My Mini Watercolor Travel Art Kit

The contents of my small watercolor travel kit. Please pardon all the noises from my dog (drinking water, barking, etc). He can't seem to stay away whenever I start filming something.
By the way, inside my travel pallette, I use Winsor and Newton professional watercolors. I use empty half-pans (that's the term I couldn't remember in the video) and fill them with W&N tube paints.
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[@chasesutherland1168]

I firmly believe that it's a sport to see how compact of a watercolor set someone can make

[@brianashmorestudio]

Chase Sutherland Ha, ha. Yeah, you could be right. It is fun to see how small you can make a kit and have it still be useful. However, when I’m running out the door to a family gathering or somewhere where I will be sitting a lot, it’s nice to have a small ready-to-go kit.

[@chasesutherland1168]

Brian Ashmore Studio Exactally! Its extremely useful having a small kit. Especially during long waits in a waiting room or at an airport.

[@isa-belva]

I've been binging on people's watercolor travel kits and this one is my favorite. It's so handy, it's cute and tiny, it's complete, and just... oooooo

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks very much! I've enjoyed using it.

[@ArtsiRosi]

This is one of the most compact, well-thought out paint kits i have ever seen. Well done!!

[@robynjorde5592]

Great idea with the magnet on the medium cup.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Robyn Jorde Thanks, Robyn!

[@ruthieclarke9125]

@@brianashmorestudio Would love to find one. Searched and searched.

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Travel kits are my LIFE BLOOD. Seriously, it’s like everything to me. This is a really complete and well-rounded setup! I think possibly the bulkiest part of this set is the bag itself, and even that’s no so bad! Really love the magnet on your water reservoir! I’ve been toying with using those clip-on metal reservoirs that are generally meant to be used for oil painting and slid onto your palette, but using a water brush so often has made that take a back seat for now. Thanks for the tour! I’ll have to do something similar on my channel because I’m betting something I do will inspire someone else, just like your magnetized water cup has for me.

[@brianashmorestudio]

It's such a blast to see how much you can squeeze into a small footprint. These little kits, like this, have kind of reintroduced fun back into painting, for me. Looking forward to checking out your channel!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Brian Ashmore Studio truly, ive found that the more and more i simply my setup, the more and more joy it brings me, and the more likely I am to use it any time, anywhere.

[@jonnyenglish1776]

I've just started dabbling with Art at 42 years of age. I'm kind of useless at it and I get disheartened but I am a firm believer in the old adage, " Practice makes perfect", so I will push on. Perhaps by retirement in 25 years time I will be able to sketch well enough to be satisfied with my attempts. This is a great video. I am thinking of building such a kit to get me out and about sketching and painting rather than sitting in the house. Especially during the spring/summer and autumn.

[@astrog8tr]

I love how compact your kit is. I use a zipper type ziplock bag and this is even more compact if anything. I enjoyed the dog drinking loudly, made me laugh. :)

[@brianashmorestudio]

Yeah, it seems like my dogs ignore what I'm doing until I start trying to film something. Then, they want outside, get drinks 4 feet away, etc. Cant win. Ha, ha!!

[@sugarcandy654]

The way everything fits so nicely and compact, oh so satisfying

[@michelemiranda4980]

By far, my favorite EDC/Travel art set up. You are a very talented artist. Really enjoyed!

[@izzyg8316]

Thank you so much for sharing your setup. I'll be taking a few ideas from it. 😊

[@bmikula1861]

Love your mini art kit. You are very skilled and talented artists. I like all your work especially the truck.

[@monsoongirlnyc]

Love the idea of the scrunchie to hold open the book, also straightening and adding a magnet to the water cup! You’ve got really nice DIY hacks.

[@jaquelinedeponce5251]

Thank you for sharing. I love viewing other’s little watercolor travel kits! You always find innovated ideas by those kind enough to let you peak inside. I have two travel kits myself, one is larger the other is about the size of yours. Both of these are equally as packed, lol.

[@lunasea4309]

Absolutely amazing! Intriguing! And cool!

[@deborahrech7429]

Great artwork! Thx for sharing your kit.

