What are the Best Watercolor Paints?
Winsor and Newton Watercolor Paints:
Winsor and Newton is a brand that I have used for over 35 years and are well-known for its high-quality watercolor paints. The company has been in existence since 1832 and has been a trusted name in the art supply industry ever since. Winsor and Newton watercolor paints are known for their vibrancy, clarity, and transparency, making them a popular choice for artists who want to create beautiful and detailed watercolor paintings.
One of the things that sets Winsor and Newton watercolor paints apart from other brands is their high pigment concentration. This means that the paints are incredibly vibrant and can produce very intense colors. This is particularly true of their professional range of paints, which are designed for experienced artists who demand the highest quality materials.
Winsor and Newton watercolor paints are available in a wide range of colors, with many shades that are unique to the brand. This allows artists to create a wide range of different color palettes and to experiment with different combinations of colors.
A great starter kit for beginners is this Lightweight Box of 24 Half Pans as it has many shades of the colors you will need without having to mix colors together too often.
If you want your paints to go a little further, my personal preference is to use the Winsor and Newton 14ml Tubes. I have listed links to the primary colors below for you or you can purchase an 8ml set of 12 Paints for a very good price through this link (12 Tube Windsor and Newton Set)
Another advantage of Winsor and Newton watercolor paints is that they are incredibly transparent. This means that when they are applied to paper, they allow the white of the paper to shine through, creating a luminous effect that is hard to achieve with other types of paints. This transparency also allows for easy layering of colors/washes, which is important when creating complex watercolor paintings.
In addition to their high pigment concentration and transparency, Winsor and Newton watercolor paints are also known for their excellent lightfastness. This means that the colors will not fade or change over time, ensuring that the artwork remains as vibrant and beautiful as the day it was created.
Winsor and Newton watercolor paints are also very versatile and can be used in a variety of different ways. They can be applied wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, or dry-on-dry, allowing artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures.
Overall, Winsor and Newton watercolor paints are an excellent choice for artists who demand the highest quality materials for their artwork. With their high pigment concentration, transparency, lightfastness, and versatility, these paints are sure to produce stunning and long-lasting results.
Please feel free to contact me through my youtube channel or Instagram page if you have any questions about watercolor paints or materials and I will be happy to help. I also post weekly tutorials on a number of topics which are completely free:
Youtube Channel - Lets Paint Watercolors
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