DANIEL SMITHEssentials Mixing Watercolor Paint, 9 Piece Set, Multicolor 9 Count

True quality, and experience with lovely colors and ease of coloring, and brings painting to a new level!

I highly recommend this set to anyone who has any interest in watercolor at all. When you are just beginning and what to give it a try or are looking to level up with some better quality paints, this set is the next step. The split primary colors included allow you to mix nearly any color (even though it is hard to believe). The pigmentation is great, it is lightfast, and it spreads easily. The value is absolutely unmatched as well. I have never seen individual tubes even close to the price that these ultimately are. Plus you can try the watercolor group. Even though the tubes are small, they last forever because of how pigmented they are. Even with regular practice this set could last you years.

This set is great for the beginner. You can basically mix any color with these six, all different greens, violets, browns, oranges & even a deep black (phtalo blue & pyrrol scarlet). Experiment, learn and have fun. Just a small dab will last a long time. The quality is so much better than kids' watercolor sets. Vibrant pigments. I wish I had had these when I was younger. I would have enjoyed watercolor much more. Highly recommend this set. Photo is to show some of the different colors that are possible with just these six.

I upgraded to this set after taking online classes during the pandemic and really saw how the types of brushes, paper, and paints, do make a difference in a project. After working with different student watercolors, I felt ready to upgrade to these juicy watercolors and they have not disappointed me! Daniel Smith is a gold standard for paints and I can see why. The rich tones, ease of mixing, smooth application, and coverage are delightful and make painting that much more enjoyable. Glad I splurged on this set - they last a long time, too. I highly recommend this Daniel Smith Essentials Mixing Set of Watercolors for anyone new to professional paints.

I was worried these weren't legit because of the price but I'm certain this is actually Daniel Smith paint. I compared it directly to my previous set from an art store and it looks identical. The price is ridiculously low here, grab it while you can! The colors are gorgeous and rich, and no brand re-wets in a pan like Daniel Smith. This set comes with a watercolor ground that acts like a primer for use on any surface you want to paint on. And it comes with a cute plastic storage case for your tubes to keep them fresh. This is a perfect introductory set for artists looking to try watercolor!If you're looking for a nice compliment to this set, get the Jean Haines 10 tube set available here too.

A good value for beginning watercolor painters, allowing them to try professional grade paint and get all six of the split primary colors, allowing unlimited opportunities for mixing other colors. Daniel Smith paint does seem to have more water in it than other professional paints such as Winsor Newton, causing more shrinkage when dried in a paint tin for future use. Of course the larger tubes of paint are more economical to buy but somewhat pricey for a newbie to purchase 6 large tubes when not sure if they’ll stick with the hobby.

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Great set of paints