[@Niviatab]

The tiny water reservoir with the magnetic arm is so ingenious! Love it! 🥰

[@peacekeeperz81]

Very interesting and love your setup. I find myself doing the same and always love looking at others travel kits also.

[@poneyfeathersart1442]

This is one of my favorite set up's so far. Love researching these go art kits. The magnet on the small water pot is brilliant. 👍 Overall, it's easy to throw in any bag to create on the go. 👏👏

[@kanela8683]

I liiiiiive to see what others carry in their kits! Those shampoo bottles are genius! Thank you for sharing!

[@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660]

Thank you for sharing! Best art kit video so far🍂

[@edithstrom1168]

Very nice set up! Your art in the sketch book is lovely.

[@user-fk2wk4ng6r]

Thank you for the inspiration, I made one very similar to yours for my six months backpacking trip here soon and been testing it out. Works great.

[@65sunnyday]

Welcome -- this is the tiniest kit I've seen yet!

[@pammcardle40]

YES! I love seeing what people pack in their bags! Very nice, thank you for sharing!!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Pam McArdle Thanks for watching!

[@ekaterinavoloshko6073]

This is why I love watercolor: it can be tiiiiiny and still FUNCTIONAL :3

[@toughharley1903]

Your art work is fabulous and I like how you travel light I wish I did lol

[@saleteslussarek9148]

Love it!!! How many items you put inside is amazing!!!!

[@rogerehinger6694]

That's a nice little compact kit. I haven't gotten that small yet. I find six half pans to be the least I can work with, eight or twelve are better. I carry the travel brushes but would like a flat and I haven't found one yet. Plien air sketching on a small scale is about all I can get away with so I try to get a couple of photos before leaving the site.

[@elgabenedicta]

I'm a new subscriber! Love your super compact watercolor kit and the way you explain things to the point, keeping it simple. Thanks for the inspiration 👌

[@brianashmorestudio]

Elga Benedicta Thanks for watching, Elga, and "welcome!"

[@Jobena1]

Love kits. I love love the truck painting. It’s beautiful

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks! That was a fun little one.

[@anapettyartist]

Super cute! I love this!

[@lschimes6844]

I just stumbled upon your video and man am I impressed! I too have purchased the Whiskey Painters boxes and received their plastic watercolor containers. I love how you magnetized the water container in addition to your pouch and collapsible water container. Bravo! ps: Excellent video. Thanks for posting!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much!!

[@nine-vi7rw]

Such an organized travel kit. I love the idea of the magnetized reservoir, so resourceful! And your paintings are beautiful! 💓

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much!!

[@rm-home1072]

Wow great ideas and to go kit ‼️

[@jeanbCA]

Great kit - gives me a few ideas. And I love your little watercolor sketches! Thanks very much for sharing your setup; you’re right, we are interested!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Jean Breheney Thanks very much, Jean!!

[@TheCombatartist]

Well done and nice artwork! Keep it up, I look forward to your future videos.

[@TheKathept]

I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@valasafantastic1055]

Refining my travel kit now getting inspiration. Very fun video thanks.

[@823Nina]

Thank you for sharing! I do love seeing how different setups are for each person. You’re able to place so much in this little pack, it’s awesome. You also have some amazing work in your sketch book!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks very much!! I appreciate it.

[@josebueno52]

Wow! Amazing, i have around 7 different configurations trying to be compact, but nothing like yours. Good stuff

[@lindyashford7744]

I love those tiny palettes! I use a zipped washbag, and a tatami style brush mat with a couple of straight sided rigid plastic dessert cups on the ends, they slip in a small tote easy along with a watercolour book. I also swop palettes out as needed. I love your magnetised water pot. Great video....

[@brianashmorestudio]

Lindy Ashford Thank you! These kits are fun to put together and yours sounds great!

[@smchalk3535]

great kit. I love what you did with the magnet. Thumbs up on recycling the shampoo bottles too,

[@brianashmorestudio]

suzanne chalk Thank you!!... and thanks for watching!

[@ShiriArts]

6:06 i also love it. Nice video. Love your drawings. Thank you for sharing.

[@sharonsunshine2532]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy seeing what others use also.

