Winsor & NewtonCotman Watercolour, 'Sketchers' Pocket Set' , 12 x Half Pans + 1 x Travel Brush, Pack of 1

A nice selection of intense pigments that support many tones of transparent colour simply by varying the amount of water used. The colours blend to almost infinite hues and even as a beginner they don't look muddy when mixed unless I am incredibly inept or actually choose to mix a deliberately muddy shade. This set includes a decent quality fine brush, well suited to detail and line work, and can be used wet on dry for pinpoint accuracy or wet on wet for dreamy blooms, delicate wahes and artistic effects. This is the first time i've played with watercolours since i was a child, and is so much more fun than I remembered. It is surprising that such tiny pans yield so much colour and cover so much 300gsm paper - whilst barely denting their content! This tiny pallette is the perfect size to put in a pocket and sketch in the field.

I'm definitely not an artist, and there's a whole story that involves not being allowed to do O-level Art (yes, I am that untalented) and forty years later led to me buying this watercolour set...The colours are bright and colourful, and have a decent amount of pigment. They are easy to mix, and work just as the tutors on YouTube advise that watercolour paints should behave. The case is very sturdy, feels solid, and has space to mix colours in the lid. There is also a travel brush included, which is designed to prevent the bristles being damaged during travel.Despite my previous apparent lack of talent, I have managed a few quite acceptable pictures so far. I don't think any professional artist need worry, but even so, I am pleased with what I have produced.They are definitely a step up from children's paints, and are very reasonably priced. Ideal for teenagers and adult beginners. (It is noted in the leaflet that some of the colours can stain, so perhaps not as good for younger children.)

Excellent colour pans, having not done any painting for 30 years I bought this set to indulge my urge to dabble. If you're going to paint Wimdsor and Newton are the go to makers. This little set is so convenient and the range of colours is great for the kind of work I do.

I love this set, it actually got me into painting.It's so light and convinient, and the selection of colours is really nice too (although I wish it had Payne's Grey instead of the cool green (which is the change I made in mine). The quality of watercolours is good but not as transparent or vivid as the professional range, and they don't mix so brillantly - which is why I am giving it 4 stars. But it's still great for sketching and lets you create beautiful artworks and it's not as expensive as the professonal line.The box itself is perfect, fits easily in a pocket as it is about the size of a smaller smart phone.I would recommentd it to anyone who wants to start painting or daily sketching or journaling.

Its a v sweet little set. Little is the word though. Good colours and well made.

Excellent quality at an affordable price. Would highly recommend

Absolutely love this watercolour set. It's the perfect size for travelling and has all the essential colours too and a brush included.

Advised watercolour set and brand. Very satisfied with it. X x x