Winsor and Newtown Cotman vs. Professional - Cheap vs. Expensive Art Supplies [giveaway closed]

[@gabrielamelina9709]

Kinda shock a little bit when the title says winsor and newton is a cheap brand, in my country, having a winsor and newton means you’re a very rich person, even koi watercolour is still consider as expensive

[@nocturne2029]

I think he means the line of paints that Winsor and Newton designed to be affordable. The Professional WN colours are hella expensive

[@amartyachakraborty8092]

samee

[@nicoleow9188]

Same

[@eusuprasonho]

Gabriela melina brasileira? Haha

[@catherinelim9117]

I feel you

[@blondelebanese9922]

Being a disabled artist, I have no way to go shopping in my tiny town. I’ve been using substandard watercolors (Reeves), expecting professional results. As you can imagine, I’ve been failing miserably. I had a few colors that I bought 35 yrs ago but I’ve used them all. I’d love to enter your giveaway. Either set would be a huge improvement. My goal is to supplement my income from Social Security check so I can afford to eat every day. If I buy art supplies, I have to sacrifice. Annie in Tennessee

[@Haromegaa]

blonde lebanese would you be able to buy online?

[@happytrouble5561]

Hello there Annie, I am sorry about your situation. Is there any way I could contact you? I have some spare watercolour sets I would be able to send your way. Please let me know. Have a good day.

[@crystal27503]

I’ve created masterpieces with reeves

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Dasha Durianova my God Bless you! That’s very kind of you!

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

@@happytrouble5561 That's soooooo nice!

[@fairuznurnaghiesa1073]

Apparently I'm scrolling through the comment section and all you comparison videos, I just realized I'm the only here(in this video) that thinking you are a little bit biased in doing comparison. If you want to compare something; please use the same colour and the same technique. So that we really know which one is better. Anyway, good art! Have a nice day

[@Inputdonutz]

yea I thought she took her time with the "better"side

[@ashleighmakesart542]

Literally from the first step of painting the hand I thought something was off, she didn’t use the same process on each-and professional artists such as Kelogsloops uses the cotman set for their artwork...

[@mindakahn9964]

mainsterious 999 I get excellent results from cotman. schminke is my go to paint although I use M. Graham and Daniel Smith. cotman is great for craft fairs where I know I’m not going to sell products for a lot of money. All watercolor paintings regardless of the paint say keep out of direct sunlight. That’s the thing about student grade, it may fade over time, but I have pieces from high school that still look great.

[@mindakahn9964]

mainsterious 999 Great point.

[@kannonjoshuartha9624]

@MR PEEVES don't think so, the color are totally not the same. I already seen some friend have a incredible result with the cheapest watercolor set but nothing closer than a great quality with a great quality paper.

[@shinysinger]

too bad that i don't live in the earth, i live in mars :(((( for real, good video, i loved both pictures :3

[@adibatasnim6444]

Hi 👽! Nice to see you profile.

[@annarauchberger7815]

"Everybody has rainbowksin-and i like that". i think the art of being an artist is really to find out how you see the world and how you as an individual artist find a way to convey what you see (or want to see) on paper. thank you arleebean:)

[@mypandapaints5854]

Just wanted to give you a heads up in case you were interested... An asian watercolor would be Mission Gold or Holbein. (Asian watercolor properties tend to use less granulating pigments to avoid granulation). The Kuratake Gansai paints are actually a different medium called Gansai. It's promoted as watercolors here becsuse there is no western equivalent and they uses to be promoted as Gansai paints but as it got popular as "watercolors" they just switched to calling them watercolors about 4 years ago. Kuratake Gansai Tambi is Brand Name + Medium Name + Brand Given Name. To compare name only, Winsor Newton Cotman Watercolors is Brand Name + Brand Given Name + Medium Name. Gansai paints were originally developed specifically for use in Etegami style paintings which accounts for the different binder and properties.

