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10 Facts about Superior Watercolor - An Art Product Review




I am no longer Dilettante Designs. Haha




I love the Superior Watercolor packaging. Reminiscent of a fun color fan deck that you can find in Home Depot or Loews.

1.  When you pull out all the trays there is a palette space to mix colors.

2. The trays fit snuggly together and if you are using multiple plates the colors touch the pan above which can be messy. Especially if you are traveling and on the go.

3. I love aquabrushes, but I wish it was a versatile brush like a triangular tip. This one is a round and it is not bad.

4. Squishy pad to dry off my wet brush after rinsing colors off in a jar.

5. The paint quality depends on the color. Some are heavily pigmented while others lack oomph. Some colors have shimmer.

6. All the colors stain the paper which makes it hard to lift off a color if you make a mistake or change your mind.

7. The wet-on-wet technique is fun, the colors bloom easily, but don't spread far.

8. Some of the colors are opaque reminiscent of gouache paint.

9. I think it might be safe to say they are student grade paints, but the colors are just a tiny bit more vivid than the usual student grade watercolor brands like Crayola or Artist's Loft.

10. This is great for someone who wants a small travel set to paint and sketch with while on the go.

Website for Reference: 
https://www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Paint-Set-Professional-Christmas/dp/B07DNPYF3J

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