It is always packed and ready to go.
The small case holds a 5X7 mixed media sketchpad, a set of basic watercolors with palette, a brush, pencil, micron pen, a handful of watercolor pencils, a few folded paper towels and two 35mm camera cases. They are filled with water. A pencil sharpener, an eraser and a tiny spray bottle complete the contents.
If I am going to be out for a bit I take this small fold up chair. It has a built in knapsack. A lunch a thermos of coffee...
and a snack for my two companions fits inside nicely.
Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed sharing my sketching ensemble with you.
Have a blessed evening!
Hi Debbie, love that bag! It is so good that you are organized and ready to go with all the tools you need. (including something to eat for yourself as well as your companions).
ReplyDeletePerfect packing for your outdoor excursion! Love the "sketches," which all look like wonderfully nice finished paintings to my eyes!
ReplyDeleteAnd you are 'good to go' .... It has to be a great day with all of this, especially your 2 friends coming along with you.. Nice.!
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You are so organized, Debbie. I guess that fold up chair is very handy for your outdoor sketching. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are ready to go out there and look for something interesting to paint! Hope you had a great day! Thanks for the nice card, our snow is finally gone and we have green grass again and some flowers blooming!
ReplyDeleteYour all set. That chair looks comfy too. I always forget that. I also like your painting companions.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good day painting. I noticed a lovely photograph of your woodland trees and the beautiful spring flowers, it looks gorgeous and I can remember how wonderful it looked last year on your blog. After a long winter they really cheer you up seeing the flowers and in such a natural setting. I was just coming to visit and found your comment, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your sketch bag is always ready to go. It looks like you are able to fit all the little bits and pieces that you need in there.
ReplyDeleteI have a chair very similar to yours, so practical ! The little watercolor you show here s great !
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great set-up. I wish I could pack less and paint more outside but I seem to want to take everything plus the kitchen sink!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that I stopped by to read this great post! I love the barn painting; it's beautiful. I haven't ventured outdoors to do a lot of painting, but I plan to this summer with my granddaughter. After reading your post...I am really excited! Thank you, again, for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie thanks for showing us your plein air gear. I'm always fascinated to see what people take out with them. It helps me reduce what I take. I would take the kitchen sink if I could. I was never a girl guide but I use one of their mottos 'always be prepared'. Trouble is being prepared is heavy work... lol Love your little sketch. Interesting to see you take tube paints out too. I use pans with paint squeezed in. I would end up loosing all my tubes otherwise... Sorry for the long reply. This was just too inspiring. Enjoy your week. xx
ReplyDeleteDebbie-This is wonderful. You have inspired me to get back to painting....if I can find a little chair I'll be all set! Beautiful barn painting..
ReplyDeleteThe chair is a great idea...I need to put one in the trunk of my car. My art group gets together and they paint out doors. I have not done it with my doodles But it may be interesting to try.
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