Best Painting & Drawing Supplies UK (2026) — Page 2

Pros

• Portrait colour range suits skin tones and figurative painting
• Quick-drying formula speeds up layering work
• Water-based paint covers most surfaces in one or two coats

Cons

• Only 6 shades, needs mixing for a wider palette

Pros

• 12 assorted colours give a solid starter palette
• Works on wood, metal, plastic and fabric as well as canvas
• Affordable entry point for beginner artists

Cons

• Small 12ml tubes run out quickly on larger canvases

Pros

• Larger 120ml tubes suit bigger canvases and mural work
• High lightfastness keeps colours vivid over time
• Water-based and solvent-free for easy studio clean-up

Cons

• Only 5 colours, so extra mixing needed for a full palette

Pros

• 12 grades from 9B to H suit sketching, shading and drafting
• Hexagonal barrels resist rolling off the desk
• Comes housed in a durable tin for storage on the go

Cons

• Softer grades need frequent sharpening