Emergency art kit -just add water
This emergency kit has been known to cure the following symptoms:
- uncontrollable urge to “do something” with your hands
- boredom
- extreme restlessness
- loneliness
- need to be alone
- odd desire to “become one with nature”
- “I’ve Got to paint NOW or else…”
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Painted while sailing in Vermont.
BE PREPARED: Always keep a kit nearby. Art supplies can be applied in most situations for immediate health benefits.
To put together your emergency kit, study the options shown in these lessons:
- How to Set Up Your Cotman Kit with Gouache for Plein Air Painting
Drawn while waiting in the shipyard - pencil on watercolor paper - L Kennedy
- Plein Air Travel Kit in a Baggie
Shrimp-boats and Seagulls in Swansboro, NC - 5"x7" watercolor, micron pen, and a touch of white gouache, Lillian Kennedy
As you can see, I’ve covered areas of this topic several times already. I will continue writing about it (with variations) because it is fundamental – at a minimum, keep a paper and pen with you.
The images is this post are from the small spiral watercolor pad that I used on trips to the boat / beach/ etc. this summer.
Have you been carrying a sketchbook? How is it going for you?
Emerald Isle, NC - A painting takes just a few minutes with watercolor and gouache - this piece is still in the spiral pad. The frame (5"x7") is set on top to demonstrate the convenience of working in a standard size. L Kennedy
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