I have decided to focus on thumbnail sketching and small watercolour pieces and getting some good photos to take home for larger paintings. I purchased a small pochade box that fit my camera tripod and takes up minimal space in my backpack. I've attached a photo. I've signed up for a weekend plein air workshop in order to give it a try and will let you know how that works out...fingers crossed.
Hi Doug and Sue,
I know it’s aways off - but I’m working out packing my supplies for Pleine air travel.
My current setup 9x12 Gorilla Box with a good tripod. The Gorilla Box takes up most of a good sized rolling suitcase. It’s annoying!! But I’ll stick with it if you think I should.
Can you share your setups with me? I’m open to investing in a smaller or lighter but useful setup.
Much thanks!!
Jenny
Thanks Sue, all your comments are very helpful. I also thought not to bother with oils but will paper be ok for acrilycs. I have some heavy watercolour paper that I could cut to smaller sizes.
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What a lovely little set-up, Joan! Plein air painting is a bit like golf, I think! Some times we are swinging wildly and sometimes we get a hole-in-one - but the aim is to have a great time enjoying the day, doing the best we can in the moment!