Winsor & Newton, Cotman Watercolour, 'Studio Set', 45 x Half Pans + 1 x Cotman Watercolour Round Brush

After seeing an artist at the Northamptonshire September 2025 'NROS' festival using these paints I took interest in them. They looked amazing on paper with good colour strength and held well on a brush also the fact the tin folded out from its compact carry size is ideal for taking them out with you. So thought I'll have a look online and they are being sold still for 50 - 60 pounds online and in uk art supply shops so was put off a little. Then i saw them at the crazy price of £24 in the Amazon sales thats over 60 percent off i couldn't not get them at that price. They come in a lovely compact tin with the logo on and have the slots the half pans are in that can fold open to accommodate replacement pans ( I assume any brand half watercolour standard pan will fit . ) Also a clever slot down the middle that will take a pencil and or a brush ! I know from owning previous Winsor & Newton art materials they are a good brand . At the stage of my art ability the Cotman range is more than sufficient aimed at students & a intermediate skill group they're not a beginners set which gives confidence :)

Really pleased with this set. I like that it comes in a metal tin and it is nice and compact so ideal for travel. Very functional. The paints are student grade and of expected quality. I am a beginner when it comes to watercolour but have found these very easy to work with and well pigmented. Good value for the price paid.

Excellent for on the go painting .. good bright colours and enough to work with for painting when travelling

Handy little set that gives me everything I need, (aside from the water and paper), so that I can paint on my travels in our campervan. The colours are great and those little pans go a long way. The price is good for the product. My only gripe is that it's not easy to open otherwise I'm very happy with my paint set.

I recently invested in the Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour 45 Half-Pan Studio Set, and the anticipation to use these paints in my bullet journal has been nothing short of thrilling. The studio set arrives in a sleek and compact box, housing 45 half-pans of vibrant watercolors. The brand's reputation for quality art supplies preceded my purchase, and research suggested that these watercolors are a staple for seasoned artists. The high pigmentation and colour vibrancy are renowned, making them an ideal choice for those who appreciate the art of watercolor. What sets this set apart is not just the variety of colours, but the thoughtful selection of hues, catering to a broad spectrum of artistic expressions. The pans are arranged systematically, making it easy to navigate and choose the perfect shade for any project. As a bullet journal enthusiast, I am particularly excited to incorporate these watercolours into my journaling routine. The versatility of the set allows me to add artistic touches to my layouts, making each page uniquely vibrant and visually appealing. In conclusion, the Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour 45 Half-Pan Studio Set is a testament to quality craftsmanship and artistic excellence. If you're a watercolour enthusiast or someone looking to elevate their creative endeavors, this set is a worthwhile investment. I am genuinely thrilled with my purchase and look forward to the artistic possibilities these watercolours will unlock in my bullet journal.

its not obvious what way round to open it & more often than not all the paints fall out, the individual pans have the colour written on but if you open the lid wrong the paint blocks also falls out of the pans , this is a problem because a lot of the paints look the same colour when dry, its difficult to tell what colour they are making it time consuming to get them back into the correct pots, im not exaggerating here. each single paint comes wrapped in plastic , not complaining about that but it takes time to take off. the paints though are really nice, theyre vivid & good quality. i have lost about 6 pans due to the lid problem & all the colours are in the wrong pans because i cant work out which colour is which so i would recommend maybe writing in permanent marker on the container under the pans. its nice that there is an extra fold out pallette as well as the lid. would recommend the paints but just be careful when opening, i get confused & think the paints are upside down because i forget about the fold out extra lid , i wish they would mark it so that i wouldnt keep turning the container over causing all the paints to fall out, usually when i havent used it for some time. ive had it for 2 years now & the paints are still great. the cerulean blue hue is the only paint that kind of looks weak when wet but it dries to a lovely pale blue though i am no expert. it makes a big difference using these decent paints compared to the very cheap stuff. this paint is a good price as well for what you get

The colours in this set are vibrant and blend beautifully. They’re easy to lift with a wet brush and layer really well without going muddy. The palette is compact but holds a great range of shades. Perfect for travel, painting outdoors, or just having everything in one place at home. I’ve used cheaper paints before, but these feel like a real upgrade. They’ve made painting way more enjoyable and satisfying.

Excellent quality watercolours

Einsatzzweck Aquarell-Einstieg nach lebenslanger Fehde mit Pinseln - und von mir eine klare Empfehlung hierfür. Laut befreundeten erfahrenen Künstlern ist Winsor & Newton Cotman eine gute Einstiegsmarke. Bisher eingesetzt mit Createc Papier 300g (rundum geleimter Block). Zuerst entsetzt über die geringe Größe (Ich wusste nicht, was halbe Näpfchen sind), zeigt sich schnell: Mit der Farbe kommt man weit! ✅ ✅ ✅ Stark pigmentiert ✅ ✅ ✅ Farbe lässt sich sehr gut aus dem Napf lösen und im Deckel mischen ✅ ✅ ✅ Das Set enthält transparente und opake (=deckende) Farben. Das Schwarz deckt bspw. so gut, dass man damit selbst tiefschwarze Pupillen kolorieren kann, ohne dass Papier durchscheint. Das schaffte bisher keiner meiner Fineliner & Marker. ✅ Der kleine Pinsel ist okay und gut für Details. Die Nylonhärchen kann man mit warmem Wasser wieder in Form bringen. ✅ Der Bleistift ist okay. ✅ ✅ ✅ Der Radierer ist sehr klebrig, aber HOLY, der hat zum Teil mehr Bleistift vom Papier geholt, als ich wollte :D Tolles Mischverhalten, die Pigmente verteilen sich gleichmäßig (nicht granulierend). Auf dem Createc-Papier ganz wunderbar verlaufen (trotz Tendenz des Papiers zur Pfützenbildung). Die Farben ließen sich gut layern und auch im leicht getrockneten Zustand wieder anlösen und verschieben.

Very sturdy and practical watercolor palette, it has a lot of the basic colors as well as some others I personnally like using Payne's gray . A few granulating color in all a good set for beginners.

My dream brand, beautiful watercolours

This little kit is about the size of a cell phone and is very easy to use as a travel palette. The paints are good and can be replaced by artist-grade paints of the same or other colors (purchased separately), if desired. I agree with the reviewer who wrote that one might not want any fewer colors in the kit to work with, but this product works really well as a travel palette. It also has a reasonable amount of mixing area, especially considering the size of the product. I use a waterbrush with this kit instead of the delivered brush (which is too tiny to be practical for my needs). A worthwhile purchase.

Súper bonitos colores, muy completa la gama de colores Me encantaron