ARTEZA Watercolor Paint, Set of 12 Assorted Vibrant Colors...

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"I was really excited to try out some art supplies from Arteza, but overall I'm somewhat disappointed with this purchase. First, I'll start out with what I liked.Pros:1) The packaging for the set is really nice. I was excited to open the set and try everything out.2) The metal case for the half pans is compact, very portable and seems to be of decent construction. I'll probably continue to use and refill the half pans with other watercolors once I've used up the Arteza paints.3) The watercolors themselves are decent. I'm no watercolor expert but these compare favorably to student watercolors I've tried in the past. The palette is ok and I've been able to achieve most colors I've wanted through mixing.Cons:1) The included water brush was defective. Mine leaked from the seal the first time I used it. Basically large water drops will form at the seal if apply any pressure to release water into the brush. The brush also has a fine tip and isn't able to hold much paint. The water reservoir is also very small compared to most water brushes I've tried and it feels like I was constantly refilling it.2) The color swatches on the insert card and the back of the packaging don't match. They are also a poor representation of the paints. I would recommend doing a swatch so you know what these will look like.Overall, I'm somewhat disappointed with this watercolor set. I had plans to buy some other Arteza supplies but I'm slightly worried about quality control issues. I don't think I would buy this set again but I have been content with the results I've been getting with the paints and I like the metal case."