Intense?!? They Ain't Kidding! QoR Intense Watercolor Mini Set Review

This set includes Hansa Yellow Light, Transparent Pyrrole Orange, Quinacridone Magenta, Dioxazine Purple, Cerulean Blue Chromium, and Phthalo Turquoise, plus six empty half pans for mixing, adding additional colors, or removing to include a travel brush.

Pros:
Nice tin and packaging
Beautiful vibrant colors that mix cleanly
Layers well
Nice dispersion in water
Made in the USA

Cons:
The price I paid may be unavailable

Bottom line: If you like extremely strong, bright saturated colors you will love this. If you prefer more muted colors these may be difficult to control. That said the palette is well-balanced and neutrals can be mixed. I really like it but but I don't think the color palette is for everybody.

Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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[louisapdjones]

I bought QOR for the first time when I decided to get serious about watercolor because of the excellent experience I had with the Golden Acrylics. I have not been disappointed. I live for the whoosh with a new tube/pan of paint.

[maremagoo]

FYI - I too purchased the same 3 palettes. I was able to easily cut the silicone palette in the middle section with a new blade utility knife to house 2 half pans on each side, leaving the middle section in tact. The silicone while a little thick, cut like butta'. Since there are 2 duplicates among the 3 sets (Cerulean Blue & Cobalt Teal) I was able to put all 3 palettes (sans the 2 duplicates) into one palette! Perfect for traveling! Thanks again Lindsay for alerting us to the deals! Have a great week!

[ellenferris]

I have the 3 mini palettes, took out the insert from one and can easily fit 24 half pans with magnets in the bottom. For more mixing space I separated the lid of one of the palettes and sandwich it onto the bottom of my full palette with a rubber band. When I’m ready to paint, a small binder clip holds the extra lid to the lid of my travel palette. Double the mixing space!

[zackpenn]

Qor was my first "big boy" purchase in watercolor land. I bought the 24 color, 5ml tubes. I absolutely LOVE them -- the colors are so vibrant, mix well, and, as always with Qor, flow like a dream! I highly recommend anyone looking to try something new to try this brand.

[olderendirt]

Nice review. Those colors are gorgeous. Thanks!

[patriciadickerson]

Ok, I'm only 3 min. in, but I think that little box would make a cute sketchbook cover.

[mariemyndala]

I love vibrant colors. I live in Alaska and don't get enough of them up here year round. I've painted with acrylics in more serious and playful ways because of their ease of brightness, but lately I'm up for the watercolor challenge and am looking forward to these paints for all their pizazz. I've been researching a lot lately and am loving your channel. This is the second time I'm watching this same video and I love your color mix chart out of all the ones I've seen since watching your video the first time, weeks ago. That thicker color ratio on top to lighter left is genius. Those colors you've made are my jam and I'm definitely purchasing this set, which has been sitting in my Amazon cart for a bit! Thank You so much!!

[Linda-qqmg]

Your paintings are wonderful, as usual! That peach and the leaf is so very life like! Thanks Lindsay. 😉🤗

[ellenferris]

Thanks so much for this review! To me, the magic of Qor is even more notable when you use them in combination with other brands. The “woosh” factor is crazy, and the Aquazol allows these paints to push into other brands with traditional binder. My fave travel palette is Qor and Daniel Smith pans, and the effects are incredible and organic looking for natural subjects.

[annettefournier]

Love this pallet. It is very easy to work with and the six extra pans to fill make it an excellent travel pallet. Im so glad I got it.🎉 Thanks Lindsay💜

[rosemaryrichard]

Hope you have a great time in France this coming week.😊

[heathernolan]

Hold on to your hummus is my new favourite Lindsayism. I have that palette and the granulating one - they are so fun!

[valericaskey]

Thanks so much for the review and tips! Very helpful!

[joymiller]

I love there quin red it and their pyrole red deep are my favorite reds, I want to try their cad red purple!

[gwensimmons_gigi]

Loved this review and your Art work from it, Lindsay! Thank you! 💜✨👍🏾

[AnyaGB]

Qor in tubes was my very first watercolor set I purchased years ago.
I own many watercolor sets today, and they are by far my most favorite. The best out there

[wkmwnji]

Like the clarity of those colors. “Hold on to your hummus!” Enjoyed this.

[lora]

I have just repeated three times - this is my no buy year. lol. I have to use up some stuff first. I am so tempted.

[justacatwhocantype]

Never tried QOR pans but I love the tubes. Definitely one of my favorites.

[PaintSplash]

Their magenta is really great --person with a magenta obsession. Thanks for the review.