What I Use
My supplies
What I Actually Use
I started painting at 60 with no art background. These are the exact supplies I use — nothing fancy, nothing complicated. If I can figure it out, you can too. I kept it simple on purpose.
Paint
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Sketcher’s Pocket Set
12 half pans with brush. Small, portable, and the colors are beautiful. This is the set I started with and still use.
“The colors are rich and they travel everywhere with me. Perfect starter set.”
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Paper
Caeluvia Cold Press 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Pad
140lb, 5.5x8.5 inch, 30 sheets. 300gsm professional quality. Acid-free. The paper matters more than anything else.
“Don’t skimp on paper. This one holds the paint beautifully and doesn’t buckle.”
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Ink pen
Uni-ball Eye Rolling Ball Pen, Extra Fine 0.5mm
Black ink, 3 pens per pack. This is the pen I use for all my ink lines. Smooth, consistent, and waterproof when dry.
“Hold it loose. The wobble is the whole point.”
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White pen
Uni-Ball Signo Broad Point Gel Pen — White
Pack of 3. My secret weapon. I use this to add highlights, fix mistakes, and add those little details that make a painting pop.
“A white pen changes everything. Add it last and watch the magic happen.”
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Frame
Threshold x Studio McGee 20" x 20" Antique Brass Frame
Matted to 5x7 inches — perfect for framing your 5x7 and 5x8 original watercolors. Gold leafing antique brass finish with a soft white mat. Looks so much more expensive than it is.
“This is the frame I use for my 5x7 and 5x8 paintings. It makes the painting look like serious art on the wall.”
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