Tag: beginner-art

Hey everyone on this art forum, I'm totally new to painting and I want to try watercolors because they look so pretty and relaxing. I live in a small apartment in the city and I've always wanted to have a hobby that doesn't take up too much space. Last weekend, I cleared out a little corner by my window where the light is nice, and I imagined sitting there with my brushes and paper, creating something beautiful. But I have no idea where to start with buying paints. I remember as a kid, I used to doodle with crayons, but that was ages ago. Now, at 28, after a stressful job in marketing, I need something to unwind. I browsed Amazon and saw so many options, from cheap sets to fancy ones. Some have like 24 colors, others more, and they talk about pigments and stuff. I don't want to spend a fortune but also don't want junk that won't blend right. A friend told me to get student-grade paints first, but I'm not sure. I tried watching some YouTube tutorials, and they use these vibrant colors that flow nicely. I want that! Last night, I even sketched a simple flower on notebook paper, pretending to paint it. It made me excited, but now I'm stuck on what to buy. Does anyone have recommendations for beginner watercolor paints on Amazon? Something affordable but good quality? Maybe a set with brushes included? I'd love to hear your experiences.

New to this whole painting thing and I wanna start with acrylics but Amazon has so many options it's overwhelming. Anyone recommend good sets that aren't too pricey but still decent quality?

Hey everyone, I'm new to painting and want to start some simple projects at home. I bought a basic set from Amazon but the colors dried out too fast and didn't blend well. My budget is around $20-30 and I need something non-toxic since I have kids around. I've tried cheap store brands before and but they were too watery. Any recommendations for good quality acrylics that are easy for beginners? I mostly paint on canvas and paper. What about sets with brushes included?

You know back in my younger days, I used to dabble in painting as a hobby, but that was ages ago when the kids were little and we had that old house in the suburbs with the big backyard. We'd set up easels on weekends, and I'd try my hand at landscapes, but life got busy with work and raising the family, and I put it all away. Now that I'm retired and the grandkids are visiting more, I want to get back into it – maybe paint some pictures for their rooms or just for fun on quiet afternoons. I've been looking at these acrylic paints on Amazon, but gosh, there are so many brands and types, it's overwhelming! I remember using cheap sets from the drugstore before, but they dried out fast and the colors weren't vibrant. This time, I want something better quality that won't break the bank, easy to use for someone rusty like me. My neighbor Ethel swears by her set, but she does watercolors, so that's different. I tried searching online, but all the fancy terms confuse me – what's the difference between student grade and professional? And do I need special brushes or canvases to go with them? Anyway, if anyone has recommendations for good starter acrylic paints, I'd appreciate it – something forgiving for mistakes and with nice bright colors for flowers and such. Oh, and easy cleanup, because at my age, I don't want a big mess!

I remember when I first started painting back in the day must have been in the 70s and and paints were so different then. Now I'm retired and thought I'd pick it up again, ordered some from Amazon, but golly, there are so many kinds! I live in a small apartment with my cat Whiskers, and we like to watch the birds outside while I dabble in art. It's a nice way to pass the time, you know? My granddaughter visits sometimes and we paint together, she's only 8 but so creative. Last time, the paints I had were too thick and dried out fast, made a mess on the table. I need something easy to use, not too pricey, since I'm on a fixed income. Sharing this on Facebook because my friends might have tips too. I tried watercolor once, but it ran all over the place, not for me. Acrylics seem better, but which brand? I saw some sets with lots of colors, that might be fun. Anyway, if anyone knows good ones for old folks like me starting over, let me know. Bless your hearts!

I honestly just started painting as a hobby and I need some good acrylic paints that won't break the bank! There are so many options on Amazon, it's overwhelming! I want ones that mix well and have bright colors for my landscape projects.

I want to start painting as a hobby. I never did it before but my friend said it's fun. I looked at some paints online, but there are so many kinds. I tried using cheap ones from the store, but they didn't work well. The colors were not bright. I need a set that's easy to use and not too costly. I have a small space to work in. What should I get? I want to make pictures of animals.