Our Watercolor Paint Products
Every Chalkola watercolor product, one page — with help picking between traditional tubes, watercolor brush pens, and bundles.
Watch the 28-waterbrush-pen set in action.
Our four live watercolor kits
Chalkola's four live watercolor kits start at $18.95 for the 28-pen brush set and scale up to $39.94 for the 64-tube kit and $37.95 for the 48-pan Professional set. All four share the same artist-grade pigment — the difference is format (pens / tubes / pans), colour count, and what's included in the kit.
Chalkola Watercolor Brush Pens — 28 Pens + 15-Sheet Pad + 2 Blenders
- 28 vibrant colours with rich pigment and fine, flexible tips — 28 brush pens + 2 blending markers (flat and round).
- 15-sheet watercolor pad included (5.8″×8.3″, 200 lb / 300 gsm) — ready to paint the moment you open the box.
- Artist-grade for every level — works for adult coloring books, sketching, bullet journals, hand lettering, calligraphy.
- Safe and non-toxic — water based, odourless, washable — classroom and kid-safe.
Chalkola Watercolor Paint Set — 36 Tubes (12 ml) with Metallics, Palette & Brushes
- 36 artist-grade watercolour tubes (12 ml) including metallic shades for shimmer effects.
- Complete supplies — 36 tubes + 1 palette + brushes — premium set ready for canvas, watercolor pad, ceramic and more.
- Great gift presentation — organized in keep-safe packaging so paints stay fresh and labelled.
- Works on multiple surfaces — watercolor pads, canvas, ceramic, wood, fabric (with textile medium).
- AP non-toxic + water based — safe for adults, kids, classrooms, and art studios.
Chalkola Watercolor Paint Set — 64 Tubes (12 ml), 10 Brushes & Large Palette
- Complete 64-tube set — 64 colours (12 ml each), 10 versatile painting brushes, large palette — everything to start painting.
- Artist-grade with excellent lightfastness — rich, concentrated pigments create vibrant, beautiful colour in one stroke.
- Works on multiple surfaces — watercolor paper, canvas, wood, fabric, ceramic.
- Perfect gift for artists — a great complete painting art kit for professional artists and beginners alike.
Chalkola Professional Watercolor Set — 48 Semi-Moist XL Pans + 10 Brushes + 20-Sheet Pad
- Complete kit — 48 semi-moist colour pans, 10 watercolor brushes, 2 waterbrush pens, 20-sheet paper pad (300 gsm).
- 48 highly-pigmented colours — 30 essential basic shades, 8 metallic watercolours for shimmer, 6 bright fluorescents, plus neutrals.
- Semi-moist XL pans — more convenient than tubes, more vibrant than dry pans — swipe with a wet brush to activate rich, creamy colour.
- For every skill level — easy for kids and beginners, yet artist-grade quality for working painters.
Which watercolor kit is right for you?
Sketcher / journaler
Start with the 28 Brush Pens + Pad ($18.95 on Amazon) — dip-free, portable, fine flexible tips. Perfect for bullet journals, lettering, travel sketches, and adult colouring books.
Traditional painter
The 36 Tubes with Metallics ($29.95 on Amazon) delivers classic watercolour paint plus shimmering metallic shades, palette, and brushes — ready for watercolour pads, canvas, ceramic.
Maximum colour variety
The 64 Tubes Kit ($39.94 on Amazon) — 64 highly-pigmented colours so you mix less and paint more. Brushes + palette included.
Professional XL pans
The 48 Semi-Moist Professional set ($37.95 on Amazon) — XL semi-moist pans (more vibrant than dry, more convenient than tubes), 30 basics + 8 metallics + 6 fluorescents, brushes, pad, waterbrush pens.
