The Royal & Langnickel Essentials Acrylic Painting Travel Easel Set follows the same logic as the watercolour version — a wooden tabletop easel with storage drawer and carrying bag, containing everything needed to paint, in a format that travels. The difference is the medium: this one comes with 12 acrylic paints instead of watercolours, which changes the experience considerably. Acrylics are opaque, fast-drying, and forgiving in a way that watercolour is not — you can paint over mistakes, layer colours, and work on the included canvas boards (which suit acrylics better than watercolour paper). For a beginner who wants a painting set that allows correction and experimentation without the strict discipline watercolour demands, acrylics are usually the better starting point.
The 27 pieces cover everything needed to start painting immediately: paints, brushes, canvas boards, palette, palette knife, pencil, eraser, sharpener, apron, and carrying bag. All of it packs back into the easel drawer and bag for storage or transport.
At £39.99 against an RRP of £71.99, the saving is substantial for a set that would cost considerably more assembled from individual components.
- 12 Acrylic Paints (12ml each)
- 4 Paint Brushes
- 3 Artist Canvas Boards
- 1 Palette Knife
- 1 Palette
- 1 Graphite Pencil
- 1 Eraser
- 1 Sharpener
- 1 Artist Apron
- 1 Storage Bag
- 1 Wooden Tabletop Easel with Storage Drawer
- 27 pieces total
- Brand: Royal & Langnickel | SKU: REA4901
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from the watercolour version (REA4902)?
The contents and format are almost identical — same easel, same count, same accessories — but this set contains acrylic paints rather than watercolours, and comes with canvas boards rather than implying paper use. Acrylics are opaque and fast-drying; they cover mistakes, layer well, and work on canvas. Watercolours are transparent and require a different approach entirely. If you are choosing between the two as a gift and are unsure which medium the recipient prefers, acrylics are generally more forgiving for beginners.
Can the acrylic paints be used on paper?
Yes — acrylics work on paper, card, canvas, wood, and most absorbent surfaces. The included canvas boards are the natural surface for this set, but standard cartridge or mixed media paper works fine for practice and smaller work.
Is this suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes — acrylic is one of the most beginner-friendly painting media. The included canvas boards, palette, and brushes mean there is nothing significant to buy to get started. The easel provides a comfortable working position and the apron handles the inevitable early-stage accidents.
Is this a good gift?
Yes — comprehensive, well-organised, and presented attractively. The combination of easel, paints, canvas boards, and full accessory set makes it feel substantial at the price, and the RRP of £71.99 gives it clear perceived value. Suitable for teens and adults; acrylics suit beginners particularly well.
What is the RRP?
The manufacturer's recommended retail price is £71.99. We sell this set at £39.99.
