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These are the supplies that I use for my tutorials! This list has been updated April, 2026 to include updated links.
Acrylic Paint
I use Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint! This is a student grade acrylic paint that is good quality and beginner friendly. I like this 48 piece set because it includes all of the colors but you can purchase individual colors (see color list below). I also recommend buying an extra tube of Titanium white because that is the color that is used the most. I often get asked for a list of the most common colors because many prefer to buy individual tubes (that 48 piece listed above includes colors that are rarely used).
Here are the top colors I use:
- Titanium White
- Mars Black
- Cadmium Red Medium Hue
- Primary Yellow
- Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent
- Cerulean Blue
- Phthalo Blue
- Bright Aqua Green
- Quinacridone Magenta
- Dioxazine Purple
- Raw Sienna
Brushes
I use Princeton Velvetouch brushes. This pack will suffice for almost all of my tutorials (2019 and beyond). This #12 bright brush gets used often. It’s a “Royal Majestic Brush” and it is 1/2″ wide. It can be bought at Blick. Alternatively, you can purchase this pack of bright brushes from Amazon (I use these for paint parties). A fan brush is also used occasionally.
Top Brush Sizes Used:
- 3/4″ Flat Wash Brush
- #12 Bright Brush
- #4 Round Brush
- #8 LONG Round Brush
Canvases
I buy the Artist Loft canvases from Michaels or a pack, like this one, from Amazon. The size I paint on the most is 11 x 14, however, there are a few different canvas sizes thrown in the mix.
Canvas Paper
I LOVE this canvas pad and use it for my rough drafts/ practice paintings.
Easel or No Easel? Paint Palette? Water Cup?
I don’t use an easel to paint. I like painting with the canvas on the table. That’s just my preference with this type of painting! I use paper plates for palettes and I use a glass mason jar for my water cup. Simple!
Other Random Supplies
- I use POSCA paint pens for details. You could get the color pack but I use the black paint pen the most.
- I also use and love this white chalk pencil for drawing on the canvas.
- I use graphite transfer paper when I use traceables to transfer to the canvas.
- White graphite paper can be used for dark backgrounds.
- A T-Square ruler is very helpful especially for drawing portions of the paintings.