I've used Liquitex paints ever since I started painting in the 1960's. It's grown with my painting style. A color for every theme and comes in a variety of tube sizes depending on how quickly the artist will use it. Let's face it--some colors are used more than others on the artist's palette so it's nice to have several sizes. Heavy body colors well, and depending upon if an added medium is used, brushstrokes can be shown as part of the artist's style, if desired.