Whether you’re just starting to paint for the first time because of a home improvement project or you are an artist expanding your craft, the importance of having the tools before you begin your work has always been the advice of many seasoned artists and designers alike. Searching for painting kits available online can be such a dizzying task because you will be on the edge of deciding what is an essential purchase and what is nice to have in your collection. Well, you don’t have to worry because we will be breaking down the top five must-haves in a complete painting kit, so you’ll have less time to think about the necessities and more time to focus on the masterpiece you have in mind.
A versatile set of brushes
This has got to be the first on the list—high-quality brushes. Investing in these tools, especially in their variety of shapes, sizes, and bristles, can be costly, but it will definitely save you a lot of time and give you better results in the long run.
High-quality Paints
If you have seen videos comparing paints of different quality, then you’ll know that there are those paints you need to make a masterpiece come to life and those whose quality are for days you just want to practice your craft. Depending on what you choose, the higher the quality of your paint, the better vibrancy of colours, blending, and permanence you will get for your final piece.
A reliable palette or a painting tray
Here’s our favourite part—mixing colours. Painting a masterpiece or even a blank wall takes a lot of decision-making, even the tiniest of details like choosing the best blend of colours. And this magic happens in a colour palette. Each palette or painting tray material suits a specific type of paint as well as the quality you are looking for. At the same time, having enough surface to blend your colours freely without having to mix them wrongly keeps you focused on just finishing the task.
A Painting Surface
Artists mostly prefer a canvas as their painting surface, but there are also various kinds, like watercolour paper for better water absorption, as well as wood accent or just a plain plastered wall. Just make sure to prepare your painting surface with the proper process to ensure that your paint adheres properly.
Mediums and Solvents
Depending on what you need, mediums and solvents are there to change the texture, delay or lengthen the drying time, and the final finish of your paint. In addition, solvents are necessary when cleaning your brush as it is a complex process.
A complete painting kit is not a requirement; it is something that evolves over time as you do home improvements. The important thing is that even if you have gathered enough to start the journey, you are enjoying the process of not only creating a finished work but also finding solutions to the challenges you will encounter as you paint. We hope you enjoy your painting journey!
