Beginner Water Colour

Instrument: Princeton Series 4050 Synthetic Sable Wash 3/4", Escoda Optimo Kolinsky Sable Watercolur Brushes Pointed Round and Detailer Round
Material: Grumbacher Watercolours, Strathmore 400 Series Watercolour Paper Pads

The only watercolour I have left in my portfolio.  As much as I like to draw, I am terrible with colour.  I am not even sure why I kept this piece.  Maybe it is because I wanted to remember the only decent watercolour I ever did.  There is something about mixing the paint with water that makes it hard for me to achieve the fluidity I want.

I love the idea of watercolour but Watercolur 101 was the only watercolour class I ever took.  Learning from my Freshman year mistake of buying everything on the supply list, this time I actually asked around before making my purchase.  As many people would know, art supplies are not cheap.  If you are not going to continue with this style of art, I suggest you to really think about it before you pay over $30 for an Arches Watercolur Blocks.  There is a difference in the texture and feel to the paper.  But spending more money doesn't exactly get you the best result.

As a beginner into this, it is alright to play around a little bit.  So start off with something you would not mind messing up with.  Personally, I love Strathmore brand and I have used it for all 4 years in high school.  As for brushes, there is no need to buy a whole bunch of them.  If you are short on cash, the student brush that comes in a pack works fine.  If you can let go a little bit more, pick a few you really like.  I have a handful of watercolour brushes (and some for other paint materials), but I usually only use 2 brushes, 5 at most in one sitting.  My regular size 3/4 inch wash and the detailer round is what I usually use.