Is this set good for a beginner?

Yes. The colors cover the basics and mix well, which is what a new painter needs. The small tubes also let you try acrylics without waste.

Is it artist grade or student grade?

It is student grade. Winsor & Newton's artist acrylics use more pigment and are more opaque, while this set is made for learning and practice.

Each of the 12 tubes holds 20 ml, about 0.68 fl oz. That is enough for small studies and sketches but not for large canvases.

You can thin it with water for washes, but too much water weakens the binder. For heavy body work, use it straight from the tube.

Yes. Water-based acrylics from different brands generally mix and layer together, though drying times and finishes can vary.

Twelve 20 ml tubes of assorted colors in a set. Brushes, canvas and a palette are not included.

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