Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Setting up a new mini pochade box for watercolor painting. See how I organize my paints and create a quick landscape study.
This session focuses on prepping a portable kit for plein air or studio use. I walk through selecting the right pigments and pouring them into the slots to build a functional workspace that fits just about anywhere. It is a straightforward way to keep your essential gear ready for whenever inspiration strikes on a really tiny level.
Once the watercolor set is organized, I demonstrate the process by painting swatches to test the color mixing. We finish by putting the kit to the test with a small watercolor landscape, showing how the setup performs in practice. Whether you are building your first kit or refining your travel art supplies, these steps help keep your process clean and efficient.
Subscribe for weekly watercolor gear breakdowns, and comment below if you prefer tiny kits or full-sized palettes!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Mini Pochade Box
00:39 Paint Choices
01:44 Watercolor Database Project
01:54 Isaro Watercolors
03:32 Color Comparisons
04:32 Sketchbook Swatches
05:31 Isaro Boreal Blue
06:56 Orange Oxide vs Burnt Sienna
08:30 Other Paper Tests
10:32 Mixes!
13:40 How to Open Your Spray Bottles
16:02 Color Order in the new Palette
16:15 Comparing all the Blues
17:50 Filling the Palette
25:50 Removing Some Colors
27:39 Making a Green
30:40 Red vs Rose
33:05 Swatching the Palette Colors!
37:15 After 1 Hour of Drying
37:40 After 1 Day of Drying
39:00 Painting with the Mini Palette!
44:20 Conclusion
45:12 Bloopers
45:31 PUPPIES!
Hi! I'm Miranda Watson and I create fun art videos on this channel once a week. My passion is watercolor and water-based media. Subscribe to my channel if this appeals to you, and I'll see you in the next video! Thank you for spending your time with me today, I appreciate it. Get extra ad-free videos and original and print artwork on my Patreon Site: patreon.com/MirandaWatsonSUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
Blue Star Crafts Mini Pochade Box: https://www.bluestarcrafts.mx/products/mini-pochade-book
MaimeriBlu Watercolor Starter Set of 5: amzn.to/47NtebS
Da Vinci Watercolors: amzn.to/3VcofOr
Isaro Watercolors: amzn.to/3JnpswV
Khadi Sketchbooks and Paper: amzn.to/3NUdvku
Bee 100% Cotton, 140-lb. Watercolor Paper, 6 x 9: amzn.to/3lZiZtL
Arches Watercolor Pad, 9” x 12”: amzn.to/3wE0HEe
Lightwish Zippered Watercolor Folio All-In-One Kit: amzn.to/4wYVRAa
Lightwish Paper Refills for Zippered Folio, Cold-Pressed: amzn.to/4uRcaxp
Metal Tube Squeezer: amzn.to/4h7XghQFILMING SETUP:Nikon Z30 Camera: amzn.to/3Wprv7bStudio Lights: amzn.to/3GARrYdFeel like buying me a Kofi? Here's that link: ko-fi.com/mirandawatsonalkalicreekartI am a Young Living Essential Oils Distributor! Check it out at youngliving.com and use either my name, Miranda Watson, or my Distributor number, 158111, when you place your order. Thank you!DISCLAIMER: any product links above may be affiliate links.Instagram: @alkalicreekartEmail: alkalicreekart@gmail.comI got a PO Box! Here it is:Miranda Watson - Alkali Creek ArtP.O. Box 396New Castle, CO 81647
Setting up a new mini pochade box for watercolor painting. See how I organize my paints and create a quick landscape study.
This session focuses on prepping a portable kit for plein air or studio use. I walk through selecting the right pigments and pouring them into the slots to build a functional workspace that fits just about anywhere. It is a straightforward way to keep your essential gear ready for whenever inspiration strikes on a really tiny level.
Once the watercolor set is organized, I demonstrate the process by painting swatches to test the color mixing. We finish by putting the kit to the test with a small watercolor landscape, showing how the setup performs in practice. Whether you are building your first kit or refining your travel art supplies, these steps help keep your process clean and efficient.
Subscribe for weekly watercolor gear breakdowns, and comment below if you prefer tiny kits or full-sized palettes!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Mini Pochade Box
00:39 Paint Choices
01:44 Watercolor Database Project
01:54 Isaro Watercolors
03:32 Color Comparisons
04:32 Sketchbook Swatches
05:31 Isaro Boreal Blue
06:56 Orange Oxide vs Burnt Sienna
08:30 Other Paper Tests
10:32 Mixes!
13:40 How to Open Your Spray Bottles
16:02 Color Order in the new Palette
16:15 Comparing all the Blues
17:50 Filling the Palette
25:50 Removing Some Colors
27:39 Making a Green
30:40 Red vs Rose
33:05 Swatching the Palette Colors!
37:15 After 1 Hour of Drying
37:40 After 1 Day of Drying
39:00 Painting with the Mini Palette!
44:20 Conclusion
45:12 Bloopers
45:31 PUPPIES!
Hi! I'm Miranda Watson and I create fun art videos on this channel once a week. My passion is watercolor and water-based media. Subscribe to my channel if this appeals to you, and I'll see you in the next video! Thank you for spending your time with me today, I appreciate it. Get extra ad-free videos and original and print artwork on my Patreon Site: patreon.com/MirandaWatsonSUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
Blue Star Crafts Mini Pochade Box: https://www.bluestarcrafts.mx/products/mini-pochade-book
MaimeriBlu Watercolor Starter Set of 5: amzn.to/47NtebS
Da Vinci Watercolors: amzn.to/3VcofOr
Isaro Watercolors: amzn.to/3JnpswV
Khadi Sketchbooks and Paper: amzn.to/3NUdvku
Bee 100% Cotton, 140-lb. Watercolor Paper, 6 x 9: amzn.to/3lZiZtL
Arches Watercolor Pad, 9” x 12”: amzn.to/3wE0HEe
Lightwish Zippered Watercolor Folio All-In-One Kit: amzn.to/4wYVRAa
Lightwish Paper Refills for Zippered Folio, Cold-Pressed: amzn.to/4uRcaxp
Metal Tube Squeezer: amzn.to/4h7XghQFILMING SETUP:Nikon Z30 Camera: amzn.to/3Wprv7bStudio Lights: amzn.to/3GARrYdFeel like buying me a Kofi? Here's that link: ko-fi.com/mirandawatsonalkalicreekartI am a Young Living Essential Oils Distributor! Check it out at youngliving.com and use either my name, Miranda Watson, or my Distributor number, 158111, when you place your order. Thank you!DISCLAIMER: any product links above may be affiliate links.Instagram: @alkalicreekartEmail: alkalicreekart@gmail.comI got a PO Box! Here it is:Miranda Watson - Alkali Creek ArtP.O. Box 396New Castle, CO 81647
