This was the first airbrusher I've ever purchased and it was amazing. It took a few tests to get my paint to the right consistency but after that it was a breeze. The compressor is very compact but it definitely gives more than enough power for the airbrush, it's size makes it really great if you are working in a smaller space or if you're like me and your work desk and your art desk are the same desk. I use airbrush cleaner between colors, and I throw it in boiling water before storing and everything comes clean. If you're not airbrushing regularly and doing smaller projects I think this is a really great item to have in your art supplies closet.
Denise Hardy 
