Art-based hobbies can be wonderfully engaging and reveal a hitherto unknown creative side of ourselves.

Anyone with a streak of creativity will vouch for the immensely engrossing nature and healing effects of painting, drawing, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.

If you are an aspirant artist, you might have wondered what art supplies you will need to begin exploring the wonderful world of painting. Depending on the type of painting you have in mind, here is a list of basic supplies you will need as a novice painter.

Have a look through our art supplies to find watercolours and supplies and use these handy tips to get you started on your watercolour painting.

Have a look through our art supplies to find acrylics and art supplies and use these handy tips to get you started on your acrylic painting.

Have a look through our art supplies to find oil paints and art supplies and then use these handy tips to get you started on your painting.