Honest reviews and buying guides for painters who work outdoors. From easels and pochade boxes to paints, brushes, and portable setup essentials, this section focuses on equipment that is practical, reliable, and genuinely useful in the field.
Practical guide to choosing the best brush washer for oil painting outdoors. Recommends a 300 ml steel washer for most plein air painters and covers lid, solvent and cleaning routine.
7 Aug 2026
A practical UK guide to the best plein air lights for nocturne painting. Covers colour temperature, CRI, battery strategy, mounting and budget options.
6 Aug 2026
Practical guide to choosing the best plein air sketchbooks in the UK. Key tips on paper weight, binding, format, and medium compatibility plus short, opinionated product picks.
31 Jul 2026
Clear, practical guidance on pochade box accessories: tripods, side trays, panel extenders, compatibility notes and sensible starter choices for walkers, car painters and beginners.
30 Jul 2026
Practical UK guide to choosing the best wet panel carrier for plein air painting. Reviews, size and weather tips for u.go, Richeson, Jullian, Jackson's and DIY options.
29 Jul 2026
An honest, practical guide to water mixable oils for plein air in the UK. Learn brands, field workflow, mixing limits with traditional oils, and responsible rinse disposal.
24 Jul 2026
Practical guide to choosing the best plein air palette for oils, acrylics, watercolour and gouache. Covers grey surfaces, glass, wood, disposable pads and folding palettes for travel.
23 Jul 2026
A practical UK guide to the best painting panels for plein air. Compares aluminium, plywood and canvas-mounted options, covers sizes, priming and pochade box fit, and recommends first purchases.
17 Jul 2026
Practical guide to choosing a portable chair for plein air painting. Compare sit mats, stools, ultralight and full chairs to match how far you walk, terrain and session length.
9 Jul 2026
A practical guide to eco-friendly art supplies in the UK for plein air painters. Covers earth paints, water-mixable oils, walnut oil cleaning, field kit tips, and where to buy.
8 Jul 2026
A practical roundup of weatherproof plein air gear for UK artists, focusing on sturdy umbrellas, layered clothing systems and waterproof transport to keep you painting through wind and rain.
7 Jul 2026
A clear UK starter kit for budget plein air oil painting setup. Covers pochade vs easel, limited palettes, panel choices, brushes, solvents, and three realistic budget tiers.
3 Jul 2026
A practical guide to linseed oil painting for plein air work in the UK. Compare refined, cold-pressed, stand, walnut and alkyd mediums plus handling and safety tips.
3 Jul 2026
Practical, UK-focused advice on choosing the best backpack for plein air painting. When the Richeson specialist pack justifies £220 and when a general daypack or camera bag is smarter.
2 Jul 2026
Practical reviews of the best oil painting set for travel and plein air in the UK. From Michael Harding artist-grade kits to solvent-free water-mixable starters.
1 Jul 2026
Practical guide to using a camera-style tripod for plein air painting. Learn material and head choices, load and stability tips, umbrella advice and UK options for different budgets.
28 Jun 2026
Clear, practical advice on using an oil painting medium outdoors. Learn when to go medium-free, which types suit UK plein air painting, and simple rules for safe, effective use.
3 Jul 2026
Practical review of the New Wave U.GO pochade box and LCS1 tripod. If weight and comfort matter, this lightweight plein air system offers fast setup, portability and good seated use.
25 Jun 2026
Practical guide to oil painting varnish: when to wait, how to test for cure, choosing natural or synthetic varnishes, and step by step brush and spray application for reliable results.
24 Jun 2026
Practical 2026 guide to choosing a plein air easel in the UK. Covers French easels, field easels, pochade boxes and micro kits with UK weather, terrain and transport advice.
2 Jul 2026
A practical UK guide to budget plein air painting box options under £100. Compare Jackson's pochade box for oils and compact watercolour field kits, plus buying tips on tripod mounts and panel sizes.
27 Jun 2026
A UK plein air guide to the best brushes for oil painting, recommending Rosemary & Co's Plein Air set, explaining shapes and hair types, and giving practical field cleaning and storage tips.
27 Jun 2026
Practical comparison of pochade boxes and French easels for plein air painters. Covers portability, setup speed, panel size, stability, costs and clear recommendations for UK users.
27 Jun 2026
A UK-focused guide to choosing oil paints for plein air, from traditional and alkyd to water-mixable options, plus grade advice, drying tips, and a compact outdoor kit checklist.
2 Jul 2026
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