{"title":"New to Watercolor","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarting watercolor can feel overwhelming, especially when every artist seems to recommend something different. This collection brings together the tools I most often recommend for getting started—simple, thoughtfully designed, and chosen to help you spend less time figuring things out and more time creating. My hope is that your first watercolor kit becomes something you reach for often, not something that sits on a shelf.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"standard-sketchbook-handmade-artist-sketchbook-watercolor-mixed-media-bristol-paper-options","title":"Standard Sketchbook 4.25\" x 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Sketchbook was created for artists who want more room to create without losing the accessibility that makes sketching enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge sketchbooks often begin with good intentions, only to sit on a shelf filled with unfinished pages. I wanted something that felt approachable every time I opened it—something that provided enough space for sketching, painting, and exploring ideas while still feeling achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 10 sheets (20 pages front and back), this sketchbook encourages regular use and completion. Instead of facing dozens of blank pages, you’re given a manageable creative space that makes it easier to start and easier to keep going. I’ve been using these regularly myself and have completed several in a relatively short amount of time, which helped shape the design and purpose behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sketchbook that’s large enough for watercolor studies, urban sketching, and journaling, while remaining compact enough to take with you throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Handmade in small batches\u003cbr\u003e\n• 10 sheets \/ 20 usable pages\u003cbr\u003e\n• Designed to feel approachable and achievable\u003cbr\u003e\n• Compact and travel friendly\u003cbr\u003e\n• Available in multiple artist paper options\u003cbr\u003e\n• Designed to be used and finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 What’s Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• One Standard Sketchbook\u003cbr\u003e\n• Your choice of paper type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📐 Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Approx. 4.25” × 6.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Paper Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Arches Hot Press\u003cbr\u003e\n• Arches Cold Press\u003cbr\u003e\n• Legion Stonehenge Black\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strathmore 400 Toned Tan\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strathmore 400 Toned Gray\u003cbr\u003e\n• Bristol Smooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Urban sketching\u003cbr\u003e\n• Watercolor studies\u003cbr\u003e\n• Travel journaling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Daily creative practice\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mixed media work\u003cbr\u003e\n• Artists who want a sketchbook they’ll actually finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\n• Compatible with Carry Sketch Wallet systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note\u003cbr\u003e\nEach sketchbook is handmade in small batches. 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Something small enough to always have with me, yet capable enough to create finished studies, sketches, and illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sketchbook Palette features 24 paint wells, generous mixing space, and a compact design that pairs naturally with sketchbooks and creative journaling. Whether you're painting at a coffee shop, during a lunch break, while traveling, or simply relaxing at home, this palette is designed to make watercolor more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable empty for artists who prefer to fill their own colors, or pre-filled with 24 carefully selected watercolor paints and ready to use right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Compact design ideal for sketchbooks and travel\u003cbr\u003e\n• 24 paint wells for a versatile color selection\u003cbr\u003e\n• Large central mixing areas\u003cbr\u003e\n• Removable paint divider helps prevent color transfer\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lightweight and easy to carry\u003cbr\u003e\n• Designed and manufactured in-house by Arts to Embers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 AVAILABLE OPTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalette Only\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sketchbook Palette\u003cbr\u003e\n• Removable paint divider\u003cbr\u003e\n• Empty paint wells ready for your favorite colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaint not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalette + Paint\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sketchbook Palette\u003cbr\u003e\n• Removable paint divider\u003cbr\u003e\n• 24 hand-filled watercolor colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ready to paint right out of the box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional setup required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎒 PERFECT FOR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Sketchbook artists\u003cbr\u003e\n• Urban sketchers\u003cbr\u003e\n• Travel painting\u003cbr\u003e\n• Creative journaling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Daily watercolor practice\u003cbr\u003e\n• Artists looking for a compact painting companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 MATERIALS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Bio plastic\u003cbr\u003e\n• Stainless steel hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n• Handmade and assembled in Washington State\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach palette is individually manufactured and assembled by hand. 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Whether you're urban sketching downtown, journaling at a coffee shop, or painting outdoors, the Painter's Tin Palette keeps your essential tools organized and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 4\" x 3\" x 1.5\", it offers a surprisingly capable painting experience while remaining small enough to slip into a bag, backpack, or sketch kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strong magnetic pan system keeps watercolor pans securely in place\u003cbr\u003e\n• Removable magnetic water cup attaches directly to the palette\u003cbr\u003e\n• Specially coated mixing tray designed for watercolor painting\u003cbr\u003e\n• Lid support allows the tin to function as a mini easel while painting\u003cbr\u003e\n• Compact design travels easily without taking up valuable space\u003cbr\u003e\n• Modular components can be removed, rearranged, or upgraded over time\u003cbr\u003e\n• Handmade and assembled in our Washington studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 What's Included\u003cbr\u003e\n• Painter's Tin Palette\u003cbr\u003e\n• Magnetic water cup\u003cbr\u003e\n• Coated mixing tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📐 Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e\n• Approximately 4\" x 3\" x 1.