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product_id: 48437501
title: "Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set"
brand: "winsor & newton"
price: "R1511"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 6 vibrant water-mixable oil paints Easy water cleanup, no harsh solvents Premium UK-made quality Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set

**Brand:** winsor & newton
**Price:** R1511
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with water-mixable oils that blend brilliance and ease!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set by winsor & newton
- **How much does it cost?** R1511 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/48437501-winsor-and-newton-artisan-beginners-paint-set)

## 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

- • **Compact & Portable Set:** Lightweight and travel-ready dimensions let you create your masterpiece anywhere, anytime.
- • **Long-Lasting Pigments That Inspire:** High-quality paints that maintain vibrancy and durability over time, making every stroke count.
- • **Trusted Brand with Stellar Reviews:** Over 1,000 artists rate it 4.5 stars—join the creative community that swears by Winsor & Newton.
- • **Beginner-Friendly with Professional Finish:** Perfectly balanced for students and aspiring artists aiming for a satin, gallery-worthy finish.
- • **Water-Mixable Oils for Effortless Blending:** Enjoy the rich texture of oils with the convenience of water cleanup—no turps needed.

## Overview

The Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set offers six premium water-mixable oil paints designed for beginners and students. Made in the UK, this compact set delivers a satin finish with vibrant, long-lasting pigments. Its unique water-soluble formula eliminates the need for harsh solvents, making cleanup simple and safe. Highly rated by over 1,000 users, it’s the perfect gateway to professional-quality oil painting.

## Description

Product Description WN ARTISAN BEGINNERS SET. Safety Warning Not suitable for children under 36 months

Review: Beautiful oils with the advantage of being water soluble. - Gorgeous paints. Easy to blend to make a nice range of colours. Lovely finish. No smell so lovely alternative to traditional oils which require turps/ spirits.Not sure that water is enough to clean brushes but it is enough to paint. Very nice quality. Not cheap but you can't get quality otherwise. They last ages.
Review: Perfect for Student - I am a student studying Fine art at ALevel and these paints are perfect. As the are water mixable the clean very easily and don't tend to stain my clothes(wash it out before it dries). the longest ive had to wait for it to dry has been 3 days which allows enough time to develope the gones in my paintings. These paints are perfect for students as they are a good level up from acrylics. And, like acrylics, they create successfull washes. I do however wish the selection would include prussian blue instead of paynes grey; it creates more depth with darker tones.

## Features

- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- Brand : WN
- Made in United Kingdom
- Wn artisan beginners set

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000NAYSKA |
| Batteries required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,077) |
| Date First Available | 7 Feb. 2007 |
| Finish types | Satin |
| Included components | 1 x WN Artisan Beginners Set, RCFAR251 |
| Is assembly required | No |
| Item model number | 1590251 |
| Item volume | 37 Millilitres |
| Item weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Number of pieces | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 3.6 x 18 cm; 0.28 g |
| Specific uses | Beginners or learning oil painting |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Winsor & Newton
- **Colour:** 6 X 21ml Starter Set
- **Finish type:** Satin
- **Item volume:** 37 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Oil
- **Size:** 222 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Water Mixable
- **Specific uses for product:** Beginners or learning oil painting
- **Surface recommendation:** Fabric, Paper
- **Unit count:** 222.0 millilitre(s)

## Images

![Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411I0rKUJPL.jpg)
![Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ly4uiQEgL.jpg)
![Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bScezTsoL.jpg)
![Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h8-RvBMWL.jpg)
![Winsor & Newton Artisan Beginners Paint Set - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41knTZA4-2L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How fast do these dry?  I have been painting with acrylics what are the differences?  Thanks**
A: It's still an oil paint, and the use of water while painting means that the water component dries within a few days; but, the oil base itself means that the thorough complete drying time is six months to a year, before you can varnish it.

**Q: If only water is needed, what is artisan h2o med linseed oil multicolor for?**
A: I do use water mixable linseed oil in preparing my canvas and also for blending.    I don't use water in any way during painting.  The advantage in using water mixable oil paint is the   clean up and no chemical smell.

**Q: does it mean that the medium for these is water?**
A: It means you can use water to thin your paint and wash your brushes. Still use a bit of soap on your brushes when washing. The drying time is a bit faster than regular oil paint too.

**Q: Can i use these with normal linseed oil? i can't buy the linseed oil for water mixable oils where i live. thanks!**
A: Yes. My bottle says it is linseed oil. You won't bNeed much. My bottle is 8.4 ounces and only 1 or  out of it after a year of once a week painting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful oils with the advantage of being water soluble.
*by K***R on 5 May 2025*

Gorgeous paints. Easy to blend to make a nice range of colours. Lovely finish. No smell so lovely alternative to traditional oils which require turps/ spirits.Not sure that water is enough to clean brushes but it is enough to paint. Very nice quality. Not cheap but you can't get quality otherwise. They last ages.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Student
*by S***T on 16 May 2018*

I am a student studying Fine art at ALevel and these paints are perfect. As the are water mixable the clean very easily and don't tend to stain my clothes(wash it out before it dries). the longest ive had to wait for it to dry has been 3 days which allows enough time to develope the gones in my paintings. These paints are perfect for students as they are a good level up from acrylics. And, like acrylics, they create successfull washes. I do however wish the selection would include prussian blue instead of paynes grey; it creates more depth with darker tones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Avoid if you're fussy about the smell of paints!
*by C***Y on 9 May 2020*

I thought I'd give these a try as I've used most other media before, including oil paints (oil based) acrylics and water colours. Good range of starter colours apart from no black, as someone else has pointed out. But the minute I took the top off - the smell! I hate the smell of turps, which is why I thought these would be good, but I prefer that to the smell of these. I have so far tried the Titanium White and the Ultramarine. They mix nicely, and water is fine to thin them with. They cover the canvas board (already primed) well too, although the colours are deeper in the oil based oil paint ranges. I am waiting for this background colour to dry before painting the subject portrait ( my dog). Real shame about the odour from the paint though, and it continues until it looks (but isn't) dry. Right, I've now begun the portrait. These paints, and in particular the Titanium White, take a lot of paint for the same effect as oil based oil colours. The colours are good, and they mix together well. I haven't tried mixing them with oil based oil colours. Using these for a 2nd time, the odour is minimal. I like the effect but suspect they are more suited to people who like the "dollopy" effect of oils, or layers of the paint, rather than a single layer. I'm getting good results with using more paint than I normally would.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oil Color Paint, Beginners Set, 1.25-oz (37ml) Tubes, Set of 6
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour, 6.75-oz (200ml), Titanium White
- Winsor & Newton Artisan Linseed Oil, 250ml (8.4-oz) bottle

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*Last updated: 2026-02-02*