Created especially for outdoor use, En Plein Air Pro's new "Advanced Series" Watercolor System Package includes a larger easel and the brand new "Advanced Series" Watercolor Palette Shelf.

The "Advanced Series" Watercolor System Easel's 12¼" × 15¾" surface is perfect for holding quarter sheets of watercolor paper. Made of ABS plastic, it was developed to withstand many years of outdoor use.

The most popular features of the original Watercolor System Easel have been preserved in this new model, including a retractable brush holder that holds the most popular types of watercolor brushes, a water pail hook, and a photo-tripod mounting system. Lightweight and portable, the easel weighs only 21 oz.

The "Advanced Series" Watercolor System Easel attaches easily to the included Sunpak 6601UT Tripod, a full-size, medium-duty, adjustable tripod that is sturdy yet lightweight, weighing just 3 lb. The tripod features two quick-release plates and three latches for leg height adjustment. When folded, it measures 22½" long.

A handy table leg that converts the easel into a table easel is also included.

The "Advanced Series" Package also includes En Plein Air Pro's new Watercolor Palette Shelf that measures 11½" × 16" × 3" — offering more than 80 square inches of mixing wells. It features two large reservoirs, 14 generously sized paint wells, a 3" diameter hole for a water cup, and slots to accept the included collapsible water pail.

Unlike other lightweight plastic palettes that quickly become brittle with use, the "Advanced Series" Watercolor Palette Shelf is made of heavy-duty ABS thermoformed material for long life.

The Palette Shelf's adjustable tab system allows it to be mounted on the Sunpak 6601UT Tripod, or on other tripods with legs of varying diameters, round or square. It also lays flat for use as a studio palette, and slips into the included hard PVC cover for safe and easy transport.

The easel, tripod, easel table leg, watercolor palette shelf, and water pail all fit neatly inside the included "Advanced Series" Carry-All Bag, with plenty of room for paints, brushes, water bottles, and more. The bag, which is made of heavy-duty Cordura, measures 12"H × 27"W × 12"D and features three exterior pockets and a shoulder strap.

The complete "Advanced Series" Watercolor System weighs just 8.5 lb.