[@arleebean]

Thanks so much for laying all of this information out! I've talked a little bit about Gansai in a different video, and I'd really like to be more informed so I can avoid using vague terms that may not be completely accurate. This is really helpful - thank you!

[@Autey]

The skin on the professional painting is so beautifully blended and I was surprised to see the difference between the Cotman set.

[@druupeee]

I'm so glad you tok my suggestion and did this comparison, theres such a huge difference when you mix them :O, the way you do skin is my favorite :D

[@arleebean]

Thank you for suggesting it! It was a great idea. :]

[@jacqulyynw]

I really love the rainbow skin, everyone should have rainbow skin! My daughter would love one either one of these sets; she is always disappointed with the cheap chalky kids paint that people give her as gifts (not that she isn't grateful, honestly she would be happy with resturant crayons.) Now that she is a teenager, even I think she is a bit old for those art kits the stores sell around Christmas; especially since they rarely give the paint pigment content and it is a thing she is becoming increasingly interested in. I was thinking of putting some art treasures in her Easter Basket, this would certainly be a nice addition.

[@FayeWulf]

Japanese paints are usually called sumi paints if thats what you wanted to remember :P I know a lot of people say WN gouache is nice but it can get very chalky despite being a higher tier set of paints - does that happen for you?

[@FayeWulf]

Yes, Ive been hearing that a lot of people don't like WN gouache too because of that chalkiness. I wonder if its just a property of gouache.

[@bibibibi7904]

I like their gouache because of the matte texture and it works well for my style of work I noticed that working with less diluted paint should solve your problem

[@FayeWulf]

Ohh, Thankyou! I havent really worked with gouache before and I also love the smooth matte finish it gives but I didn't want to commit too much money into pure gouache if I don't like how it works. I know its similar to watercolour and I have the "hybrid" version that is advertised as both watercolour and gouache but not true gouache nor watercolour that the koreans tend to make.

[@switch9636]

*Hello!* I just started drawing, to get out of my depression and anxiety and watercolour painting really helped me!! I don't go out often and I can't buy things online and I have no idea where to buy palettes, so I only have an old kids palette. I really hope to win your giveaway bcz I really need a change in the material I work with. Thanks a lot!! I love you so much!! P.S: I learn a lot through your videos and I just wanted to thank you for uploading such beautiful content!!

[@sitisara4467]

CupOfTaeWithSuga AndSomeKookies I hope you'll win this giveaway! Cheers!

[@kentaewonuxuxi432]

How is your art journey going so far?? I am glad to hear watercolor painting helped u with ur hard times💖

[@melstampz]

A very effective comparison. Can't get enough of your videos old and new. I really enjoy hearing your thoughts on brands and love watching you work. Thanks for everything you share!

[@elgabenedicta]

Wow.. this video is super helpful!! I used Cotman before when I started watercolor and they are not really my go to, to be honest. But I gotta admit they (Winsor & Newton) designed some of the cutest and functional paint boxes/travel palettes. I have never tried the professional ones, maybe based on my experiences with the Cotman, but would Really LOVE to try them, though 🤗👌 Love your painting demonstration on this video.. I always adore people who can paint skin tones smoothly!! Much Love from Indonesia 😙😙

[@xStarstargirlx]

Lovely comparison! Both palettes seem great to use for practice. I like how you learnt from your first painting and improve the technique and execution on the second painting (especially on the gouache).

[@jordanwhitson1730]

I love these comparison videos! As of now I'm still newer to watercolor and love seeing the differences in professional and cheaper paints. Thank you for the video and good luck to all on the giveaway! God bless 😊 ✝️

[@tamraduston3512]

I am glad to see this video and side by side comparison since I'm always looking for more budget-friendly options. I have heard some people say they really don't like the cotman watercolors but seeing them here they seem perfectly good for people who aren't super particular. Your videos always make me want to do more in watercolor!

[@xrainey]

Both paintings are lovely

[@arleebean]

Thanks very much!! I like that one too. :)

[@dmassekula9778]

I have been considering plein air painting for some time now. Either of these products would be perfect for plein air painting. This video was exactly what I needed to give me the push to start. thank you nicely done.

