artPOP! Watercolor Half Pan Sets – Set of 24, Half Pans

$34.99

artPOP! Watercolor Half Pan Sets feature 24 artist-quality, highly pigmented colors in a compact metal case perfect for homeschool art education. The portable design and professional-grade pigments make this an ideal choice for developing artistic skills across all grade levels.

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Description

The artPOP! Watercolor Half Pan Sets contain 24 artist-quality watercolor half pans made with the purest finely ground pigments. These exceptionally smooth and responsive colors dissolve quickly and evenly for vibrant, transparent washes that are tested for lightfastness to ensure artwork longevity. The compact metal case fits easily into any bag or pocket, with half pans sitting neatly in a removable tray that can be lifted out to create additional mixing space. A built-in finger loop allows the case to double as a palette.

Complete Color Set Includes: Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Scarlet Lake, Permanent Rose, Dioxazine Violet, Cerulean Blue Hue, Ultramarine, Emerald, Hooker’s Green Dark, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Cobalt Blue Hue, Verdi Blue, Phthalo Blue, Viridian Hue, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna, Indian Red, Payne’s Gray, and Lamp Black in a durable metal carrying case.

Key Features:

  • 24 highly pigmented half pans for complete color range
  • Professional-grade pigments in student-friendly format
  • Compact, travel-ready metal case with mixing space
  • Removable tray system for easy organization
  • Built-in palette functionality with finger loop
  • Lightfast colors that resist fading over time

How Homeschoolers Can Use This Product

Elementary Art Education (Ages 5-10)

Watercolor painting teaches young children the fundamentals of color theory and mixing while developing fine motor skills. The half-pan format is perfect for small hands, requiring just a wet brush to activate colors. Start with simple color wheel exercises, then progress to nature studies where children can paint flowers from your garden or seasonal landscapes. The quick setup and cleanup time makes watercolors ideal for busy homeschool days, with minimal mess compared to other painting mediums.

Practical Applications:

  • Science Integration: Paint leaf shapes while studying botany, or create weather charts with appropriate colors
  • Geography Lessons: Paint maps or cultural symbols from countries you’re studying
  • Literature Connections: Illustrate scenes from favorite books or poetry
  • Seasonal Learning: Document seasonal changes through nature observation paintings

Middle School Art Development (Ages 11-14)

Students can explore more advanced watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and salt texturing to create sophisticated artwork. The 24-color set provides enough variety for complex color mixing exercises and realistic painting projects. This is an excellent age to introduce art history through master studies, recreating famous watercolor works while learning about different artistic movements.

Educational Benefits:

  • Art History Integration: Study watercolor masters like Winslow Homer or John Singer Sargent
  • Advanced Color Theory: Learn about complementary colors, temperature, and atmospheric perspective
  • Travel Documentation: Create visual journals during family trips or field trips
  • Portfolio Development: Build a collection of artwork for high school applications

High School & Advanced Study (Ages 15+)

Watercolor serves as an excellent foundation before advancing to oils, teaching crucial color mixing and design principles that translate directly to other mediums. The portable nature makes this set ideal for plein air painting excursions and developing observational skills that benefit both artistic and scientific study.

Advanced Applications:

  • College Portfolio Preparation: Demonstrate technical skill and artistic vision
  • STEM Integration: Scientific illustration for biology or environmental studies
  • Creative Writing Enhancement: Visual storytelling and character development
  • Life Skills: Stress relief and mindfulness through artistic expression

Multi-Level Family Learning

The beauty of this watercolor set lies in its versatility across age groups. Multiple children can work simultaneously at their own skill levels, making it perfect for families with children of varying ages. Parents can participate alongside children, creating a shared learning experience that builds family bonds while developing artistic skills.

Cost-Effective Homeschool Benefits:

  • Durable Investment: Half-pan watercolors are the preferred choice for educators due to their affordability and longevity
  • Minimal Supply Needs: Only requires water and paper to get started
  • Space Efficient: Compact design perfect for small homeschool spaces
  • Cross-Curricular Tool: Supports learning across multiple subjects

Tips for Homeschool Success

  • Start each session with technique practice before moving to projects
  • Use watercolor paper that’s at least 90lb weight for best results
  • Keep a dedicated water container and always rinse brushes between colors
  • Store the set properly in its metal case to prevent colors from drying and cracking
  • Document progress with photos to create a visual learning portfolio

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