It was 7:42pm. I was exhausted on the sofa, scrolling without even looking—and I hated myself for it. I promised myself this January would be different, but let's be honest: I didn't have the energy for a 'new hobby'. I just needed my hands to do something else.
I didn't want messy paints cluttering my dining table, and I certainly didn't want to spend a fortune on supplies I might not use.
I was skeptical—could something this small really be that good? I ordered one to test it out. Fast forward two weeks: my phone is in the drawer, my tea is brewing, and I'm obsessed.
Unlike plastic sets that feel like children's toys, this handcrafted walnut wood box feels heavy and premium in the hand. The moment I unclasp the magnetic latch, my brain knows it's time to slow down. It's become my evening ritual—more satisfying than opening any app on my phone.
I used to collapse on the sofa and scroll until my eyes burned. Now I paint for 15 minutes instead. Same sofa. Same exhaustion. But I go to bed feeling like I actually DID something.
No guilt. No wasted time. Just a tiny pocket of peace in an otherwise digital day.
I've bought "hobbies" before. A yoga mat that lived under my bed. A guitar that collected dust in the corner.
This is different. It's the size of my phone. I keep it in my handbag. On the train. In a café. Waiting for the dentist.
The portability is what makes it stick. If I had to "set up" every time, I'd never do it. But this? I just flip it open.
No excuses. No setup time. Just... paint.
I was worried I'd make a mess, but this kit is designed for play, not perfection. The professional pigments are so vibrant that even painting simple colour swatches feels satisfying. It's incredibly forgiving. The water brush means no cups to spill, and everything packs away in 30 seconds.
But here is the most honest thing I can tell you:
I didn't buy this because I wanted to be "better" at art. I didn't want to improve my skills or be productive. I just wanted the noise to stop.
I realized that for this habit to actually replace my phone, I needed it to be just as accessible as my phone. I keep one on the sofa (so I don't have to get up), one in my bag, and I gave one to my sister who is just as burned out as I am.
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"I was spending 3+ hours on TikTok every night and hating myself. This kit sits on my coffee table now. When I feel the scroll urge, I pick this up instead. My screen time dropped 60% in two weeks. It's my anchor."
"My therapist told me to find something tactile to manage work stress. I'm not 'artistic', but 10 minutes after my commute and my anxiety genuinely drops. It's the only thing that's worked besides medication. Worth every penny."
"Absolutely love it, though I wish the water brush held slightly more water. Minor thing—still using it daily and it's so much better than staring at a screen."
"I bought the bundle so I could keep one in my work bag. It's stunning quality—the walnut feels so warm in your hand. I've gifted the third one to my mum and she cried."