Review on Shuttle Art 174 Colors Professional Colored Pencils Set with Bonus Coloring Book and Sketch Pad - Perfect for Artists, Kids, and Adults by Michelle Langley

This set makes a great gift for artists of all ages. Even a seasoned colored pencil artist will enjoy working with this set as the quality is very close to Prismacolor, allowing them to have fun sketching and proofreading ideas without having to use the more expensive professional pens they have in stock. a small selection of pictures in the included coloring book. I uploaded a video to my YT (Arts Crafts Stash) channel to search for "Review Shuttle Art Soft Core 174 Colors Pencils Set”. Benefits: >> You'll have lots of fun with your dollar - 174 color drawing pad, coloring book (both on top quality paper), sharpener and pen extenders. >> Very close to Prismacolor in softness and blendability. >> Comes in a large packaging, perfect as a gift. Cons: >> As with all non-professional kits, lightfastness is questionable. But it really doesn't matter if you're just using them for fun coloring or drawing in a sketchbook that doesn't get sun exposure all day. >> The box I received was quite crumpled due to mishandling of the shipment. This resulted in the inner box containing the sharpeners and extensions also being smashed and the lid of the pencil box showing some very small dents. While these things didn't detract from the quality or usability of the set's contents, if you're gifting it to someone who's very critical of everything (you know the people I'm talking about and they're usually associated with us lol) it could cause a problem . I don't think shipping damage is normal, but as this is a heavy set, be aware that it can happen. Conclusion: A really good set at a very good price. I highly recommend this as a gift or as a treat for myself. I saw that this set came with a couple of extra coloring books - that would be a huge hit for anyone who loves to color!