Lintner Art Gear

Lintner Art Gear A compact, hands-free watercolour setup for working outdoors.

Now available on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lintnerart/a-modular-system-for-artists-and-urban-sketchers-on-the-move

05/09/2026

We created around 20 prototype aluminium Lintner PRO paintboxes to be tested in the field by artists, and we did that for a reason.

We wanted to get real-world feedback and use what we learned to improve the production version for everyone else.

That feedback has led to many improvements, which we’ve incorporated into the production Lintner PROs currently being made.

In this video, we take a closer look at some of the differences between those original prototypes and the production units.

Many of the improvements are small, but significant. And when you add them all together, they make a huge difference to the finished product.

30/08/2026

Some really positive news about progress with our injection moulded parts.

We've now assessed the latest T4 moulded samples, and three of our five injection mould tools are now ready to be signed off.

This means that the parts produced by these tools have reached the point where no further work is required.

That only leaves two tools still needing work: the main paintbox body and the lid. We've already made considerable progress with both, and the remaining issue is now clearly defined: getting the body and lid to match in size and fit together consistently as intended.

This is an important milestone for us. The outstanding tooling work has gone from five tools to two, and we can now concentrate our attention on resolving the remaining issues.

Injection moulding is an extraordinary combination of engineering knowledge and practical experience. Phil has spent decades working with manufacturers and taking products into production, and we're still impressed by the skill involved in getting complex mould tools to produce parts consistently, time after time.

We're not quite at the finish line yet, but this is a significant step forward, and some genuinely good news we're very pleased to share.

26/08/2026

Out with the Cambridge Urban Sketchers recently, giving the Sketcher Kit a run on the mini tripod right next to my stool.

Good weather, great spot at The Free Press pub, and a setup that just works, keeping everything right where I need it while I sketch.

Another manufacturing update is coming soon.

20/08/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at assembling the Lintner PRO paintbox.

Some of the components that make the mixing palettes hinge and latch securely are surprisingly small and fiddly to assemble. For production, we’ve designed a series of jigs and fixtures to hold everything firmly in position while these tiny parts and springs are fitted.

These particular jigs hold the palettes securely while the compression springs and nylon ball bearings are installed. The balls nest into small recesses in the palettes, creating the windproof latch that keeps them securely in position.
We’ve designed several different jigs for different stages of production, including separate masks for applying the white mixing surface to the palettes. This is one of the less obvious parts of designing a product for volume production: it’s not just about designing the product itself, but also designing the tools and fixtures that allow it to be made consistently.

As for progress, we’re now getting close to completing the machining of the Lintner PRO units for our Kickstarter backers. Around half have been through anodising and the first batch has now gone to the painter. After that comes assembly, which is what you’re seeing here.
The unit in this video is anodised but hasn’t yet been painted.
We’ll show you how the slightly different windproof latch on the main lid works in another video.

21/06/2026

Have you ever seen anything this flexible?
More water. More mixing space. More flexibility.

The Pro Plate Plus is designed for artists who want a larger working setup without sacrificing portability. With a generous mixing tray and two 350ml water cups, it provides additional capacity while integrating seamlessly with the rest of the Lintner system.

In this clip, we show it mounted in two configurations: first using the Universal Clamp for attaching to existing structures and then on the Mini Tripod for a lightweight, freestanding setup. It can also be mounted directly to a standard tripod.

A key part of the Lintner system is flexibility. Rather than carrying multiple specialist pieces of equipment, the goal is to create a modular toolkit that can be reconfigured as your needs change.

Lightweight, adaptable, and designed for real-world sketching and painting.

20/06/2026

One of the challenges of designing equipment for outdoor artists is that real-world conditions rarely cooperate.

A paintbox may work perfectly on a workbench, but a gust of wind on an exposed airfield quickly reveals weaknesses in the design.

The Lintner Paintbox uses windproof latches to secure the palettes when in use. They are mechanically retained, preventing the wind from getting underneath and lifting them unexpectedly in the field.

It's a small feature, but one that required considerable development and refinement. The result is a system that remains predictable and secure when used outdoors, allowing artists to focus on painting rather than managing their equipment.

Good engineering often goes unnoticed. It simply removes distractions and lets the tool do its job.

Tested at Duxford. In very windy conditions.

06/06/2026

A key part of the Lintner system is modularity, and today’s example shows that idea in action.
While we are busy working towards fulfilment of the Sketcher Kit Kickstarter campaign, development of the wider Lintner system continues in parallel.

One of the core ideas behind the system has always been modularity. In this example, Phil demonstrates how components from the Sketcher Kit - including the paintbox, dock, and Stay-Level Tongue - integrate directly with elements of the future Plein Air Kit.

The paintbox mounts directly to a quarter-sheet carbon fibre painting board via the stay-level tongue borrowed from the clipboard. This in turn attaches to a lightweight carbon fibre standard-size tripod, creating a remarkably compact and portable setup for larger location paintings.

By allowing components to work across multiple configurations, the system can adapt to different ways of working while remaining lightweight, efficient, and easy to transport.

There is still development work ahead, but it is exciting to see the different parts of the system beginning to come together exactly as originally envisioned.

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