Camel Artist Watercolour Cakes | 18 Shades | With Brush - Metal Tin Set

A pocket sized artist set for painting anywhere. Camel Artist Watercolour Cakes come in a metal tin with 18 shades and one brush, and each cake is 15.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 mm. The lid has wells for mixing, so all you need to add is water and paper.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Sketchbook and travel painters
• Art students
• Outdoor and plein air painting

Perfect for

• Urban and landscape sketching
• Line and wash drawings
• Journal and sketchbook pages
• Small finished paintings

Compatibility

Works with: watercolour paper, round brushes and a water pot or water brush.

Pairs well with: a watercolour pad for outdoor sessions.

Not suitable for: canvas, fabric or wood; watercolour is made for paper, and it stays water soluble once dry, so the finished painting is not waterproof.

Before You Buy

• Shades come as a fixed assorted set of 18.
• The maker notes that printed shade swatches are a guide only.

How to Use

1. Add a drop of water to each cake you plan to use.
2. Mix colours in the lid wells.
3. Paint light to dark in thin layers.
4. Leave the tin open until dry, then close it.

You'll Need

• watercolour pads
• round brushes

You may also like

• more watercolour sets
• Camel art supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the Camel Artist 18 shade tin?
18 artist watercolour cakes and one brush in a metal tin.

Should I choose the 18, 24 or 48 shade Camel Artist tin?
18 is the most portable. 24 adds more mixing options, and 48 gives the fullest palette for studio work.

How is this different from Camel Student cakes?
Artist cakes come in a metal tin with named artist shades. Student cakes are larger round pans in a plastic tray for school work.