How many colors does the set contain?

The set contains 12 basic shades: white, yellow, orange, red, pink, two blues, two greens, ocher, brown, and black. It’s a complete set for mixing a full range of colors.

Are the paints transparent?

Yes. High transparency is fundamental to watercolor technique. It lets you build color depth with thin, transparent washes.

What paper should I paint on?

Watercolor paper is best (at least 200 g/m²), as it won’t buckle when wet. Thinner paper should be stretched beforehand. We recommend the ARTMiE Cold Press watercolor paper pad, with 20 sheets in A5, A4, and A3 formats.

Is the set suitable for beginners?

Yes. The El Greco series from the German brand KREUL (since 1838) is a classic choice for painting studios and hobby illustrations.

How long does delivery take?

Orders placed by 12:00 on weekdays ship the same day. Delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.

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El Greco Watercolor Set — 12 × 12 ml

High transparency Water-soluble Lightfastness Glazing techniques 12 basic shades 12 × 12 ml 100-day returnsHigh transparency Water-soluble Lightfastness Glazing techniques 12 basic shades 12 × 12 ml 100-day returns

Water-soluble pigments with high transparency. Beautiful, lightfast paints.

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What you can create

From the first wash to a finished illustration.

One palette, classic watercolor paints. El Greco transparent pigments are easy to dilute with water, creating soft gradients and delicate layers on paper.

Painting on paper

Glazing techniques

Tonal transitions

Painting studies

Illustrations

Sketchbook

How to use

Four steps to working with watercolor.

Watercolor is more forgiving than you think. All you need is paper, water, a brush, and a set of transparent El Greco pigments.

Wet the brush

Load the brush with water and spread the pigment. The more water you use, the softer and more transparent the shade will be.

Apply washes

Paint in thin, transparent layers. Apply each wash only after the previous one has dried to build depth.

Build gradients

Blend wet patches of color to create smooth tonal transitions. The “wet-on-wet” technique creates soft, blurred edges.

Let dry

The paper dries quickly. Once dry, the paints become one shade lighter. This is a natural property of watercolor, so keep it in mind when planning.

Specifications

Numbers that stand for quality.

Set

12 × 12 ml

Type

Watercolor paint set

Finish

Transparent, watercolor

Thinning

Water

Lightfastness

High

Palette

12 basic shades

Surface

Watercolor paper

Technique

Washes, wet-on-wet, glazes

Brand

KREUL (Germany) — for artists since 1838.

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El Greco Watercolor Paint Set — 12 × 12 ml

Looking for a set to learn watercolor techniques? El Greco water-soluble pigments offer high transparency and lightfastness, making it easier to achieve subtle color transitions on paper.

The set contains 12 basic shades: white, yellow, orange, red, pink, two blues, two greens, ochre, brown, and black. Thin them easily with water to get the desired intensity on watercolor paper.

Set: 12 tubes of 12 ml
Type: watercolor paint set
Finish: transparent, watercolor
Palette: 12 basic shades
Use: painting on paper, wash techniques

The German brand KREUL has been making materials for artists since 1838 and the El Greco series is its classic line for students, hobby artists, and professionals.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before buying El Greco paints. Didn’t find your answer? Write to us.

The set contains 12 basic shades: white, yellow, orange, red, pink, two blues, two greens, ochre, brown, and black, a complete set for mixing a full range of colors.

Yes. High transparency is essential to watercolor technique, allowing you to build color depth with thin, transparent washes.

For best results, use paper made for watercolor (at least 200 g/m²), which won’t buckle when wet. It’s best to stretch thinner paper beforehand. We recommend our ARTMiE cold press watercolor paper pad — 20 sheets in A5, A4, and A3 formats.

Dilute the pigment with water and use the wet-on-wet technique. Blending wet patches of paint creates soft, natural transitions.

Watercolor lightens by one shade as it dries. This is a natural property of the technique. When planning your painting, apply the paint a little more intensely than you want the finished result to be.

Yes. The El Greco series from German brand KREUL (since 1838) is a classic choice for art studios and hobby illustrations.

Orders received by 12:00 on business days are shipped the same day. Delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.

For watercolor, we recommend

Watercolor Paper Pad, Cold Press, 20 Sheets

ARTMiE cold press paper pad with a fine texture, 20 sheets, available in A5, A4, and A3 formats. The rough surface holds water beautifully and brings out the colors of El Greco watercolors.

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ARTMiE Cold Press Watercolor Paper Pad — 20 Sheets

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