I remember it took me many months of surfing the net and talking to artists to find the equipment I need. I’ve ralked to some fantastic artists and also watched countless videos about easels, pochade boxes and suppliers/stores and I think I’ve picked up some good tips along the way for where to find good resources. I’ve also made a comprehensive PDF list of some pochade box options, including their website URL’s which you can look up. If you are a do it yourself fan, then you might also find this link handy – see for under $10 e-book on learning how to make your homemade pochade box.
Suppliers
Senior’s Art Supplies, Melbourne, Australia – Ask for Luke or Becca and say Sylvie referred you.
Sydney Art Store , Sydney Australia
Palettes
MIJELLO Airtight Double Decker Palette Watercolour Palette – 40 Well
Mijello Studio Palette (This is my favourite watercolour palette and also the one Chan Dissanayake uses.)
Mont Marte Palette – Air Tight Watercolour Palette Large 18 Slot
MEEDEN Empty Watercolour Tins Palette Paint Case Metal Box with 24 Transparent Half Pans
Masterson Aqua Pro Watercolour Palette
Holbein Aluminum Palette for Watercolor #200
Masterson Artist Palette Seal (This is brilliant for storing wet oil paint and also travelling with it in the car)
Easel Suppliers – PDF Download here
Open Box M (Currently only shipping within USA)
Prolific Painter – Day Tripper or Roadster Easel – I love the super light and portable design, good for painting oil and or watercolour. (Wet box is separate). I like this easel as its panel holder will hold the larger size canvas firmly, up to 36″ depending on which items you order.
New Wave Fine Arts Products – U Go Easel (Available at Seniors Art Supplies in Melbourne). I have this one and dedicate it for when I am using watercolour paints. It fits beautifully in a back pack as well.
Sienna Ulimate Plein Air Backpack $146.48 on Amazon. One of the few back packs that has a special section on the outside to carry a tripod.
Alla Prima Handmade Pochade and Wet Panel Storage – This is my favourite as it has no knobs – at all!
Pochade Box Demo Videos
This video shows a watercolour easel similar to that used by Joseph Zbuvic.
Brushes
Bamboo Sable Hair Series BW170
Escoda Perla Synthetic Barcelona Pointed Toray Round Brush
Joseph Zbukvic Escoda Set 1 and 2 Brushes
David Taylor Escoda Set 1 Brushes
Brush Cleaners
Gamsol odourless mineral spirits
Chroma Incredible Brush Cleaners – This is what I call magic liquid, it is amazing and my favourite.
Oil Palette Storage
Masterson Palette Seal & POSH ® Glass Palette 12″x16″ Set
Umbrellas
- Great Art Tools
- Versa-Brella with adjustable with universal clamp
- Best Brella Artist Umbrella
- Guerrilla Painter Shadebuddy Umbrella
- Easy Go Umbrellas
- KingCamp Awning Sun Shelter