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Winsor & Newton Cotman 24 Half Pan Set — the watercolor box that travels
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set (24 Half Pans)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Watercolor painters
- Urban sketchers
- Beginners getting serious
- Travel kit
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Why this gift works
Twenty-four half pans of Cotman watercolor - Winsor & Newton's affordable student range - in a compact case with removable mixing palettes and a round brush. The colors cover the essentials, from cadmium yellow and alizarin crimson hues to ultramarine, sap green, burnt sienna and Payne's gray.
It is a real step up from a children's paint box without the price of professional paint, and the case closes small enough to go in a bag. It suits a beginner getting serious and an experienced painter who wants a travel kit.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- Someone who sketches on trips and in cafes
- A painter moving up from a children's paint box
Think twice if
- They paint only in acrylic or oil
- They are loyal to an artist-grade watercolor brand
The catch
Cotman is a student range, and several colors are hues - stand-ins for costlier pigments - so a professional watercolorist may prefer an artist-grade brand.
Skip for someone who paints only in acrylic or oil, or a professional watercolorist loyal to an artist-grade brand.
Worth knowing before you buy
- Cotman is Winsor & Newton's student range.
- Some colors are hues, made to match costlier pigments.
- It comes with one round brush.
Why we like it
- Twenty-four colors in a case that fits a bag
- Mixing palettes built into the set
- Good pigment strength for the price
- Pans can be replaced one color at a time
Questions people ask
24 half pans of watercolor, a round brush and removable mixing palettes, all in a compact carrying case.
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