My students often ask me what colours they should buy when they are ready to invest in some professional quality watercolour paints. This is such a personal question and very much comes down to personal taste! I don’t believe there is a hard and fast number of paints or specific colours you should start with. I have spent 15 years honing my palette and continue to try new things and make adjustments. But, if I had to whittle down my palette to the absolute basics, I would choose these 7 colours.

What's in the Beginner's Watercolour Painting Kit and why?

I've hand picked every item that goes into the Beginner's Watercolour Painting Kit to ensure the very best quality supplies for the price. When you begin to learn a new medium it can be quite hit and miss finding the right supplies and tools. Stumble upon the wrong materials and it may effect your whole experience of the medium and you may not even continue!