The Watercolor Trip to Italy Kit combines a guided watercolor workbook with professional-quality paints and brushes. Every lesson takes you step by step through color mixing, watercolor techniques, and material use, helping you create beautiful results without the stress of choosing supplies separately.
The kit is suitable for complete beginners, returning artists, and experienced painters looking for relaxing, structured projects.
What is included
1. “Watercolor Trip to Italy” Workbook, Second Edition
- Size: 6 × 9 inches
- 50 pages
- 17 step-by-step lessons
- 35 painting exercises
- Premium 140 lb / 300 gsm watercolor paper
- 100% cotton, cold-pressed surface
- Convenient spiral binding
- Bonus lesson from the popular Spain workbook
- Links to free introductory watercolor video tutorials
Each lesson includes:
- A reference image
- Color-mixing guidance
- A clear sequence of watercolor techniques
- Instructions for using the included materials
- Step-by-step visual examples
The professional 100% cotton watercolor paper holds water beautifully and resists buckling when pre-wet. Its cold-pressed texture supports smooth washes, soft blending, layering, and detailed brushwork.
Each page also includes a QR code that allows you to send a photograph of your painting and ask the author a question.
2. Insparea Professional Watercolor Set
A compact travel palette containing 12 carefully selected professional-quality colors.
The paints are made with premium pigments that provide:
- Vibrant, transparent color
- Smooth blending
- Beautiful color mixtures
- Excellent versatility across watercolor techniques
- Reliable results for both beginners and experienced artists
The sturdy metal box includes an integrated mixing surface, making it convenient for painting at home, while travelling, or outdoors.
3. Two Round Squirrel-Imitation Watercolor Brushes
The kit includes one medium and one smaller round brush.
These soft, responsive brushes hold water well while maintaining a precise point. They are suitable for:
- Broad washes
- Soft transitions
- Fine lines
- Controlled details
- Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques
The handles have been redesigned for improved comfort and control.
4. One Small Synthetic Brush
The small synthetic brush provides firmer control for fine details and precise applications.
Created through decades of watercolor experience
This workbook combines the expertise of two watercolor masters.
Vitalii contributed more than 15 years of teaching experience. Feedback from thousands of students helped him develop and refine a fast, approachable method for learning watercolor.
Andrej contributed more than 40 years of watercolor-painting experience. His achievements include finalist recognition in The Artist’s Magazine competitions in 2008 and 2009, as well as the XXI Century Watercolour Open Competition organized by the Royal Watercolour Society.
Together, their experience has produced a structured method that makes watercolor easier to understand and more enjoyable to practise.
Create paintings you can frame or give as gifts
The finished paintings are designed to fit standard 10 × 15 cm / 4 × 6 inch photo frames after trimming.
By completing the workbook, you can create a collection of 35 small watercolor paintings inspired by Italy. Display them in your home, keep them as a record of your progress, or give them as personal handmade gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions.
Ideal for
- Complete watercolor beginners
- Adults returning to art
- Hobby artists
- Travellers and urban sketchers
- Anyone seeking a calming creative activity
- Gift buyers looking for a complete artistic experience
- Artists who prefer guided projects and professional materials
There is no need to assemble paints, paper, and brushes separately. Everything has been selected to work together.
Shipping
Orders within the United States are normally delivered in approximately 3–5 business days by standard shipping.
A thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to learn watercolor, build creative confidence, and experience the beauty of Italy through painting.
