Got this to have a smaller set that I could take anywhere to use.  Sometimes I've taken it to the family room and set up to paint while I watch TV with my puppy who is snuggled down in here big bed/pillow.  I have a bigger set but these are perfect for taking out on the patio or out to the park or lake.  Really nice.  I know they are not the artist level pains, but I'm a beginner so the WN Cotmans are just fine for me. They are vibrant and I have had no issues with blending them at all.  Taking a smaller set to use challenges me sometimes because mixing is new to me, but I'm learning.