Best watercolors: STUDENT vs. PRO (The results will surprise you!)

I'm testing student and professional grade paints for watercolors: Cotman vs. Winsor and Newton Professional.
What is the difference between student and professional watercolour paint? Are artist quality watercolors worth it? Do they improve our painting skills?
Let's find out!
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[@sandyowncrafts]

This is my verdict guys, what it yours? Do you think professional is worth the extra money? Let me know what you think and enjoy!

[@izzyg8316]

I would say it depends. If you have the money for it, if watercolor painting is something you're really invested in and even make a living out of it, by all means, go all out on an Artist/Professional grade watercolor set. Personally, I can't possibly afford or justify shelling out 14€ for a single tube of paint (Daniel Smith), when I can grab some cheap Van Gogh for 3,50€ a piece. But hey, to each their own and that's the beauty of things. 🥰

[@susanfisher8944]

I’ve always been happy with my little Cotman set. I also use DaVinci and Kuretaki and Daniel Smith but still really like the Cotman set.

[@sandyowncrafts]

I've never tried da Vinci but I absolutely love all my Kuretake colors 😀

[@OpalInspired]

Hi Sandy, I always love to try different materials , but Windsor and Newton is my go to , I know what I'm going to get.❤❤❤❤(Though I may give the Cotman a try now)👍👍

[@sandyowncrafts]

😀 hi! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[@OpalInspired]

@@sandyowncrafts Ok on my list 😊👍

[@kunaljanvalkar2850]

Spread and control is one character where artists are almost equally divided. At this point it's generally accepted that it's a matter of personal taste. The spread test should be a draw.

[@sandyowncrafts]

Thank you for your input. I'm finding out more and more that most things in watercolors are a matter or personal taste hehehe which makes sense, it's art, it's supposed to be personal and everything is acceptable. Have a great day!

[@kunaljanvalkar2850]

@@sandyowncrafts You are absolutely right. In most forums and reviews people wholeheartedly endorse Van Gogh for it's vibrancy and wettability which is really good, I must say. Whereas most people share bad experiences with Cotman. Last month I got both because they were available for cheap and I like my Cotmans much more than Van Gogh although their only redeeming quality is their transparency which I value above everything else...

[@amandacimarossa5214]

Thank you for making this video! I just bought the whole cotman line and some of their professional line which i intend on buying more of too but the cotman I like in the meantime to supplement it

[@sandyowncrafts]

Uhh that sounds great! Swatching all of them must be so much fun! 😊

[@amandacimarossa5214]

@@sandyowncraftsits awesome i like the colorline pretty well!

[@sandyowncrafts]

@@amandacimarossa5214 I'll definitely have to look into trying more colors, even though I find this small set really preactical

[@NJ-bu7zw]

Why this irritating, loud music? Stopped watching half-way because it is so annoying.

[@sandyowncrafts]

Sorry, still experimenting with some editing details...