[@mcfa0251]

Love the bag, it would be just the right size for my travel pocket kit

[@laurad4046]

Pretty awesome setup. I’m an aspiring illustrator and your setup was very inspiring for me to do something similar. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more videos.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Laura D Thanks! It's fun to have your studio supplies for illustration but also have the option to "go portable" when you want or need to.

[@parisdblack1711]

Would love to see more of your work 💜💜💜💜💜.

[@MyArtJournay]

thats seriously the cutest/smallest watercolour box i have ever seen

[@brianashmorestudio]

Melartice I know, right?! Ha, ha. It's one of my favorites despite its small size and limited mixing area.

[@ATHSketchNation]

Love your Idea ❤️

[@mickeymonson2473]

Thanks for the video Brian. I'm a Maxpedition addict and was just looking at the pouches on Amazon. Wasn't sure what size to get for my mini palette, then found this video. Love how it's all contained, held in well and accessible. Kudos!😉

[@brianashmorestudio]

Mickey Monson Hi Mickey, it’s a great size for a small kit. I just carried mine with me today to a Mothers Day function. Thanks for watching!

[@Que14kt]

Thank you for sharing your travel kit. Pretty nice and I enjoyed your rationale of why you carry specific items. I wish you the best on your new endeavor. God bless.//Chuck

[@brianashmorestudio]

Que14kt Thanks very much, Chuck! I really appreciate it! God bless.

[@PaulaJoW]

Great idea for the mini water well + magnet.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks!

[@Manara111111]

This is so far the best art travel kit i saw in youtube..

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thank you!... and thanks for watching!!

[@nnyv0040]

Wow you're so talented. I thought your paintings were photographs. 😍

[@saeg_a]

This kit is so cute, and creative! Keep it up!! Also.. Love your art!!!😘💗

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much!!

[@MR_THINQ]

Lovely work!

[@lynnede4383]

That magnetised water thingy you adapted is great!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Lynn Ede Thanks! It works pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@lilpinkbear]

This was really great, I'm always trying (and failing) to downsize my travel art kits. I've not seen the Caran D'ache waterbrush pens, I've been using the Pental ones.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Kelly Bear Thanks! I really like the Caran D’ache brushes because they allow you to refill them easily on the go. Since they refill like a syringe, it’s easy to dip them, pull, and keep painting.

[@AllanEngelhardt0]

Great set. I want one of those tiny palettes!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Allan Engelhardt They are very fun! 😂

[@stanky6261973]

I love your watercolor travel kit! It's perfection!! Thank you for sharing. New subscriber here :)

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much for subscribing!! I apologize for taking so long to respond. My comment notifications in KZbin got turned off, somehow.

[@maanteves]

You are inspiring! It becomes back breaking when i travel and want to bring my art kit.(Sakura Koi 24 is not small anymore!) Il try to follw your style. Love your artwork too!!! That dog!!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much!... It is really great to have a small set always at the ready. It makes it so much easier to always have something along.

[@extraiceplease2093]

This is so cool! And helpful, thank you

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks for watching!!

[@hairboy32001]

I've been watching some of your videos. You have some great ideas.

[@brianashmorestudio]

hairboy32001 Thanks!... and thanks much for watching!

[@msheflower5081]

Hi Brian, this is a very inspiring video. Thanks for sharing such an awesome travel kit. Beautiful paintings too. I'm piecing together my own version but I can't seem to find a container similar to your screw top squat shaped water pot (I've got magnets I can use). Can you please suggest where I can find something like that?

[@Iluvmycowcow]

I thought the water cup was a Diva Cup lol. Really well thought out piece of kit

[@Mantinae]

Interesting video. Thank you for posting.

[@claritzairosario68]

Where I can find this little case, it's a good case, very organized and convenient size! I love it!

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Love this little kit. I'm addicted to them. I'd like to know what colors you use. Watercolor in pans looks alike. Only yellow is obvious. Thanks.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Hi Amy, Thanks for watching! I plan to do a video on my color palette within the next couple of weeks. I've had a few people ask...

[@oksusha2000]

Good video. I like you traveling kit. Thank you.

[@brianashmorestudio]

oksusha2000 Thanks for watching!

