Expert Tips For Selecting the Perfect Watercolor Supplies

​ ​ ​ @media only screen { .email * { word-break: break-word; } }@media screen and (max-width: 384px) { .mail-message-content { width: 414px !important; } }@media only screen and (max-width:600px) { .ck-mobile-font-size { font-size: 50px !important; } }@media only screen and (max-width:600px) { .ck-mobile-font-size { font-size: 50px !important; } } @media only screen and (max-width:600px) { .ck-mobile-font-size { font-size: 50px !important; } } ​ ​ How to Pick the Best Watercolor Supplies Understanding the materials you'll need is key to successfully completing any art project. This is why botanical artist [Victoria Beyer]( spends several lessons in My Modern Met Academy's [Introduction to Watercolor Painting]( class reviewing everything you need to know about selecting watercolor paints, paper, and brushes. As this online art class is aimed at beginners, Victoria takes students step by step and shares her extensive knowledge about what materials are necessary and what they are used for. Beginning with paper and looking at the difference between [watercolor blocks, pads](=), and [notebooks](=). She'll even give suggestions on how to make your own small watercolor notebook from larger sheets. Students will also learn about the pros and cons of using 100% cotton versus cotton and pulp mixes. Then, she moves on to brushes and paints. Students will learn the difference between natural and synthetic brushes, as well as her thoughts on which size brushes are essential for starting out. Then, you'll look at the [best watercolor paints](, learn the difference between tubes and pans, and how to match colors across different brands. Scroll down to see three expert tips from Victoria, and then enroll today to get started on your new artistic journey. [Enroll Now]( This newsletter may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read [our disclosure]() for more info. Here are 3 Tips for Selecting the Best Watercolor Supplies👇 "For paper, it is better to get a small cotton block or just one sheet of paper than buy a huge cheap block that will warp, deteriorate, and make your art look dull." [Megan Elizabeth Holding Dappled Light Painting](=)​ Instructor Recommendation: [Bockingford Watercolor Block]()​ ​ “If you’re concerned about your budget, it is best to get three primary colors in tubes of 7ml rather than buying a cheap watercolor set, which will contain more filling than pigment and will make your art look chalky.” [Elyse Dodge Working on a Painting](=)​ Instructor Recommendation: [Daniel Smith Primary Watercolor Set]()​ ​ “You can paint a whole painting with just one brush, a round number 4. They have a fine tip to paint details and enough belly to hold a lot of paint.” [Artwork by Dimitra Milan](=)​ Instructor Recommendation: [Raphael Number 4 Round Brush]()​ ​ ​ [Squiggle Line] ​ ​ We'd love to see what you create! Use #MMAcademy to share your work with us. ​ [[facebook]​](=)[[instagram]​]([[tiktok]​](=)[[external-link]​]() ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 ​