I feel better now...thank you Becky...we are very similar...the "just in case" clan!!! I also bring a suitcase of books!..I guess I should not feel so bad about it all...some of us...just need OUR STUFF...for a security blanket thingy idea...when we travel...Have a great road trip through Australia...wishing you good health and good weather...Janis in The Yukon Canada
I always bring too many! I have lots of Global Art pencil cases, including one like yours. I love them. They are made for pencils but you can fit most pens in; they're just a bit trickier. You have to turn them so the clip is to the side. You made good use of yours! Hope you have a fantastic, and safe, trip!
@@BeckyTregear Yeah, owned by Speedball but some are still listed as Global Art (I bought most of mine before Speedball). I have maybe 7 or 8 of the 120, a few 72, a bunch of 48, and one (possibly two) of the 24. Did I mention that I love them?😁
We are the same, I would stuff my main bag then realize I still need to put supplies in a smaller bag in order to actually walk with it😂 I can also never choose what to bring either. You never know what you might need, so might as well just bring it all! The red bag is very cute also, and your personalized travel journal. Enjoy your trip😊
I've been caught out before trying to carry a really heavy bag all day long, so it is definitely better to have a light bag too! 😂 I have far more stuff than is needed, I'm sure! But I like to have options, even if I don't use everything. In a car you can pack it all, yay!
I hope you have a great time Becky, you wont run out of things to do for sure! Although i am all in for recycling, PLEASE, throw away that plastic bottle it is NOT REUSABLE for more then 24-48 hours, because bacteria including e-coli, starts to cling to the insides. If that is not enough, toxic compounds from the plastic start seeping in the water after a few months, some are carcinogens. Get a new one, or better yet, a reusable bottle, thanks, and come back healthy, i love to watch your vids!
It's really for emergencies until such time as I find a tiny bottle that'll fit there. Also I've used it more than 48 hours already so too late for that, lol! I generally drink out of non-plastic bottles.
Love seeing travel bags/supplies!! Looks like you’re well covered for anything you feel like doing 😊. I love pencil cases for making up travel kits and the art toolkit palettes are so perfect. I’ve never made up a scrapbooking travel bag… great idea! Hope you enjoy your road trip!!
Hi Becky - My husband and I went on a road trip for 2 weeks. I brought with me a 12 x12 art creations sketchbook and a set of micron pens. And on day 2, we were at friends in a small village where there is a huge art supply store. I bought plenty of stuff... had a great time... and packed it in the trunk of the car not wanting to break the seals of the bags.... And I spent the whole 2 weeks drawing in the 12 x 12 with micro pens ... AND IT WAS GREAT. I illustrated the whole vacation. Yeah I missed colours but I didn't open anything and I kept drawing and drawing. Glad I tried it. Probably won't do it again. Have a great time. Looking forward to your return. Warmest. Jackie
All the best. I am planning things out a lot more these days as I do not have as much money as I used to. Booked out every weekend through to the end of August 2024.
Freedom from airline restrictions - YAY! So glad you're able to bring what you like. It was great to see what went into each bag. I'm looking forward to hearing about your vacation, later. Happy travels!
@@INCWorks Thank you! Oh man do we have a lot of bags! If we get out to remote places, we've had to prepare for that too with extra food and water etc so the car is going to be packed to the roof at this rate. 🤣
@@BeckyTregear I hear you, sister! But in the meantime, I’ll live vicariously through your beautiful adventures 😍🥰 looking forward to your future posts. Big hugs from California 🤗
I hope you have an empty bag for finds along the way because you just never know with such a long trip 😄 Lots of choices in your bags though, so it'll be interesting to see which things you used most after you're back home. Have a safe and happy trip ❤
@@zenlife1200 We're packing now and have a ridiculous amount of stuff. 🤣 Some things may have to be left behind, lol. But I've found an empty duffel bag to bring along as well just in case it'll fit in the car. Thank you! 😊
Have a great road trip, looking forward to seeing what you might find and buy on this magical mystery tour. OMG, the amount of goodies you are taking 😮😳🥰😁
Thank you! Our plans are very open in case of weather conditions and family health issues etc, but I have my fingers crossed we'll get as far as we're hoping to!
I have those same Bic Intensity pens and I've used them as many times as you (zero) 😂 I watched a Jess Karp video around 2 years ago and felt inspired to try pen drawings and she uses lots of colours so they seemed perfect. 'Inspired' is an interesting word, since by the time a supply arrives, I'm then obsessed in something new 🤣 They actually do seem like really nice pens though 😄
Hahaha I totally relate to this! And yes, I've seen Jess Karp's amazing pen drawings; mine never look anywhere near as good, lol! 😂 Let's see if I actually use some pens on this trip, ha!!