[@craftybeautydiva1]

I really like your kit! I've been watercoloring for eyes & I have somethings set up too. Tfs. You gave me some more ideas.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks for watching! It's a lot of fun to set up a kit like this, isn't it? :)

[@craftybeautydiva1]

Brian Ashmore Studio yes it is! I have mine setup mainly because My husband wants me to go fishing with him. Inwant to paint so we comprised. And I have been watercoloring a lot more around out apt. I love sitting outside our do of just sketching & painting. I'm not very good at it but I'm getting better at it

[@stanky6261973]

Also, I love your work! Tfs.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks!!

[@MadisonCiara]

this video is so cute i love it

[@11c65]

You are so talented!!!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Cassidy Curtis Thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@mykaltlewis1]

Love the classic monster art:]

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks! Monsters are always fun to paint!

[@lucidkate]

Your magnetic invention is fucking brilliant! Love that!

[@lamargot2201]

That's brilliant how you unbent the clip. I have one of these cups and I never use it because when it's clipped to my sketchbook it takes up sketching room or drips onto the page, and also makes the pages all ratty. I've often wished I could clip it to the pallette but it never occurred to me to modify it this way. Thanks!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Sure! I was just messing around with it and trying to come up with something that would let me use a magnet and it just sort of worked out. Thanks for watching.

[@photoxityforever9503]

I've been searching for what seems forever for the reservoir jar with the metal clip thayou straightened and added a magnet. Do you know where I can find one for sale ? Loved your video. Its like a list of everything one needs to travel. Thanks for sharing.

[@trixiacruz7753]

I really like the collapsable cup and the water container with the magnet ideas! Thanks for sharing your travel kit. :)

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much for watching, Trixia!

[@400txuser]

Cool to see a Maxpedition pack used for a mini kit. And I really like the shampoo bottles. Do you mind sharing what brand the little water jar with the magnet is? I have a hard time finding anything similar here jn Holland.

[@PaintAndDrawTogether]

I like your compact kit very much Brian. I am on an eternal quest to find the perfect mini kit which would let me paint on the go but every time I go to paint plein air, I end up carrying a large bag with many things which I "might" need :) I am inspired by your video to go light next time. Very nice and helpful video & thank you for sharing!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks for watching! It IS tough to narrow things down and I feel like I could do a much better job myself. Like you said, it's tough to not include things that you think you might need... even if the chance is small.

[@maddwoba]

Good stuff my friend---you can always make me a watercolor Mazinga ;) hahaha--Looking forward to new uploads

[@brianashmorestudio]

You never know... :)

[@wendymould3489]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@paraskevikonteli6249]

Thank you, very useful video!

[@elflordsjourneys]

Nice little setup, new subscriber ,came over from draw paint repeat.😀

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks!! Steve's work is jaw-dropping! Thanks for the sub!!

[@DELMOVIE]

Thank you Brian. An ingenious kit and a well presented video. Dog noises added homely touch. Would it be possible to add details of manufactured items such as the bag. Looks like Maxpedition? Not sure if possible to get in UK . I am a new subscriber and I shall be looking out for more of your videos. Cheers, Derek.

[@DELMOVIE]

Hi Brian, since my last message I checked on Amazon and found the Maxpedition Fatty Pocket Organiser. Is this the one? Derek.

[@yiannisteward]

Very helpful, Thank you!!!

[@angelacoleman6789]

Hello Brian, I love your travel art kit. I am interested in the bag and where you got it from. I love also the compact watercolor case where did you get it and the compact brushes. Thanks for sharing. Angela

[@brianashmorestudio]

Angela Coleman Hi Angela! I think I picked up most everything on Amazon. I don't see the little travel palette on Amazon currently but found a link to the exact same thing sold by a different company. The only difference is that the new one comes preloaded with colors and I have no idea on the quality. So, you may need to put your own half-pans of color into the box. Here are links to everything... Brush - Escoda Brush 1548 Versatil Travel 8 Round www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOPV170/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_yli6Ab0T3P6F2 Watercolor Box/palette - Field Artist Masters Series ULTRA COMPACT Watercolor Bijou Box, COMPLETE SET www.amazon.com/dp/B07BD3DNFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_0ji6AbAP7G7E8 Case/bag - Maxpedition Fatty Pocket Organizer (Black) www.amazon.com/dp/B005257ZDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_i_jpi6AbRRFXS0D

[@mele9627]

Great Art!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks much!!

