Reddit mentions of Perfect Color Choices for the Artist

Youtube has some great stuff. Specifically, there are some Australian water color artists that are incredible and easy to relate to (just so your sources are broader than just Bob Ross). I currently have a teacher and she is helping me get to know materials and color theory a lot better. This stuff is super important. (I have been able to draw well enough for a while). Materials are tough to figure out without buying a bunch of stuff yourself. Color theory is much more than what I thought it was - found a good book that I hope will have all of the information I will need with some useful references. Here it is in a link below! My copy arrives soon! Taking a small class (less than 6 people or so with a teacher who takes a personal interest in your improvement) has benefits that I couldn't have realized in the beginning and struggle to quantify now. Also, I learn much quicker by instruction + solo work rather than just solo work. Leap frogging the time consuming question of "what colors should I start with and from what company on what type of surface" + bonus suggestions and free samples of other stuff by simply asking my teacher was most excellent. Paint where ever you are comfortable tho - sounds like you are on the right track!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931780196/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1