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Jackson’s Art Supplies – Premium Art Materials for Every Creative

Jackson’s art supplies

I’ve tried a few art supply stores over the years, but Jackson’s is the one I use most often. Because they’re the kind of store that actually feels like it was built for artists by artists. The selection is great, the quality is solid, and they carry both well-known brands and some hidden gems I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise.

Most of the paints, brushes, and papers I use in my own work come from Jackson’s — including a lot of their own-brand stuff, which has really surprised me in a good way. I have shown close-up images of their supplies throughout my blog posts.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist, passionate hobbyist, or just starting your creative journey, Jackson’s Art Supplies offers everything you need for your creative needs.

Why Artists Love Jackson’s

Jackson’s is a trusted name in the global art community, known for its curated selection of premium-quality art supplies at competitive prices. With over 60,000 fine art materials from top brands (and their own excellent in-house line), they make finding the perfect tool or medium easy and enjoyable.

What You’ll Find at Jackson’s

  • Professional-grade paints: Watercolour, oil, acrylic, gouache & more
  • Brushes for every technique and budget
  • Fine drawing tools: pencils, pens, pastels, markers
  • A huge selection of paper, canvas, and surfaces
  • Studio tools, easels, portfolios, and accessories
  • Eco-conscious & vegan-friendly art supplies
  • Exclusive bundles, sets & gift ideas for artists

Worldwide Shipping & Artist-Friendly Prices

Wherever you’re based, Jackson’s ships internationally with fair rates and fast delivery. Their packaging is eco-friendly, and their customer service is known for being responsive and reliable.

Browse Here

You can browse Jackson’s Art Store using my affiliate links below. If you do use them, I get a small commission (at no cost to you), which helps support my work. But no pressure — I’d be recommending them either way 🙂

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Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set & Tutorials

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Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set

For artists who love the organic feel of watercolour but crave the flexibility of digital tools, my first brush set for Procreate delivers an exceptional experience—with just four brushes and one canvas.

Tutorials – Using the Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set

Click on any of the titles for more details on each tutorial.

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Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Tutorial [2]

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Watercolour Ash Leaf Tutorial [1]

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Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Tutorial)

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Whether you’re a digital artist or a traditional watercolour enthusiast, this carefully crafted step-by-step PDF tutorial will guide you through painting a detailed hydrangea botanical illustration using watercolour techniques.

This is the second tutorial in the Botanical Illustration series for Procreate – designed to help you master floral painting at your own pace.

What’s Included

  • A comprehensive PDF tutorial fully illustrated and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions from sketch to finished bloom (to use in “Split View” alongside the Procreate app).
  • A PNG Sketch Outline (if you want to skip the sketch part)
  • Colour Palette to install in Procreate
  • Reference photo to follow
  • Timelapse/Speed Video of the full illustration from sketch to paint.

Designed for use with the Realistic Watercolour Brush Set for Procreate (sold separately), but works beautifully with any brush set – or even real watercolours!

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See a Timelapse of the Full Illustration


Procreate watercolour tutorial
Use the PDF tutorial in “Split View” alongside Procreate

This Tutorial is for:

  • Digital artists using Procreate
  • Traditional artists wanting to try digital techniques
  • Beginners looking for a structured guide
  • Experienced artists refining their botanical illustration style
  • Anyone who loves painting flowers, especially hydrangeas!


How Long to Complete

6-7 hours

(It took me 6 hours and 11 minutes!)

Pair it with:

[Realistic Watercolour Brush Set for Procreate]
(Not required, but recommended for similar watercolour effects!)

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Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Tutorial

Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made. 

Purchase includes:

  • x1 PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial
  • x1 Sketch Outline
  • x1 Reference Photo
  • x1 Procreate Colour Palette
  • x1 Timelapse/Speed Video
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Realistic Watercolour Brushes Minimalist Brush Set for Procreate

Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made. 

Purchase includes:

  • x1 Guide Booklet
  • x4 Brushes (Outline, Main, Blend/Wash & Subtle Bleed) 
  • x1 Large Canvas (5000x4000px)
  • x1 Small Canvas (3500x2535px)

Or for more details, click HERE.

