PRO ART Charcoal Pencil Set, 4 Count

This is a great little set for a pretty good price. I've been out of the art scene for close to a decade now and after crying over the complete regression of my skills I decided I needed a new set up to get back into the swing. Being that I'm not diving into full-scale pieces or anything just yet, I didn't need a serious set with enough stuff to last me 5 years or with so much it'd be overwhelming while I'm brushing up on my basics all over again. Different pencil types, an eraser, and a charcoal is perfect, enough variety to get different tones and finishes but not so much that I can't decide what to pick up and when or have my stuff scattered all over my little workspace. The kneaded eraser is A+++ and absolutely necessary for anyone, I've always been a bit heavy handed with pencils and the white eraser can't always get rid of my harsh lines but the kneaded knocks out everything (and I've always thought they were just super pleasant to squish too, it's comforting!), the charcoals are bold, and the pencils are very sturdy. Again, I'm heavy handed, and these guys are not breaking on me at all. This really is a professional grade set! That also what makes this set great for any beginning artists! It's not only very affordable but it's excellent quality and exactly what someone new and just starting out should be aiming for at the start line. Enough to have variety and find your footing but nothing all that fancy. Nothing is more frustrating to me than when I see new artists being pushed to buy huge loadouts when they're probably not going to know what to do with half of it for a while. It can be overwhelming, confusing, and honestly a waste of money for a beginner. Keep it simple; a handful of pencils, a few charcoals (if you like them, some don't and that's okay!), some paper, and an eraser is all you really need and this set takes care of everything but the paper. I absolutely recommend this set to anyone considering it. You won't regret it.