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. 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 is my largest 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:
Toiletry Bag for Largest kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM8XZVFK?...
Art Toolkit: Small empty pans, tiny palettes, etc: https://arttoolkit.com/
Wrist Cuffs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071K7YBZP?...
Other: Clips, flat platform of sorts for drawing/painting on,
Double ended Pencil Eraser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MQL0BU?...
Micron Pens: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008G8G8Y?...
Basic White Pastel Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PCIMAK?...
Bohin Extra Fine Chalk Pencil with refills: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M5BGD4?...
Brass Mechanical Pencil Sharpener: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HF1CNB0?...
36 Pack Colored Pencil Leads: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUIR6RO?...
Posca Marker Pen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07261NVLW?...
Other: Miscellaneous pens and pencils, small ruler, pencil sharpener, regular eraser/kneaded
Raphael Watercolor Small Mop Brush: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UN3PV2?...
Windsor & Newton Series 7 Pure Kolinsky Sable Watercolor brush Size 4: https://www.dickblick.com/items/winso...
Brush Pen: Caran d’Ache: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AVXCJ7I?...
Double Palette Painting cups: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LQZVK91?...
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
Arches Watercolor Travel Journal 6x10inch Natural White 100% Cotton Paper 15 Sheets of Arches Watercolor Paper 140 lb Cold Press 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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NXZSQ7L?...
Canson Drawing Pad MiTeintes, 12"X16", Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O7FFE6?...
Canson Artist Series Sketchbook, Wirebound Journal, 7x10 inches, 80 Sheets 65lb https://a.co/d/h7Dy6v2
To view the other two videos sharing my small and medium 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,...
Medium Kit: • Medium Sized Travel Watercolor Kit: #...
Watercolor Demo in the Forest: • Plein Air Painting: Woodland Pool Wat...
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