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎒 Perfect For\u003cbr\u003e\n• Urban Sketchers\u003cbr\u003e\n• Travel Artists\u003cbr\u003e\n• Plein Air Painting\u003cbr\u003e\n• Nature Journaling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Daily Sketchbook Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n• Artists who want a compact everyday carry painting kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003e\n• Metal tin\u003cbr\u003e\n• PLA bioplastic components\u003cbr\u003e\n• Magnets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paint, brushes, and paper are not included\u003cbr\u003e\n• Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variations may occur\u003cbr\u003e\n• Colors may vary slightly depending on monitor settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Painter's Tin Palette is assembled by hand with attention to detail and designed to be a reliable companion for artists who enjoy creating wherever they happen to be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arts to Embers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55286235398435,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4169\/2963\/files\/il_fullxfull.7635571660_6qmx.jpg?v=1782675406"},{"product_id":"mini-sketchbook-pocket-sketchbook-handmade-travel-sketchbook-watercolor-mixed-media-bristol-paper-options-everyday-art-journal","title":"Mini Sketchbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Sketchbook | Pocket Sketchbook | Handmade Travel Sketchbook | Watercolor, Mixed Media \u0026amp; Bristol Paper Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Sketchbook was created to make creativity more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted a sketchbook that could always be with me—something I could carry in a pocket, bag, or art kit and pull out whenever I had a few minutes to create. Too often, large sketchbooks can feel intimidating. You open them and are met with page after page of blank paper, wondering if you’ll ever fill them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sketchbook was designed to be the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 10 sheets (20 pages front and back), it feels approachable and achievable. Instead of being overwhelmed by dozens of empty pages, you’re encouraged to start creating, keep creating, and eventually finish the sketchbook. I’ve been using these regularly myself and have completed several in a relatively short amount of time, which is exactly why I wanted to offer them to other artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re sketching during a lunch break, while waiting for an appointment, on the couch at home, or wherever inspiration strikes, the Mini Sketchbook is designed to help you create more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Handmade in small batches\u003cbr\u003e\n• 10 sheets \/ 20 usable pages\u003cbr\u003e\n• Designed to feel approachable and achievable\u003cbr\u003e\n• Easy to carry and keep nearby\u003cbr\u003e\n• Available in multiple artist paper options\u003cbr\u003e\n• Designed to be used and finished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 What’s Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• One Mini Sketchbook\u003cbr\u003e\n• Your choice of paper type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📐 Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Approx. 2.5” × 3.75”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Paper Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Arches Hot Press (140 Ib)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Arches Cold Press (140 Ib)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Legion Stonehenge Black (140 Ib)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strathmore 400 Toned Tan (184 lb)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strathmore 400 Toned Gray (184 Ib)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Bristol Smooth (100 lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 Perfect For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Everyday carry\u003cbr\u003e\n• Travel sketching\u003cbr\u003e\n• Daily creative practice\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quick studies\u003cbr\u003e\n• Visual journaling\u003cbr\u003e\n• Artists who want a sketchbook they’ll actually finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note\u003cbr\u003e\nEach sketchbook is handmade in small batches. 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Perfect for sketchbooks, plein air sessions, or building your dream color collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003cbr\u003e\n🎨 15 Half Pans of Artist-Grade Watercolor\u003cbr\u003e\n🎨 Removable Paint Palette\u003cbr\u003e\n🎨 Resin Mixing Tray (easy-clean, durable)\u003cbr\u003e\n🎨 3 Reusable Swatch Templates for color organization\u003cbr\u003e\n➕ Optional sponge tray available for quick brush drying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Colors \u0026amp; Brief Descriptions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuff Titanium (PW6): A soft, creamy off-white perfect for delicate highlights and muted mixes.\u003cbr\u003e\nHansa Yellow (PY74): Bright, clean lemon yellow — excellent for vibrant mixing.\u003cbr\u003e\nYellow Gold (PY74 + PY43): A warm golden hue, perfect for earthy landscapes and glowing light.\u003cbr\u003e\nPermanent Red (PR170): Bold, classic true red with a strong, vivid punch.\u003cbr\u003e\nAzo Red (PR144): Warm, slightly orange-red — ideal for sunsets and florals.\u003cbr\u003e\nQuinacridone Magenta (PR122): Intense, bright magenta with strong mixing power for purples and pinks.\u003cbr\u003e\nUltramarine Blue (PB29): Deep, rich blue with beautiful granulation — a staple for skies and shadows.\u003cbr\u003e\nCerulean Blue (PB36): Soft, gentle sky blue with natural granulation.\u003cbr\u003e\nPhthalo Blue (PB153): Powerful, intense blue — great for bold skies and deep waters.\u003cbr\u003e\nPhthalo Green (PG7): Vibrant, jewel-toned green with strong tinting strength.\u003cbr\u003e\nSaffron (R102 + Y42): Warm, spicy yellow-orange for rich natural scenes and earthy accents.\u003cbr\u003e\nBurnt Sienna (PR102): A classic reddish-brown — essential for portraits and landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\nRaw Umber (PR102): Deep, cool-toned brown for shadows and neutral mixes.\u003cbr\u003e\nShadow Violet (PR101 + PB29): Smoky, muted violet perfect for atmospheric shadows and moody landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPalette Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Compact and lightweight for easy travel\u003cbr\u003e\nPalette is removable for flexible workspace setup\u003cbr\u003e\nMixing Tray: Resin-based for easy color mixing and quick cleanup\u003cbr\u003e\nSwatch Templates: Three included to easily track your palette colors and mixing experiments\u003cbr\u003e\nOptional Sponge Tray: Keep your brushes clean and dry between colors (available at checkout)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis palette is 3D printed from plant-based PLA — lightweight, eco-friendly, and durable! 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