Art on the Go: Tools for Creativity Anywhere

In Bozeman, when the sun finally sticks around and the mountains turn green, we are on the go!  From trailheads and riverbanks to café patios and camp chairs, summer is about spending as much time outside as possible—and we think your creativity should come with you.

Whether you're capturing the view from the “M” trail, sketching your farmers market bouquet, or journaling from your hammock, we’ve got a few favorite tools that make it easy to take your art supplies on the go.

Kuretake Paint & Brush Set, 6 Colors

Tiny but mighty, this compact set features six bold colors and a refillable water brush, making it perfect for trailside watercoloring or café sketching. Toss it in your pack—you’ll barely notice it’s there until you need it.

Sakura Koi Watercolor – 24 Creative Art Colors

A full rainbow of colors in a lightweight, travel-friendly case. This set is ideal for painting plein air scenes, journaling on the porch, or making a little magic while camping. Bonus: it includes a water brush and sponge so you’re ready to paint anywhere.

Mini Color Pencil Set

Bright, cheerful, and adorably compact. These mini pencils are perfect for quick doodles, color-coded notes, or adding a splash of creativity to your field journal. A favorite for both kids and grown-up daydreamers.

Fisher Backpacker Space Pen

Writes upside down, in the rain, or mid-hike on a bumpy trail. This rugged little pen clips right onto your bag or key ring and is ready whenever inspiration strikes (even if you're on top of Hyalite Ridge).

Summer Looks Better in Color

Here in Bozeman, summer is a short and shining season—so we say: pack light, head out, and bring your creativity with you. Whether it’s a quick sketch at a picnic table or a full painting at a back country lake, your next masterpiece might just happen under open skies.

Stop by Paper and Grace in the Cannery District to stock up on your favorite art-on-the-go essentials—and get outside, where the colors are even better in person.