Bâton d'aquarelle Daniel Smith

The 3-inch size fits perfectly in my travel kit, and the pigment glides on like butter when I wet a brush. I’ve been using them for quick swatch studies, and the color intensity is unreal—definitely my go-to for on-the-go sketching now.

The 3-inch size is perfect for slipping into my travel bag, and the pigment goes on so creamy that I barely have to press down to get a rich line. I've been scribbling swatches in my sketchbook all week and the color stays vivid even after it dries.

Grabbed these on a whim for a weekend plein air trip and the 3" size makes them perfect for tossing in a pocket. The pure pigment really shows when you scribble directly on wet paper, and they layer beautifully without getting muddy.