- Is this set good for beginners?
- Yes. It offers a balanced range of colors, is water-based and easy to clean up, and the fast drying time helps beginners layer quickly. The pigment strength is also forgiving for those learning to mix.
- How does System3 compare to artist-grade acrylics?
- System3 is a student-grade line. It uses high pigment loading and most colors have good lightfastness, but the cadmium hues are imitations and some users find the colors less intense than artist-grade paints. It costs less and performs well for practice and studies.
- Can I thin these paints with water?
- Yes. They are water-based acrylics and can be thinned with water for washes. Use a little water at a time to avoid breaking down the binder.
- What colors are in the set?
- The set includes Titanium White, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Hue, Burnt Umber, Ultramarine and Mars Black, each in a 59ml tube.
- Are the paints lightfast?
- Most colors are rated 3 to 4 stars for lightfastness, which means they resist fading reasonably well. For archival work, check the rating on each tube.
- Where is the Daler Rowney System3 Acrylic Paint Selection Set of 8 59ml cheapest?
- At Quill, for $32.69, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Daler Rowney System3 Acrylic Paint Selection Set of 8 59ml?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Staples.