Larry Seilers How-To on WetCanvas

Larry - Congratulations on another very fine demo on WetCanvas! I love the spontaneity of sketches and consider them every bit as informative and enjoyable to view as finished pieces (albeit for different reasons). I'm not at all surprised that folks pore over your sketchbooks...

Your demo reminded me of a question I've had for some time regarding the Cotman Field Kit. I'm intrigued by the great design of the kit, but I've always wondered why W&N uses Cotman colors in it. In all of W&N's literature that I'm aware of, Cotman is referred to as their student quality line. Consequently I've avoided buying the kit. I've always used the 'higher' quality Artist grade tube colors. (I'm thinking that maybe W&N just don't make the Artists grade watercolors in pan form,and perhaps that's the explanation.) I wonder if you have noticed any problem or significantly lower quality with the Cotman colors. Anyone else have comments?

Thanks again for your demos, Larry. Keep it up!

Tom Hart