The Only 5 Watercolor Tools You Truly Need

I must apologize first, the audio was quite all over the place but lost all footages while trying to rework on the video.... hence the music is a bit loud, sorry!!! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless watercolor supply lists, this video will help you start with clarity.I’ll walk you through the 5 watercolor essentials that actually matter — the tools that make watercolor easier, smoother, and more enjoyable (plus a few simple extras you probably already have). We’ll look at: ✨ The difference between artist-grade vs student paints ✨ Why 100% cotton paper changes things ✨ The 3 brushes that cover nearly any painting style ✨ Which palette type fits your setup ✨ And the often-overlooked heroes: clean water + paper towel (and a pencil & eraser) You’ll also see side-by-side tests of paper and paint quality so you can choose confidently without wasting money. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to invest in — and what to skip.And stay tuned: next week I’ll share the other "tools" that makes my watercolor journey easier for me! 🎨 Blick — Watercolor Supplies I Use (PAINTS + PALETTES) My "starter" things on Blick: https://tinyurl.com/bcaymunh Palette: My favorite palette: https://amzn.to/4ghV7gH 🖌️ Blick — Paper / Brushes / Mediums (PAPER + BRUSHES + GROUNDS + MEDIUMS) Brushes: Aine Divine Set Flat Brush: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/aine-di... Raphael 16684 series size 1 Paper: Favorite paper to explore: https://amzn.to/3YCPvr5 🛠️ Amazon — Studio Tools & Accessories Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil Eraser for details: https://amzn.to/48pmrqm Kneaded eraser: https://amzn.to/48muPXx *Links are affiliate links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you :) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🫧Join me on this journey!✨ ✨ Website: https://www.MiwaGardner.com 🎙️Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1764257886 🎙️Want the full experience (art + stories)? Visit: https://www.miwagardner.com/podcast 📺 YT:    / @miwagardner   📸INSTAGRAM:   / miwagardner_art   📌Pinterest:   / miwagardner   📩Business Inquiries: [email protected] 📬 Mailing Address: PO Box 3332, Kirkland, WA 98083, USA 💌Stay in touch: https://www.miwagardner.com/subscribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🫧 Chapters 0:00 Intro 00:40 Essential 1 02:54 Essential 2 04:17 Essential 3 10:10 Essential 4 12:25 Essential 5 14:00 Outro Music:Ocean View by Gregory David