[@aconfusedcookie4615]

Wow! You are an amazing artist! Are you self-taught? If so how long did it take you to get this good, and when did you start taking art really seriously? If you aren't self-taught, did you take art classes while in school or was it after school? Sorry for all the questions just curious 😅

[@sierratuazon]

I think the different colors that are in the professional set are kind of fascinating honestly. It’s cool to see the choices a company makes about what colors go into what set! This video is absolutely lovely, thank you!

[@smili3grrl]

I love watercolor over acrylic paint, I also agree everyone has rainbow skin

[@ddgottron]

Loved your video. The way you paint skin is amazing. Your side by side painting was a very effective way to show the subtle differences between the paints. I enjoyed watching very much and am looking forward to seeing more.

[@shadowdragonemperor]

I have the Cotman palette and I use them for most of my practice. Upgrading to the professional Windsor and Newton would be a dream!.

[@Chris-ug7jm]

shadowdragonemperor Same, It would be a dream for me, specially bc i live in Brazil and here things from abroad até VERY expansive 😕

[@gabriellecordeiro8777]

Christian Denardi Yeah,in Brazil these are expensive AF

[@tiffaniex333]

I really enjoyed this style of video. It’s great to see a comparison of high end and low end prices! And I find that some people may even prefer the cheaper one just based on how the colours lay or the effect it makes. Love it! I’ve been looking into getting watercolours myself because I feel like you can layer gouache, acrylic, even pencil crayons, markers or inks over it nicely. It’s a great base from what I’ve seen

[@Hanna-vc9sb]

Hey! I'm a younger severely broke artist who lives off of cheap Michael supplies to get by and to have the privilege to use some higher quality paints would amazing. Honestly your work is so inspiring and every time I watch one of your videos I end up painting for days you're amazing!

[@natalieludwig95]

I love these comparison videos because if I cant afford all different kinds of paint, I can at least enjoy watching somebody else using them ;) Thanks a lot for doing this :D I really enjoy your videos!

[@sangovergrenser1557]

I love using watercolors🎨 every day and every night💖💙❤️ Can I do it professional without professional stuff? Autumn makes own watercolors 🍂 with colorful, rainbow leaves 🍁 In the winter ❄ snow is drawing, ❄ Spring can make this 🌷 with her flowers, 🌼🌸 In the summer gold of sunbeams... 🌞🌞🌞 Sounds perfectly 🎼 like best violins 🎻 I can't live without my brushes 🌼 I can't live without the colors 🌼 Harmony has no address, 🌍🌏🌎 It lives all in our minds ! 🌈✨✨

[@Drumaier]

Meh

[@hotsauron8541]

I really like the way you paint skin tones, especially with all those blues and reds. I always expect a heavy contrast but it always turns out so nice.

[@manucaking6600]

Different paints on the same brush Layered on the surface that's flat To get better there's no rush I'll get a professional set

[@camillethewiz]

I love the contrast of colour you create on the skin! It’s so lovely to watch your process

[@cherrybomb1564]

I'd love to be able to play with professional watercolors for once TTwTT I have the same cotmans pallette and I really like it

[@BenWalkerbengevity]

Thanks for reviewing these. It may be my screen but I definately prefer the look of the pro. But those brushes! I love them.

[@AlucardRawks]

If you're in the UK, the White Nights watercolours are fairly cheap on Amazon. Wish I'd gotten those over my large set of Cotmans as they are about the same price for me. WN is high quality artist grade, versus student grade cotmans.

[@atomskeater]

I like seeing the differences between pro and student equipment, especially as someone just starting out who can't justify all the best paints since I'm not sure how long I'll stick with watercolor as a hobby. Thanks for your vs. video!

