Haidee-Jo Summers
A selection of my pochade boxes and panel carriers Back row: L-R: Raymar panel carriers; 9*12in Panel Pak: antique pochade box with palette with thumb hole Centre: wet panel carrier by Spire Framing Front row: L–R: New Wave Art u.go anywhere pochade box, 81/4*111/4in with grey glass palette; Open Box M palm box with storage for two 6*8in panels
Fortunately there are many types of pochade box on the market today for artists who want to travel light and quickly capture a scene. Some are a significant financial investment, so it’s worth having a good think about what your needs are and how you are likely to use a pochade box before purchasing one. To help you decide, here are some of the features offered by pochade boxes: l Weight and size – do you need a lightweight one – consider how you plan to carry it.