@@BeckyTregear I love Jess. Did you watch Artist in Wonderland? She was one of my favourites there. A friend of mine was on set for the week and I'm so jealous, because he got to hang out with her and all of the other amazing artists. I would love to be in a room with those guys and be able to ask them questions.
I love these kind of videos. What a great find that red "side of the road" bag was. Some people have all the luck. Lol😅. I hope you have a beautiful trip.❤
@@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana It was so bright it caught my eye and normally I'd leave bags because they're usually gross but this one looked really clean so I took a gamble. Glad I did! And thank you. 😊
WOW!!! Your taking more stuff on your travels than I actually own at home hahaha!! You'll defo not have to worry about anything to do with all that lot, I hope you and Nick have a fabulous and safe holiday and I look forward to seeing all the pic's and artworks you do on this trip :D
I don't know what kind of job your husband does where he gets to take 5 weeks of vacation consecutively, but I want a job there too!!! I'm lucky to get a long weekend away from work. Congrats to you both! Have an awesome vacation and enjoy your travels 🥰
@@cheryl6716 He's built up a lot of leave, as it carries over from year to year (with four weeks given annually) in Australia. To a point of course, but his company is pretty good with allowing long term time off.
I've updated the description with links to the book - it is a Baohong Academy watercolor journal and it also comes in cold press with a blue cover, but I found the paper was too rough for my liking, whereas the hot press isn't too smooth but has a nice velvety texture.
Fabulous video. Laughing at previous comment - ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ 😂. Love the Global Art pencil case and roadside red bag! Perfect size. Does it have a brand name on it? Thank you again. Enjoy your travels and looking forward to seeing your sketchbook .
@@janegrew9485 Thank you! If we had a campervan there would be a kitchen sink too. 😂 The red bag says Polo and I think it is from Hong Kong. It's super handy!
@@pamgaylord2130 It's an Art Spectrum red sable travel brush size 12. Maybe not super easy to find outside of Australia. I think Jackson's Art has their own brand of red sable travel brushes too. Kolinsky sable brushes are also great, and brands out there include Escoda and Da Vinci. Amazon has a sable travel brush set that's great too and quite a lot cheaper. They're by either Golden Maple or Fumuii (Fumuui?). I hope that helps! 😊
I have only been to Australia to dive at the reef, when you could that. Is it still off limits? I was only there for 3 days. I would LOVE to do a road trip there. Can’t wait to see your videos. Have a GREAT lovely lady.
Thank you! Do you mean Great Barrier Reef? I haven't been there in many, many years now, but I think they still do boat trips out there for diving etc. We'll be going to different places this time around, and it's not looking like it'll be very warm, lol.
@@BeckyTregear can’t wait to see where you go. And yes the Great Barrier Reef. I had heard that about 2 years after I had been there the reef was off limits due to pollution from all the boats and the damage some divers had done.
I am just curious. What is the brand name of that beautiful red bag. I am a pocket girl and a bag girl and all art supplies girl and... Sorry got carried away. That bag is perfect. I know you found it but would live to try and find one like that here in the US. That would be perfect tor me. Once again an amazing look inside. Thank goodness i am not the only one who tries to take it all.
The tag says Polo Pierre Riche, and it's possibly a sling bag. I looked it up and I'm seeing a violet sling bag on an asian site which looks kind of similar? I think mine's missing the long handle. Polo Pierre Riche is from China/Hong Kong, and I guess is part of the Polo group? I can't believe someone threw it out, it's so nice!
@@BeckyTregear Thank you so much. I am horrible about bags and that one is just perfect for plein air for me. So I say! 😂 And you found violet, even better. Thank you so much again.
@@byebyetye Oh I still like the case, I just have a habit of moving my art supplies around into different bags, lol. I will probably switch back to it soon. It's a good case, really the only downside is it has a tendency to pick up fluff on the outside.
@@byebyetye I think so - depending on how many pens you want to have. That yellow and white case I showed in this video holds loads of pens - I found that quite useful too. Art toolkit case is great for air travel.
@ ok cool thanks, I don’t have a lot of pens, but more just lots of spare pens! I’ll be travelling for a couple of years and might be a long time between decent art stores, I need to haul a supply donkey or something
Becky you forgot the kitchen sink.
It won't fit!! 😂😂 If we had a campervan, then I'd be taking a sink too, lol.
