Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I’m painting beach scenes on vacation in Mexico and sharing my favorite plein air setups — from ultra-compact to full easel! 🌊🎨
In this video, I walk you through four different outdoor watercolor setups and when I like to use each one:
• The Portable Painter Micro ➡️ amzn.to/3OuoHXh
• The Etchr Nano Satchel ➡️ amzn.to/4s3ILyj
• The Taylor Seamount Bamboo Easel ➡️ etsy.com/shop/TaylorSeamountShop
• The En Plein Air Pro Easel ➡️ amzn.to/4b35ZPa
From tiny, lightweight travel options to a more traditional easel setup, I’ll show you how each one performs while painting ocean views, sandy beaches, and palm-lined shores.
Whether you’re backpacking, traveling light, or setting up for a longer painting session, this video will help you decide which size setup is right for you.
Let me know in the comments — which one would YOU bring to the beach?
👉 Want to keep learning? Try a FREE watercolor class! (No credit card required!) ➡️ watercolormastery.com/pages/free-class
Join Watercolor Mastery for simple, step-by-step fully narrated painting projects ➡️ watercolormastery.com
Download my FREE Watercolor Jump Start Guide ➡️ watercolormastery.com/jumpstart-guide
AND...grab my FREE 22 page Watercolor Pet Colors Ebook Guide ➡️ watercolormastery.com/pet-colors-guide
Traceable line drawings and reference photos are included in every tutorial with membership.
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Here is a full list of supplies used in this video:
1) My sketchbook: Hahnemühle Deckle Edge 100 Cotton Watercolor Journal ➡️ anrdoezrs.net/click-9110133-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fhahnemuhle-deckle-edge-watercolor-journal-4-1-x-5-8-cold-press-30-sheets-250-gsm-landscape%2F%3Fclicktracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D09710-5841%26country%3Dus%26currency%3Dusd&cjsku=09710-5841
2) Sirui Compact Traveler 5C Tripod ➡️ amzn.to/3MywDWZ
3) 🎨 Watercolors ➡️ Daniel Smith Essentials Set ➡️ bit.ly/2r3EVMr
4) 🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Voyage Travel Brush Size 8 ➡️ bit.ly/3fmYmoY
5) 📜 Fabriano Artistico Cold pressed watercolor paper, 5x7" Block 140lb (300gsm) ➡️ bit.ly/3vSDNHp
6) Pentel Twist-Erase Mechanical Pencil ➡️ bit.ly/32hvwkV
7) General's Kneaded Eraser ➡️ bit.ly/467fnO3
8) M. Graham Artists' Gouache ➡️ jdoqocy.com/click-9110133-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fm-graham-artists-gouache-basic-set-set-of-5-colors-15-ml-tubes%2F%3Fclicktracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D00818-0059%26country%3Dus%26currency%3Dusd&cjsku=00818-0059
9) Collapsible Water Container ➡️ amzn.to/44A8KmP
10) Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Block, Cold Pressed, 140lb/300gsm, 20 Sheet 8x10" ➡️ anrdoezrs.net/click-9110133-13725303?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrechtart.com%2Fproducts%2Farches-watercolor-blocks%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D10020-1002&cjsku=10020-1002
UK/International Shipping (Jackson's Art Supply):
Daniel Smith Essentials Set ➡️ tidd.ly/3PjkAL0
🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Voyage Travel Round Brush Size 8 ➡️ tidd.ly/482zVKb
📜 Fabriano artistic cold pressed block ➡️ tidd.ly/4gnZtSX
🎨 Portable Painter Micro Palette ➡️ tidd.ly/41ERk7U
Check out all my favorite art supplies here: amazon.com/shop/emilyolsonart
Please note, some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating helpful and entertaining free content! I only recommend products that I use and love.
