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Art sets for every creative start Jump to section Art sets for every creative start Types of art sets explained How to choose the right art set What's inside a beginner art set Art set questions answered Why choose Riot for your art set Explore related art supplies Gifting a first kit, coming back to painting after years off, or setting up a rainy-afternoon activity for the kids? An art set takes the guesswork out of getting started. It's a curated bundle of the core supplies you need to try a technique. Paints, brushes, pencils, pads or markers, all chosen to work together the moment you open the lid. Our range covers painting, drawing and mixed media, with sets sized for everything from a first try through to a proper weekend project. You'll find gentle starting points like watercolour tins, versatile acrylic kits, sketching bundles with graphite and charcoal, and colourful all-in-one kits made for younger hands. Trusted names sit alongside our own favourites, including Faber-Castell, Crayola, Eraldo Di Paolo and Posca. Pick a set with confidence and spend more time actually creating. Types of art sets explained The easiest way to narrow things down is to start with what you'd like to make. A painting set is built around colour and coverage. A drawing set is built around line, shading and detail. Mixed media sets sit in between and reward a bit of experimenting. If you're leaning towards colour work, our broader painting collection shows what's possible beyond a starter kit. Set type What's typically inside Best suited to Acrylic painting set Acrylic paints, brushes, palette, small canvas or board Beginners wanting a versatile, forgiving start Watercolour set Pan or tube watercolours, round brushes, mixing area Soft, layered work, journalling, travel painting Drawing and sketching set Graphite pencils, charcoal, eraser, sharpener, sketchpad Portrait practice, studies, everyday sketching Coloured pencil set Coloured pencils in a tin or case, sometimes a pad Detail