Grumbacher - Academy Watercolor Get a Start in Art Set
Academy Watercolor Get a Start in Art Set
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Product Information
- 5 tubes (24 ml each) of watercolor included
- 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper
- 4 acid-free sheets prevent buckling
- Round brush size 10 for painting
- 2H pencil for light preliminary sketches
- Kneaded eraser lifts marks gently
- 10-well palette with mixing guide
Launch your watercolor journey with quality paper and paint
Watercolor blocks eliminate buckling without stretching or taping, letting beginners focus on paint handling rather than paper prep. This kit includes four 140 lb. cold press sheets bound as a block, paint across the surface, let it dry, then slice around the edges with a palette knife to release finished work. The moderate texture provides enough tooth for paint adhesion while staying forgiving for developing techniques.
Five 24ml tubes deliver a practical starter palette: burnt umber, thalo blue, ultramarine blue, thalo crimson, and cadmium yellow pale hue mix into surprisingly varied color ranges. The included guide demonstrates mixing fundamentals. A size 10 round brush handles both broad washes and detail work as you learn brush control. The 10-well palette provides adequate mixing space for color exploration.
Layout compositions with the 2H graphite pencil, harder lead produces lighter lines that won't show through transparent washes. The kneaded eraser lifts marks gently without damaging paper fibers, and its moldable nature allows precise corrections. Everything arrives together, eliminating the guesswork of selecting compatible materials when you're just starting to understand how watercolor behaves.
