Watercolor Set-Up: Compact for Travel

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Жыл бұрын

I've been sketching with watercolors since the 90's and taught watercolor techniques for 20+ years. Light weight gear is important when traveling or heading outdoors. Well chosen supplies can make a lot of difference in your enjoyment and success when traveling. Less is more...
---- What’s inside my Sketch Bag?
Sketchbook: Etchr 100% Cotton Sketchbook
Travel Palette: Foilio by Art Toolkit. Additional Mixing Pans: Large & XL Large
arttoolkit.com/supplies/folio...
Watercolors: Daniel Smith Watercolors
List of paint colors on my website. www.swensonsart.net
Brushes: Assorted rounds and flats. Escoda synthetic and natural hair.
Pencil, Pens & Erasers
Collapsible Water Dish
Water Bottle
Squirt Bottle
Gator Foam Board: Cut to fit your preferred sketchbook size
Magnetics, Extra Strong: Glued to Gator Foam Board to securely hold palette.
Backpack or Sketch Bag
Travel Stool

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@polgara28 Жыл бұрын

Great setup! You always have the best ideas and hacks. Thanks for sharing! 🎨

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@jg1964 27 күн бұрын

Really a nice set up, thanks for charing.

@brendaswensonwatercolors 21 күн бұрын

You bet!

@kunnavang Жыл бұрын

the gatorboard setup is genius! thanks for sharing, love how everything fits tidily into your backpack.

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! ~Brenda

@MirandaWatsonArt Жыл бұрын

Such a great setup! I can't believe you found a stool that tiny - wow!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Me neither! Not sure how long I could sit on it. But for a quick sketch, it would be great.!

@mkbuike7895 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using your idea for mixing trays for at least a year. It’s a great idea and I send people to your post(s) about it all the time. I’ll see Maria at an event this weekend and will show it to others there (again)!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

The bead tray are great and a game changer. I still love that palette!

@mkbuike7895 Жыл бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors I know that one, too. But I was writing about the extra mixing pans on a magnet for the Art Tool Kit folio palette.

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I got the two confused! I alter all my palettes to have mixing pans😁 Have a great week in Sketching !

@gillinacook1477 Жыл бұрын

Perfect little kit, in a brilliant little bag that fits everything in their places. I love it.😊

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Gillina, Awww thanks! ~Brenda

@simpleartofhealing286 8 ай бұрын

Love this set up Brenda! so compact and light!

@brendaswensonwatercolors 7 ай бұрын

It really is!

@katherinepark8196 Жыл бұрын

I love ur set up!!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sincerelyceline Жыл бұрын

So informative! And of course super satisfying to see how compact and organized your setup is, all in one bag!!😍

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@sandramathews4915 4 ай бұрын

I definitely enjoyed your set up! Thank you for sharing.

@brendaswensonwatercolors 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Brenda

@jaclee6 9 ай бұрын

Very functional setup, thanks for sharing. Love your art, you inspire me!❤

@brendaswensonwatercolors 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nikkiwells1688 Жыл бұрын

Great set up. Good idea re paint palette.

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@susanjacobs2053 Жыл бұрын

You are very clear and informative! I appreciate all your advice and will be passing it on Thanks you, Susie

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Brenda

@vatiammatri2660 3 ай бұрын

Great set up, thanks! I love the sherpani bags! I really like the extra magnet sheet for the extra mixing trays, awesome idea!

@brendaswensonwatercolors 3 ай бұрын

Vati, Glad you like them!

@allisoncriswell5001 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been working in plein air on a plastic storage clipboard but it’s just so big it doesn’t fit easily into a small backpack but I like that it can store almost everything I need. Will definitely have to try those paint palettes!

@brendaswensonwatercolors 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Frieda_Kamstra Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda! Just on time! I saw you earlier post about the Art toolkit folio and have the same big pans and mixing trays you have. Great!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Great little palette. ~Brenda

@JaredCullum Жыл бұрын

Great setup! Thanks for sharing :)

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Jared, thank you! I always enjoy serving your new palette setup! Brenda

@LeslieStroz Жыл бұрын

Nice setup! Thanks for sharing it. 😊

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun sketching.

@behughes50 Жыл бұрын

So helpful

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@katiekruger4381 Жыл бұрын

What a great set-up! :)

@katiekruger4381 Жыл бұрын

Also, how did you get the perfectly sized round hole for your water cut into your gator-board... Mike? ;)

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@katiekruger4381 Жыл бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors well, I'm still using my Swenson inspired Harbor Freight canvas bag etc, but something lighter is pretty tempting after knee surgery! 🥰

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

@@katiekruger4381 I won’t be giving up my canvas sketch bag👍

@kat6943 10 ай бұрын

Brenda, I remember a video where you have a technique for changing the surface of plastic pallets so that the paint does not bead up. I've been searching and can't find that helpful hint. Please tell me how you do that? Thanks! Love your beautiful work! Kathi

@brendaswensonwatercolors 9 ай бұрын

To help the paint lay down on a palette use a mild abrasive, such as soft, scrub, or baking soda

@squinj7004 8 ай бұрын

I love the thing you make for your lap with the gator board…. Where does one find gator board when shopping?

