In terms of brands of watercolor paints, I almost exclusively use DaVinci Watercolors, and I buy the large 37 ml tubes of that paint. I have decided that this is the best buy in premium watercolor paint. This is how the DaVinci watercolors are described on the Dick Blick site: “Da Vinci takes the name of their company very seriously. Their paints are exciting, intense, and rated among the best in the world for quality. The paints are permanent, with the highest tinting strength and pigment concentration available. However, they are especially soft, with a creamy consistency for smooth, easy dispersion with water. Available in both 15 ml (.51 oz) and 37 ml (1.25 oz) tubes.”

Cadmium Yellow Lemon
15 oz Retail $25.50
37 oz Retail $42.10

Cadmium Yellow Medium
15 oz Retail $25.50
37 oz Retail $42.10

Cadmium Yellow Deep
15 oz Retail $25.50
37 oz Retail $42.10

Cadmium Orange
15 oz Retail $25.50
37 oz Retail $42.10

Cadmium Red Medium
15 oz Retail $30
37 oz Retail $48.10

Cobalt Blue
15 oz Retail $30
37 oz Retail $48.10

Cobalt Blue
15 oz Retail $30
37 oz Retail $48.10

French Ultramarine Blue
15 oz Retail $20.60
37 oz Retail $32.40

Prussian Blue
15 oz Retail $20.60
37 oz Retail $32.40

Phthalo Blue
15 oz Retail $22.90
37 oz Retail $37.10

Phthalo Green
15 oz Retail $22.90
37 oz Retail $37.10

Raw Sienna
15 oz Retail $17.50
37 oz Retail $24.60

 

 

 

 

Arylide Yellow
Hansa Yellow Light
Phthalo Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Red Rose Deep
Vermilion

Arylide Yellow