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"The debacle starts with the canvas" ...or something like that, - Joseph Beuys,
Invest in a nice block of water color paper. Paint a layer of gesso on it first if you want to work with oils, or else the oils will eventually rot the paper. Take an old piece of wood, tape down the water color paper, and begin painting. I like the surface much better anyway, and the final product is more portable, too. And in my opinion, more admirable. Or if you really want to work on canvas, you can buy a large block and just paint on that.
Brushes are expensive, but they are there for a lifetime. I have paid more than 40euro for a brush before, and sometimes, it's worth it.
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