Hi everyone! While I know that most of my videos are oil painting, I believe it is the best practice to have "at the ready" any sketching kit. As we approach warmer weather, here in the northern hemisphere, I believe it is important to further develop your observational skill set, even before heading out to plein air paint. Quickening your observational skills will speed up your efficiency while plein air painting. That being said, sometimes it is just not convenient to bring your big set of oils when you have an extra hour here or there. I want to share my suggestions for three kits that I have found to be most useful for me personally. I have been chipping away at the perfect watercolor kit for years. I use the compact size of an airplane tray table to be my point of reference for keeping the kit tight and efficient. This first is my medium sized kit.
(I am not an affiliate for any of these companies. I have selected these items based solely on how well I feel they preform.)
Here is the list of mentioned materials and what links I could provide:
Watercolor Supplies List and Links for the Medium Sized Kit
Medium Sized Pencil Pouch:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYNFCQRD?...
Wrist Cuffs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071K7YBZP?...
Other: Clips, flat platform of sorts for drawing/painting on,
Drawing Materials:
Micron Pens: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008G8G8Y?...
Other: Miscellaneous pens and pencils, small ruler, pencil sharpener, regular eraser/kneaded
Watercolor Materials:
Raphael Watercolor Small Mop Brush: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UN3PV2?...
Wooden Watercolor Palette: https://www.etsy.com/shop/naileasarai...
Brush Pen: Caran d’Ache:: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVXCJ7I?...
Single Stainless steel palette cup: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1BWPKT?...
Daniel Smith Assorted Watercolors 5ml: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01416YMCK?...
¾” White Artists Tape: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DVB307K?...
Other: Flask or water container, small spritzing bottle, small bag of salt (if desired), baggie of a paper towel, gouache colors if desired
Papers, These are what I like~ choose your own preference:
Arches Watercolor Travel Journal 6x10inch Natural White 100% Cotton Paper 15 Sheets of Arches Watercolor Paper 140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Journal
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ7NTWZF?...
Tan Strathmore Watercolor Paper book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767X3D34?...
BAOHONG Artists' Watercolor Paper Block, Textured 4.9"x7", 20 Sheets, 100% Cotton, AcidFree, 140LB/300GSM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXZSQ7L?...
Pocket Sized Moleskin Drawing paper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J33SHF6?...
Canson Drawing Pad MiTeintes, 12"X16", Colors
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O7FFE6?...
Canson Artist Series Sketchbook, Wirebound Journal, 7x10 inches, 80 Sheets (65lb/96g) Artist Paper for Adults and Students Graphite, Charcoal, Pencil, Colored Pencil
https://a.co/d/h7Dy6v2
To view the other two videos sharing my medium sized and larger sized Travel Watercolor/sketching kits, and a demonstration of a quick watercolor sketch in the forest, follow the links here:
Small Size Kit: • Portable Watercolor Kits: Small Size,...
Larger Kit: • My Largest and Favorite Travel Waterc...
Watercolor Demo in the Forest: • Plein Air Painting: Woodland Pool Wat...
For a complete listing of my free watercolor videos go to:
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