As a lover of Arts and Crafts, i was excited to try this watercolor set... However, as a result of using this product, I found that the colors were not vibrant and require multiple layers to achieve any real depth. The quality of the paper included in the set was poor and caused the colors to bleed and smudge. The one positive aspect is the compact size, but unfortunately, that is not enough to make up for the disappointing performance of the product..See full review