For the price these are the best budget pencil you can get your hands on. So if you're tri curious you should definitely get a pack of these or two if you're new to pencil art. They will suffice without breaking the bank, and you'll learn the basics of different applications and shading without losing money on the more expensive Prismacolor Scholors. These are fun grade pencils and while they go down thick and nice, keep in mind they have no light fast qualities so don't expose your work to sun.