If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I have a creative retreat in France this fall! I am so excited about our week-long trip to the French countryside, practicing art and exploring a new place with fellow artists!

I’ve decided to bring along some of my favorite Winsor and Newton paints. In April, I partnered with Winsor and Newton to release this limited-edition set of my favorite watercolor paints.

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Winsor and Newton Starter Set

This starter set is perfect for all skill levels, as I’ve tried to include all of my favorites and staples. But no matter where you are in your art practice, this set has all the colors you need to create just about any color combination possible. That's why I love it and have packed it in my kit to take along with me to France.

Other Travel Kit Essentials

When it comes to traveling, less is more, especially since I’m also trying to pack clothes and leave room to bring home some goodies, I try not to go overboard. I’ve grabbed my Winsor and Newton watercolor paint set, along with my life i design brushes and a brand new sketchbook I dedicated specifically for this trip.

• Strathmore Softcover Watercolor Art Journal

• Faber-Castell Clic & Go Artist Water Cup

• Brush Roll Up Case with 30 Pockets

• Micro Portable Painter Watercolor Palette

• View the my full list of travel essentials here!

See my other blog post, How to Pack Art Supplies for Travel: My Packing List & Tips for more ideas!

If you want to see more from my creative retreat, make sure you’re following me on Instagram. You can catch my stories and videos from my time in France.