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| Check List for Outdoor Workshops Painting on Location / Outside / en Plein Air! |
| Watercolor Painting Gear: Watercolor Travel Palette ( 7-12 of your favorite colors are usually sufficient) 3-4 favorite brushes 2 rounds with good points (#8 - #10 or #12) 3/4" flat brush 1" wash brush (Susie's cutter brush) ***Optional choices might be the Niji Waterbarrel brushes (S-M-L) Watercolor paper divided into quarter sheets, watercolor block or watercolor sketchbook Paper support/ board with clips, clipboard, lapboard etc Water and 2 plastic containers-1 for clean water and 1 for rinsing brushes (Many places have water available on site -- check to see if you need to carry in water.) Watercolor Easel (Optional) Some artists prefer to stand and paint at an easel while others prefer to use a TV tray or lap board and paint seated. Umbrella (optional) for both sun and rain (white or neutral color) Paper Towels TP Blotter or sponge Pencil and eraser Notepad or sketchbook for field notes Other gear to consider: Camera and plenty of film Drinking water Sunscreen Sun Hat Bug Spray Trash Bag for soiled paper towels Extra large leaf bag or trash bag to cover art gear in case of sudden showers Old or inexpensive doormat to keep chair from sinking into soggy grass. Insulated lunch box or small ice chest for cold drinks/water. Lawn or beach chair/ tray sidetable (onsite picnic tables may or may not be available for our use) |
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