@brendaswensonwatercolors 8 ай бұрын

I purchased the gator board on Amazon

@bonnieshapiro3511 Жыл бұрын

Just found your videos. Your art is absolutely beautiful. I have an art tool kit palette too. I cut a magnetic sheet and put some empty paint mixing trays on it but it won’t close. I was wondering how you were able to get yours to close. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. Oh I think I see you keep it in a separate pouch or plastic sleeve. Is that right. Did you make the plastic pouch or did you find it on Amazon, etc. Thanks

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie, I take my extra mixing area off before closing. Brenda

@marymccaslin1690 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda, I've tracked down everything you have for the ultimate convenience plein aire setup....Except that dandy little green cup. I've found many that are larger but yours is ideal. Might you let us know where we might find one or maybe even the correct searching terms? I hate to bother you and thank you very much. Your painting style is gorgeous!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Mary, Thanks! A camping company makes something very similar and I use these too. You'll pay a little more but they last forever. Sea to Summit, is the brand. The cups come in many sizes. seatosummit.com/products/x-cup

@marymccaslin1690 Жыл бұрын

Sooooo many thanks!

@spincolor 10 ай бұрын

This is brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing. The way you extend the Art Toolkit Folio to incorporate mixing trays is fantastic! Does the magnetic sheet actually magnetically adhere to the lid? Or is the lid just made from non-magnetic material e.g. aluminum, so there is no magnetic adherence?

@brendaswensonwatercolors 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! The magnetic sheet is approximately 4 x 6“. The metal mixing trays, attach themselves to the magnetic sheet facing up side. The downside of the magnetic sheet I leave the material on that used to cover the adhesive sticky side. This sits on the inside lid and doesn’t fall off because of the tab that’s used for closure on the palette.

@spincolor 9 ай бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors Thanks! I hadn't noticed the tab that's used to close the lid will prevent the magnetic sheet from falling out. Perfect! Can't decide between Black and Silver though. I guess the black palette is anodized, and will only show silver color if deeply scratched? Also, how good is the mixing tray surface? Is it much like the beautiful mixing and vibrancy you get on a porcelain surface, or does the paint clump up like when mixing on a plastic surface? I'd also like to say your watercolors are really quite beautiful :) I have subscribed :)

@retrochristmaschic Жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new to your channel, and I just wanted to thank you for this lovely video! May I ask what kind of fountain pens you have in your case? They look nice! Also, I love your idea for mixing trays stuck to a magnet!

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Pilot E95s, Lamy, TWSI

@retrochristmaschic Жыл бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors thanks!

@artfoolei 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful art!! Would you have a link to the magnetic sheet for the extra mixing pans? I would love to do that. Is yours flexible?

@brendaswensonwatercolors 11 ай бұрын

The magnetic sheets are very easy to find… please Google😁 They come in many sizes and often used to stick on the back of photographs.

@MargaretNevarez-kf4xp Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this helpful information. How thick is the board? What size is it?and what tape did you use? Are the magnets glued to the board?is your palette the Folio ?thx so much.

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Margaret, Board material: 3/16 Gator foam board. Board size: 12"x 20". When cut folds to 12"x10" Tape: Industrial strength with fibers for strength. Duct tape works fine. Magnetics glue to board. Palette: Folio

@MargaretNevarez-kf4xp Жыл бұрын

Thx so much. This made me evaluate what is really important and useful to take when sketching. I really like the setup and appreciate this video you shared. Thx again.

@elisabethfitzgerald6163 4 ай бұрын

Great setup. How did you get the round hole for the cup?

@brendaswensonwatercolors 4 ай бұрын

Round hole was cut out by my husband.

@izzyg8316 Ай бұрын

How big is your sketchbook? A4? Also, love that backpack! ❤

@brendaswensonwatercolors Ай бұрын

Yes A$. I'm always on a search for the perfect backpack too!

@yvonnetanner7890 11 ай бұрын

Is this your new set up you use? I see the canvas to style bag that you use and doubles as small table.

@brendaswensonwatercolors 11 ай бұрын

Yvonne, I still have my canvas bag and use it. This is just another option when I want to travel lighter.

@yvonnetanner7890 11 ай бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors Thank you.

@susanmangano1115 Жыл бұрын

What are the measurements of your art tool kit? I ordered one and it seems sooo small compared to yours?

@brendaswensonwatercolors Жыл бұрын

Susan, I use the Folio Palette. Closed it measures 5.25"x 3.25". Opened 10.25" x 3.25"

@marymccaslin1690 11 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to be a pest, Brenda, but I just got my ArtToolKit (yaaay!). However, I ordered the wrong size, so I'm going to take care of that now, but in looking at your video, it looks like your little half-pans are larger than the ones they have on their website. They only have these mini-pans instead of larger half-pans. Is that what you have? Mini-half pans? I keep looking at yours and I'm just not sure now.

@brendaswensonwatercolors 11 ай бұрын

Folio Palette: Measures 5-5/16" x 3-3/8" x 1/4" (when closed) 15 Double Pans: Size: 26mm x 26mm x 3mm

@marymccaslin1690 11 ай бұрын

@@brendaswensonwatercolors Many thanks, Brenda!!