[@rodrigofalco]

Love this video! Been wanting to try this Winsor&Newton watercolor set for a while and it’s a great way to see the difference comparing them side by side. Congratulations :) also, I’d love to be able to try it for myself 😍💛

[@arleebean]

Thanks so much! 💞

[@KrystalAnne926]

These are so cool! I’m newish to watercolor and I have been trying to figure out what set will be my next one to buy...

[@imh00die15]

Hooray for a review! I always love your review and comparison videos!

[@kallisti667]

I'm really glad to see this side-by-side comparison. I love to paint, but I also like to save money when and if I can. The trick is, I suppose, knowing what you can cut corners on and what you can't.

[@elizadraws4743]

Beautiful work per usual! Reminds me the slightest bit of jacqueline deleon, and I live for the way you color your skin tones!

[@crossroadswanderer]

I love the way you did the fingers behind the bottle on the professional side. You just put these suggestions of form down and it really ended up looking great. :)

[@cocoamuffins1870]

I’m broke

[@cocoapey]

Cocoa Muffins18 me too

[@brokendollproduction]

There is a massive difference between Cotman and the professional set. I currently use the Cotman and I sort of blamed myself for the bad layering, but it seems like it's not entirely my fault. Also what gouache are you using because it's something I really want to sink my teeth into?

[@saraangel6696]

I'd love either of those! Hopefully I win :)

[@mercurymarz3343]

I really love the way you layer and add different colors to you skin tones. It looks so much more interesting than doing a more ‘realistic’ skin tone

[@ashmitanandy]

*rainbow skin* (♥_♥)

[@Chrystal_A]

Ashmita Nandy I know you your kookmin trash :3

[@ashmitanandy]

Chrystal Aponte lol hello there ARMY!

[@jklroxmysox111]

I've been doing art for years but barely touched watercolors. Your channel has been making me more and more interested in using them more!

[@aiden_moose]

It's really interesting being able to see the actual difference between cotman grade watercolours and professional side by side. Also I love the way you add different tones and value into the skin it add a very interesting effect when you can actually see the shades of blue and purple peeking through the more natural tones.

[@aiden_moose]

Also it has inspired me to try and experiment more with my skin tones and my values more.

[@taniasharma808]

I really liked how u did the hands on the cotman side and loved the potions on the professional side. I really love how u do portraits and skin and I also really like the side by side comparisons...

[@hayleybrown1656]

I know it's been said before but the way you paint skin is just so refreshing, seeing all the blues and purples just poking through the more natural muted tones is really aesthetically pleasing !

[@hollywoo81]

Oh my word, I've got the Cotman set and I've been dying to find a comparison between Cotman and the professional set, thank you so much!

[@MiaVox]

The professional palette looks like it has some interesting mixing areas and is so cool for having a water canteen built in. If I'm lucky enough to be picked I would like that set. Thanks for making such an in-depth comparison. It was incredibly helpful.

[@dreahatch7299]

What an amazing idea. I actually didn't even realize W&N sold their professional grade watercolors in pans. That's awesome. I had only ever used their professional line, so seeing the comparison is really cool. Great video!

[@Temajuki]

I bought a big cottman one because y'know, it should feel better the more colours you have. But after actually using it I realized that I have too many colours lol. I was so used to mixing what I wanted with my base 12 colours with oil and it'd be nice to cut down to a smaller watercolour palette.

[@0moxie0]

Thank you for demonstrating this comparison! I have a cotman set and enjoy using it. I'd love to try their professional quality too.

[@elliot7916]

This is so cool! I am actually pretty new to watercolors and i have a cottman set! I would love to try the professional ones. Thanks for showing us the difference, i have been looking everywhere for a video like this!

[@crocodiletearsandfears]

I"ve been binge watching your videos for about a month now and I absolutely adore your work! Its so soft looking and how you layer colors on top of one another is so satisfying to watch. I love love the colors you use for skin, I think its just the right amount of rainbow :) Beautiful stuff all around! Listening to you talk about your processes while working on my own is so fun, its like painting with a friend :D I hope you have a lovely day, thank you for filling my space with inspiration!!

