MeiLiang Watercolor Paint Set, 36 Vivid Colors in Pocket Box with Metal Ring and Watercolor Brush, Perfect for Students, Kids, Beginners and More
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They're not bad at all. Lindsay Weiric (The frugal crafter) recently wrote a review for them, which she highly recommends. Check out her blog, where she is always open and honest about her work as a water color artist.
This set, as well as Koi, are in my possession. This set is one of my favorites because of the vibrant colors, the lack of mud issues, and the fact that it isn't chalky. I've used both to paint light and medium skin tones. With Koi, you can have light, medium, or dark skin tones. I haven't used the brush yet, but it appears to be a Size 3 with a pointed end, as far as I can tell. I hope this information is useful.
It depends on what you mean when you say "it depends on what you mean." Colors like yellow ochre and rose can be used to easily blend light skin tones. Sepia/umber browns can also be used as a foundation for darker skin tones. But this isn't one of those pre-made pastel skin tone palettes; This is a more well-balanced option that can be mixed with almost anything without becoming muddy.
About the size of a half-pan.
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This is a fantastic watercolor set for students, hobbyists, and travelers. The paints aren't chalky, they rewet beautifully, they mix well, and they're very fluid. This watercolor set outperforms the Winsor & Newton Cotman and Lukas Studio student watercolor sets. This watercolor set is capable of competing with the Van Gogh set. According to the package's lightfast information, 17 of the 36 colors are moderately long-lasting, while 19 are completely permanent. The lightfastness of the paints isn't an issue unless you're going to use them to sell your work. Unfortunately, no information on pigments is available in English. A white and black pencil are included in the set for watercolorists who mix pastel colors or do tonal studies. The tin is fantastic. It's adorable, and the color is a nice contrast to black. Although I dislike water brushes, the one included in the set appears to be adequate. The set also includes some lovely cotton paper for swatching the colors. The palette tray is made of flimsy plastic, which is the only drawback to the set. The pans, however, can be transferred to individual pans that are more durable.
These paints are far more beautiful than the cottman colors I previously owned. You can see them in comparison to the Daniel Smith mixing set in the above swatches. I would recommend these to anyone starting watercolor or upgrading from a cheaper student grade paint. They are not at all chalky and do not rub off on your finger like some other sets I have with similar prices. They glaze beautifully because they are a bit staining, but if you like to lift your highlights, get some extra gum arabic and coat your paper with a rag.
This work of art receives a three-star rating from me. Color vibrancy gets five stars. The colors are vibrant, but there are a few that repeat themselves or are strikingly similar, for example: 139 (hue) Coerulean blue 654 Prussian blue is a type of blue that is found in the Prussian Empire The color chart that comes with the palette does not accurately represent the colors, so please swatch them. br>Now, on to my next point: these are extremely staining and difficult to remove/scrub. Keep in mind that I tested on Arches that had been hot pressed! br>Another point to consider is that the colors are essentially the proportions of typical 1/2-pound candy bars. halved pans The paints are held in a pop-out plastic insert. After I've finished with the paints, I'm going to use the tin to store my brushes. In terms of size, it's comparable to the Meeden 48-inch. Half-pan palette, but a tad thinner and shallower. Overall, it's a good value for the money, and the colors are bright enough for a student grade. Paints are highly staining and, once on the page, will move very little (wet on dry) and a little (wet in wet), but not dynamically like DS. Used sparingly in my painterly days water coloring book, it's great for adding pops of bright color. Because my custom palette only included a few common primaries, I like having this set for "standard color range. " For pops of color in small areas/spaces, this is a good / workable complement to a custom palette. When dry, it resembles a vibrant color marker.
I needed something bigger, but not too big, to hold a couple of bigger brushes, and I also needed to buy more half-pans of color. I came across this set, read some reviews, and decided to take a chance for the price of a new metal palette of similar size (as other reviewers have mentioned): $6. And I'm glad I took the chance. Except for a few colors, this set is completely transparent, has no chalkiness, is easy to wet, and won't rub off the paper once dry. The tin is well-made and features a ring at the bottom. I can't use the brush because it's too soft and lacks body. br>br>This set is great for practice; I wouldn't use them for final works because they don't have a light fastness rating like my Cotmans, but they should be fine in a covered sketchbook. At first glance, there are a lot of similar colors, but once you start mixing, you'll be surprised. Due to the fact that half pans cannot be purchased separately, the set will last you a long time. br>This set is far superior to other cutesy brands; I was given a set of Koi and gave them away because they were chalky and only good for coloring rather than mixing and learning about watercolors. With this set, you can get a lot of practice. br>I've attached a couple of photos for you to compare to Cotman colors. If you're just getting started with this set, you already have all of the colors you'll need, so instead of spending more money on more colors or more expensive paint, invest in good paper and a good brush.
There was no mud or chalkiness at all when the colors were mixed. (If you want more information, I have a detailed review of them on my YouTube channel thefrugalcrafter. ) The lightfast ratings on the box were good, with 19 colors rated "Absolutely permanent" and the remaining colors rated "Moderately permanent. " These would make a lovely travel set or gift for any budding watercolorist. A swatch card on watercolor paper and a good waterbrush are included in the kit. This set is a no-brainer; I paid $20 for it, and it was well worth it.
The best part? The gorgeous mint-colored tin, which can be worn with a finger ring underneath or out in the open. I had such a great time painting with these paints that I ordered three more sets. The only disappointment is that I did not receive the pre-printed color charts or swatch colors. Colored in a range of values from dark to light. These sets are excellent for people of all ages. You will not be disappointed with this purchase. It was so much fun to work with these rich, vibrant colors!.