Plein Air Watercolor Equipment

An in depth look at all the equipment and materials that i use for plein air painting.

Plein air watercolor equipment.

Many painters count on a series of watercolor sketches done plein air before developing a final painting in whichever medium they choose in their studio. We d like to see plein air painting restored to its traditional place as a worthwhile endeavor for anyone regardless of artistic talent or ambition. Ross merrill the chief curator of conservation at the national gallery of art in washington dc wrote an article for our premiere issue of workshop magazine on the equipment necessary for successful plein air painting. Plein air equipment you need.

Here is an excerpt of that article along with a sidebar on some top sources for plein air supplies. The new and improved light weight watercolor plein air easel is the most ingenious invention i have seen yet for watercolor painters. I have been searching for a while for a travel easel that is light weight easy to pack affordable has easy access to palette and water and actually works. Light weight but stable.

No need to take the proverbial kitchen sink. The fun part is that almost anything will work all of the items on this list except the medium will be needed no matter what you initially choose. Or for just a few more dollars subscribe to watercolor artist and never miss an issue. Get them in the mail or as digital downloads.

By ross merrill john ruskin 1819 1900 the influential 19th century. Plein air painting and drawing can be done in a variety of media oil acrylic pastel watercolor pen and ink etc. Plein air painting boxes. Plein air painting equipment kit.

Know what to paint. Here s pics of all my gear and links to buy them on amazon https w. Everything in a backpack and a few other pieces so that it s easy. The key to traveling you your art and plein air painting along the way is to have a light weight painting kit that you can just grab and go.

Tired of lugging heavy but stable equipment to your painting site. A variety of equipment to meet your plein air needs. An outdoor sport if you will something a little bit challenging that will take you away from the mundane and into the moment. Let s begin with the basics a painting box.

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