Collection: Watercolor paints

Watercolor paints offer a unique combination of delicacy, translucence, and layering capabilities, making them a popular choice for illustrators, artists, and hobbyists alike. The nature of watercolors is based on the interaction of pigment and water, which allows for soft gradients, subtle control of light and shadow, and airy, vibrant surfaces. Alongside traditional watercolor pans and tubes, water-soluble pencils and ink-based solutions bring greater precision and control to the work without sacrificing freedom of expression.

Derwent Watercolour pencils offer a high-quality and versatile user experience. Derwent Watercolour pencils function both as traditional colored pencils and as watercolors when the mark is moistened with water. The soft and highly pigmented lead glides effortlessly on paper, maintaining the intensity of the shades whether dry or wet. These pencils are excellent for mixed-media works and blend seamlessly with both water-soluble and water-insoluble materials. They allow for a more controlled and precise watercolor effect than traditional watercolors, making them a flexible and practical option for various art projects.

In addition to watercolor pencils, our selection also includes high-quality watercolor pan sets, which offer intense pigment, excellent lightfastness, and smooth application. For example, the Derwent Inktense Pan Set colors combine the vibrancy of ink-based color with the versatility of watercolor. Inktense colors dry permanently on the painted surface, allowing for multiple rich-pigment layers to be added without previous layers dissolving. They are suitable for paper and fabric, as well as various art and craft projects, and can also be used in silk painting and on other surfaces where a strong and durable color impression is desired. The wide range of shades and different pack sizes ensure that you will find suitable watercolor paints for studio, educational, and mobile work.