Watercolour Paint Set Derwent Academy 12-pan palette — 12 colours, boxed

Derwent Academy Watercolour 12-pan set is a boxed palette containing 12 ready-to-use pans in assorted colours. Supplied in a compact, lightweight box with an integrated mixing area and a paintbrush, this set provides a basic range of pigments intended for washes, layering and colour mixing. Designed for students, hobbyists and everyday watercolour use, the palette offers portable convenience for study and practice.

Advantages

The set combines twelve full-size pans of watercolour pigment with a three-section lid suitable for mixing and a supplied brush, enabling immediate use without additional equipment. Colours are formulated to be easily re-wet and blended, allowing dilution with water for transparent washes or more concentrated application for stronger tones. The boxed format protects pans during transport and storage, and the selection of assorted colours supports colour exploration and practice.

Suitable for

• Art students learning watercolour techniques
• Hobbyists practising washes, layering and colour mixing
• Sketching and small-format painting sessions at home or outdoors
• Beginners building a basic watercolour palette

Key specifications

• Includes 12 ready-to-use watercolour pans in assorted colours
• Packaged in a compact box with a three-section mixing lid
• Supplied with a paintbrush suitable for pan watercolour
• Formulation allows re-wetting, dilution and mixing for washes and layering
• Portable design for study, practice and on-location use

How to use

Open the boxed palette and use the supplied brush to take pigment directly from a pan. Add water to the brush to dissolve pigment for washes or apply with less water for more saturated colour. Mix individual pans in the three-section lid to create new shades and test tones before applying to paper. After use, rinse the brush and close the box to protect the pans and prevent dust accumulation.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use with medium-weight or heavier watercolour paper designed for washes. Start with light, diluted layers and build up colour gradually. Clean the brush between colour changes to avoid unintended mixing, and allow layers to dry before applying subsequent glazes to maintain clarity of colour.