Here’s my setup when I am making new abstract art painting. Water, paper towels, a rag are all a must.
I have lots of cheap acrylic paint for experimenting new ideas and art work. My palette is a great place to hold paint and mix colors off of the canvas/paper. You could always use a piece of cardboard or a paper plate instead of an actual palette if you so choose.
I have a full set of various paintbrush types, a set of palette knives, and an old loyalty card for applying and blending paint in different ways.
Painting is really an inexpensive hobby and if you start with the primary colors, black and white, mixing and blending is a fun experience as you learn how to paint and get a feel for your own personal style.
Canvases are not necessary to start but some heavy cardstock is a very cost-effective option when you are starting out. If you do choose canvases, remember you can always paint over what you did if you don’t like what you created.
Painting is a fun, relaxing outlet that can spur all kinds of now creative expressions that could help you in other areas as well.
Give it a try!
– Jason
Poems for Warriors 
Hi, Jason. Couldn’t agree more. Painting is truly great fun and so relaxing. Great therapy for unwinding. As you say one can use anything to paint on. What piece are you working on at present? Happy Painting. Have a great day. Goff
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Thanks Goff… I usually work on small paintings here and there. I don’t have a current WIP but I will probably work on something over the weekend… you?
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Hi Jason. Many ideas – too many probably. Several works in the preliminary stage. One half completed on the easel. Trying to clear out my studio space and that seems to be a never ending job. Will overcome in the end – hopefully. Have a wonderful day. Goff
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Sounds fun! Thanks Goff
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Thanks. Maybe, like you, get something done over the weekend. Unless, of course, I get distracted by something else. Best wishes. Goff
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Good luck Goff 😉
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Same to you Jason. Best Wishes. Goff
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Looking forward to seeing some amazing art works by you
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Thanks Adi 😁
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Jason, you have found a peaceful place to create and relax. We all need to find our individual niche. May your weekend be filled with more of these special moments in whatever you do.
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Thanks! It has been so nice
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Hey, Your work is awesome ..Congrats!
Do you know about Picasso , He actually believed that if he paused his work someone he loves would die….Its really so interesting to know about the legend and his life…
IF you want to know more
https://thecurioushunter.wordpress.com/2019/05/15/the-great-picasso-and-his-mysterious-belief/
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