Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Half Pans w/ Water Brush Pen and Mixing Palette

I love the box that comes with this set. The paints themselves are decent, some colors take a little work to get the pigment out of the pans. I swatched the colors on canson xl watercolor paper (as seen in pictures). I have some issues with the colors. As you can see with the mixing chart I made (photo included), you are able to mix a wide variety of greens with the colors in this set. You can also get a decent variety of purples and violets. However this set is quite lacking in the types of oranges you can mix. The reason for this is because, while there are two blues (one warm and one cool), this set only includes one yellow and one red. Though color temperature is relative, both of those included appear cool to my eye, which mix out to slightly dull and muted oranges. Despite this palettes potential for mixing a variety of greens, it also includes two convenience greens (viridian hue and sap green), both of which I like but are not necessary since you can mix both colors with the yellow and blues provided in the set. The set also contains both paynes gray and black, which are redundant in my opinion. Since they serve a similar purpose it seems a waste to include them both in a 12 color palette. As for the Chinese white, it is a controversial color among watercolor artists, but serves a function if you like pastel colors and dont mind adding opacity to your color mixes. If I were to choose these colors I would remove either one or both of the greens, as well as the black, and replace them with a warm red and a warm yellow, which this selection could benefit from. The water brush isnt my favorite that Ive tried, its very small and when you squeeze the barrel a lot of water comes out so its a little hard to control. If you prefer a traditional paint brush as opposed to a water brush you can fit other types of travel brushes in the brush compartment (as pictured). You could also omit the brush altogether and fit more a few more half pans where the brush is meant to go. I was able to fit 6 meeden-brand half pans in that space, although you would have to find a way to get them to stay in the pan, perhaps with glue or double sided tape. Overall Im happy with this purchase. Because of the price I wont be afraid to use up these paints for sketches and practice pieces, and when theyre used up Ill likely fill them up with tube paints. If youre looking for a starter set of watercolors I WOULD NOT recommend this set. The colors included are not optimal for mixing, so I would look for a split primary set (a warm and cool version of each primary) if youre just starting out. However if youre looking for a good sturdy box to travel around with that has plenty of mixing space, this set is definitely worth it even if you toss out the paints to refill them with your own preferred brand.

very nice .....love the waterpen too....will recommend to anyone

Just started painting and this was my first purchase of watercolors. Love it!!!

I bought all these watercolor pens but these are way better and cheaper. I love them!

It is missing certain colors. Normal green. Yellow. White. Everything else I live about them

Loved it! Very portable and easy to carry around. The colors come out pretty vibrant as well, and are easy to mix/delude to your liking. Perfect for an artist who likes to bring their supplies on the go.

I wanted to try Winsor and Newton Cotman for a good while before I found this pallet. Im sure it is worth 5 stars but it is lacking something for me. Unfortunately, I have not figured out what yet! I find that I am gravitating back to other brands that I have had for awhile. It may just be that I am familiar with them and thus more comfortable. Maybe it is the color selection. The jury is out. The value is outstanding so dont let my lack of that 5th star stop you from trying this set. It is perfect for a travel pallet.

Love this little pallet! So perfect for travel and the colors allow for great mixing! I only wish instead of the two blacks/grey there was a burnt umber pat instead! But i still love this especially for how cheap it is.

I love it.but I ‘ m going to buy a new more professional one.because It was just bit of unclear.

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