I hope you have a great time. Can’t wait to see where you go.
Have a nice trip. You certainly are equipped 😊
Thank you, and we sure are! So much stuff to fit in the car, lol.
Wish you a lovely trip Becky.
Thank you! 😊
Omg fully packed with goodies ! Enjoy your trip may you get loads of inspiration and create loads of good arts !
Thank you so much! 😊
I feel better now...thank you Becky...we are very similar...the "just in case" clan!!! I also bring a suitcase of books!..I guess I should not feel so bad about it all...some of us...just need OUR STUFF...for a security blanket thingy idea...when we travel...Have a great road trip through Australia...wishing you good health and good weather...Janis in The Yukon Canada
@@kookatsoonjan Thank you! I have one actual book, and my Kindle as well which takes up a lot less space when travelling. 😊
i really like the red bag, what a lucky find indeed!
@@darklittlepeople It's such a cute bag; that red colour caught my eye! I'm so glad I picked it up.
have a great time!!
Thank you! 😆
Have a wonderful trip! 😂😂😂 we’re both over packers x
Thank you! Looking at the stuff I've packed this time, I wonder how we managed in Greece last year with so much less, LOL! 😆
I didn’t know Aldi sells art supplies will keep an eye out next time i am there 😊
They do every so often in special buys. 😆
Hi becky have a wonderful time travling, you made me giggle . love your kit bags .well done you cleared a table hahahahaha .Happy swatching 🥰🤣
Thank you! As one table is cleared, so another is filled! 😂
@@BeckyTregear 🤣😂🤣😂
I always bring too many! I have lots of Global Art pencil cases, including one like yours. I love them. They are made for pencils but you can fit most pens in; they're just a bit trickier. You have to turn them so the clip is to the side. You made good use of yours! Hope you have a fantastic, and safe, trip!
Thank you! I'm tempted by the larger cases; it looks like Speedball owns them now? Or at least on Amazon they're listed by them.
@@BeckyTregear Yeah, owned by Speedball but some are still listed as Global Art (I bought most of mine before Speedball). I have maybe 7 or 8 of the 120, a few 72, a bunch of 48, and one (possibly two) of the 24. Did I mention that I love them?😁
We are the same, I would stuff my main bag then realize I still need to put supplies in a smaller bag in order to actually walk with it😂 I can also never choose what to bring either. You never know what you might need, so might as well just bring it all! The red bag is very cute also, and your personalized travel journal. Enjoy your trip😊
I've been caught out before trying to carry a really heavy bag all day long, so it is definitely better to have a light bag too! 😂 I have far more stuff than is needed, I'm sure! But I like to have options, even if I don't use everything. In a car you can pack it all, yay!
I hope you have a great time Becky, you wont run out of things to do for sure!
Although i am all in for recycling, PLEASE, throw away that plastic bottle it is NOT REUSABLE for more then 24-48 hours, because bacteria including e-coli, starts to cling to the insides. If that is not enough, toxic compounds from the plastic start seeping in the water after a few months, some are carcinogens. Get a new one, or better yet, a reusable bottle, thanks, and come back healthy, i love to watch your vids!
It's really for emergencies until such time as I find a tiny bottle that'll fit there. Also I've used it more than 48 hours already so too late for that, lol! I generally drink out of non-plastic bottles.
Love seeing travel bags/supplies!! Looks like you’re well covered for anything you feel like doing 😊. I love pencil cases for making up travel kits and the art toolkit palettes are so perfect. I’ve never made up a scrapbooking travel bag… great idea! Hope you enjoy your road trip!!
Also… relatable!! I pack so many extra supplies when we’re on a road trip compared to flying. Why limit when you have the room? 😅
Thank you! I've definitely overpacked; we have so much stuff between us and the car is going to be full, lol! 😂
Hi Becky - My husband and I went on a road trip for 2 weeks. I brought with me a 12 x12 art creations sketchbook and a set of micron pens. And on day 2, we were at friends in a small village where there is a huge art supply store. I bought plenty of stuff... had a great time... and packed it in the trunk of the car not wanting to break the seals of the bags.... And I spent the whole 2 weeks drawing in the 12 x 12 with micro pens ... AND IT WAS GREAT. I illustrated the whole vacation. Yeah I missed colours but I didn't open anything and I kept drawing and drawing. Glad I tried it. Probably won't do it again. Have a great time. Looking forward to your return. Warmest. Jackie
It's so much fun filling a book on travel - those Art Creations books are fantastic! One time I will challenge myself to use only pens.
