Travel Supplies

Travel Kit

Saturday, June 20th, 2009


  • My painting Kit Location Supplies The following supplies are a great idea for any medium, but keep in mind simple is best.*Portable easel *Painting chair ( if you like to sit) *Parasol ( small and light weight ) *Insect repellent and sunblock *Hat*Sunglasses *Drinking water / painting water (separate)Drawing Supplies:  If you have not painted on location, start with drawing *2B,4B,6B pencils *Permanent drawing pens*Graphite powder *Drawing paper (60lb min) *Drawing Board*Eraser (kneadable) *blending Stumps Painting Supplies (all the above plus) *Paints (see list below ) *Palette  w / cover *Paper towel / rag *Water container *Round Brushes ( range from 4 -10 ) *Flat or angled brushes (1/4 ,1/2 and 1”) *Pre-stretched watercolour paper 140lb *Canvas or canvas board *Masking Fluid (for watercolours) *Painting mediums (for oil and acrylic)*Thinner (for oils) 
  • Suggested Colours (select at least one colour from each line)
    • Alizarine Crimson, Rose madder, Perm. Rose
    • Cad Red Med,Vermillion/scarlet, perm Red
    • Fr Ultramarine, Windsor Blue R/S, Phthalo B red shade
    • Prussian Blue, Phthalo B, Cerulean Blue
    • Aureolin, Lemon yellow, Winsor, Hansa light
    • Cad Yellow med, New Gamboge, Naples 
    • Burnt or Raw Siena 
    • Viridian, Phthalo Green, Permeant Green 
    • Titanium White, Flake White, Chinese White