How are professional tube paints different from the paintbox paints in the kit?
Professional tube paints are more expensive, but for good reason. They have some different qualities that are very satisfying. The pigments are more dense, so the paints last a long time. It takes much less water to use tube paints when diluting and mixing them. The paints are formulated for better coverage and flow on the paper. Here is a list of watercolor tube paints and information to use when you’re ready to move up in quality (and price). They correspond to the colors in the kit’s Prang paintbox and will mix in ways that are familiar to you. Send us your questions! You will be helping yourself, AND someone else who has the same question! Happy Painting! And send us a photo . We’ll feature it in the Student Gallery!
