While it's definitely a good deal, just remember that it's seemingly intended for children. The sticks were tiny, but I should have figured that. The quality is not what you'd want if you're actually trying to produce something that's of artist quality. I mean, the product is what they say it is. I just shouldn't have been such a cheapskate! There were certain instances that they worked better than others, but yeah don't expect a lot of good pigment and layering possibilities.