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# 20 vibrant essential colors high transparency & lightfastness 5ml tubes for precise control Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, 20 Colors, 5ml (0.17-oz) Tubes

**Brand:** winsor & newton
**Price:** ₨19428
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock your watercolor journey with the perfect starter set—because your masterpiece deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, 20 Colors, 5ml (0.17-oz) Tubes by winsor & newton
- **How much does it cost?** ₨19428 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- winsor & newton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted winsor & newton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Economical Quality:** Winsor & Newton’s trusted standards with smart pigment choices keep costs low without sacrificing performance.
- • **Portable & Practical:** Compact, sturdy packaging designed for easy storage and on-the-go inspiration—perfect for your creative hustle.
- • **Precision in Every Tube:** Compact 5ml tubes deliver just the right amount of paint for flawless control and minimal waste.
- • **Transparency That Speaks:** Formulated for high transparency and excellent lightfastness, ensuring your artwork stays vivid over time.
- • **Starter’s Dream Palette:** 20 essential, mix-ready colors to ignite your creativity without overwhelm.

## Overview

The Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set offers 20 carefully curated 5ml tubes of high-transparency, lightfast watercolor paints. Designed for beginners and budget-conscious artists, this set balances quality and affordability by using selective pigments without compromising performance. Its compact, sturdy packaging makes it ideal for both studio and travel use, providing a versatile palette that encourages experimentation and skill-building.

## Description

Cotman watercolours are designed for high transparency, lightfastness and are accessible without compromising quality. The set includes: Chinese White, Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Dioxazine Purple, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Turquoise, Emerald, Viridian Hue, Hooker's Green Light, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Lamp Black.

Review: An ideal watercolor starter set for beginners - Several years ago, I decided to follow some tutorials from my high school art book and take watercolors more seriously. I bought quality paper (Strathmore, cellulose 300 gsm; at the time, I wasn't aware of the difference between cotton and cellulose) and a decent watercolor set without compromising my finances. Good watercolors can be quite expensive. So, in December 2016, I ordered this sketch set that was on discount, and I have no regrets. I can proudly say that these were my first watercolors from a reputable brand, even though they are student/academy quality. - The box/presentation: The plastic box doesn't feel cheap; it's very sturdy. However, since the lid doesn't come off, it's sometimes difficult to clean the edge where the hinge of the mixing tray is. To address this, I carefully remove all the half pans and wash the entire box from time to time. It has a small and compact size. The closed box measures 13x6 cm. - Colors / Half-Pans: The colors seemed very good to me at that time, with excellent pigmentation. While they can't compare to professional watercolors, they were a great option for a beginner who wanted to enjoy learning the technique. Many purist watercolorists may disagree with the inclusion of white, but I found it useful for adding details and experimenting with pastel colors. The ability to experiment made it worthwhile to have in the set. The set includes two yellows, two reds, two blues, and two greens, each in warm and cool versions, plus three earth tones. This selection helped me learn how to mix colors to get the shades I wanted. Initially, seeing a palette of 48 colors was overwhelming, but this smaller set was more manageable. I would have preferred if they had included the pigment numbers on the side, but it only lists the color names. However, you can find this information on the official Winsor & Newton website. - Brush: I still have the brush that came with the set, but it's not for daily use. It serves the set's main purpose, which is to make sketches, but I usually painted on 9x12 inches paper (the size of the notebook I bought at the time), so I often used larger brushes. The round brush is of decent quality and good for making details. I'm very happy to have learned the basics of watercolor technique with this set. Below, I will share the pigments for this set, if it helps anyone: - Lemon Yellow Hue: PY175 - Cadmium Yellow Hue: PY65, PY97 - Cadmium Red Pale Hue: PR255, PY65 - Alizarin Crimson Hue: PR206 - Ultramarine: PB29 - Intense Blue (Phthalo Blue): PB15 - Viridian Hue: PG7 - Sap Green: PB15, PG7, PY139 - Yellow Ochre: PY42 - Burnt Sienna: PR101 - Burnt Umber: PBr7, PY42 - Chinese White: PW5
Review: Portable Watercolor Paint Set with Brush, Sponge & Bottle - The Winsor & Newton Cotman Field Pocket Set is perfect for artists on the go! The 12 half pans provide vibrant, mixable colors, and the included brush, sponge, and water bottle make painting convenient anywhere. The compact design fits easily into a bag, making it ideal for plein air painting or travel. Overall, this set is high-quality, portable, and perfect for both beginners and experienced watercolor artists — highly recommended!

