Below is a grid of four watercolor cards, each with a different subject. The paints did not always handle like watercolor should, which makes me believe the tubes I have are inferior or some of them are mislabeled. I suspect some are actually gouache since they have opacity and matte finish, and don't lift.
Time to buy a new set of watercolor brushes and paints. Anyway, I like the gilt statue from St. Petersburg, RU best.