Best beginner painting starter kits, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,703 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this

Beginner Painting Starter Kits

337 brands

ParseChatGPT + Google AI

Parse

https://parse.gl

Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Beginner Painting Starter Kits, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	Winsor & NewtonConsistently cited as the primary recommendation for both student and professional-grade kits.	Consistently cited as the primary recommendation for both student and professional-grade kits.	55%
2	Blick Art Materials		34%
3	Daniel SmithPreferred by serious artists for its high pigment load and excellent color-mixing capabilities.	Preferred by serious artists for its high pigment load and excellent color-mixing capabilities.	32%
4	LiquitexThe most cited brand for beginners seeking durable and versatile acrylic paints.	The most cited brand for beginners seeking durable and versatile acrylic paints.	31%
5	ArchesUniversally recognized as the industry-standard paper for watercolor painting and serious study.	Universally recognized as the industry-standard paper for watercolor painting and serious study.	24%
6	Jerry's ArtaramaA primary destination for deep discounts and curated professional supply bundles.	A primary destination for deep discounts and curated professional supply bundles.	22%
7	Artist's Loft		16%
8	Michaels		15%
9	Jackson's Art SuppliesConsistently rated for expert curation and competitive pricing on premium imported art brands.	Consistently rated for expert curation and competitive pricing on premium imported art brands.	15%
10	Royal Brush		15%
11	Schmincke		14%
12	Plaid Online		14%
13	Fedrigoni		14%
14	Canson		13%
15	Sennelier		13%
16	Mondo Llama		12%
17	Sakura of America		12%
18	Strathmore Artist Papers		11%
19	Walmart		11%
20	Etsy		11%
21	Royal Talens		11%
22	Golden Artist Colors		10%
23	Daler-Rowney		10%
24	KINGART		8%
25	Target		8%
26	Meeden Art		7%
27	Holbein		7%
28	Amazon		7%
29	M. Graham & Company		7%
30	Princeton Brush		6%
31	Utrecht Art Supplies		6%
32	Kuretake		5%
33	Rosa Gallery		5%
34	BAOHONG		5%
35	Grabie		5%
36	Gansai Tambi		5%
37	Journey Art Stuff		4%
38	Prang		4%
39	Craft Smart		4%
40	U.S. Art Supply		4%
41	Benicci		4%
42	Paul Rubens		4%
43	Shuttle Art		3%
44	Altenew		3%
45	Amsterdam Acrylics		3%
46	Fantastory		3%
47	Walmart Mexico		3%
48	Hahnemühle		2%
49	ArtSkills		2%
50	Hobby Lobby		2%
51	Reeves		2%
52	Plaza Artist Materials		2%
53	Faber-Castell		2%
54	ARTISTRO		2%
55	Yasutomo		2%
56	Roman Szmal		2%
57	Zieler		2%
58	Nicpro		1%
59	Mijello		1%
60	ARCH Art Supplies		1%
61	Spokane Art Supply		1%
62	White Nights		1%
63	Lukas		1%
64	Legion Paper		1%
65	Golden		1%
66	Pixiss		1%
67	Bee Paper		1%
68	Funto Studio		1%
69	Artist & Craftsman Supply		1%
70	St. Louis Art Supply		<1%
71	Kuretake ZIG		<1%
72	eBay		<1%
73	Castle Arts		<1%
74	Cult Pens		<1%
75	Nasco Education		<1%
76	Watercolor Online		<1%
77	Ohuhu		<1%
78	Chalkola		<1%
79	Art Alternatives		<1%
80	Hearth & Harbor		<1%
81	DecoArt		<1%
82	The Merri Artist		<1%
83	Mei Liang		<1%
84	D'Artisan Shoppe		<1%
85	Fine Art Store		<1%
86	Speedball Art Products		<1%
87	Paper & Ink Arts		<1%
88	Caliart		<1%
89	DaVinci Paints		<1%
90	Chartpak		<1%
91	Strathmore		<1%
92	Cheap Joe's Art Stuff		<1%
93	Artify		<1%
94	Crafts 4 All		<1%
95	Sam Flax		<1%
96	katbite		<1%
97	Macy's		<1%
98	Derwent		<1%
99	Artist Loft		<1%
100	Transon		<1%

and 75 more brands in this ranking

Who wins on each AI

ChatGPT favors specialized retailers like Jackson's Art Supplies and premium paper brands, while Google AI Overviews prioritizes broad-distribution brands and high-street retailers for convenience.

ChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Mention rate on each AI platform, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
Winsor & Newton	60%	35%
Daniel Smith	42%	34%
Arches	35%	29%
Liquitex	33%	25%
Jerry's Artarama	17%	15%

The two models disagree most about Canson (ChatGPT #22, Google #5) and Arteza (ChatGPT #20, Google #7).

Sources AI cited

reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 47% of analyzed answers.

Best beginner painting starter kits, according to AI

Best beginner painting starter kits, according to AI

What shifted

How AI answersHow AI answers questions in Beginner Painting Starter Kits

Other markets

Online Photo & Wall Art Services

Frequently asked questions

See where your brand stands in this ranking

Online Photo & Wall Art Services