Portable Painter

Portable Painter Portable Painter is a compact watercolor palette ideal for travel. Unplug from the electronic world and connect with your surroundings. Set it anywhere.

Ideal gift for the traveler or artist. Compact elegant design:
The two halves of the outer case remove and re-attach to form water containers that have undulating top surfaces that easily hold a brush. The sturdy pedestal bases serve as fixed water containers. Easy to support: hands-free, on rough terrain, a day pack or even a knee. Two folding palettes offer a variety of divided wells for mixing

colors. When it's time to travel, the set folds up easily into a backpack, purse, or laptop case, ready for your next painting session. Mix your favorite paints in the pans provided. When you're ready to paint, just add water.

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05/29/2026

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Isn’t she pretty?I love cleaning my field palette for the next use. It’s so zen. natureartists colorstudies
05/28/2026

Isn’t she pretty?

I love cleaning my field palette for the next use. It’s so zen.

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05/26/2026

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05/19/2026

Painting trees and light with watercolor

There’s something magical about letting the paper do half the work. Here are a few simple steps to help your trees feel alive and glowing.

Step 1: Start with the light
Lay a soft wash where the light is hitting. Keep it loose and let the water naturally blend those edges.

Step 2: Build your tree shapes with mid values
Use quick, varied strokes. Don’t paint every leaf. Suggest the shape and let the viewer’s eye finish it.

Step 3: Drop in darker values while it’s still damp
This creates natural depth and keeps the shadows soft. Think about where branches overlap or where the canopy turns away from the light.

Step 4: Add the dark accents last
A few crisp details in the right places make the whole tree pop. Don’t overdo it.

Step 5: Pull the light back out
Lift a few highlights with a thirsty brush. Instant glow.

Step 6: Step away
Trees come alive when you stop fussing. Let the watercolor breathe.

🌲If you want more simple watercolor tips like this, follow along and paint with me.

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// u.go PleinAir / Anywhere Pochade Box x AnywhereSidetrays // PORTABLE PAINTER
05/16/2026

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Air / Anywhere Pochade Box x Anywhere
Sidetrays // PORTABLE PAINTER

05/08/2026

fills up her Portable Painter Classic Palette with our new released pans! This offers the ability to carry more watercolors with you on whatever adventure life takes you on👩‍🎨🎨
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