The Neo, by Iwata comes in a gravity fed model too. about $45.00 with a Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon, It is a double action, not one that I would recomend for a beginner, although it does work well once you get thee hang of it. As for a beginner A.B. Badger 200 is my preference, about $80.00 avg range, it is a suction fed brush that does very well, and will out perform the 350 any day.It features easy cleaning, well balanced, and lifetime warranty teflon seals.Usually found at Michaels craft stores and they have a 50% coupon offer from time to time. Use that logic on the Wife, they love a bargain especially when you just surprise them with it, and just show up with it. Kinda like a new pair of shoes.