You will need to buy the following items, view the list below.
(1)  Pencils
(2)  Erasers
(3)  Sketch pad
(4)  Paper
(5)  A Board- I would recommend a 20" x 26", this is to support the paper.
(6)  Brushes -buy the best brushes you can afford, if you want detail you need to buy a rigger brush, these brushes allow for more freedom.

(7) Acrylic paints or water color paints can be used, its all base upon your preference.
(8) Palette - there are many sizes and shapes- its all depends on your choice
(9) Paper towels
(10) Natural Sponge- this could be used for texture, for wetting paper and lifting out white.

Before you begin painting, you must first understand that your first attempt will not be perfect and as an aspiring artist as yourself, you must never get discouraged and give up too soon.

Let me tell you, can you remember this saying? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder! If you follow these simple steps your creation will be held in high esteem and you will be on you way to explore the world of art.

Step 1 - You need a good picture, that will continue to capture your interest and the viewers interest as well,

Step 2- When you have selected the picture look at it and study its for awhile, look at the background and foreground - look for any major objects like trees, wood, stone, the horizon, mountains , sky and the like and see where it is position. If you want to include these objects in the painting you must position them for the eyes, this is called composition. I would advised that you  purchase a book by Walter Foster -Artist's Library Series on water color if you are really serious.

He will teach you techniques in value, color , painting techniques and also shows you how the techniques are applied. But for now, as promised I will have a go in explaining these concepts as we proceed into the blog, by using pictures at different beaches. So LET US BEGIN-

Step 3- use a very light pencil to draw because you don't want to see dark pencil drawings when you begin to paint, draw lightly.

If you have a picture that you have taken within the Caribbean region, feel free to send it to me and I will guide you accordingly.

It is now possible to transform your special pictures into a work of Art.