Travel gouache kit

I've put together a little field kit of gouache paint. The paint is dry and I simply wet it to use it. I don't think I'm taking […]

Dear Wonderful, Creative You: I am really passionate about making art on the go. Whether I’m camping for a week in the woods, in NYC for the weekend, or waiting in the doctor’s office, a travel art kit helps me put so much more art play time in my life. People ask me all the […]

I've been test driving this new setup for a couple of days now, and it has solved many of my "too many things to hold" problems! Finally I can use my great Escoda travel brushes again, instead of just a waterbrush! It was impossible to hold the sketchbook, palette, water cup, sponge, and brush, all at the same time, but those difficult days are over. This very lightweight setup holds the book open for me as well as enabling me to hold everything on my lap or supported with one hand, leaving…

Come learn my exact formula for the perfect travel art kit. It makes art easy, fun, and accessible. Everything you need to know to know is here.

Unless you're a seasoned painter planning to do some serious plein air painting, chances are you want a travel sketch kit that doesn't w...

Tips on how to store gouache on Mijello foldable palette, which protects gouache from leaking and drying out. Ideal for urban sketching and home.

I do not have to explain to you how important it is to have the right supplies for being able to do what you want to do. And now that I'm trying to sketch and paint out in the world, I needed to find the right travel kit. And I think I have it! I know you want the details. First, the bag. I've used various containers over the last few months, often one of my African baskets, But while those worked adequately for some situations (say, hanging out at Starbuck's), it wasn't a good option for…

Here's an easy DIY travel watercolor set tutorial so you can take your watercolors wherever you go, plus some alternative DIYs and basic watercolor tips.

A couple of my gouache (left) and watercolor (right) palettes with some little sketches. The small, airtight plastic container has titanium white gouache in it. Lately, many people are saying online that you cannot or should not rewet gouache after it has dried. But I've been rewetting gouache forever. That's why I love gouache as a travel medium. If you don't mind traveling with tubes of paint, and taking the time on location to set up your gouache palette, then just keep doing what you're…

Interested in painting picture of the places you visit on your travels? This post will show you what you need to get started painting while traveling!