brushes
Watercolor brushes have the ability to hold water (and paint) by having a fatter belly and thinner hair.
If you can afford only one brush, buy a #8 round red sable watercolor brush. Otherwise buy the best synthetic or synthetic-blend brush you can find. Adding a round #4 and a 1″ flat would come in handy for detail work and large washes. Most manufacturers have starter sets that contain very usable equivalents. |
board and tape
Definitely use it!
Tape the print on all 4 sides to the board. It will not only protect it, but will keep it flat and prevent from warping due to the use of water. |
water cup
Change water frequently. No reason to make your painting "muddy". |
paper towel
You will need a cloth, a paper towel, or paper wipes. Use them to remove excess water/paint from your brush and for cleaning the brush in between colors.
I usually keep it on a plastic tray or a paper plate as it does get wet - you don't want to ruin your furniture. |
