In all my years of painting I have never had a tabletop easel. I would have to hold my watercolor paper pad in my left hand and paint with my right.. it was not a good way to work. Last week when Gracie and I did our watercolor paintings of Haystack Rock I was impressed with her tabletop easel. So, I checked my art supplies website I use, Dick Blick, and found a nice travel easel with a drawer for paints and brushes. They just arrived and I'm so impressed with the quality of this! Made of Beechwood and brass screws and closures.
It folds up and comes with a canvas bag and shoulder strap.
I also had to borrow a watercolor pencil from Gracie to do my initial sketch before I began painting, so I ordered a set of watercolor pencils, too. They are so neat, you can actually sketch your whole painting and then take a wet brush and it turns into a watercolor! :-)
The pull-out drawer is tin-lined and the separators are adjustable.
I'm all set now to paint more beautiful Oregon scenic pictures!
I was pleased/amazed that the box of pencils and my paint box fit in the drawer perfectly. Now I'll always know where my supplies are!
OK.. off I go.. on another adventure.. will tell you more about it soon. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
What a great travel companion this will be Teresa. I love the travel set my Hb bought me for my birthday and I am looking forward to using it on holiday x
ReplyDeleteGosh what a handy easel! I love things with wee drawers :) Full of potential. Happy painting! Jill
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Now you and Gracie will be off painting the entire coast. Next up, the sea lions, where I'm sure they would be happy to serenade you while you paint. Have fun on your adventure today.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Oh my goodness ... When will you ever have time to crochet ? Your new easel looks amazing and I'm sure you'll find it so much easier than the left hand. Look forward to seeing your lovely pictures. Have fun. Xox
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!! I keep a birding journal, as well as a garden journal. I like to sketch little pictures in my book using colored pencils. I think I may have to try my hand at watercolors! I am no artist. You ARE!!! I think you will be enjoying your new art supplies for a very long time to come. And we will be getting to enjoy your lovely pictures!!
ReplyDeleteXO Kris
Now that's super handy! I look forward to hearing more about your adventure! Xox
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I bet you'll enjoy painting with the new easel. Do you have a water brush?http://www.dickblick.com/products/niji-waterbrush/ I have a medium sized one and it is really great for watercoloring on the go. Look forward to seeing more of your artwork!
ReplyDeleteOh good fun! I think it was a wise investment as you pursue your painting!
ReplyDeleteI love your new easel! Watercolor pencils are my favorite medium. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMy best to you, Pat :)
What a great purchase, a very handy addition to pursue your painting adventures. You certainly have a talent for it.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely Teresa. hope you and Gracie get to go out again soon. Anne x Hugs
ReplyDeleteVery nice, and I think you will find your purchases practical as well. When I got home my box of supplies had arrived and I got busy last night and corrected the horizon on my painting. I want to add something on the sand, but trying to decide what. I think I left my cane in you car. Sorry! I haven't looked at my photos from yesterday yet, but hope to shortly. Hope you are having a good day at the Falls! xx
ReplyDeleteHello from Germany!! I really love that painting that is on the easel :) so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI see many watercolors in your future, at the beach and at the waterfalls. I look forward to seeing your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith