AEM Hi Arts Washable Watercolor Paint Set - 48-Piece Assorted Colors Kit - Includes 24 Tubes, 3 Brushes, 20 Sheets & Palette - Safe Odorless Paints & Carrying Case

My wife and I purchased this paint set as we had to develop our repertoire of indoor "social distancing" hobbies, and we're SO pleased that we did! It arrived really quickly, just like we needed. It's a particularly good set for beginners (both of us are), since the one box contains everything that you need to get started with painting immediately! Here are some highlights: *THE PAINTS: We're new enough to the world of watercolor painting that we were a little surprised to see the paints packaged within plastic tubes, rather than the dried pads from the elementary school paint kits that we grew up with. But they ended up being pretty intuitive, and easy to mix with water to get the exact color we were looking for. And the variety is awesome! The set includes 24 vibrant colors. *The BRUSHES: Paintbrushes were a must for us, since we didn't want to buy the paints from one place and the brushes from another. The brushes that came with this set are both delicate (in the artistic sense--you can paint as finely as you'd like to) and durable. *The PALETTE: We didn't give the palette too much thought when we ordered it, but have come to really appreciate having it around while painting! It's nice to not use various plates & tupperwares while painting, but to instead have all of the colors neatly sectioned off from one another. *The PAPER: The paper is high quality and the paint doesn't bleed through (you can even paint twice on each sheet, once one side has dried), but it quickly became clear that we would need to order more to sustain a longer-term painting hobby. I wish the paint set came with a larger pad, but I guess it can't have everything! All in all, we're really happy with this set and would recommend it to any beginners looking to settle into a watercoloring hobby. Happy painting!

I had already wetted (pun intended) the appetite of my great niece for watercolors, but we had only used solid paint pan sets. She had already demonstrated tremendous artistic ability and curiosity about media and techniques. Recently, for her 7th birthday, I knew that this watercolor tube set would blow her mind. I think the smile on her face pretty well sums it up. A REALLY COMPREHENSIVE KIT This set is perfect for anyone interested in watercolors without making a major investment. It comes with 24 vivid watercolor paint tubes, real watercolor paper (hot pressed so it has classic watercolor paper texture), 3 brushes AND a palette (see photo). I don't know how they offer this set at such a great price point. I would recommend buying Heartybay's 10 piece nylon hair brush set at Amazon for $4.99. For the price it is a steal and complements the terrific AEM Hi Arts Watercolor Paint Artist Set. If you don't want to spend the extra money, the 3 brushes that come with the kit will still give you a satisfying painting experience. (https://www.amazon.com/Heartybay-10Pieces-Round-Pointed-Nylon/dp/B00V4EG6D6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537033289&sr=8-3&keywords=heartybay+brushes) For newbies, I recommend watching a few very basic "Intro to watercolor" YouTube videos before loading the palette, though It's not necessary. Perhaps this would be more beneficial after jumping in with both feet and first experiencing the creative process. Regardless, I can't imagine this set will bring nothing but curiosity and joy. AEM's AWESOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES (from their Amazon sales page) "Art is a powerful gift that can heal, restore, build confidence and help others find joy. Whether for yourself or as a gift for a family member who may be young or old, the exploration of art can be an anti-depressant, a meditative tool or a way to communicate with the world for art therapy." NOT ONLY THAT BUT................................. "❤️ 1-FOR-1 PROMISE: We believe that the greatest journey mankind can have is through their own creative exploration, no matter how young, old, rich, poor, healthy and especially those who are not in good mental or physical health. For every set sold, 1 set will be given to an organization in need of art to heal and find joy. The gift of creative expression through art is one of the greatest gifts in the world. It heals, it creates joy, it connects humans. It crosses cultures and is universal" IN SUMMARY I just purchased another set for another one of my great nieces who is turning 12. I know in advance that I am going to be a rock star Uncle after she opens this gift and since we live in the same city, I'll be able to spend time with her and paint the changing of the season.

I'm just getting started with watercolor painting and chose this set because it basically came with everything I needed to get started at a good price. The paints seem to be of good quality and are easy to use. Wasn't sure of the brushes until I started to use them. the smallest has become a favorite for more detailed work. The paper that came in the set is not as heavyweight as the 140lb watercolor paper I eventually got to go with the paint set but it works pretty well. It does absorb the water a little more than the heavier weight paper. But it's usable and a good size for practicing watercolor techniques. This is a good starter set and I would recommend it to anyone looking to get started in watercolor without spending a fortune. Update: October 29, 2019 I've used these for over a year now, off and on. I do still enjoy them but have found that they do not work well to dispense into half pans and store in a travel palette. They dried and cracked badly, to the point of falling out of the pan very easily. I even added glycerin to see if that helped, it didn't. I now used them straight from the tube on a porcelain palette, and they work just fine. The colors are brilliant and I have several favorites I use often. The brushes did seem a bit cheap at first but have become my favorites. I like how stiff they are and don't hold an over abundance of water. Good for learning how to control the flow of the paint. I've use them successfully to paint in adult coloring books. I do have higher quality paints now and while these don't really compare, I do still recommend them for starting out.

