I bought the pocket set to have something compact to carry with me for plein air sketches. The little paint brush is a nice touch, but I didn't try that as I intend to use a set of water brushes when I am out and about. The paints are pigmented very nicely and pack a punch. The pans themselves are very easy to set up and tidy--when I've run out of the paint it's nice to know that I can reuse this palette by filling it with tube paints. I might even invest in the studio palette for use at home!!!