[@lykegenes5867]

I have been using the Cotman watercolours for the longest time and it has served me so well. But this is such a useful comparison, I might upgrade some time soon...

[@maelannearmstrong3963]

I like the way that you put a lot of colors in your paintings (seeing this actually helped me a lot with watercolor) 😄

[@Crowely]

I love how you add in blues, reds, and yellows to your skin. I had used blues and purples as well in skin tones and it just looks really nice! Oddly enough I really favored the warm feel of the cotman hand, but really enjoyed how nicely blended the professional was. I was also shocked by the vibrancy of the Marie's gouache! It seems that some items leaning on the more professional side tend to have more subdued colors even though there's higher pigmentation. Very curious!

[@mirinie]

I really love the way you draw skin! It has this kind of cold and mysterious vibe to it. And I prefer the professional because it looks more finished by the way you blend the skin more but the colours look in both drawings really good and I can't really tell a difference.

[@zsofiagyetvai1572]

i love your style, especially when you paint skins, I really enjoy that they are not too realistic. Your How to paint Skin videos were gamechanging for me. I love the way you use the primary colours to create a really expressive effect.

[@CrystalWolf088]

I’ve always wondered just how different artist grade paint is compared to student grade; thanks so much for making this comparison video!

[@Kittys_Creations]

This is such an amazing opportunity to everyone who can't afford or hasn't gotten the chance to experiment with watercolours or who wants to upgrade from student quality watercolours. I've never used professional quality watercolours as I'm still quite the newbie, but it was interesting getting to see the comparison of the two!

[@mariadejesusfarrachpalacio5429]

I am in love of your paintings, Thanks to your videos I have improved my watercolor techniques, I am from Nicaragua and for more I have searched in all the art stores that here, I do not find winsor and newton and I would love to try them; keep making videos I love 😍

[@luciafeltovich896]

I liked the blending look that the professional side has over the contrasting paint on the less expensive paint, but i can’t really tell a different in the watercolor parts of the paintings 🤐 everything was beautiful as always!

[@marikamakes2506]

I love your comparison videos! I like the way the professional watercolor turned out.

[@823Nina]

Thank you for for the comparison! I love the little palette with the fold outs, do you find it helpful or how did you like it?

[@amberdavis8530]

Love the comparison video, I suppose there is always risk for whichever is completed second looking better just due to having worked through it once already. Thanks for sharing.

[@yashbutno]

I liked the first painting, but the second one turned out even better. The paper didn't didn't buckle and everything blended well. And of course, the colors behaved much better. Do you normally do this to improve your finished artwork, or just pay more attention? Great video, btw. I'd love to enter the giveaway!

[@migueljophiel]

I would love to get any of the watercolor sets, their portability it's really useful and with any of the two I would be content. Thanks for all your amazing videos I always sit and bingewatch them, they're amazing. You are amazing. Though at first I was skeptical of watching your videos but I'm glad that I started doing it.

[@mikaylapena8729]

This is perfect I'm planning on buying watercolors and I was debating whether or not to get the winsor newton cotman or the winsor newton professionals this is a really awesome explanation.

[@bpositivehandmade]

Thanks for the review and comparison ☺️ I have the cotman studio set, and I love it!! One day I’ll step up to the professional game but for now I’m perfectly happy with Cotmans ☺️

[@adalikl943]

I am new to this channel, but so far I really enjoy your art! I was looking for comparisons of cotman vs. professional, so I'm really glad I found this video.

[@laluz1234567]

It was cool to see this comparison! I have the Cotman set and have been trying it out this year. I’d love to try the professional one!

[@MyTechnicolorDays]

Exactly today I thought of getting some watercolors to try and learn from your videos, so this comes in super handy!

[@billriley6649]

This demonstration was very helpful in that I was debating whether there was enough of a difference between the two to warrant the difference in cost. I lean towards the professional but I'm impressed with both.

[@ravynwings5403]

My mom showed me your channel and I love your videos! Your painting skills are amazing

[@ranaabuhashem1281]

Thank you so much! I love watching you create beautiful Art and watching you layer beautiful transparent colors!

