--- product_id: 81616286 title: "Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush" brand: "winsor & newton" price: "ā‚¬ 100.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Winsor & Newton" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/81616286-winsor-and-newton-cotman-watercolor-paint-set-studio-set-45 store_origin: FR region: France --- # 45 vibrant half pans Compact mixing palette Included detail brush Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush **Brand:** winsor & newton **Price:** ā‚¬ 100.34 **Availability:** āœ… In Stock ## Summary > šŸŽØ Unlock your inner artist with 45 shades of inspiration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush by winsor & newton - **How much does it cost?** ā‚¬ 100.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/81616286-winsor-and-newton-cotman-watercolor-paint-set-studio-set-45) ## 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 - ā€¢ **Compact & Portable:** Sturdy, sleek case measuring just 13x6 cm, ideal for travel and studio use - ā€¢ **Palette Powerhouse:** 45 half pans with duplicates of popular colors for endless creativity - ā€¢ **Mix & Match Mastery:** Integral mixing tray in the lid for seamless color blending anywhere - ā€¢ **Precision Brush Included:** Round brush perfect for fine details and sketching on the go - ā€¢ **Studio-Grade Quality, Student Price:** High-quality pigments with excellent tinting strength at an economical cost ## Overview The Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set Studio Set features 45 half pans of high-quality, transparent watercolors with excellent tinting strength, housed in a compact, sturdy case with an integrated mixing palette and a detail brush. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, it balances premium pigment performance with affordability, making it perfect for studio work or creative travel. ## Description Cotman Water Colours are a range of water colours that are made to our normal high quality standards but costs are kept to an economical level by replacing some of the more costly pigments with less expensive alternatives.This popular set features an integral mixing palette in the lid, 45 half pans with duplicates of popular colors with a compact case with a mixing tray. 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: Love this Cotman Set! - Wonderful set of paints! I bought them last minute for a class, realizing my watercolors in tubes were left behind in another state - ugh! Our local art supply store was out of stock & the closest one in stock was 2 hrs away roundtrip. They were delivered promptly overnight - I was so relieved! This set had all but 2 colors on my supply list, so it was a huge savings from buying individual tubes. Other students were asking me what kind of paints I was using. Colors are vibrant and they mix & move beautifully throughout a full range of techniques. Loved working with them! Iā€™m still learning & this is just the first layer in a simple Canson cold pressed watercolor practice book, but I think Iā€™m hooked! ## Features - Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colours are a range of water colours that 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 Colours possess good transparency, excellent tinting strength and good working properties. - This water color set contains 45 half pans within a compact case with a mixing tray. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000XYHYI4 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #290 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #15 in Art Paints | | Brand | Winsor & Newton | | Brand Name | Winsor & Newton | | Color | Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Purple | | Color Code | Not Available | | Container Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 50,234 Reviews | | Finish Type | Semi-Gloss | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376919844 | | Included Components | 1 x WN Cotman 45 Half Pan Studio, XCFC471 | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Watercolor Paint Set | | Item Volume | 45 Milliliters | | Item Weight | 0.97 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ColArt Americas | | Model Name | Cotman | | Model Number | 0390471 | | Paint Type | Watercolor | | Part Number | 0390471 | | Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | | Special Feature | Excellent tinting strength | | Special Features | Excellent tinting strength | | Specific Uses For Product | Pans | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | UPC | 094376919844 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Winsor & Newton - **Color:** Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Purple - **Finish Type:** Semi-Gloss - **Item Volume:** 45 Milliliters - **Paint Type:** Watercolor - **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1) - **Special Feature:** Excellent tinting strength - **Specific Uses For Product:** Pans - **Surface Recommendation:** Paper - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jMSPsMwJS.jpg) ![Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AMPUzLW4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you refill the blocks?** A: I've read (on Winsor Newton's info page) that you cannot refill half pans with Winsor Newton watercolor tube paints, as they are formulated differently and will not work well when completely dry. However, Daniel Smith and Holbein watercolors can be used to refill your half pans. M. Graham also works well though they take a long time to dry in a pan because they have honey in them. **Q: How long does it last?** A: I have the 48 half pan set and I have had this palette for three years and It has lasted me! You can buy cartridges to replace the colors instead of a whole new palette. I love this palette! It is my first palette that I can refill! The paints are beautiful and I love combining this palette with tubes as well! But anyways to answer your question they will last you a long time! I have half pans that are lasting me forever and I paint every day! And these are full pans so they really will last you! I highly recommend these! **Q: Is the case air tight , non leaking for travel?** A: I have traveled across the world with this and kept it in a small ziplock baggie, and even when the colors are a bit moist there is no leaking into the bag that I've experienced. **Q: What are names of the 12 colors in the box?** A: Receive my box in June 10th and came with two repeated colors: 02 ultramarine, 02 intense blue :( still deciding if going to return. :( ## Customer Reviews ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ 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 ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Love this Cotman Set! *by M***Z on April 18, 2026* Wonderful set of paints! I bought them last minute for a class, realizing my watercolors in tubes were left behind in another state - ugh! Our local art supply store was out of stock & the closest one in stock was 2 hrs away roundtrip. They were delivered promptly overnight - I was so relieved! This set had all but 2 colors on my supply list, so it was a huge savings from buying individual tubes. Other students were asking me what kind of paints I was using. Colors are vibrant and they mix & move beautifully throughout a full range of techniques. Loved working with them! Iā€™m still learning & this is just the first layer in a simple Canson cold pressed watercolor practice book, but I think Iā€™m hooked! ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Great and extremely complete watercolor kit *by G***N on October 4, 2025* This is a great set of watercolors, and I love the built in palettes for mixing and diluting. The range of colors has even more than I need, the colors look great, and it was a great upgrade for me as I use a travel cotman palette for portable use, but wanted a larger set with more colors for home use. This is still quite portable and I take it to different rooms and outside very often, but it is definitely not a pocket sized kit. That said, I think it will last me a loooong time and I like that I can replace any pans that I use up so that I won't have to replace an entire kit (this is true of all the cotman sets I've tried). I've attached a few paintings I've made with these watercolors. I do usually use Sakura Pigma pens with them just due to my style My favorite thing is that the inner palette is EASILY removable for cleaning. I've had others where it's almost impossible to snap off the palette. This one you just hold it at the right angle and it lifts right out. ## Frequently Bought Together - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Studio Set, 45 Half Pan w/ Brush - Mr. Pen Airtight 18-Well Watercolor Palette with 2 Mixing Areas and Lid - Folding Paint Tray - Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - šŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** ā€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - šŸŒ **Shop Globally** ā€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - šŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** ā€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - šŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** ā€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - šŸ”’ **Secure Payments** ā€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ā­ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** ā€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/81616286-winsor-and-newton-cotman-watercolor-paint-set-studio-set-45](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/81616286-winsor-and-newton-cotman-watercolor-paint-set-studio-set-45) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*