I have been doing a number of studies and experiments in my sketchbook which I may add at some stage, but for now, here's a sketch of one of my tiny travel kits. I have a little palette, a pencil, a water-brush, a travel brush and a kneadable eraser with me all the time. I then take a pocket notebook or watercolour sketchbook and I'm set for anything I may come across while I am out and about.
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| My very portable watercolour travel kit, painted in a Stillman & Birn Alpha landscape sketchbook. |
Next up is a study of my full plein air kit. I also use this for my teaching and there is quite a bit in it so it will take more doing!
July 2014 update
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| Here is the case I use, from Moleskine. The small multi-purpose hard shell. |
I love your kit! (And the way you draw too lol)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLove your work Jane. I have one those tiny palettes, carry it all the time though I prefer to use a brush and water rather than the aquabrush.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely Ray. I think it was quite a challenge when I asked John to make a really tiny palette, but I think he did an awesome job and they are now selling very well. My favourite brush with this palette is the Isabey squirrel that I painted - it has a wonderful tip but hold a surprising amount of paint. However I do find that if I need to be very quick or stand to paint something the water brush is very convenient as you obviously don't need a water pot anywhere. Good in museums!
DeleteA very helpful post, Jane, thank you! I love your work...so lifelike!
ReplyDeleteThank you Serena.
DeleteI love this kit. Could you say what the case you carry it all in is?
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley. It is made by Moleskine, and comes in a range of colours and sizes. Search for Moleskine multi-purpose hard shell.
DeleteI've added a picture so you can see the outside of the case too.
DeleteCool. Thanks for the quick reply. It just looks like such a useful little case.
ReplyDeleteThey come in a couple of sizes. Specialist photography shops are another place to find practical protective cases.
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