Review on 🎨 DUGATO Watercolor Paint Set: 24 Assorted Vibrant Solid Colors in Tin Box with Refillable Water Brush Pen – Perfect for Students, Kids, Beginners & Artists, Ideal for Watercolor Techniques by Angela Rodriguez

After I retired I thought I'd pick up where I left off as an art student. I have never mastered watercolor like I have painted with oil and acrylic. Art supplies can be expensive, I kind of knew what I needed but took the time to read what watercolor teachers had to say about brushes and paints before getting started. This Dugato is perfect! Even a street brush has the characteristics of a more expensive brush; does not hold too much water, does not shed hair, but perfectly distributes the color. From here I'll copy some of what the other reviewer wrote because I agree with what's written but am too lazy to write it myself: highly pigmented, easy to re-wet, bright, good color choices including amazing magenta, the perfectly cool, red is perfect for mixing colors. They are not chalky at all and have an almost completely transparent color choice. Minus one star for the fact that this set says it's Payne Gray but it's actually black instead. This means there are two shades of black: a dark, smooth black and a slightly lighter and grainy (ivory black has texture). Ivory Black is also the only color in this set that doesn't react to the salt trick (see image). It can still be used to mix your own version of Payne's Gray or Indigo colors (which are usually pre-made blue + black) commonly used for shadows or night skies. It should be noted that Cerulean is also a tint as cadmium is labeled as cadmium meaning it is not an actual pigment but a color that looks similar and is non-toxic. I would have preferred an ultramarine instead of the optional black, but for the price I have nothing to complain about. The shades of green were beautiful and varied, and while you could mix them yourself, these beautiful hues look great in floral arrangements. Reds may seem similar at first glance, but dilute them with different types of cool or warm reds, creating colors ranging from peachy to pink. There are enough colors in this set to make it easy for beginners to pass the time without having to do a lot of mixing, but there are plenty of options for more colors for those who want to experiment. This Dugato set is amazing! They far outperform most student paints and are professional grade paints at a fraction of the cost. I will post some photos once I finish my course. PS: Spend a little more money and buy good brushes.