I’m painting beach scenes on vacation in Mexico and sharing my favorite plein air setups — from ultra-compact to full easel! 🌊🎨
In this video, I walk you through four different outdoor watercolor setups and when I like to use each one:
• The Portable Painter Micro ➡️ amzn.to/3OuoHXh
• The Etchr Nano Satchel ➡️ amzn.to/4s3ILyj
• The Taylor Seamount Bamboo Easel ➡️ etsy.com/shop/TaylorSeamountShop
• The En Plein Air Pro Easel ➡️ amzn.to/4b35ZPa
From tiny, lightweight travel options to a more traditional easel setup, I’ll show you how each one performs while painting ocean views, sandy beaches, and palm-lined shores.
Whether you’re backpacking, traveling light, or setting up for a longer painting session, this video will help you decide which size setup is right for you.
Let me know in the comments — which one would YOU bring to the beach?
👉 Want to keep learning? Try a FREE watercolor class! (No credit card required!) ➡️ watercolormastery.com/pages/free-class
Join Watercolor Mastery for simple, step-by-step fully narrated painting projects ➡️ watercolormastery.com
Download my FREE Watercolor Jump Start Guide ➡️ watercolormastery.com/jumpstart-guide
AND...grab my FREE 22 page Watercolor Pet Colors Ebook Guide ➡️ watercolormastery.com/pet-colors-guide
Traceable line drawings and reference photos are included in every tutorial with membership.
If you enjoy this video, please give it a 👍!
❤ SUBSCRIBE if you're new to my channel & click on the bell 🔔 so you never miss a new video.
Also, feel free to leave comments below; I read each and every one. 😀
Follow me on Instagram @e_olson_art
Here is a full list of supplies used in this video:
1) My sketchbook: Hahnemühle Deckle Edge 100 Cotton Watercolor Journal ➡️ anrdoezrs.net/click-9110133-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fhahnemuhle-deckle-edge-watercolor-journal-4-1-x-5-8-cold-press-30-sheets-250-gsm-landscape%2F%3Fclicktracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D09710-5841%26country%3Dus%26currency%3Dusd&cjsku=09710-5841
2) Sirui Compact Traveler 5C Tripod ➡️ amzn.to/3MywDWZ
3) 🎨 Watercolors ➡️ Daniel Smith Essentials Set ➡️ bit.ly/2r3EVMr
4) 🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Voyage Travel Brush Size 8 ➡️ bit.ly/3fmYmoY
5) 📜 Fabriano Artistico Cold pressed watercolor paper, 5x7" Block 140lb (300gsm) ➡️ bit.ly/3vSDNHp
6) Pentel Twist-Erase Mechanical Pencil ➡️ bit.ly/32hvwkV
7) General's Kneaded Eraser ➡️ bit.ly/467fnO3
8) M. Graham Artists' Gouache ➡️ jdoqocy.com/click-9110133-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fm-graham-artists-gouache-basic-set-set-of-5-colors-15-ml-tubes%2F%3Fclicktracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D00818-0059%26country%3Dus%26currency%3Dusd&cjsku=00818-0059
9) Collapsible Water Container ➡️ amzn.to/44A8KmP
10) Arches Aquarelle Watercolor Block, Cold Pressed, 140lb/300gsm, 20 Sheet 8x10" ➡️ anrdoezrs.net/click-9110133-13725303?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utrechtart.com%2Fproducts%2Farches-watercolor-blocks%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D10020-1002&cjsku=10020-1002
UK/International Shipping (Jackson's Art Supply):
Daniel Smith Essentials Set ➡️ tidd.ly/3PjkAL0
🖌️ Silver Black Velvet Voyage Travel Round Brush Size 8 ➡️ tidd.ly/482zVKb
📜 Fabriano artistic cold pressed block ➡️ tidd.ly/4gnZtSX
🎨 Portable Painter Micro Palette ➡️ tidd.ly/41ERk7U
Check out all my favorite art supplies here: amazon.com/shop/emilyolsonart
Please note, some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating helpful and entertaining free content! I only recommend products that I use and love.
