I watched your entire video and enjoyed it immensely. I agree that it takes courage to paint in public places. Your conversion of drawing board to plein aire easel is unique and clever. Good job.
I would suggest you try using Alkyd paints or Cobra water mixable oil paints. If you are used to painting in oils you will find that Alkyds dry faster and are great to use as an under painting for normal oils. Cobra paints can be used same as regular oils, water is used for cleanup and used sparingly to thin the paint. Cobra comes in both student and artist grades, so be aware of that when you purchase. When I am out Plein Air painting I wipe my brushes with a rag or baby wipes between changing colors. (Separate brushes for light and dark paints) The brushes are given a thorough cleaning when I am back in the studio. This cuts down on the amount of solvent/liquids I take to the field. Buy a few of the primary colors of the Alkyd and Cobra paints to test them out. BTW, making your own pochade boxes can be addictive, so be careful. :) Hope this helps.
I watched your entire video and enjoyed it immensely. I agree that it takes courage to paint in public places. Your conversion of drawing board to plein aire easel is unique and clever. Good job.
So nice to see this lovely comment. Thanks for your feedback and watching the entire video. Greatly appreciated.😊
Victoria, Thank you for the information.
Tonya, no problem at all. Glad you found it helpful.😊
Thanks for sharing. I might try to make the DIY easel. It seems very handy and compact.
That’s great! I hope you get a chance to make one. Thanks for your comment.😊
I would suggest you try using Alkyd paints or Cobra water mixable oil paints. If you are used to painting in oils you will find that Alkyds dry faster and are great to use as an under painting for normal oils. Cobra paints can be used same as regular oils, water is used for cleanup and used sparingly to thin the paint. Cobra comes in both student and artist grades, so be aware of that when you purchase.
When I am out Plein Air painting I wipe my brushes with a rag or baby wipes between changing colors. (Separate brushes for light and dark paints) The brushes are given a thorough cleaning when I am back in the studio. This cuts down on the amount of solvent/liquids I take to the field.
Buy a few of the primary colors of the Alkyd and Cobra paints to test them out.
BTW, making your own pochade boxes can be addictive, so be careful. :)
Hope this helps.
Thank you so much! That's great information!
Enjoy your review of these different plein air supplies...👩🎨🎨✍
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the review.☺️
Great info! Thank you!
Gilly's Art I’m really glad it helped! Thanks for commenting.😀
great info, thank you!
Thanks, and I’m glad you found this helpful! 😊
Great information 👍, but way to many -ums. The ums were very distracting! Will watch again.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback. I know it’s a bad habit that I’m working on to be a better speaker.😀