Traveling with watercolor is much easier than traveling with
other mediums and it is beautiful when paired with pen and ink!
Here is that list I promised. (I fit all of this, except my
sketchbook, in a waterproof case.)
1. WATERCOLOR SKETCH
BOOK:
I create my own books by tearing an assortment of Arches 140
and 300 lb watercolor paper and adding writing paper.
Then I create some art
for the front and back covers and take this to a print shop. The front and back
covers are laminated and the book spiral bound.
There is also an assortment of watercolor books you can
choose from: Cheap Joes, Daniel Smith or Dick Blick.
2. WATERCOLOR PEN:
Ultra-fine Sharpie is great!
3. WATERCOLOR TRAVELING PALETTE:
Seven tubes of the small 5
ml Winsor Newton watercolor paints. Choose ones you like.
- Ultramarine Blue
- Winsor Red
- Aureolin
- Cereulean
- Quinacridone Gold
- Alizarin Crimson
- Burnt Sienna
4. BRUSH:
I love my DaVinci size 8 brush that screws
into the holder so the brush doesn’t become damaged. I typically work small when
traveling, so this is a good size.
5. KLEENEX:
For
clouds and dabbing.
6. WATERCOLOR
POSTCARDS:
To send to friends along the way.
7. PENCIL:
#2 Ticonderoga is just fine.
8. KNEADED ERASER:
The
gray one.
9. COLLAPSIBLE RUBBER
WATER CONTAINER:
REI has some nice ones.
10. SCOTCH MASKING TAPE:
To create a nice white border.
Do you have any suggestions for art supplies to bring when traveling?
