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What's a good paintbrush for beginners?

Swetha Shenoy
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Swetha Shenoy is a Modern Calligraphy & Watercolor Artist based in New Jersey. She is the founder of The Paisley Corner, a creative hub that provides art workshops & team-building activities for individuals and corporate teams alike. Swetha created The Paisley Corner to spread the joy of creating through her art workshops. She teaches multiple lettering techniques, including hand lettering, brush lettering, and watercolor lettering. Since founding The Paisley Corner 5 years ago, she has taught 2500+ students (adults and kids) at over 200 workshops. Notable corporate clients include Adobe, Shapeways, Rituals, Confetti, MixLife & the New York tri-state area public libraries. Prior to her career as an artist and small business owner, Swetha worked as a Software Engineer at multiple companies. She received a BS in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University and a MS in Computer Science from University of Illinois, Chicago.

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It's best to start with a round watercolor brush, preferably a size six. Size six offers versatility, being neither too small nor too big, which makes it suitable for beginners. You can also consider purchasing a set of brushes that includes a variety of sizes, which can be beneficial as it provides you with more options for different painting needs as you advance your skills. When shopping for brushes, you can visit stores like Michael's, as they offer a wide range of brands and options. One brand that I highly recommend for beginners is the Princeton Heritage brushes because they are known for their quality and come in various price ranges that fit different budgets.

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If I do not have watercolors or watercolor paper, what else can I use for this?

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You can use acrylic paint. If you'd like to get that watercolor look, you can blend the acrylic paint with a little bit of water.

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What if I have no acrylic paint? How do I do the stars?

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You could use white watercolor and repeat the flashing to make the stars. Also, acrylic paints are not expensive, so get your parents to buy some for you.

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Do you use the same technique for the stars if you don’t have acrylics but use watercolor instead?

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Yes! You’ll just want to use less water with the white watercolor so it doesn’t bleed into the painting.

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What if I don't have a gel pen?

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If you don't have a gel pen, you can use acrylic paint and a small paintbrush instead. A gel pen is not necessary, it just allows you to add more intricate and smaller details to your painting.

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Where to you get the paper?

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Any craft supply store would have it. Even some grocery stores with a craft section might have watercolor paper!

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