
/ PG18: Viridian Hue (Da Vinci)⁣⁣
/ PB15, PG7: Turquoise Blue (Rembrandt)⁣⁣
/ PR101: Burnt Sienna (Winsor & Newton)⁣⁣
/ PY42: Gold Ochre (Winsor & Newton)⁣⁣
/ PB15: Cerulean Blue (Holbein)⁣⁣
/ PB35: French Ultramarine (Winsor & Newton)⁣⁣
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*I plan on switching these paints out soon, and don’t particularly recommend them. I will post an updated palette in the future!⁣⁣
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If you’d like a closer look at pigments and building a palette,handprint.comis a really comprehensive resource I refer to all the time.⁣⁣
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Happy painting! I’ll ⁣⁣see you in Part 2!