These colors are very nice. Easy to manipulate on watercolor paper. However, when I set up my pallet, 24 hours after, I expected the paints to be dry. Most all of them cracked and crumbled. I have learned this is what happens when you buy student grade paints. To remedy this, squirt some more fresh paint onto the cracked paint AND add three drops of glycerin and stir. Art supplies are available at a wide range of prices, you buy what you can afford and learn to work within the limitations of the product. Watercolor is semi-transparent, not a solid paint - you have to be careful with multiple layers of paint on non-cotton paper and watch for the colors to run together if the paper is too wet.

I create a lot of digital art so I am used to painting with a mouse these days. I haven't picked up an actual paint brush in years. I was an oil color artist and never felt very comfortable with watercolors, however these paints are of such high quality that I found it easy to lay down large washes or intricate detail. The colors are true and vibrant. The kit comes with a nice supply of paper. I wish it was heavier, but it is great for casual art work or for testing how colors will look on paper or react to water or other colors. The brushes seem to be great quality as well. I tested out several colors and was pretty hard on the brushes just to see if they would shed and they did not. Not a single time. This is an amazing kit for the price. Something similar at a local store near me is about double the price. I am already a fan of this brand and company and will purchase more art supplies from them. This would make a great gift for an artist of any age.

So I am shocked by how good of a kit this is. I bought this for my little sisters 8th birthday. She loves using my watercolors but since I'm not exactly excited about letting her use my high-end sable brushes and my Windsor and Newton tubes since she doesn't know how to not try and use it almost like acrylic in amount. So I figured getting her a kit of her own would be great. PAINT The paint quality in these tubes is almost on par with the big brands with only the vermillon red being a bit meh since it is really just more of a pink no matter how much you add but that's an issue with a lot of reds. The paint is a little more watery than some other brands but that only really effects the fact that if you squeeze too hard when you break the seal you will get quite a bit running out so just be careful. I'd consider using this kit over the pack of W&N I usually buy because it's a better price point and similar quality. BRUSHES The brushes are not cheap synthetic garbage and do a great job. I didn't get a chance to try the paper since I let her use some Reeves that I had but I imagine that no one is buying this for 20 sheets of paper. When I used the brushes on regular watercolor paper they have a good degree of absorbency which is a must for watercolor painting. I'd still say higher end brushes are good for professional work with the most exacting details but if you prefer bold strokes or are just a hobbyist then these work just fine. For the price, this kit is a steal.

Most people are concerned about the quality of a product. However, before I can figure out if the quality of a product is good I have to hope that it doesn't kill me or send me into the hospital. I developed MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY in my adult years and this has changed my life in ways most cannot imagine. In the past few years I have almost died multiple times because of the chemicals found in most products. Every day I fight to live to see the next one. Art was always my release until my MCS took it away from me...or so I thought. It has been a four year journey to search for basic products that are safe for my body. Everyone is different. I am not able to use the mediums I have used for most of my life because they make me very sick.(Oils, acrylics, glue, tape, a lot of papers, the list goes on... ) I have wasted A LOT of money that I don't have on many art supplies that claim to be "non toxic, safe, no chemical smell." The list of labels goes on. I am so happy to say that I finally found a brand of watercolor paint that is honest. The description is true.There is no chemical smell. There are a variety of colors and the quality is very good. For me the quality of paint is not just based only on the way the art looks after using the product, but is also based on how it affects my body.How I feel always comes out in my work. Art is only as good as it makes a person feel. These watercolor paints give me hope and relief. What better quality could anyone find!

I love this little starter set! I'm an adult painter just starting to dabble in watercolors and wanted the basics without a major investment. This set fit the bill. I did find the paper to be too small for my preference, though it will be fine for watercolor scrap. After my first tiny painting I splurged on a nice $10 pad of larger, heavier paper. I'd assumed I'd eventually want to upgrade the pallet, thinking I'd need more wells or more mixing space, but so far it's actually worked out fine. The 6 wells give me space for my primary colors and I've yet to find that I'm running out of mixing space. I'm no expert, but the paints themselves seem fine and the included brushes were enough to get me started, along with the few that I already had. I paid $14 and find it money well spent!

Soy principiante en pintura de acuarela y un compañero me recomendó estos tubitos para cuando se termina el color. La verdad que no hace falta tantos colores porque si sabes hacer las mezclas con menos de 10 ya te conformas pero no está mal tener este pack

The contents were better than expected, a lovely gift which was appreciated, value for money in our opinion. Given to an adult amateur painter. Easy to used, function as expected. Not sure what else to write but having trouble submitting our comments, why!! Colours good, paint quality good

ensemble satisfaisant pour débuter l'aquarelle

No need to use water with these paints as the tears flowing from my eyes when my child has a creative meltdown is more than enough.

Excellent product,delivery and packaged would recommend