--- product_id: 253479813 title: "390639 Cotman Water Colour Paint Field Box Set, Set Of 12, Half Pans" brand: "winsor & newton" price: "R1982" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253479813-390639-cotman-water-colour-paint-field-box-set-set-12 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 12 vibrant half pans 35ml water bottle + clip-on container includes pocket brush & sponge 390639 Cotman Water Colour Paint Field Box Set, Set Of 12, Half Pans **Brand:** winsor & newton **Price:** R1982 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎒 Elevate your outdoor artistry—paint anywhere, anytime with Winsor & Newton’s ultimate portable set! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 390639 Cotman Water Colour Paint Field Box Set, Set Of 12, Half Pans by winsor & newton - **How much does it cost?** R1982 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253479813-390639-cotman-water-colour-paint-field-box-set-set-12) ## 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 - • **All-in-One Portable Kit:** Includes brush, sponge, water bottle & clip-on container—everything you need to paint anywhere. - • **Fast Dry & Matte Finish:** Dries in 1 hour with a smooth matte finish, letting you layer and create without delay. - • **Consistent Color Experience:** Uniform pigment consistency mirrors professional range hues for seamless technique blending. - • **Compact Creativity On-the-Go:** Lightweight field box fits snugly in your pocket for effortless outdoor painting. - • **Balanced Professional Quality:** High transparency & tinting strength with economical pigments—perfect for both beginners and pros. ## Overview The Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Field Box Set features 12 half pans of high-quality, transparent watercolors designed for outdoor use. This compact, lightweight kit includes a pocket brush, artist’s sponge, 35ml water bottle, and clip-on water container, enabling artists to paint on the go. With fast drying time and consistent pigment quality aligned with professional standards, it’s ideal for both beginners and experienced painters seeking convenience without compromising color performance. ## 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. The range consists of 40 colours which possess good transparency, excellent tinting strength and good working properties. Costs are kept to an economical level by replacing some of the more costly pigments with less expensive alternatives. Pigments derive from a number of sources: Some are natural products, notably the earths, eg. umbers, ochres; others come from metal compounds and are sometimes termed 'traditional' or 'genuine', eg. ultramarine. The distillation of petroleum yields an ever widening range of organic pigments which are often termed as 'modern'. Many of the pigments used in Cotman are organic. The Cotman Water Colour range has a more uniform consistency than the Professional Water Colour range and this benefits beginners as there is less to learn about each individual pigment. The Cotman Water Colour range also relates to the Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour range, e.g. Burnt Sienna in both ranges has the same hue. This enables artists to use colours from both ranges with minimal adjustment to their technique. Traditionally the white of the paper provides the brilliance to water colour and can be used as highlights. However, some artists utilize Chinese White for highlights at the end of their painting or in dulling some colour mixtures down. ## 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. - The compact Field Box has been designed to be light-weight and fit snugly into the pocket while providing everything required for successful outdoor water colour painting. The set contains a pocket brush, an artists' sponge, a 35ml capacity water bottle, and a clip-on water container. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Asin | B000N9B3WM | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,703 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #51 in Art Paints | | Brand Name | Winsor & Newton | | Color | 12 Colours - Field Box | | Color Code | #FFB6C1 | | Container Type | Box | | Coverage | 1200-1800 square meters | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,981) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Dry Time In Hours | 1 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 2 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00347813803535, 05012572005845 | | Included Components | Brush | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Pans | | Item Type Name | Watercolor Paint Set | | Item Volume | 2 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Winsor & Newton | | Model Name | Cotman Watercolours Field Pocket Set - 12 Half Pans | | Model Number | 390639 | | Paint Type | Watercolor | | Part Number | 0390639 | | Size | 14 Piece Set | | Special Features | Portable and Convenient Design for Outdoor Painting | | Specific Uses For Product | Pans | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Unit Count | 14 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Winsor & Newton - **Colour:** 12 Colours - Field Box - **Finish type:** Matte - **Item volume:** 2 Milliliters - **Size:** 14 Piece Set ## Images ![390639 Cotman Water Colour Paint Field Box Set, Set Of 12, Half Pans - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-1LAWLicL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are the paint pans artist grade?** A: i believe the cotman brand implies the paint is more of a student/hobbyist paint. i think this product ( http://www.amazon.com/Winsor-amp-Newton-Artists-Compact/dp/B000N85WVQ/ref=pd_sbs_hg_7 ) has the paint you are looking for, though i prefer the carrying case that you asked about here, that holds the cotman paints. i mix the artist grade paint and the cotman paint all the time and really get good results from both, if that matters to you. **Q: Is there a paint pan replacement set of these colors? All the ones i see by them are more expensive that this whole kit** A: You can buy individual pans. The Cotman or Winsor Newton Professional will fit. Other half pans can be a bit snug but I have squeezed some other brands in there. Or save the pans that are in there and refill them with tube paint as you use them up. It won't be too expensive that way and you can upgrade to professional colors. Happy painting! **Q: Will the W&N professional pans fit as replacements for the Cotman?** A: yes, they will! I swapped out the pans in this too LOL:) Some other brands are a tight fit but will work as long as they are only on one side as the middle row has some give. **Q: Can you recommend a bigger brush that still fits inside this case? I want this as a gift, but hear the brush is too small...** A: The brush is skimpy compared to the one they show in the photo, it’s not a full size at all. None of my travel brushes fit inside this kit and they are either Escoda, or Isabey, and 1 is a Raphael Le Voyageur, all are just too long. You could take a regular brush and cut down the handle to fit, and put a plastic tube over the bristles for protection. Reconnect the handle parts with plastic tubing if you want a longer brush again. It still would make a great gift even if the included brush isn't to your liking. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates 14 November 2024* Very good product ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates 25 March 2022* Easy to carry out just i love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, well designed,and very practical *by on Reviewed in Germany 10 May 2026* Absolutely delighted with this field box from Winsor and Newton. Good quality, well designed, sturdy plastic and carefully thought out for the needs of the plein air painter. Highly recommended and I wouldn't hesitate to buy again. ## Frequently Bought Together - Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Field Pocket Set, 12 Half Pan w/ Brush, Sponge, Bottle - Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch - SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Bullet Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253479813-390639-cotman-water-colour-paint-field-box-set-set-12](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253479813-390639-cotman-water-colour-paint-field-box-set-set-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*