I personally prefer the paint that doesn't come dry, so if you're willing to buy something as pricey as the big paint set, I'd say go with this set instead. You can get vibrancy in the colors better since you can use them with very little water, opposed to dry sets where you need to start off with a lot of water to break up the paint.

Also, I love cheap brush sets. I find that the synthetic ones work just fine, you get a good amount for your dollar, and you don't have to worry about brush care since they're so affordable. Might save the money on pricier brushes when you've decided you wanna stick with this and you've learned more about the medium.

Have fun! The bird woman is pretty good; I like the blend of colours!