Best Painting & Drawing Supplies UK (2026)
Paints, brushes and drawing supplies for hobbyists.
#1 Pick
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Half Pan Metallic Pocket Set, 8 Half Pans + 1 Travel BrushRated 4.6 out of 5 stars (487)
£19.99
Pros
- Compact pocket set is easy to take on the go
- Includes a travel brush ready to paint straight away
- Metallic pigments add shimmer to finished pieces
Cons
- Space for only 4 additional pans if expanding the set
#2 Pick
YSLON Professional Sketch and Drawing Pencils Set, Art Pencils 8B-2H (12-Count)Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,672)
£8.99
Pros
- Graphite range from 8B to 2H covers most sketching needs
- Smooth application good for shading and outlines
- Affordable starter set for hobbyist artists
Cons
- No case included, needs separate storage
#3 Pick
Drawing Pencils and Sketch Set, Professional 20 Pieces Sketching Pencil Set with Portable BagRated 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,289)
£12.99
Pros
- 20-piece set covers pencils, erasers and sharpeners
- Portable zip bag keeps everything together
- Good value starter kit for new sketchers
Cons
- Bag material feels basic rather than premium
#4 Pick
Surcotto Drawing Pencils, Professional Sketching Pencils Set with Eraser and Sharpener (8B-2H, 14-Count)Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,043)
£9.99
Pros
- Includes eraser and sharpener alongside 14 pencils
- Wide grade range suits beginners through to hobbyists
- Well-reviewed budget option for sketching
Cons
- Sharpener quality is basic compared to standalone tools
#5 Pick
Koncci Canvas for Painting, Set of 10 Canvas Panels, Cotton Acid-Free Blank Canvases for Acrylic, Oil, WatercolourRated 4.5 out of 5 stars (764)
£15.99
Pros
- Mixed sizes in one set suit different project scales
- Acid-free cotton canvas resists yellowing over time
- Works with acrylic, oil and watercolour paints
Cons
- Thinner panels than gallery-stretched canvas