Box for Life

Embark on a journey of self-expression. Capture life and nature with a Booksmith Art Box. Inside is everything you need to sketch or paint from nature in the wild. An ideal gift anytime of year.

Choose a handmade pocket journal from the Shop page here to go with your chosen set. Each journal contains artists paper.

A hand-stitched brochure giving hints and tips to get you started en plein air, inside a handy washer & string envelope for collecting found objects such as feathers or leaves.

Artists or Sketchers Boxes…
The Artists Box contains 12 watercolour half pans inside an enamel set by Artina of Germany. A retractable artists sable brush with a tactile wood grip, the retractable cap/handle ensures the brush is protected when painting outdoors. The enamel tin is re-fillable with replacement half pans. A water brush completes the set.

The Sketchers Box contains an artists graphite clutch pencil by Hardtmuth. Popular with artists thanks to it tactile, nicely weighted design. The pocket clip makes it ideal when in the field too. A covered sharpener and erasure minimises mess. A set of 6 replacement 5.6mm graphite completes the set.