I created this ultralight compact watercolor sketch kit to make life easier on the trail. Not only is it ultralight, but it’s really compact. It easily fits into any of my pockets. It’s easy to hold while painting. It's quick to setup and breakdown. But why so small? When hiking, the saying goes, “every ounce is a pound.” It's a reminder that after 5...10...20 miles, you feel everything you're carrying. Over the years I’ve slimmed down my hiking gear list to the bare minimum, but as an artist I've always struggled to minimize my painting kit because I want it all! After last year's increased mileage I realized it was time to create an ultralight compact watercolor sketch kit. The temptation is to bring more than you need, just in case (I've done it more often than I care to admit). But as my hikes get longer, the consequences of overpacking become much worse.

Blog post w/supply links ➤ https://bit.ly/SBMicroSketchKit

Note on the pens:
The Uni Signo DX .38mm is not waterproof on all papers. But I love how smooth it is. If you want a fadeproof/waterproof pen with ultra thin lines, get the Uni Jetstream Edge. It’s my favorite, just a bit heavy for the ultralight kit.
But I don’t always use the pens underneath watercolor. I sometimes only add ink on top for effects/details.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Tiny sketchbook
00:57 What I draw with outside
01:48 Fave travel brushes
02:05 Waterbrushes?
02:46 Micro watercolor palette
04:26 Adding a clip
04:47 Thoughts about traveling light