Nomad Palettes

Create Anywhere. Connect Deeply.

The handcrafted, eco-friendly watercolor palette system for artists on the move.

“It’s more than a palette. It’s a ritual—one I wanted to share with other artists who create close to the earth.”

Nordic Inspired

Inspired by the landscape of the Nordic region and Finnish philosophy of design.

All-in-one Design

In a compact form, the Nomad palette includes up to 10 pigment trays, a water well, two mixing trays, a water container and a travel brush.

Magnetic System

Snaps cleanly and securely into your sketchbook for painting on the go.

Eco-Friendly

Made from sugarcane-based PLA filament. No plastic waste.

Natural Materials

Select models have a hand-crafted birch wood base and a premium leather wrap.

Various Colors

The Nomad Palette is currently produced in 5 different colors that are all compatible with one another, allowing you to customize your personal palette however you like.

What is the Nomad Palette?

A handcrafted watercolor palette designed for artists, travelers, and journalers who want to make their own colors and carry their creativity anywhere.

Meet the Makers

Nomad Palettes is a collaboration between an earth artist and an architect—two friends shaped by their love for nature, design, and travel. Every palette is designed in Finland, hand-assembled, and made to last. We believe art tools should be as beautiful and intentional as the art they help create.

David Popa

It started in the dirt. I’ve spent the last decade creating massive earth frescoes—ephemeral murals painted with water, charcoal, and earth, directly onto the land. From Icelandic beaches to frozen lakes, I’ve always carried the same tools: raw pigments, a brush, and a notebook. But I never had a palette that felt right. The plastic ones were ugly. The tin ones clunky. None of them matched the beauty of the work—or the ritual behind it. Nomad Palettes was born from that need: A palette that’s compact, beautiful, sustainable, and worthy of your creative journey.

Ryan Muir

I'm a licensed architect and one of the co-creators of Nomad Palettes. My architectural philosophy has always been rooted in thoughtful design—balancing form, function, and sustainability—so when David approached me with the idea for a travel watercolor palette that could live up to those same ideals, I was immediately intrigued. What started as a conversation between friends quickly became a design challenge I was excited to take on. With a shared love for good design and we developed a palette that reflects the same care and intentionality I bring to architectural work. Every detail, from the use of birch wood to the modular system, was designed to feel natural, efficient, and inspiring for artists on the move.