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Procreate Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set

realistic watercolour brushes for procreate

For artists who love the organic feel of watercolour but crave the flexibility of digital tools, my first brush set for Procreate delivers an exceptional experience—with just four brushes and one canvas.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring the basics of watercolour or a seasoned illustrator looking for efficiency and realism, this set is designed to offer a seamless and inspiring workflow.

A Minimalist Set with Maximum Impact

Rather than overwhelming you with dozens of brush options, I have honed it down to four versatile tools—each crafted to emulate the natural flow, texture, and transparency of traditional watercolour paint.

1. Outline Brush

Start your artwork with clean, expressive lines. This brush mimics the feel of a fine watercolour/drawing brush on textured paper, giving structure to your compositions while preserving a hand-drawn feel.

2. Main Brush

The hero of your watercolour toolkit, this brush offers fluid strokes, rich pigment, and subtle texture. Perfect for layering colours, creating gradients, or filling larger areas with lush, painterly washes. This brush responds to pressure – the more pressure you apply with your Pencil, the more concentrated and intense the watercolour effect will be. Lightening the pressure will create a softer, more diluted look, just like real watercolour.

3. Blend/Wash Brush

Mimic the soft diffusion of wet-on-wet watercolour with this brush. It allows colours to bleed and blend naturally, helping you achieve those beautifully unpredictable transitions that define the medium.

4. Subtle Bleed Effects Brush

Add realism and depth with gentle feathering and edge bleeds. This brush is perfect for finishing touches that make your artwork look like it was painted with real water on paper.

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One Canvas, Endless Possibilities

Included with the brush set is a high-quality watercolour canvas designed to respond beautifully to each brush. This custom Procreate canvas recreates the texture and absorbency of real watercolour paper, making every stroke feel authentic and dynamic.

Designed for Every Artist

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a professional illustrator, this set allows you to focus on creativity without being bogged down by complexity. The intuitive brushes and responsive canvas work together to simulate traditional watercolour techniques—without the mess or setup.

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  • Authentic textures and flow
  • Beginner-friendly and professional-grade
  • Efficient and uncluttered
  • Natural blending and layering effects
  • Perfect for detailed botanicals and more

Buy Now – Realistic Watercolour Brushes Minimalist Brush Set for Procreate

Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made. 

Purchase includes:

  • x4 Brushes (Outline, Main, Blend/Wash & Subtle Bleed)
  • x1 Large Canvas (5000x4000px)
  • x1 Small Canvas (3500x2535px)
  • x1 Guide Booklet
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See My Illustrations On YouTube Using This Brush Set

See Also – Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush Set – PDF Step-by-Step Tutorials

Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Tutorial)
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Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Tutorial)

botanical illustration of an ash leaf in procreate with realistic watercolour brush set

Bring the elegance of nature into your digital sketchbook with this ash leaf botanical illustration tutorial—designed especially for Procreate and created using my Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist exploring digital watercolour, this guided lesson will help you develop a clean, minimalistic style like real watercolour.

This step-by-step tutorial is available as a downloadable PDF, perfect for following along at your own pace within the Procreate app.

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The ash leaf is a beautiful subject for botanical illustration thanks to its elegant structure and distinctive details. Composed of multiple slender leaflets arranged in pairs along a central stem (or rachis), the ash leaf has a graceful, feather-like form that naturally lends itself to minimalist design. Each leaflet tapers to a fine point and often features gently serrated edges and a delicate central vein, providing just the right amount of detail for watercolour texture to shine through. This combination of symmetry, variation, and organic flow makes the ash leaf both visually striking and meditative to paint—perfect for practicing layering, brush control, and subtle colour blending in digital watercolour.

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What You’ll Need

To complete this illustration, you’ll first need:

  • An iPad with the Procreate app
  • Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
  • My Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set
  • The PDF Tutorial (link below)

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What’s Included in the Purchase

Here’s a preview of what you’ll receive:

  • x1 Step-by-Step PDF Tutorial
  • x1 Full Extracted Timelapse Video from Procreate 
  • x1 Colour Palette
  • x1 PNG Sketch Outline
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See a timelapse of the illustration here:

Ready to Get Started?

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Buy Now – Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Tutorial)

The step-by-step tutorial is available for purchase here:

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Buy Now – Procreate Realistic Watercolour Minimalist Brush Set

The brush set used to create this tutorial is available for purchase here:

Or for more details, click HERE.