Let me start by saying – wow, these bottles are HUGE! At 33.8oz each, this set feels like a lifetime supply of paint. The moment I squeezed out my first dollop of Ultramarine Blue, I knew this wasn't your average craft store acrylic.

The texture is what impressed me most – creamy like expensive body lotion, yet spreads like a dream with just a palette knife. I've used it on everything from canvas (perfect opacity in one coat) to painted rocks (dries fast enough that my kids couldn't smudge their masterpieces). That non-toxic claim got tested when my 5-year-old 'accidentally' painted her arm – washed right off with soap!

Pro tip: The Mars Black and Titanium White have insane coverage. I redid my kitchen cabinets with them and they held up better than specialty furniture paint. The color wheel included is actually useful – mixed Sap Green + Lemon Yellow for the perfect lime shade for my palm tree mural.

Two minor gripes: The bottle necks could be wider for easy palette squeezing (I decanted mine into condiment bottles). And while colors are vibrant, true artists might want more pigment variety beyond the basics. But for $30? This set outperforms pricier 'artist grade' paints I've used.

Final verdict: Whether you're a serious artist or just DIY-crazy like me, this set delivers professional results without the premium price tag. Those massive bottles mean I'll probably gift some to my niece... after hoarding the Burnt Sienna for myself!