Watercolor kits compared
| Kit | Format | Colour count | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Brush Pens + Pad | Dye-ink brush pens | 28 colours + 2 blenders | $18.95 | Sketching, lettering, journaling |
| 36 Tubes with Metallics | Traditional tubes (12 ml) | 36 including metallics | $29.95 | Classic watercolour painting |
| 64 Tubes Kit | Traditional tubes (12 ml) | 64 colours | $39.94 | Maximum colour variety |
| 48 Semi-Moist Professional | XL semi-moist pans | 30 + 8 metallic + 6 fluoro + 4 neutral | $37.95 | Professional pans, easy activation |
Paint specs that don't change across kits
- Artist-grade pigment — rich, concentrated colour that blends smoothly. Higher pigment load than any student-grade set we've tested.
- AP non-toxic certification — safe for home, classroom, and painters over six.
- Water based and washable — skin and hands wash clean. Once cured on paper, paint is permanent.
- Works on multiple surfaces — watercolour paper, canvas, ceramic, wood, fabric (with textile medium).
- Free shipping across the USA — all orders, no minimum.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chalkola watercolor kit should I buy first?
For sketching, lettering, or bullet journals: start with the 28 Brush Pens kit ($18.95) — dip-free, portable, includes a 15-sheet watercolour pad. For traditional watercolour painting: the 36 Tubes with Metallics ($29.95) includes palette and brushes. Both are artist grade; both ship free in the USA.
What's the difference between the 36 Tubes and the 64 Tubes kit?
The 64 Tubes Kit ($39.94) doubles the colour palette so you mix less and paint more. Same 12 ml tube size, same artist-grade pigment. The 36 set ($29.95) adds metallic shades; the 64 set is traditional palette only. Pick 36 for variety + metallics, 64 for maximum colour variety without metallics.
Is Chalkola watercolor artist grade or student grade?
Artist grade. Our watercolour paint carries rich, concentrated pigment that blends smoothly, ships in 12 ml tubes or XL semi-moist pans, and is AP-certified non-toxic. Our Amazon listings for the 64-tube and 48-pan kits explicitly call out “artist-grade” and “professional” positioning.
What are semi-moist pans and why pick them over tubes?
Semi-moist pans are pre-dried watercolour blocks that activate instantly with a wet brush — more vibrant than fully dry pans, more convenient than tubes (no squeezing, no drying on the palette). Our 48 Semi-Moist Pro set ships in XL pans with 30 basics, 8 metallics, 6 fluorescents, and 4 neutrals.
What are watercolor brush pens used for?
Watercolour brush pens are for sketching, lettering, journaling, line-and-wash illustration, and anywhere you want watercolour-style colour without setting up paint, palette, and water. They're most popular with urban sketchers, travel journalers, and hand-letterers who need speed and portability.
How long do the watercolor tubes last?
A 12 ml tube produces 30–50 small paintings depending on how heavy you work. Titanium white and ultramarine blue run out fastest; specialty greens and pinks last for years. A 36-tube set is a one-year supply for a weekly painter and 3+ years for a casual user.
Are your watercolors safe for kids?
Yes — all Chalkola watercolours are AP-certified non-toxic and meet ASTM D-4236 safety standards. Brush pens are fine from age five with supervision. Tubes and semi-moist pans are best introduced from age eight, when children can handle water + brush without over-saturating paper.
Real Amazon reviews from watercolour painters
What watercolor artists say about Chalkola
“Perfect for beginners and journaling. The brush tips are flexible and the colours blend beautifully with a waterbrush. Paired with the included pad, I was painting in five minutes.”
“I've tried artist-grade paints at three times this price — these hold their own. Rich pigment, good coverage, and the metallic set is gorgeous. Will buy again.”
“64 colours so I don't have to mix as much. Makes daily practice so much easier — open the box, pick a palette, go. Quality is much better than I expected for the price.”
“The XL semi-moist pans are a game changer. Easier to activate than dry pans, more portable than tubes. Metallics and fluorescents included — no complaints. Complete kit, everything works.”
Read every review on Amazon — 28 Brush Pens (2,074), 36 Tubes (2,142), 64 Tubes (146), and 48 Semi-Moist Pro (79).