All the best. I am planning things out a lot more these days as I do not have as much money as I used to. Booked out every weekend through to the end of August 2024.
It's good to be organised, and prepared for all contingencies - it saves money in the long run if you know exactly what you need, plus a few spares! 😄
Magical mystery tours are the best kind 😍
We have a general idea but plans may change along the way so it's best to keep it as a mystery tour, haha!
@@BeckyTregear love it!
Freedom from airline restrictions - YAY! So glad you're able to bring what you like. It was great to see what went into each bag. I'm looking forward to hearing about your vacation, later. Happy travels!
@@INCWorks Thank you! Oh man do we have a lot of bags! If we get out to remote places, we've had to prepare for that too with extra food and water etc so the car is going to be packed to the roof at this rate. 🤣
Safe travels, Becky, and enjoy your well deserved vacation to the max! ❤
Thank you so much! I need to look at some other scenery that isn't my messy studio, haha! 😂
@@BeckyTregear I hear you, sister! But in the meantime, I’ll live vicariously through your beautiful adventures 😍🥰 looking forward to your future posts. Big hugs from California 🤗
I hope you have an empty bag for finds along the way because you just never know with such a long trip 😄 Lots of choices in your bags though, so it'll be interesting to see which things you used most after you're back home. Have a safe and happy trip ❤
@@zenlife1200 We're packing now and have a ridiculous amount of stuff. 🤣 Some things may have to be left behind, lol. But I've found an empty duffel bag to bring along as well just in case it'll fit in the car. Thank you! 😊
No doubt about it; you are all set for fun! Imagine you guys stayed on the road until all of your supplies are used up 😮
It'd take much longer than the time we've allocated, that's for sure!😂
Have a great road trip, looking forward to seeing what you might find and buy on this magical mystery tour. OMG, the amount of goodies you are taking 😮😳🥰😁
@@carrollwilson5169 Thank you! Haha it's a ridiculous amount but I felt like packing aalllll the supplies this time! 😂
I have to say the D U P B A G Y bags are still pretty darn cute. I will buy that! Very satisfied with the price!
Wow have a great time. That red bag was an amazing find. Safe travels. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! I was super happy to find that bag; it has so many pockets.
More is more!!! You will be spoiled for choices here. Have a great trip and lots of time to create art!
@@berolinastrassmann You should see how much other stuff we have; it's ridiculous! 🤣
@@BeckyTregearEnjoy your travels 🧳🥾 🎨🖌️
Great selection of supplies! It'll be fun to see what you ended up using!
Quite a lot, although definitely not everything yet. Gouache is looking at me accusingly....🤣
well done only three bags.
Three art bags at any rate. We won't count at all the other bags......😂
Thanks for sharing your travel art kit - I love seeing what artists take on holidays. Have a great trip 💛
@@krissy2321 thank you, it has been great so far!
Safe travels! Have a wonderful trip, I look forward to hearing all about it. Take lots of snaps.
Thank you! Will do! 😄
Enjoy your trip . We all look forward to travelling with you via your videos. :)
Thank you! Our plans are very open in case of weather conditions and family health issues etc, but I have my fingers crossed we'll get as far as we're hoping to!
Have a fabulous time away!
Thank you! 😄
have a lovely trip, Becky :)
Thank you! 😊
I have those same Bic Intensity pens and I've used them as many times as you (zero) 😂 I watched a Jess Karp video around 2 years ago and felt inspired to try pen drawings and she uses lots of colours so they seemed perfect. 'Inspired' is an interesting word, since by the time a supply arrives, I'm then obsessed in something new 🤣 They actually do seem like really nice pens though 😄
Hahaha I totally relate to this! And yes, I've seen Jess Karp's amazing pen drawings; mine never look anywhere near as good, lol! 😂 Let's see if I actually use some pens on this trip, ha!!
@@BeckyTregear I love Jess. Did you watch Artist in Wonderland? She was one of my favourites there. A friend of mine was on set for the week and I'm so jealous, because he got to hang out with her and all of the other amazing artists. I would love to be in a room with those guys and be able to ask them questions.
I love these kind of videos. What a great find that red "side of the road" bag was. Some people have all the luck. Lol😅. I hope you have a beautiful trip.❤
@@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana It was so bright it caught my eye and normally I'd leave bags because they're usually gross but this one looked really clean so I took a gamble. Glad I did! And thank you. 😊
Have fun on your trip 😀
Thank you, I hope so!
