CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set

What the CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set is

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

• 7-part video tutorial series

  A structured online course walks through fundamental watercolor techniques. CHROMATEK says dozens more step-by-step tutorials are included for beginner to advanced painters. Access details are on the back of the box and pad.

• 15-page tutorial pad

  The pad has 3 blank practice pages and 12 art templates, 2 copies of each design, printed on Dutch cold-pressed, acid-free 300 gsm paper. A sample artwork postcard is included.

• 50 named and numbered colors

  Every pen has its own name and number, which helps you track colors and make swatch charts.

• Flexible handmade brush tips

  CHROMATEK describes the tips as flexible, handmade paint brush tips.

• 4 aquapens

  Unscrew them the opposite way from normal, fill them with water and use them to blend, glaze and layer.

• Non-toxic, ASTM D-4236

  CHROMATEK says the products conform to ASTM D-4236 and are skin safe and easily washable.

CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set specifications

Colors

50

Aquapens

4

Tips

Flexible handmade brush

Paint

Water based pigments

Tutorial pad

15 pages: 3 blank, 12 templates

Pad paper

Dutch, cold pressed, acid-free, 300 gsm

Lessons

7-part online video course plus more tutorials

Extras

Sample artwork postcard

Safety

ASTM D-4236

Model

Chroma000252

Who the CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set suits

• Complete beginners. The course and matching templates give a clear starting point instead of a blank page.
• Swatch makers. Each pen is named and numbered, which CHROMATEK calls ideal for swatching.
• Travel painters. CHROMATEK sells the pens as mess-free and leak-free for painting on the go.

Look elsewhere if: you just want a bigger color range. The KEMYR 72 Watercolor Brush Pens come with 72 colors and 3 aquapens.

CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set vs similar picks

• CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set

  Colors

  50

  Blending pens

  4 aquapens

  Paper included

  15-page 300 gsm pad

  Lessons

  7-part video course

  Choose it for: Learning with lessons

• KEMYR 72 Watercolor Brush Pens

  Colors

  72

  Blending pens

  3 aquapens

  Paper included

  Not listed

  Lessons

  Not listed

  Choose it for: More colors, flexible 1 to 7 mm tip

• ParKoo 24 Watercolor Brush Pens

  Colors

  24 + blender

  Blending pens

  Water pen

  Paper included

  Not listed

  Lessons

  Not listed

  Choose it for: A small set for lettering

Before you buy

• The aquapens unscrew the opposite way from normal. Turn them the other direction to fill them with water.
• Find the video course access details on the back of the box and the pad.
• The pad has 15 pages, so add a 300 gsm watercolor pad once you use it up.
• For glazing and layering, let each layer dry before painting over it.

Frequently asked questions about the CHROMATEK 54 Watercolor Pens Set

How do you use CHROMATEK watercolor brush pens?

Paint color from the brush tip, then blend it with water using a filled aquapen, since CHROMATEK says the pigments blend with one another and with water. The included video course and templates walk through the basic techniques.

How do watercolor pens work?

They hold water-based color in a brush tip. Used dry, they draw like markers. With water from an aquapen, the color spreads and blends like watercolor.

How do you put water in a watercolor pen?

Unscrew the aquapen barrel, which turns the opposite way from normal, fill it with water and screw it back on.

What does the CHROMATEK video course cover?

A 7-part series on basic watercolor techniques, designed to go with the included tutorial pad, plus more step-by-step tutorials.

Are CHROMATEK colors lightfast?

CHROMATEK describes the pigments as having good lightfastness.

Do I need extra paper?

The 15-page pad gets you started. Add a watercolor pad once you use it up.