Watercolor Boxes
Watercolor boxes offer a compact and convenient way to organize, store, and transport your colors. They are ideal for studio use or painting en plein air.
Our range includes classic watercolor palette boxes and innovative portable designs from popular brands such as Schmincke, Mijello, Frank Herring, Frazer-Price, Portable Painter, and our own Jackson’s range. Whether you're traveling light or setting up for a full day of painting, there's a watercolor box to suit your setup.
Watercolor Boxes: Popular Questions from Artists
Whether you’re painting in the studio or outdoors, our range of watercolor boxes is designed for artists who value portability and organization. From metal watercolor paint boxes with space for half and full pans to compact travel boxes with integrated palettes, Jackson’s has an option to suit every practice.
Watercolor boxes are portable containers designed to hold pans, tubes, or sticks of watercolor. Often made from plastic or metal, they may include built-in mixing palettes and space for brushes or sundries. They help artists stay organized and travel light.
Artists use watercolor paint boxes to keep their paints safe, tidy, and ready to use. They’re ideal for plein air painting, sketchbook work, and travel. Different compartments and palettes allow for clean mixing and efficient color selection.
‘The story of the Frazer Price Watercolor Palette Box began with one artist’s goal to make a watercolor box that suited his requirements. In doing this, he created a design that chimed with the needs of artists around the world [...]
Its mirror-like brass finish makes the Frazer Price Watercolor Palette Box a truly luxurious watercolor accessory, but it is as functional as it is beautiful. With its ergonomic and comfortable design, ideal for both working in the studio and en plein air, it’s no surprise that it is so highly sought after by artists.’
- Evie Hatch, ‘Reintroducing the Frazer Price Palette Box’, Jackson’s Art Blog
Jackson’s offers a wide selection of watercolor painting boxes for every artist. From sturdy metal paint boxes to compact plastic cases with mixing wells, our options cover every need. Enjoy fast shipping, low prices, and thousands of five-star reviews. Read our reviews →
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