So many people want to start (again) doing art, but feel intimidated by the endless variety of supplies. And here is my tip: start at the bottom end, just use anything. Go to the hobby section of your local supermarket, order the cheap art kit online. This is all good for the beginning.  Avoid oil and watercolours on day one, but you can start with them soon.

Trust your instinct and enjoy! Because, everybody is an artist! Really!

Room for Colours' 7 p's

This is the real beginner list, suitable for everybody who has never used a paintbrush, and has never heard about the differences between watercolour and tempera (That was me, back in 2015)

Paper (really ANY paper)

Paint (tempra, gouache or acrylic are perfect; avoid oil and watercolour)

Paintbrushes (Yep... any paintbrushes you can find in any supermarket)

Paint pot (you can use any cup from your kitchen)

Plate (any old plate)

Pencil (any)

and of course: Passion and Patience

Of course we all dream of a huge art studio! Oh, yes, I do... But... the reality is... we need to eat, work, play and paint usually on the same spot... THE KITCHEN TABLE! By the time you have everything set up you need to tidy up.

Well, now I come up with some solutions. 

1. Use a space on a wall you never use. Maybe even in an odd corner. Stick a paper there and let you child paint, or use this as an easel for yourself.  Have a box with all your art supplies so it is easy to tidy up.
2. Balcony table. This is usually a spot which isn't used every day and you can leave things there.
3. The floor... It sounds strange, but it is such a perfect place to work. You don't have to worry about space, you can usually leave it until it's dry and it's easy to clean.
4. Get an easel. I have one myself, standing in the living room, with a stool next to it. It stays there and so I sometimes paint even only for 5 minutes. And if it needs to go because of visitors, landlords or other reasons... It's easy to be stored away.