Tiny watercolour sketch kit - Funto Explorer review

What makes a truly practical travel sketch kit? Is it the paper, the paints, or the thoughtful little details that make painting on the go seamless? In this video, I take a close look at the Funto Explorer Sketch Kit—a tiny, pocket-sized watercolor set packed with clever features. Although the autumn storms kept me inside, I brought a few colorful leaves into the studio to put the kit through its paces with a negative painting exercise! Join me as we unbox the pouch, swatch the vibrant paints, test how the linen-bound sketchbook handles heavy washes, and check out some charming novelties (like the collapsible metal water pot and magnetic palette clip). I’ll also share a few simple tweaks and personal additions I’d make to turn this compact kit into the ultimate travel companion. What would you add to make this kit your own? Share your travel sketching tips in the comments below! You can find the kit here: https://funtoart.com/products/hand-poured-mini-24-colors-watercolor-paint-set And they sell a set of replacement paint - currently 12 but 24 coming….: https://funtoart.com/products/tube-watercolor-paint-12-color-refills ----- **TIMESTAMPS:** 00:00 - Introduction & Funto Explorer Overview 00:37 - What’s in the Kit: Pouch & Linen Sketchbook 01:42 - The Paints, Magnetic Clip & Collapsible Water Cup 06:03 - Demo: Painting Autumn Leaves (Negative Painting Technique) 12:50 - Final Review: Pros, Cons & What I’d Add to Customize the Kit 14:38 - Packing It All Away & Wrap-Up ----- I aim to share a tip or technique every week - usually on Sunday at 2pm. I might throw in a few bonus films or shorts, so it’s worth hitting the notification bell to be alerted to the next one. Every like and comment tells YouTube to show this to more people, so please jump in and share with your creative friends. If you really, really like this content and want to support me you can donate at Kofi. I have just set it up at: https://ko-fi.com/lizchadertonartist You can see my work here: www.lizchaderton.co.uk If you would like more in depth courses, I offer lots to follow at your own pace over at www.lizchadertonstudio.co.uk I run a couple of Facebook groups, so if you fancy joining there’s: Watercolour on canvas https://www.facebook.com/groups/watercolouroncanvas Watercolour Studio with Liz Chaderton https://www.facebook.com/groups/watercolourstudiowithlizchaderton My five books (so far) are: Painting Watercolour on Canvas ISBN 9781785005893 Painting Animals in Watercolour ISBN 9781785007873 Line and Wash Painting ISBN 9781785009914 Painting Birds in Watercolour ISBN 9780719840814 Painting Watercolour Portrails ISBN 9780719842818 All are available direct from www.Crowood.com or from your usual bookseller. If there is ever a topic you want explored, leave a comment and I will do my best to help. I try to answer all comments and questions. #lizchaderton #watercolour #funto