[@rewanhesham1405]

Your stuff are so cool, from where you got the bag and the magnetic water holder thing?

[@jamkapha]

Hi Brian, thanks for a fantastic and helpful video . Your work is amazing! Where did you get the little water cup with the lid that you glued the magnet onto? Thanks again!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much! It was part of a pack of Nalgene containers that I purchased on Amazon. It's part of an assortment of 10 or so different containers. Sorry to take so long to respond! I just found out that my KZbin comment notifications have been disabled.

[@HollyTerror]

I like the little water reservoir, where did you get that? The magnet idea is billiant.

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Have you considered making a swatch chart for your paints to go in your kit? Great video.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Diane Thoroughman. Thanks for the suggestion. I actually have a chart of my colors on the inside of my sketchbook if I need to refer to it. For the most part, though, I don’t use a lot of colors so it’s not too tough to keep them straight. 👍

[@prodigypotato]

Best travel kit ive ever seen xD sub

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@micabusby6980]

8:37 Bye-Bye spray bottle. Sorry, couldn’t resist. But awesome kit!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Mica Busby Ha Ha Ha!!!! I hadn't noticed that! 😂😂😂

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

Love this small kit & enjoyed seeing what you put in it. Is this the mini maxpedition pocket organizer or the e.d.c. Pocket organizer. When I looked online the right interior side with the loops looked different than yours. The mini is 4x6 and the e.d.c. Is 6x8. Maybe you have the larger size. I’d like to order it. It really appeals to me _ the small footprint.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks! This is the Maxpedition Fatty. Hope you are able to find one that suits your needs well.

[@carashanley]

Hi, I love your setup - I think it's the best one I've seen. I've been looking for a case like that and can't find one that matches - can you remember the type of Maxpedition case I should be looking for please? This is really useful - thank you very much!

[@shannon7344]

I found the case on Amazon, it's called Maxpedition Fatty Pocket organizer. I like the whole setup too.

[@carashanley]

Thank you Shannon!

[@mentalmadness5402]

Have you tried the Swedish Dish Clothes??? They work WAY better than paper towels! (And take up less room.)

[@EvaNichols28]

I just found your channel - great video on your mini travel kit. I just tried out my new mini travel kit I put together from Art Toolkit - so I loved watching your take on an easy-to-bring watercolor kit! I would love to know where I can find that nifty little watercolor jar you created with the magnet, because that would make it so easy to use my good travel brushes instead of the water brush! Thanks again for sharing!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Thanks, Eva! I think I just picked up the little two cup "jar" either on Amazon or at Hobby Lobby. They are mainly made for oil painters but I found it to be a nice little way to hold water.

[@EvaNichols28]

@@brianashmorestudio Thank you! I had to dig around a bit, but found what I was looking for on Jerrys Artarama - just ordered a bunch, because I am putting together wc travel kits for my upcoming watercolor pen & ink workshop & retreat next May in Carinthia, Austria! This is going to make my kits very special, and perfect! Thanks again!

[@bonnieshapiro3511]

Looks like they redesigned the inside right side. Loops from picture online going up down instead of sideways but I think it still has an a full pocket behind the loops. I’m wondering if loops are wide enough for small water bottles or just pens.

[@brianashmorestudio]

Hi Bonnie, Are you looking at the Maxpedition Fatty. As far as I can tell on Amazon, it's the same as the one I have.

[@janeswalden1]

What a great video! Your set is so complete. Love it. What did you use for that little round water reservoir and what clip? That is such a great idea!

[@brianashmorestudio]

Jane Walden Thank you, Jane. The reservoir is the type that you would find for oil painting, primarily. They usually just clip onto the side of a palette and hold something like linseed oil. I think I got mine at Hobby Lobby. They are pretty cheap little things. Here's something similar on Amazon..... Guerrilla Painter Large Mouth Single Palette Cup www.amazon.com/dp/B0072D1JTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_dZ32Ab7SH4ZBD

[@janeswalden1]

Thanks, Brian!