Watercolour and gouache sets make it possible to start with a balanced palette or explore a particular style without selecting colours one by one. For watercolour, pan sets are practical for outdoor work and travel: compact and ready to use with a damp brush, they require no tubes to open. Tube sets are better suited to studio work, where larger amounts of colour can be laid out on the palette. Themed sets, pearlescent, glitter or metallic, are aimed at artists who want to explore particular surface effects without purchasing colours individually. For gouache, sets cover everyday practice as well as illustration and design work. For more options, explore our Watercolour & Gouache Paint and Paint collections.