Gouache: I prefer Winsor Newton and Holbein brand: Permanent white, Brilliant or Cad yellow, Yellow Ochre, Marigold yellow, cad Red Med, Alizarine crimson, Spectrum Violet, Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Turquoise, Katsura Blue, Brilliant Green, Olive Green, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Linden Green. Brushes: #8 and #2 round, half and 1 inch flat gouache or acrylic brushes. I like the Jack Richeson brush set that can be found on Amazon. Honbay 24 Deep Compartments Plastic Paint Palette Paint Tray with Soft Lid for Watercolors, Gouache, Acrylic and Oil PaintHonbay 24 Deep Compartments Plastic Paint Palette Paint Tray with Soft Lid for Watercolors, Gouache, Acrylic and Oil Paint