WOW!!! Your taking more stuff on your travels than I actually own at home hahaha!! You'll defo not have to worry about anything to do with all that lot, I hope you and Nick have a fabulous and safe holiday and I look forward to seeing all the pic's and artworks you do on this trip :D
I've definitely overpacked! 😂 Thank you so much. ❤
I don't know what kind of job your husband does where he gets to take 5 weeks of vacation consecutively, but I want a job there too!!! I'm lucky to get a long weekend away from work. Congrats to you both! Have an awesome vacation and enjoy your travels 🥰
@@cheryl6716 He's built up a lot of leave, as it carries over from year to year (with four weeks given annually) in Australia. To a point of course, but his company is pretty good with allowing long term time off.
@@BeckyTregear That is wonderful, he obviously works for a great company. Have an awesome time!
This is so good, hope you have a wonderful time on your trip ☺☺
Thank you so much! 😊
There would be just way too many options for me. I’d struggle to choose what to use 😂
I'm sure this will be the case for me as well! 😆
Becky would you please be willing to link the hot press paper journal you mentioned earlier in the video? Thanks!
I've updated the description with links to the book - it is a Baohong Academy watercolor journal and it also comes in cold press with a blue cover, but I found the paper was too rough for my liking, whereas the hot press isn't too smooth but has a nice velvety texture.
@@BeckyTregearthank you!
Fabulous video. Laughing at previous comment - ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ 😂. Love the Global Art pencil case and roadside red bag! Perfect size. Does it have a brand name on it? Thank you again. Enjoy your travels and looking forward to seeing your sketchbook .
@@janegrew9485 Thank you! If we had a campervan there would be a kitchen sink too. 😂 The red bag says Polo and I think it is from Hong Kong. It's super handy!
what is the brand of your large sable hair travel watercolor brush? I'd love to add one to my travel kit as well.
@@pamgaylord2130 It's an Art Spectrum red sable travel brush size 12. Maybe not super easy to find outside of Australia. I think Jackson's Art has their own brand of red sable travel brushes too. Kolinsky sable brushes are also great, and brands out there include Escoda and Da Vinci. Amazon has a sable travel brush set that's great too and quite a lot cheaper. They're by either Golden Maple or Fumuii (Fumuui?). I hope that helps! 😊
I have only been to Australia to dive at the reef, when you could that. Is it still off limits? I was only there for 3 days. I would LOVE to do a road trip there. Can’t wait to see your videos. Have a GREAT lovely lady.
Thank you! Do you mean Great Barrier Reef? I haven't been there in many, many years now, but I think they still do boat trips out there for diving etc. We'll be going to different places this time around, and it's not looking like it'll be very warm, lol.
@@BeckyTregear can’t wait to see where you go. And yes the Great Barrier Reef. I had heard that about 2 years after I had been there the reef was off limits due to pollution from all the boats and the damage some divers had done.
I’d love to know where you got the wanderlust travel journal
I have no idea! 😂 I feel like I bought it in Clunes, where my dad is....there's a little gift shop which I think had them.
I am just curious. What is the brand name of that beautiful red bag. I am a pocket girl and a bag girl and all art supplies girl and... Sorry got carried away. That bag is perfect. I know you found it but would live to try and find one like that here in the US. That would be perfect tor me. Once again an amazing look inside. Thank goodness i am not the only one who tries to take it all.
The tag says Polo Pierre Riche, and it's possibly a sling bag. I looked it up and I'm seeing a violet sling bag on an asian site which looks kind of similar? I think mine's missing the long handle. Polo Pierre Riche is from China/Hong Kong, and I guess is part of the Polo group? I can't believe someone threw it out, it's so nice!
@@BeckyTregear Thank you so much. I am horrible about bags and that one is just perfect for plein air for me. So I say! 😂 And you found violet, even better. Thank you so much again.
Not using the art toolkit case anymore? Was it a change of heart? Just curious while I decide whether to get one or not. Cheers :)
@@byebyetye Oh I still like the case, I just have a habit of moving my art supplies around into different bags, lol. I will probably switch back to it soon. It's a good case, really the only downside is it has a tendency to pick up fluff on the outside.
@ ok, thanks for the feedback! It just seems it would need a second case to store back up pens and so on?
@@byebyetye I think so - depending on how many pens you want to have. That yellow and white case I showed in this video holds loads of pens - I found that quite useful too. Art toolkit case is great for air travel.
@ ok cool thanks, I don’t have a lot of pens, but more just lots of spare pens! I’ll be travelling for a couple of years and might be a long time between decent art stores, I need to haul a supply donkey or something