Paint like Monet

PAINT LIKE MONET ON THE SEINE: A PLEIN-AIR WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE

Capture the spirit of Claude Monet with a portable kit inspired by his plein-air practice on the banks of the Seine. This bundle is designed to help artists of all levels experience the spontaneity and softness of Impressionist landscapes. Whether you’re sketching outside or setting up by a window, each tool is chosen to keep your setup light, intuitive, and joyfully expressive.

GENERAL INFO:

Impressionism is a very loose and fluid style that leans towards abstraction when depicting natural subjects and landscapes.

Embrace the water in watercolor through washes of colour and layering

Paint light to dark and avoid painting any areas you want to keep white as it will not be possible to cover up or remove paint.

- Layer up diluted washes of colours first and save the bolder and refined brushstrokes for the final layer.

Play with textures:

- Use the sandpaper stick to shave down the watercolor pencils for a smooth powdered paint that can be brushed on using the water reservoir brush!
- Use the watercolor pencils for drawn lines and textures; leave as is or follow up with a brush for a blurring effect!
- Work with washes of diluted color to build up transparencies.

Embrace color and lighting. Impressionism often works with a varied color palette and exaggerates the colours that may or may not be found in a natural landscape.

- In Monet's water lilies we can see hints of purples, pinks, indigo, oranges and greens

TIPS & TECHNIQUES – PAINTING LIGHT LIKE MONET:

Impressionism embraces abstraction—don’t worry about precision.
Work from light to dark. Save the boldest brushstrokes for the final layer.
Avoid painting areas you want to leave white.
Use pinks, oranges, indigos, and purples for expressive lighting—Monet never limited himself to realism.
Try painting the same scene under different lighting conditions.

Try this setup: Use the viewfinder to choose your scene. Sketch with watercolor pencils, activate with the brush, and build layers. Monet often painted the same scene at different times of the day—take a few sheets and try morning vs afternoon light. Your canvas is your experiment.

📝 TIP: Use the sandpaper stick to create pigment dust from your watercolor pencils—mix with water for rich washes just like Monet’s layered reflections.

PLEIN-AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTING TOOLS GUIDE

Use this detailed guide on how to use a Plein-Air tools

INCLUDED IN THE BASE KIT:

Canvas Pouch With Zipper Closure, Black, 12" x 19'', 100% Cotton
This kit comes with a cream colored canvas pouch with zipper.

100% Cotton Watercolour Stretched Canvas, 12" x 19"
A textured canvas pad ideal for water-based media. It holds washes and layers beautifully without buckling, making it perfect for outdoor landscapes and light play.

🌟 How to use it:
Secure your canvas using the masking tape included. Use it to create clean borders and keep the canvas in place while you paint. The texture helps recreate the grainy, atmospheric quality of Monet’s brushwork.

Watercolor Pencil Set and Water Reservoir Brush - 12 Colors
Combines the portability of a brush with the control of a pen, while the pencils add versatile color layering.

🌟 How to use it:
Draw outlines and washes using the pencils. Activate them with your water brush to achieve fluid watercolor effects. Use the brush to layer subtle strokes or heavier washes. Try wetting the page before applying pigment for more diffusion, or use the sandpaper stick to create watercolor powder for ultra-saturated washes.

Holland Watercolor Paper Pad, 12 Sheets, 200gsm, 5" x 7"
Cold-pressed paper designed for small-scale studies and travel journaling.

🌟 How to use it:
Ideal for quick colour studies. Use this for thumbnail sketches or planning your compositions before working on canvas.

Metal Sharpener - 2 Hole With Box
For safe and mess-free sharpening.

🌟 How to use it:
Use the smaller hole for fine points and the larger for quick shaping. The container keeps shavings contained while on the go.

Watercolor Tubes Set Of 12 + Color Mixing Instructions
For deeper saturation and fluidity. Mix alongside your pencil work for dynamic layering.

Masking Tape (Yellow) - 9.5 mm x 20 Meters
A non-damaging tape for securing surfaces.

🌟 How to use it:
Use it to tape down your watercolor paper or define clean edges on your canvas.

SUGGESTED ADD-ONS (AVAILABLE ON-SITE):

Aluminum Table Easel:

Soft Handmade Pastels:

Korean Synthetic Hog Hair:

100% Cotton Canvas Pad, 9" x 12", 300GSM, 10 Sheets:

Aluminum Brush Washer & Holder with Sleeve:

Viewfinder:

Mini Ceramic Palette (Set of 2):