Nice set for a beginner. I am not a beginner but I wanted a cheap travel easel and that's exactly what I got. The easel is great, and I love the tote that came with it. Only problem is the tote was already torn when I got it out of the box. Not to hard to sew back up though. Came with so much for the price. Like I said, a wonderful gift for a beginning artist. The palette is flimsy. But the brushes and paint isn't bad. Also, came with two small, but nice, canvas's. It lost a star for being cheap and torn when I got it. But you get what you pay for. I love it though!