Brushes :
I feel that brushes are a personal preference. Here are some of my favorites:
Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Brushes
Travel Brushes:
Paint:
Any watercolor paint will work. I will be using Qor Watercolor paints for the majority of the lessons. I will also show how to make your own paint, if you desire.
The brands I like the most:
Kuretake - great for the price
Sennelier L'Aquarelle - Honey based watercolors
Not ready to commit, but want to play? Prang offers a very affordable set of student grade watercolors that are surprisingly great!
Metallics - for all your shimmery needs.
Travel - Great little set for traveling.
Make Your Own:
Gum Arabic + Pigments (by color) + Honey (optional) + Pans + glass-muller (optional)