As a beginner, I think every one should start with the minimum amount of tools he/she needs for the art chosen. But I think a sketch book and pencils are a must for everyone. As for me, now I have two sketchbooks (big and small ) some H and B pencils, about thirty tubes of different and most required oil painting colors, turpentine, linseed oil, brushes, two knives, a palette and some yards of canvas. I think it's too early to have a studio or a special corner for painting as my stuff is very limited now, besides, I don't have that number of paintings yet. I think a camera is important for every one who draws or paints because, beside taking photos for desired places or things to draw later, you can photo your work to spot and examine the faults.
