Winsor & Newton versus Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant Water Color Paints

Last year I purchased a very pricey set of Dr. Ph. Martin's Radiant water colors.  My art teacher friend had a set and I loved working with them. 


Having just bought a travel set of Winsor & Newton, I decided to do a comparison by making a color chart for each set.


I was pleasantly surprised that the Martin's were so vibrant. 

Both are an excellent purchase, but if you just need something small and easy to transport, the Winsor & Newton set is probably the way to go, especially because it's a lot less expensive. 

However, there are only a few colors in the travel set.  If you do a lot of painting, the Dr. Ph. Martin's might be a good way to go, especially if you can order online and use a coupon, like I did.  You can also purchase them individually from Amazon.

Winsor & Newton Sketcher's Pocket Box Water Colours

I couldn't resist this adorable little box of half-pan watercolor paints, and with a 40% off Hobby Lobby coupon in tow, I was out the door having only spent about $15. 





Considering one tube of the paint costs $10, this was a bargain and a great way to sample their paints.



To get a feel for the consistency, vibrancy, and mixing of the colors, I created a color chart:

Pros: 
Creamy, smooth colors are easy to mix and feel amazing to work with.
The brush that comes with it is an excellent round brush that is perfect for detail work or just getting color on the canvas.
The pack is small and easy to slip into a purse or art bag.

Cons:
Not much.  You'll just have to find a water source.