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Alan Bickley

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I’ve got a few sets of watercolours, winnings mainly and they vary from W&N to White Nights. Both are excellent, the White Nights I would definitely recommend. Yes, as Fiona has said, Old Holland are a fabulous make. I’ve only used their oil paints but all their stuff is top quality. The student type ranges are adequate, W&N Cotman for instance, but better to go for artists quality every time if you can. Most sets seem to be the half pans which I find too small, better to opt for a set of full pans, and a more limited palette/selection.

Jenny Harris

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I started with Winsor and Newton and Daler Rowney but now use mainly Daniel Smith.  The Daniel Smith range can be a little pricey, but have some exciting colours which produce beautiful washes.  You can see a short demo of each of their colours on the Ken Bromley website, well worth a look.  I find tubes are more useful than the pans, especially if you like fairly strong washes or mixes.

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Lucy Gilmore

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Thanks everyone, i've just ordered some cut down 640gsm sheets of Arches and a set of Sennelier professional quality paints - thanks to birthday money!

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Robert Jones, NAPA

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Well you've bought your paints now, so this is a bit late: but you'll buy more one day, so .... I like Rembrandt watercolours, all but the madders have high lightfastness ratings, there's a good selection, and the paints are vibrant.  I also liked Daler Rowney's professional grade watercolour, and slightly less, Winsor & Newton's.  The oil paints are another matter.   I've got some birthday money too!  Poised to purchase!

Lucy Gilmore

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ah ok! well fingers crossed the ones i've got coming are good too. The ones I use at the moment are Windsor and Newton Cotman so i'll be interested to see if i notice a difference. And happy birthday from when it was - and happy b-day money spending on whatever you decide to splurge on! 

Alan Bickley

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Good choice with the paper Lucy, I have used Sennelier brand in the past and they’re absolutely fine. Don’t forget to post some of your work on the gallery!
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