Buy your own supplies - links and discounts

Below you’ll find a list of materials and stores I recommend that are available in Norway.

Disclaimer: These are materials I have personally tried from those available in Norway (with a few exceptions), and I recommend them for the reasons listed below. This does not mean that these are the best materials possible or the only good options—there are certainly many other good or even better supplies, and I may be wrong. The list will be updated over time.

Please check my starter packs if you’re looking for a complete set of everything you need to get started with watercolour.

Paint:

The most important qualities for me are lightfastness and the ability to quickly achieve a buttery consistency when using dry paint.

A list of recommended colours can be found on the starter kit page.

• ShinHan | www.penstore.no
  Good quality to price ratio
• Van Gogh | www.tegne.no
  Good quality to price ratio
• Daniel Smith 
  Very professional made from natural pigments 
• Winsor Newton | www.torso.no
  Professional, recommended for those painting with freshly squeezed paint
• Michael Harding | www.kunstogutstyr.no (Use code Kasia25 for 15% off everything in the store)

Brushes:

My rule is: anything you can imagine using to apply your makeup is suitable for watercolour 🙂 Think soft, gentle brushes.

For a list of recommended sizes and shapes, check the starter kit page.

- Roman Szmal Synthetic Squirrel |
Professional. One of my favourites - hold perfect amount of water - not too much, not too little. Durable. Polish Brand

- KUM | www.torso.no
Professional. German brand. 

- Da Vinci Casaneo | www.kunstogutstyr.no (Use code Kasia25 for 15% off everything in the store). 
Professional. German brand.

- Fuumuui www.fuumuui.com (Use code Kasia10 for 10% off everything in the store)
You'll find both beginner and more professional sets. Chinese brand.

This one can be purchased in the atelier (check starter kits) and is good as a versatile set for those starting with watercolour: https://fuumuui.com/products/fuumuui-10pcs-professional-synthetic-squirrel-paint-brushes-for-artists-flat-round-pointed-dagger-cats-tongue-oval-wash

- Sostrene Grene | www.sostrenegrene.com/no/produkter/kreativitet/pensel-p-30622c8f
Simple and just enough - recommended for beginners looking for budget brushes.

Paper:

Anything that is 100% cotton, 300gsm will be great.

• Baohong | Not available in Norway. Check stores in different countries.
• Arches | www.kreatima.com | www.tegne.no
• Maestro Papier Artystyczny | Available in art supply stores in Poland or in Akvarell Atelier - check starter kit page. 
• Fabriano | www.kreatima.com | www.tegne.no

Accessories:

• Paper tape | Biltema | Clas Ohlson | Jernia
• Palette | Available in art supply stores in Poland and different countries or in Akvarell Atelier - check starter kit page. In Norway available in bigger size: https://kunstogutstyr.no/maletilbehor/lufttett-maleskrin-33-rom (Use code Kasia25 for 15% off everything in the store).
  
• Board | https://www.tegne.no/produkt/plexiglass-a3-2mm/
• Spray bottle | Normal
• Towel or Cloth | Jysk