I'm so glad I bought that's "markers"!
They're really user friendly. I'm a beginner at painting and I live in a small apartment so not needing the use for extra art supplies (brushes, water, towels to clean the brushes) is really nice! I also noticed that by not needing those extras I'm more inclined to paint even when I only have a few minutes since there's next to no clean up!
If you're just starting out on exploring a new hobby remember that your technique is not your worth! Yes, acknowledge your skill level so you keep your budget in check but also allow yourself to grow into your supplies (this set is perfectfor that). This is about the enjoyment of the process. If you make a huge mistake you can usually paint over it and start again. Personally, I like buying 2 if each project piece knowing I'm most likely going to fubr the first one. Kinda like your first pancake/ first born.....
If you hit the craft stores just right you can find last seasons project pieces on clearance. I'm using the pens for the details on a couple 80s inspired ghetto boxes that are ceramic planters. The base color is the planters is white gesso tinted with acrylic paint. This foundation (primer, really) makes a huge difference in your overall coverage and sealing to allow the details to emerge with less time/ effort/ money.