2023 PLEIN AIR Gouache Materials
Gouache Plein Air Palette
I’ve switched from my old palette to this trifold one that can hold the paint box. It works great after pulling out the tray rails for watercolor tins.
Air-Tight paint box
This thing is a game-changer. Spray with water and mix up the wells regularly. A little alcohol will help combat mold (reds are the worst).
Small rig Carbon Fiber Tripod
I’ve recently added this to help my posture :/ It folds up to a really narrow size and uses clamps instead of twist locks (way better).
Edge Pro SMALL PAINTBOOK
To aid in painting standing up, I use this to clamp my trifold palette to. My sketchbook or pad clips easily to the clamshell.
Notice the thin piece of 1/2” wood under the lower tray. This fills the gap and lets the clamps better secure the whole thing. Also notice the second sketchpad underneath that spans the gap between the palette and the primary sketch pad. I would use this format for ultra-light situations or maybe standing on a bridge or something where I wouldn’t need a tripd
PAINTS, PAPER & BRUSHES
Holbein Gouache
Viridian
Cad Green
Leaf Green
Cobalt Turquoise
Naples Yellow
Opera
Permanent White
Strathmore Toned Tan/White 6x8” Paper
CHROME Hip Pack
I love this little bag! It’s waterproof and can hold my paint/brush pouch, water bottle, clips, palette, and 6x8” paper pads. I can also strap my small tripod chair to it for ultralight mode.