- Is this set good for a beginner?
- Yes. It bundles watercolor pans, pencils and sketching tools in one case, so a beginner can try several media without buying each separately. Expect student-grade quality rather than professional pigments.
- Does it include watercolor paper?
- The set is built around watercolor, drawing and sketching supplies in a wooden case. Check the contents list for paper; most kits of this type expect you to supply your own watercolor paper, which matters more than the paints for results.
- How does it compare with a plain pencil set?
- A plain pencil set gives better pencils for the same outlay. This kit adds watercolor pans, brushes and a wooden case, so it wins on variety and organization rather than on the quality of any single tool.
- Is the wooden case sturdy enough to travel with?
- The wooden case with fitted slots protects the supplies and keeps them from rattling around in a bag. It is bulkier than a pencil roll, so it suits carrying to class or a desk rather than a pocket.
- Who is this set not for?
- Serious watercolorists will find the pans small and the pigments weaker than artist-grade paints. Buyers who only sketch will pay for media they never use.
- Where is the Watercolor, Draw & Sketch Wood Art Set, 88 Pieces cheapest?
- At artomeframes, for $49.99, as of our latest check.