[@KAW67]

I really am glad I subscribed to your channel about a month ago, your comparisons are so thorough

[@chisketches6999]

Thank you for this comparison! I've been wanting to see how the sets stack up against each other for so long.

[@abbylink5759]

I really love your style of painting, it has a loose yet purposeful look and all your pieces are so lovely to see.

[@fayeea5]

I appreciate your honesty with your thought process on deepening the colors. And I loved the rainbow skin 😄 The professional painting is my fav because of the bottle

[@zackchen6336]

Love the blotchey skin tones of the cotman hand. There's just something about it that makes it so beautiful to look at.

[@han6005]

Ooh! It's nice to hear what your opinion is on the cotman watercolours. I recently dug up mine again after having painted with other paints for a while and I have to say, I remembered them a lot better than they actually are? It was a great set to get started with though.

[@hashelorquiz3654]

Thank you for making this comparison! I really wanted to know if the professional paints are worth it!

[@cigimon4]

so there's going to be two winners right? is there a way to choose which set you'd like to get before the draw? like if someone wants to try the cotman or already has that set and wants to upgrade and make two pools with less people in each instead of one big one?

[@deepfriedcelery._.4668]

I don’t really understand the anatomy of the hand, I draw them a lot but I seem to be improving very slowly, any tips? By the way I also really enjoy all of the “rainbow” colors that you use for the skin tones.

[@aimannaa1888]

I love the way you paint skin and portraits. It always looks very ethereal and amazing. All the best for your future art journey!

[@Veltzshmertz]

I love how you've done the skin on both tbh, but more blended skin looks slightly better. Btw have you ever tried the White Nights paints? If yes, are they better than cotmans? Because price wise its almost the same in europe.

[@lexidarian]

Thank you very much for this giveaway, all of your comparisons and videos, and for inspiring me to finally stop being scared of painting my sketches I've done! I've drawn up thumbnails and then the final one on watercolor paper, but I've been so worried to paint it because I was scared of ruining it. After watching a bunch of your videos, I'm going to go for it! So, thank you so much, and I love all of your pieces!!!

[@Fayezerable]

I really want to get better at watercolors! I have the cotman set but I haven’t mastered them yet! This was a great idea to compare the two, great video

[@xcforlife77]

Nice comparison and thanks for the giveaway opportunity! I'm a bit surprised how similar they both are given the price difference. The gouache application also looks super tricky - I'm definitely going to try and beef up my watercolor skills before attempting gouache! You did a good job though!

[@stephflores9072]

Thank you for making these comparison videos it truly helps when shopping for new supplies 🤗💕

[@happee25]

Comparison videos are my favourite! They're so interesting to watch haha and I lovethat you're doing a giveaway. How kind!

[@gayrobot14]

Watching videos like this (reviews, timelapses, etc) always inspires me. Time to go invest into some more paint to flex that art muscle with. :)

[@neon4502]

I loved how you combined the colors on the skin on both pictures. Also, I really liked more the bottle you made with the Professional set!

[@yakairalopez4073]

Ty for showing the 2 of them side by side, not the same technique or perfect color match but you get to see how they lair and work.

[@moatla4678]

I love your sketches and the way you included not just pinks/peaches in the skin tone,, rainbow skin is really nice

[@CC-cy4rd]

I'm glad I found your video. You are good at art and you voice is so gentle. And thanks for giving back to your audience.

[@spaceoctoink1396]

I love the video a lot I love the way addid depth to your pice of art by using different colors like the red to add some warmth

[@meleika8274]

I really love these two, they are both pretty simple and I think i might try to paint it today. As you said, the cotman side had more contrast, and for some reason i do like that one better even though thats not what the vid is about, I think you did a pretty good job and i really like the idea or concept of the paintings with the bottle and stuff lol its was nice and simple.

[@alicia-js4rd]

that’s such a shocking price difference !! i really enjoyed this video 💗💗