Winsor & Newton 690174 Designers Gouache Primary Colour Paint Set

I’m new to gouache so I’m very much a novice. Prior to this I’ve always used watercolour.From initial swatching with these the first 2 things I noticed was the depth of pigment which is stunning, they’re definitely opaque when used with very little water. Secondly is the creaminess, they are so easy to use with no brush drag.If I were to look for a criticism it would be the shade of green included in the set. To me it’s definitely an artificial shade that I would never be able to use in any botanical work without adjusting it. There is also some separation when you first open a tube but not a huge amount.Apart from these minor points they are superb points.

As an artist who frequently works with gouache, I recently had the pleasure of using Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache, and it has quickly become one of my favorite go-to paints. This exceptional gouache brand lives up to its reputation, delivering impeccable quality, vibrant colors, and a smooth painting experience.The colour range offered by Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache is truly impressive. The extensive selection ensures that artists have access to a wide spectrum of hues, The pigments are richly saturated, providing excellent coverage and allowing for effortless colour mixing. Whether you're looking for intense, opaque tones or delicate, transparent washes, these gouache paints deliver exceptional results.One notable feature of this gouache brand is its exceptional consistency. The paint has a creamy texture that spreads effortlessly across the surface, providing smooth and even coverage. The colours retain their vibrancy, both when applied straight from the tube and when diluted for various techniques. The opacity of the paint allows for layering and building up of colours without any loss of intensity.Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache also boasts excellent lightfastness, ensuring that your artwork retains its brilliance over time. The colours remain true and resist fading, allowing your creations to be enjoyed for years to come. This reliability is particularly important for professional artists or those creating artwork for exhibitions or galleries.The packaging of these gouache paints is practical and convenient. The tubes are sturdy, easy to open, and designed to prevent leakage. The paint is easily dispensed, ensuring minimal waste and allowing for precise control over the amount of paint used. The tubes are also labelled with colour names and codes, making it easy to identify and organize your collection.Excellent in every way!

Very good opaque colours except for yellow. Lovely paints to use and I happily layer colours , dark over light and light over dark. Something you can't do with watercolour paints.This is one time it pays to buy "artist" quality paint as the simply range of student range in most brands are more transparent. Artist paint in gouache are usually called "designer".Be aware it's always helpful to buy an extra tube of white as similar to acrylic paints you use a lot of white.Tip. It pays to buy 300g weight paper for painting on. Different paper will react differently so when you find a paper that works for you stick to it.You don't need loads of brushes only 4-5 different shapes and they don't need to be expensive.Wish someone had told me this when I first started out.

Good quality at a good price as a set. Cheaper than individual colours, although I'd wager that you will want other, extra colours added to your set as I did. Great brand, always consistent. I would prefer larger tubes, but they are in line with the majority of other good brands.

Very happy with the quality. New to gouache so still playing around and mixing colours etc. Supplied in a lovely box, these are super paints.

Keen price and prompt delivery.

I got these for Christmas and used them yesterday for the first time. They are awesome! Vibrant colours, thick, good quality paint, with a good range of colours. There are a warm and cool of yellow, blue and red. There is also a black, and white. Basically all the colours you need to paint just about anything. I did for the first time using good quality paints, and I couldn't be happier. I have nothing negative to say about these paints, as they are perfect. Everything I have tried from Winsor & Newton has been really good quality and very easy to use. I now have their 7 brush set, their 3 brush set, their Cotman watercolours, and now their designer gouache, and they are all just really great quality at very affordable prices. I am now and Winsor & Newton fan.

I am amazed at these paints, I was previously using arteza gouache pants but half of those have dried out so i felt like trying these to replace those. I opened these up and the lids are easy to unscrew and crew back on. The tubes are well made. I didn't have to use a lot of paint on my pallet to achieve a LOT of colour. You get a good amount out of a small splodge! the white mixes beautifully with the other colours. I love the bright and matte effect to these.They have a bit of a whiff to them I will say! So keep that in mind if you are sensitive to smells. They dry relatively at a good rate on paper. They go down smooth and just the right amount of water and bam super dreamy!I will say too to buy a big tube of the white on it's own! That's what I intend to do.