My daughter has been eyeing watercolor sets for a couple of months, and we have found that a great starter set, something a little more advanced than the traditional back to school sets, is a travel kit enclosed in a plastic carrying case.
Her interest in this style set came after spending time with Grandpa, an architect who dabbles in painting and watercolor when out and about. If it's good enough for someone who knows what he's doing, after all, it's good enough for her! There are a variety of kits, and price ranges, and those featured here, you can scroll over...as you hover, current pricing at Amazon will display. As always, be sure to look for free prime and super saver shipping selections!
Something more advanced, this will be a consideration at the holidays, as it provides a greater range of colors, and just a bit more intricate storage. I love seeing my youngsters save toward a desired item, knowing that their investment means that they will take good care of the resulting product. However, when it comes time for holiday gifts, I love finding a way to augment those interests.
There are plenty of professional quality watercolor sets to choose from, in a range of prices and designs. Encourage your young artist with the tools to begin to explore, through immersion, the world of art and watercolor.