Opening this set felt like unwrapping a treasure chest—40 rich, creamy tubes of oil paint, each with a velvety texture that glides effortlessly on canvas. The pigments are so intense that a little goes a long way, and blending feels like magic. No need to drown them in linseed oil; they’re perfectly balanced straight from the tube.

I used them for a landscape piece, and the colors stayed vibrant even after drying. The greens and earth tones are lush (though I did miss a true purple—why five greens and no plum?). The tubes are sturdy, with secure crimps, so no worries about drying out mid-project.

As a beginner, I appreciated how forgiving they are. I botched a sky gradient, but the paint’s slow drying time let me rework it seamlessly. For palette knife work, though, they’re almost *too* soft—adding a drying medium made them runny. Brushes? Perfect. Knives? Maybe stick to thicker brands.

At this price, the quality is stellar. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned artist, these paints deliver. Just wish Amazon hadn’t left mine in the snow!