Why you need a watercolor palette small enough for travel

I honestly think finding a watercolor palette small enough to fit in a jacket pocket was the single best thing I ever did for my creativity. For the longest time, I felt like I could only paint if I had the "perfect" setup: a giant desk, three different jars of water, and my massive 48-color metal tin that weighs about as much as a brick. But let's be real—life doesn't usually give you those perfect chunks of time. Most of the time, we're out in the world, seeing something beautiful, and wishing we could capture it right then and there. ...

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Taso Laforce