Materials I use or Recommend for Realistic Watercolour

I am often asked for information on the materials I use or recommend for realistic watercolour painting.  Of course everyone has their favourites, but here are some of mine.  I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you from the links below, I hope you find them helpful.  

Some links will take you to Jackson’s Art Supplies but unfortunately due to their trade agreements they do not ship Winsor and Newton products beyond the EU.  For these products I have supplied an alternative link.

Materials I use Winsor and Newton Professional Tube Paints

Winsor and Newton Professional Tube Paints

Non EU Product Link
Materials I use Winsor and Newton Professional Pans

Winsor and Newton Professional Pan Paints

Non EU Product Link
Materials I use Winsor and Newton Cotman Tube Paints

Winsor and Newton Cotman Tube Paints

Non EU Product Link
Materials I use Winsor and Newton Cotman 24 half pan set

Winsor and Newton Cotman Tube Paints

Non EU Product Link
Opaque watercolor white as recommended by Paul Hopkinson

Opaque White

Non EU Product Link
M. Graham titanium white opaque watercolour

Opaque White

ShinHan Pass White watercolor/gouache hybrid paint

Opaque White
Watercolour/Gouache Hybrid

Materials I use Winsor and Newton Cotman Series 111 Brushes

Winsor and Newton Cotman Series III

Non EU Product Link
Bockingford Watercolour Block Pad as recommended by Paul Hopkinson

Bockingford Block Pad

Arches cold pressed watercolour block

Arches Cold Pressed Block

Mop Brush as recommended by Paul Hopkinson

Mop Brush

Rake, comb, comber, replicator watercolor brush

Rake / Comber Brush

Panart Global art supplies

PanArt Brushes

Faber Castell dust free putty eraser for watercolour paintings

Dust Free Art Eraser

Faber Castell putty eraser for watercolour paintings

Kneadable Art Eraser

Paul Hopkinson recommended ceramic mixing palette

Ceramic Palette

Ruling Pen used for applying masking fluid

Ruling Pen for applying Masking Fluid

Colour shaper tool used for applying masking fluid

Colour Shaper Tool for applying Masking Fluid

Blue Masking Fluid for watercolour wildlife paintings

Masking Fluid

Pebeo latex free drawing gum, a good alternative to masking fluid

Pebeo (Latex free)

Double sided watercolour brush washing pot

Double Water Pot

Tracedown paper used for transferring an outline drawing for a watercolour painting

Graphite Backed Paper

Low Tack Tape

Low tack masking tape used in watercolour paintings
Waerproof pen and wash ink pens recommended

Waterproof Ink Pens

Adjustable wooden drawing board

Adjustable Drawing Board

Panasonic Lumix recommended by Paul Hopkinson

Panasonic Lumix

Tablet gooseneck holder as used by Paul Hopkinson

Tablet Gooseneck Holder

Canon M50 Mark II Filming Camera

Canon M50 MarkII

Soft masking fluid applicator by Rosemary & Co

Masking Fluid Applicator

You can also use my unique affiliate code THEDEVONARTIST  when you purchase any product with Rosemary & Co, and I will get a small commission for the referral.

Series 109 goat hair domed black brush by Rosemary & Co

Goat Hair Brush

Series 2230 spiky golden synthetic comber brush by Rosemary & Co

Spiky Comber Brush

Series 93 pure sable spotter series brush by Rosemary & Co

Series 93 Spotter Brush

Red dot spotter series brushes by Rosemary & Co

Red Dot Spotters

For more information and guidance on the materials I use or recommend for realistic watercolour why not join up for a free membership to my online school and have a go?  

My blog is also a great place for information, in particular there is a really good post for anyone who is new to watercolours. I also have a Pinterest board dedicated to watercolour painting equipment.  And in addition on my YouTube channel you will see me using various materials to create my wildlife paintings. 

Finally I hope this little insight into my studio has encouraged you to give this fantastic medium a try.  Or maybe you are simply looking for some things to add to your wish list or buy for a friend.  Whatever your reason for reading this far, I hope you have found this page helpful!

Any questions or queries regarding the materials, please feel free to drop me an email. Paul 🙂