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Palette Power
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items This is my curated paint stash — the real ones. I’ve grouped them by how I actually use them: the Daily Grind workhorses I reach for constantly, the Splurge & Spoil picks that feel like a luxury flex, and the Wild Cards I use when I want somethin...
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Daily Grind
Splurge & Spoil
Wild Cards
Daily Grind
Reliable pigments and tried-and-true formulas that never quit. These are the backbone of your work, the essentials that keep your palette consistent and your creativity flowing day in, day out.
Surprisingly great for the price, this ARTISTRO set is my go-to for on-the-go sketching. It’s lightweight, includes metallics and fluorescents, and the colors are shockingly vivid. A solid travel palette for quick studies, journaling, or creative pla...
ARTISTRO Watercolor Paint Set, Vivid Colors
This 24-color Art Nouveau Kuretake set feels rich and intentional—lush pigments with that signature Gansai Tambi smoothness. Great for florals, portraits, and detailed work when you want classic elegance without sacrificing bold color payoff.
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Set 24 Colors
This Holbein gouache set is buttery, bold, and ultra-pigmented — perfect if you want full coverage with zero chalkiness. The colors stay vibrant whether you're layering, flat filling, or reworking. A solid pick for serious painters and design lovers ...
Holbein Artists Gouache
I absolutely love this 12‑tube Holbein watercolor set—you get those Japanese pigments in a compact, travel‑ready size. They feel creamy, rewet flawlessly even when dried, and deliver rich, vibrant washes with excellent brush control.
Holbein Artist's Watercolors Set of 12
This HIMI “jelly cup” gouache is a sketchbook dream—packed, affordable, and surprisingly vibrant. Comes with brushes and a built-in palette that make it ideal for beginners or travel. The pigment's rich and opaque straight from the cup—just know it’s...
HIMI Gouache Paint Set
I grabbed this MEEDEN 24-color soft-bodied acrylic set when I wanted vibrant colors but didn’t want to fork out for artist-grade—turns out, it's a hidden gem. The honey-like consistency blends like a breeze, dries matte in 5–10 minutes, and gives sol...
MEEDEN Soft Body Acrylic Paints Set: Matte Finish
Splurge & Spoil
Luxury pigments and premium blends are worth every penny. These are the paints you treat yourself to when only the finest will do — rich, vibrant, and crafted for masterpieces.
Opening this Mayan set feels like traveling back in time. It includes the legendary Mayan Blue Genuine—an ancient hybrid pigment rediscovered and recreated by Daniel Smith—alongside five vibrant MayaCrom colors (Red, Yellow, Orange, Dark Blue, Violet...
Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor - Mayan
This Schmincke Horadam set is one of those rare splurges that actually lives up to the hype. The pigments are buttery, rich, and rewet instantly—even weeks later. The black metal tin feels just as luxe as the colors inside. If you want a truly elevat...
Schmincke - HORADAM AQUARELL
I’ve been hooked on M. Graham gouache, and here’s why it belongs in your deluxe toolkit: made with pure blackberry honey as a binder, each tube feels creamy and smooth—even weeks after opening. Colors rewet beautifully, dry to a rich, velvety matte f...
M. Graham & Co. Tube Watercolor
Wild Cards
Colors that defy convention and spark curiosity. Neon brights, celestial hues, and experimental shades that push boundaries and add unexpected magic to your creations.
If you want neon watercolors that actually pop, this Paul Rubens set is a go-to. Fourteen vibrant 5ml tubes perfect for comics, illustrations, decorations, and all your bright, bold creative projects. A solid pick for artists craving eye-catching col...
Neon Watercolor Tubes – Paul Rubens Set
These granulating watercolors from Kuretake are pure texture magic. Made in Japan, this 5-color set shifts and separates beautifully on the page—perfect for landscapes, moody abstracts, and layering effects. A must-try if you love atmospheric work.
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI GRANULATING COLOR
If shimmer is your love language, this Finetec Coliro set delivers. Six mica-based pearl paints that glide on smooth and shine like magic. Perfect for highlights, lettering, details, or anytime your work needs that subtle (or not-so-subtle) glow.
Finetec ColiroMica Pearl Watercolor
This solid pigment ink set from Sumikundo hits that perfect sweet spot between traditional and experimental. The colors are rich, deep, and velvety—ideal for moody washes, calligraphy, or layering texture. Unusual format, but seriously addictive once...
Sumikundo Watercolor Solid Ink
This Graphite Gansai Tambi set is next-level moody elegance. With six matte, muted tones that dry to velvety finishes, they behave like graphite-meets-watercolor—and if you buff them when dry, they reveal a soft metallic sheen. I use them for vintage...
Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI GRAPHITE COLORS