Updated Plein Air Kit 2023

Made a few tweaks to my plein air painting setup for oil and gouache. My posture is bad enough from sitting at a computer, so time to switch back from lap painting to standing with a tripod!
See my full list of materials here www.juddmercer... and if you use the links there, it helps me out!
Tripod amzn.to/45o5uKo
EdgePro Small Paintbook www.edgeprogea...
Sketchbook www.jerrysarta...
Trifold Palette amzn.to/3PdfLUD
Paintbox amzn.to/3PjR1tM

[@ThingOfSome]

You could buy some cube magnets and place those near the hinge, so you don't need the piece of wood to hold up the tray anymore.
Nice setup!

[@juddmercer_art]

That's a great idea! Add more magnets to the collection

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great tip about the collapsible cup.

[@beckyisj]

Omigosh that tilted collapsible water cup tip is SO GOOD I don't know why I never thought to do that with mine!

[@adamhickey3181]

Using the collapsable water cup on the slanted easel and it still being level is the PROFESSIONAL move

[@juddmercer_art]

Work smarter not harder!

[@rtune4903]

What do you use to weigh down the tripod ? It seems to lacks a hook at the base of the head - Is your tripod 21 inches long when closed? Thanks- always inspiring info

[@juddmercer_art]

Hi, it will go to 36" I think. I don't usually weigh it down with anything, usually I'm sitting :)

[@prchels1]

How did you put your oil paints in the old watercolor palette? Are they in individual, large watercolor pans? Great idea, that.

[@juddmercer_art]

Nope, just squeezed in next to each other. I'm not too precious about it!