If long term permanence is required with Cotman, use only colours rated AA or A which are recommended as permanent for artists' use. Both high quality pigments and more affordable alternatives have been selected, to ensure the best value without compromise on quality. This is a well designed box of half pans, with a good open and close mechanism, unlike several other brands which seem to have very cheap catches on their boxes which I assume will not last well. More than any other medium, watercolour relies upon the variable characteristics of the pigments used. The little individually wrapped watercolours are very cute though, and I've been told by an artist that they will last a long time.

Perfect product for the beginner-professional watercolour artist, excellent descriptive guide leaflet included with the set that covers the opacity, permanence/solubility and quality of each pigment to help you pick the best colours for your particular project. Used either mixed with other Cotman watercolours or as a medium in their own right, you can enjoy adding another iridescent dimension to your work. The range consists of 40 colours which possess good transparency, excellent tinting strength and good working properties. This introductory set includes 12 x 8ml tubes of Cotman Watercolour paints that are ideal for newcomers to watercolour painting.The range of 40 colours are chosen according to mass tone (colour from tube), undertone (bias of colour when in a thin film), colour strength, relative opacity and the character of the pigment itself.

This is an excellent product with great reviews both on this and other sites - the comprehensive number of blocks makes it perfect for my needs and the vibrancy of the colours is mpressive as expected. Once the items have been dispatched through our service provider your item will take 1-2 working days to arrive. Some sets also include a brush to make it easier for those new to watercolour or those using watercolour on the go.Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Gamboge Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue (x2), Permanent Rose, Rose Madder Hue, Purple Lake, Mauve, Dioxazine Violet, Ultramarine (x2), Cobalt Blue Hue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Intense Blue (Phthalo Hue), Prussian Blue, Indigo, Turquoise, Intense Green (Phthalo Green), Viridian Hue, Emerald, Hooker's Green Dark, Hooker's Green Light, Sap Green, Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre (x2), Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Light Red, Indian Red, Burnt Umber, Vandyke Brown, Sepia, Payne's Grey, Ivory Black (x2), Lamp Black, Chinese White (x2). This Cotman Watercolour range uses fine art pigments with a reduced pigment load, making them an accessible choice while still uncompromising on quality. SET CONTAINS - 1 x Travel brush and 12 x Cotman half pans: Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue Hue, Viridian Hue, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White.

As water colour films are so thin all colours appear more or less transparent when painted onto paper. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll appreciate the affordability and reliability of Cotman watercolours. Today, Winsor and Newton remain the premier choice for artists, offering a wide variety of fine art supplies including: oil, water colour, acrylic and alkyd paints, pastels, artists' brushes, canvases, papers and portfolios.Cass Art offers an array of options, from professional-grade selections to Cotman beginner-friendly sets, ensuring there's something for every artistic journey.