Nothing kills the joy of plein air painting faster than battling the elements and lugging around excessive gear. As a passionate outdoor painter, I've learned some tricks to streamline my setup and focus on the act of creating.
The biggest hassle is managing the paper, the surface to paint on. Wind is the natural enemy of a damp painting, and rain can smudge your masterpiece in seconds if you're not prepared. Over the years, I've realized that less is more when it comes to plein air essentials.
My humble blue canvas bag has become an invaluable ally. It
comfortably fits pads and blocks up to roughly A3 size - plenty of room for
field studies done in the open air's changeable conditions. I typically pack A4
or A5 pads or blocks of watercolor paper, sometimes supplemented with inexpensive cartridge paper for simple
sketches and pen drawings
A couple of drawing boards with tripod attachments also slip
into the bag nicely. Their firm surfaces help keep the pads in place, and a few
bulldog clips allow me to secure paintings-in-progress between the boards if I
need to pack up quickly due to unexpected showers.
By the way, painting outdoors is great I love it
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