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Which watercolor to buy: 2026 guide and comparison

Watercolor is much more than just paint: it's a medium of artistic expression used by small and great artists. If you love this art, you're in the perfect place to learn and find the best paint for your creations.

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Our top 4 best-selling and recommended watercolor products

This is a quick selection of the 4 sets our readers are buying now. Optimize your investment with a single click.

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Nº 1

Schmincke HORADAM 48 colores

Artist quality: purest, most luminous pigments.

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Top seller!

Nº 2

Winsor & Newton Set Iniciación 10 x 5ml

High conversion: our community's best-selling set.

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Nº 3

Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketcher 24

24 colors for advanced mixes and gradients.

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Full kit

Nº 4

W&N Cotman Sketcher Deluxe 16

Compact design: perfect for outdoors or travel.

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How to choose in 30 seconds

Pans or tubes?

Pans if you paint outdoors or small; tubes for studio work and large formats.

Which paper?

Cotton, 300 gsm, cold-pressed. The starting point that gives the fewest problems.

Which brush?

A round size 8 covers almost everything. Add a fine and a large one later.

How much to spend?

It depends on your level. Answer one question and we'll name your set.

	Good choice	Super saving	Premium range
Product
Name	Winsor & Newton Cotman	Winsor & Newton 0390658	Schmincke 7442 HORADAM
Origin	English	English	German
Colors	10 x 5 ml	12 half pans	24 half pans
Type	Tube	Pan	Pan
Level	Beginners	All levels	Professional
Case	No	Plastic	Metal
Includes brush	No	Yes	No
	Buy starter kit	Buy travel set	Go to premium offer