Windsor and Newton Cotman Watercolors Review

        Finally!  I finished trying out my new watercolors and it’s time to share a review.  Before I switched, I was using Reeves watercolors that I bought for only 10 dollars.  I know they were cheap, but they lasted a long time (I’ve been using them for over 2 years now and it’s still half full.)  But anyway, I learned that cheap watercolors have A LOT of preservatives and less pigment on them so I switched.  

       As I dipped my brush on to the pigment, I noticed that the more water you add, the more it dissolves the pan colors.  Be careful not to add to much water unless you want to, that way the water won’t dissolve your colors.  Also, you should be careful of not adding water because the already moist pan colors will easily stick and clump on your paintbrush.   When the colors are applied on to paper, you’ll notice that they’re really transparent and the colors mix well.  Another thing I noticed is that white is pretty useful.  Unlike my Reeves watercolors, the W&N white really turns the colors lighter and it could even turn neon-ish.  

       Even though it’s only a sketch, I must say that the end result looks amazing.  The colors are brighter and they stay that way even after they dry.  If you have the budget and are serious about watercolors, I suggest trying this set out.  You won’t be disappointed.  :)