Beginner Artists - STOP wasting your MONEY!

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Hey there, beginner and aspiring artists and urban sketchers! In this video, I’m diving into the top mistakes that beginner artists make when it comes to buying art supplies. If you’re just starting out, this is your guide to saving money while building a practical and effective art kit. 🎨 📖 What We’ll Cover: Why you don’t need that 45-color watercolor set. The truth about fancy sketching accessories (spoiler: a simple pencil and elastic band can do wonders). Do you really need 25 fine liners? Nope! The best way to start with watercolor brushes without breaking the bank.0:00 Introduction to the topic: saving money on art supplies. 0:12 Why buying big watercolor sets isn’t a smart move for beginners. 0:25 Start small: the benefits of learning with just primary colors. 0:46 Avoid overcommitting to one brand when you're starting out. 1:15 The truth about expensive sketching accessories—why you can stick to the basics. 1:50 Do you really need a million fine liners? Here’s what works instead. 2:18 - 3:00 Watercolor brushes: how to experiment without overspending. 💡 **Key Takeaways for Beginner Artists:** 1. You don’t need every color under the sun—focus on learning techniques first. 2. Simple tools like a sketchbook, pencil, and pen can take you far. 3. Avoid getting caught up in the marketing of high-end art supplies until you know what works for you. 🔗 **Related Videos & Resources:** - [The World War II Gas Mask Box I Use for Sketching Supplies](#). - [Urban Sketching with a Fountain Pen & Water Brush](#). 🎨 Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy the process and let your creativity flow. Don’t let unnecessary spending get in the way of your artistic journey. Let me know in the comments what your go-to tools are or if you think I’ve missed anything important. Your feedback helps me make better content for you. 👍 Like this video? Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe for more tips, tricks, and art tutorials! **See you in the next video! Happy sketching!** #UrbanSketching #ArtTips #SaveMoneyOnArt Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG3PyflAz0ga0QstzLaV8g/join It would be great to get your thoughts on the video! Please leave a comment or just say Hi. Exclusive content, longer videos, more sketchbook fun, more support and no ads! Find me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DougJacksonArtLessons YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dougjacksonart My Shop - https://dougjacksonartwork.com/original-sheffield-art.html#/ My Website - https://dougjacksonartwork.com/index.html#/ About my Materials - https://dougjacksonartwork.com/material.html#/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/doug_jackson_artwork/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@doug_jackson_artwork ... CHAPTERS ...