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As we move into spring time in the northern hemisphere, it is the perfect moment to pull out the watercolors. Sunnier weather means the paint will dry faster and you don’t need to worry about rain drops causing random spots in the paint. In this post we will cover assembling a watercolor kit if you are new and also share some ideas if you already have a watercolor kit.