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title: "Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Palette Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush"
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# 12 vibrant half pans Compact pocket-sized design No.5 Cotman brush included Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Palette Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush

**Brand:** winsor & newton
**Price:** R834
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Palette Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush by winsor & newton
- **How much does it cost?** R834 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

- • **Precision No.5 Brush:** Includes a Cotman Series 111 brush designed for detailed strokes and effortless blending on the go.
- • **Ultra-Portable Design:** Lightweight, pocket-sized plastic box with ergonomic thumb loop—perfect for outdoor and travel artists.
- • **Fade-Resistant Pigments:** Durable, transparent colors with excellent tinting strength that maintain brilliance over time.
- • **Vibrant 12-Color Palette:** A curated spectrum of 12 high-quality half pans for versatile, professional-grade watercolor creations.
- • **Innovative Mixing Surfaces:** Multiple mixing palettes, including clip-on and internal trays, for seamless color experimentation anywhere.

## Overview

The Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set is a premium yet economical 12 half-pan palette paired with a precision No.5 brush, all housed in a sleek, pocket-sized case. Engineered for artists on the move, it features fade-resistant pigments with excellent transparency and tinting strength, plus innovative mixing surfaces for effortless color blending outdoors or in the studio.

## Description

Winsor & Newton Cotman water colors are a range of water colors 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. Each color has good transparency, excellent tinting strength and good working properties. The Cotman pocket plus set is part of our pioneering Cotman plus range which offers a selection of innovative and modern water color sets for all water color artists. This compact, lightweight plastic box fits snugly into your pocket and is ideal for painting outdoors & when traveling. The Cotman pocket plus set contains: 12 assorted Cotman water color half pans and a Cotman pocket brush (no.5). this set has a soft, rubberized pop-out thumb loop providing optimum comfort for handheld use and features a number of different mixing surfaces; one that clips onto either end of the set and an Internal mixing palette for more shallow washes. Includes the colors: cadmium yellow pale hue, cadmium yellow hue, cadmium red pale hue, Alizarin crimson hue, ultramarine, cobalt blue hue, sap green, viridian hue, yellow ochre, burnt Sienna, burnt Umber, and Chinese white.

Review: Has everything you need - 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!!
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

## Features

- Nullify
- Made in England
- 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 compact, lightweight plastic box fits snugly into your pocket and is ideal for painting outdoors & when traveling.
- This water colour set contains a Cotman Series 111 No.5 brush and 12 Cotman Water Colour half pans: Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue Hue, Viridian Hue, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Chinese White.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000ILZAXI |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #276 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #12 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
| Color | Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Permanent Rose, Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue Hue, Viridian Hue, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Ivory Black, Chinese White. Actual Contents May Vary. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (49,456) |
| Date First Available | September 30, 2005 |
| Finish | Satin |
| Finish Type | Satin |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376954364 |
| Included Components | Palette |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Solid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 10 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 6.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 390373 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Cotman |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Box |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Part Number | 0390373 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.3 x 3.94 x 5.2 inches |
| Size | 13 Piece Set |
| Special Feature | Fade Resistant |
| Special Features | Fade Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Pans |
| Style | 12 Half Pan Palette Pocket Set |
| Surface Recommendation | Paper |
| UPC | 094376954364 599039036192 094376989045 |
| Unit Count | 12 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Winsor & Newton
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Item Volume:** 10 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Watercolor
- **Size:** 13 Piece Set
- **Special Feature:** Fade Resistant
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Pans
- **Surface Recommendation:** Paper
- **Unit Count:** 12 Count

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*