Painting Supplies

Hello, and welcome to the wonderful world of painting! This is the place for beginners wanting to get into painting and who want to learn about the basics. Check out the articles about choosing paints, brushes, and canvases to get started. Keep in mind that you will also need a few containers for water to rinse your brushes, some rags for cleaning up afterwards, and a drop cloth or some type of protective covering for your workspace. Good luck and happy painting!

Please visit Painting for Kids if you would like some ideas to buy for aspiring young painters.

Paint Brushes	Paints 101	Choosing Canvas	Easel	Painting Palette

Helpful Links for Beginners

• About.com -- Before you buy oil paint supplies.
• Aisling D'Art -- How to take care of your paint brushes.
• Art Education -- Free art lessons with visuals.
• ArtLex -- All the vocabulary and terminology you would want to know about art.
• Knowledge Hound -- An index to many articles and Web sites that deal with all aspects of painting.
• RexArt -- Some basics about different types and brands of acrylics, as well as some application tips.
• RexArt -- How to stretch artists' canvas.
• WatercolorPainting.com -- Guidance, ideas, and more.
• Watercolor Workbooks -- Online guides and advice for learning to paint with watercolors.