## Features

- This set contains 20 essential starter colors for beginners. Cotman colors are formulated for high transparency and provide outstanding lightfastness. For specific effects use with Winsor & Newton watercolor mediums.
- Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colors are made to our high quality standards but costs are kept to an economical level by replacing some of the more costly pigments with less expensive alternatives
- Cotman Water Colors possess good transparency, excellent tinting strength and good working properties
- Formulated to create uniform consistency, the transparent quality of Cotman Watercolor is perfect for new users.
- Contains Chinese White, Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Dioxazine Purple, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Turquoise, Emerald, Viridian Hue, Hooker's Green Light, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Lamp Black

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
| Color | Cotman Watercolour Starter Tube Set of 20 * 5ml |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Item Volume | 5 Milliliters |
| Size | 3.38 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | beginner's set, introductory set, starter kit, starter set, supplies kit |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Winsor & Newton
- **Color:** Cotman Watercolour Starter Tube Set of 20 * 5ml
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Item Volume:** 5 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Watercolor
- **Size:** 3.38 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** beginner's set, introductory set, starter kit, starter set, supplies kit
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Glass, Paper, Wood
- **Unit Count:** 3.38 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is meant by 12 count? 12 of what?**
A: I have searched for the answer to your question.  There are 20 tubes.  Not sure where the number 12 came from.

**Q: Do you know if they are "Artist" grade or student grade?**
A: The Cotman line from Winsor/Newton is student grade.  Professional grade watercolors do not use the word "Hue" in their color description, which indicates they're not made from true pigments.

**Q: Good morning, I would like you to send the order again, with a new package, as soon as possible, instead of the refund. thank you.**
A: I dont think I can help with this lol

**Q: Does a pallet tray come with this set?**
A: Yes removable as well.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An ideal watercolor starter set for beginners
*by A***L on September 3, 2024*

Several years ago, I decided to follow some tutorials from my high school art book and take watercolors more seriously. I bought quality paper (Strathmore, cellulose 300 gsm; at the time, I wasn't aware of the difference between cotton and cellulose) and a decent watercolor set without compromising my finances. Good watercolors can be quite expensive. So, in December 2016, I ordered this sketch set that was on discount, and I have no regrets. I can proudly say that these were my first watercolors from a reputable brand, even though they are student/academy quality. - The box/presentation: The plastic box doesn't feel cheap; it's very sturdy. However, since the lid doesn't come off, it's sometimes difficult to clean the edge where the hinge of the mixing tray is. To address this, I carefully remove all the half pans and wash the entire box from time to time. It has a small and compact size. The closed box measures 13x6 cm. - Colors / Half-Pans: The colors seemed very good to me at that time, with excellent pigmentation. While they can't compare to professional watercolors, they were a great option for a beginner who wanted to enjoy learning the technique. Many purist watercolorists may disagree with the inclusion of white, but I found it useful for adding details and experimenting with pastel colors. The ability to experiment made it worthwhile to have in the set. The set includes two yellows, two reds, two blues, and two greens, each in warm and cool versions, plus three earth tones. This selection helped me learn how to mix colors to get the shades I wanted. Initially, seeing a palette of 48 colors was overwhelming, but this smaller set was more manageable. I would have preferred if they had included the pigment numbers on the side, but it only lists the color names. However, you can find this information on the official Winsor & Newton website. - Brush: I still have the brush that came with the set, but it's not for daily use. It serves the set's main purpose, which is to make sketches, but I usually painted on 9x12 inches paper (the size of the notebook I bought at the time), so I often used larger brushes. The round brush is of decent quality and good for making details. I'm very happy to have learned the basics of watercolor technique with this set. Below, I will share the pigments for this set, if it helps anyone: - Lemon Yellow Hue: PY175 - Cadmium Yellow Hue: PY65, PY97 - Cadmium Red Pale Hue: PR255, PY65 - Alizarin Crimson Hue: PR206 - Ultramarine: PB29 - Intense Blue (Phthalo Blue): PB15 - Viridian Hue: PG7 - Sap Green: PB15, PG7, PY139 - Yellow Ochre: PY42 - Burnt Sienna: PR101 - Burnt Umber: PBr7, PY42 - Chinese White: PW5

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Portable Watercolor Paint Set with Brush, Sponge & Bottle
*by E***R on December 31, 2025*

The Winsor & Newton Cotman Field Pocket Set is perfect for artists on the go! The 12 half pans provide vibrant, mixable colors, and the included brush, sponge, and water bottle make painting convenient anywhere. The compact design fits easily into a bag, making it ideal for plein air painting or travel. Overall, this set is high-quality, portable, and perfect for both beginners and experienced watercolor artists — highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has everything you need
*by R***R on February 8, 2026*

I am happily surprised at this compact travel paint set. It has everything you need to paint - 12 great colors , areas to mix colors, a water bottle for carrying water, a cup to hold the water, a paint brush and a small sponge to use in place of a paper towel. I made my own color Sample card to fit in the travel set. It all folds up nicely for travel - approx. 2.5 in. x 5in. x 1.25 inches for sizing. The paints are very nice and cover and mix nicely. I highly recommend this field set!!

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