The best plein air equipment
We asked you what your favourite plein air equipment is for painting outdoors in the field or on urban ground. Wow, what a lot of brilliant idea’s you have! Just goes to show how many experienced plein air artists there are out there. Some items are a little wild and wacky, like pizza boxes, a mirror and cooling towels…. but they turn out to be brilliant ideas for artists on the go. Here is what you came up with:
Your favourite Easels, Tripods and carriers
The En Plein Air Pro Traveler Series for Watercolor with Sunpak 2001 Tripod
D305 Portable 6′ Folding Easel with Chart Clamp Finish: Black Powder Coat
Sienna Plein Air Tripod Easel (CT-TRI-0158)
SLIK Pro 700 DX Tripod Legs – Black
Traveler Tripod Shelf by En Plein Air Pro
Sienna Plein Air Pastel Box (CT-PB-1411)
Sienna Plein Air Pochade Box, Artists Adjustable Easel and Palette Box (CT-PB-0910) – Medium
Sienna Plein Air Artist Pochade Box Easel Large (CT-PB-1012)
Richeson French Companion Storage Box
Sienna Plein Air All in One Pochade Box (CT-PB-1014)
Your favourite bags
Martha Stewart MTS-CNVBG, 6 11-Inch Heavy-Duty Canvas Garden Bag with Interior and Exterior Pockets, with 6-Inch Pockets Inch Pockets
Guerrilla Painter 6 by 8-Inch Thumbox Bag
Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack, Black
Your favourite art materials
PRO ART Square Artist Pastel Set, 72 Assorted Colors Wood Box
Derwent Pastel Pencils, 4mm Core, Metal Tin, 24 Count (32992)
Strathmore 400-3 STR-400-3 24 Sheet No.80 Drawing Pad, 8 by 10″, 8″x10″, 8 X 10 Inches
Strathmore (310-9) 300 Series Canvas Pad, 9″x12″ Glue Bound, 10 Sheets
U.S. Art Supply Refined Linseed Oil, 125ml / 4.2 Fluid Ounce Container
DANIEL SMITH 285610005 Extra Fine Essentials Introductory Watercolor, 6 Tubes, 5ml
Speedball Escoda Versatil Series Watercolor Travel Brush Set, Synthetic Kolinsky
Heritage Arts RTB917 Plastic Telescoping Brush Tube (9″ x 17″)
Golden Open Acrylic Modern Theory,Multi,Set Of 8
Fabriano EcoQua Notebooks staplebound Blank Lemon 8.25 x 11.7 in.
Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 pound, Cold Press, 10″x14″ (1795093)
Your favourite plein air clothing
Columbia Unisex Bora Bora II Booney Hat, Moisture Wicking Fabric, UV Sun Protection
LYMEEZ 3D Mesh Tick Repelling Leg Gaiters
Youngstown Glove 03-3110-80-M Carpenter Plus Gloves, Medium
Quiksilver Men’s Pierside Straw Hat, Dark Brown, Large/X-Large
Your favourite plein air accessoires when thirsty
Thermos Stainless King 40 Ounce Beverage Bottle, Stainless Steel
Pogo BPA-Free Plastic Water Bottle with Chug Lid, Grey, 32 oz
Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Wine Cooler – Set of 3 – Diamond Green, Blue, and Gray
Your favourite items that make plein air painting easier and more practical
Color Wheel The Artist’s View Catcher
Brush Grip Paintbrush Holder and Drying Rack/Caddy, Painting Supplies (Black)
Guerrilla Painter Tripod Stone Bag
WORX Pegasus Multi-Function Work Table and Sawhorse with Quick Clamps and Holding Pegs – WX051
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Lineman’s Pliers, 9-1/2-Inch (2078209)
Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife w/ Pouch, Red
Super Sewing Supplies for Kiss-Off Stain Remover/Spot Remover
OMIRO Hand Mirror, Black Handheld Mirror with Handle, 6.3″ W x 9.6″ L
Amazon Brand – Solimo Freezer Quart Bags, 120 Count
Glad OdorShield Small Drawstring Trash Bags, Febreze Beachside Breeze,4 Gal,80 Ct (Package May Vary)
Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Family Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls
Schwinn Day Tripper Cargo Bike Trailer, Folding Frame, Quick Release Wheels, Red/Grey
Your favourtie plein air technology
Apple iPhone 11, 128GB, Black – Fully Unlocked (Renewed)
Iplayer Apple iPod Classic 7th Generation 160gb Black with Generic Accessories Non Retail Packaging
Your favourtie plein air items for extra comfort
Guerrilla Painter 309SB60B Shadebuddy Umbrella Stand with Umbrella and Bag
EasyGoProducts Tallbrella – Artist/Photography/Sports Umbrella, 48″ Round
REPEL Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, Pump Spray, 4-Ounce, Pack of 2
Quaker Chewy Dipps & Granola Bars, Variety Pack, 58 Bars
Your favourite items when plein air painting with pets at your side