Painting Sets

Get All Of The Essentials You Need In One Convenient Drawing Or Paint Set!

A paint set or drawing set is the perfect way for a beginner to get started in painting and drawing or for a professional to ensure they always have the basics in stock when they need them. From paints in all of the essential primary colours and paintbrushes of varying types to paper, pencils and accessories - an art kit is a cost-effective and convenient way to start any new painting or drawing project.

Riot Art & Craft have high quality art supplies and art materials by leading brands such as Winsor and Newton, Matisse, Liquitex, Atelier and Eraldo. Our paint sets and drawing sets range from basic paints and coloured pencils to extravagant 50pce sketching sets by Art Studio with graphite pencils, pastels, paper and drawing tools that's sure to impress any illustrator.

We've got acrylic paint sets, oil paint sets, watercolor sets, gouache sets, drawing and sketching sets and mixed media sets, as well as canvases, easels and paintbrush sets to put on your wishlist!

Simply browse our categories and add items to your shopping cart for checkout or purchase a gift card and give the artist in your life a special surprise they'll love.

Painting Sets For Kids

Get your little ones into painting early and encourage them to discover the joy of creative expression. Our kids painting sets will give them everything they need to start, from our Tim and Tess poster paint kit with brush, pad and palette to our acrylic, watercolour and mixed media sets by Art Studio for older kids who are ready to experiment with new techniques.

We've also got Crayola kits for kids who love to scribble with a range of vibrant crayons that are non-toxic and perfect for drawing and doodling.

Painting Sets For Adults

Our art paint sets for adults are made for both beginners and professionals alike. Get started in acrylics with the right colours and brushes for mixing and experimenting or try something new like airbrush art or fabric painting. We've got:
1. Acrylic paint sets
2. Oil paint sets
3. Watercolour paint sets
4. Gouache paint sets
5. Airbrush kits
6. Fabric paint sets

Acrylic Paint Sets

We have acrylic paint sets available in various sizes, from 30 piece sets in a stunning selection of shades to basic 5 piece sets by Holcroft and 33 piece sets with paints, brushes, palette, palette knife and assorted drawing tools to make your next acrylic painting masterpiece.

Our paint sets contain high-quality acrylics with an excellent lightfastness rating and rich pigments for vibrancy on any surface. Colours include basics such as titanium white and black for mixing custom shades as well as essential shades like ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, carmine and burnt sienna.

Paint Brush Sets

Before you dive into painting, you'll need the right tools to bring your masterpiece to life. We've got handy paint brush sets for acrylic, watercolor and oil painting with various sizes and types for different textures and results.

Shop synthetic and natural brush sets by Eraldo, Holcroft and The Art Studio with flat and round brushes, filberts, liners, angled brushes, watercolor brushes, oil brushes and more. Our Art Studio paint brush sets even come in a convenient wallet for easy transportation.

Best Paint Set Brands

Riot Art & Craft sell the most trusted brands in painting and drawing at the most amazing discounted prices. Our paint set brands are prized by beginners and professionals for their quality, reliability and versatility in creating any type of project. We stock:
1. Eraldo Di Paolo
2. Holcroft
3. The Art Studio
4. Art Culture
5. Art Spectrum
6. Tim & Tess

Professional Drawing Kit Set

For budding or seasoned illustrators, we've got quality drawing kit sets by leading brands like Derwent and Art Studio to help you create stunning images on the page.

We've got Art Studio drawing sets complete with graphite pencils in varying strengths, charcoal sticks, sketching sticks and pastel sticks to add a bit of colour to your creation. You'll also find drawing tools, such as kneadable erasers and sharpeners, paper blenders for smudging and sandpaper blocks to get the right shape for your pencils and pastels.

You can also shop our travel drawing kits with pencils and sketchbook, woodless coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, charcoal sets and graphite pencil sets if you've already perfected your style and just want to get started sooner!

Difference Between Drawing and Sketching

Drawing and sketching are often confused as the same thing - in fact, sketching is a form of drawing. However, sketching is typically the lighter, looser style of drawing you do to lay down the groundwork for your later drawing. Sketches usually lack details and are quick.

Charcoals and graphite pencils are the main mediums used for sketching, while pastels and coloured pencils can also be used in drawing to add depth and contrast.

Best Sketch Set Brands

Sketching is an art and we've got the essential tools you need in one handy set to get you started and developing your skills sooner. Shop our Art Studio sketching set range including woodless graphite pencils, 12pce sketch pencils, charcoal and pastel sketch set, charcoal sticks and charcoal sketching pencils in a tin.

Add a bit of colour with our Art Studio coloured pencils set or take your drawing on the road with our travel kits that come with sketchbook, pencils and drawing tools. You can also refine your skills further with the Still Life colour drawing kit and extensive Sketch and Draw set with artist mannequin for realistic and detailed sketches that pop off the page!

Benefits Of Buying In Sets

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, a paint set is always a good item to have in your art collection. For those just starting out, it's a quick and affordable way of getting the essential supplies you'll need to begin your first project. If you're unsure of exactly what you need, an art kit will do the hard work for you and include everything that's necessary to start!

For advanced artists, a paint set is an easy way of ensuring you always have basics colours on-hand for mixing your own custom colours and shades, as well as essential paintbrushes and pencils.

Paint and drawing sets are also conveniently packaged, such as our gorgeous Art Studio watercolour pencil and sketching sets that come with their own dark wooden case with gold snap lock for easy storage while travelling.

FAQs About Paint Sets

What Is The Best Paint Set?

The best paint sets will include a selection of basic colours for mixing custom shades, a range of application tools and a surface to paint on. Our Art Studio acrylic travel set has everything you need to get started, including:
1. 12 essential colours in warm and cool tones
2. A variety of paintbrushes
3. Palette knife
4. Drawing pad
5. Graphite pencil, eraser and sharpener

What Kind Of Paint Is Best For Beginners?

Acrylic paint is renowned for being the most versatile paint to begin your journey into painting. It's incredibly versatile and forgiving which makes it a great option for learning and perfecting your style. It's also:
1. Bright and highly pigmented
2. Fast-drying
3. Water-soluble
4. Able to be layered and reworked
5. Able to be applied to many surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood and plastic

How Much Is A Set Of Acrylic Paints?

The price of an acrylic paint set will vary depending on what materials are included in the kit. We've got the best value for money in Australia with discounted paint sets by Art Studio starting from as low as $8.00 and including all of the essentials, from 12 basic acrylic colours to paintbrushes, pencil, sharpener and paper.

What Is Included In A Sketching And Drawing Set?

Our sketching and drawing sets from Art Star and Art Studio are compact and perfect for being creative on the move! They come with everything you'll need to get started, including:
1. A stunning range of coloured pencils and oil pastels
2. Acid-free drawing pad
3. Pencils of varying hardness
4. Eraser and sharpener
5. Handy clipboard
6. Convenient packaging for easy storage while travelling