Hi Henry, this is so helpful. Can you recommend some other good basic items as well? I may have to travel with the items too so lightweight would be best.
Hi Shari, here is a package with all the basics. You may select from them for your needs. www.blueheronarts.com/student-value-pack-starter-chinese-painting-p-727.html
How durable are those brushes? There are some generic Chinese brushes sold here from where I live but they don't last long. After a few uses the hairs fall off :( Is this normal? Or should I find higher quality materials?
These three basic brushes are professional quality ones which I use on a daily base. You may need to take care of them properly if you want to last long (never soak the brush in water, just rinse and dry it with paper towel.