Plein Air Painting

Step into the open air and let nature become your muse. Enjoy a relaxing outdoor painting experience that deepens your connection to the landscape while helping you grow as an artist. For curious beginners or seasoned painters exploring a fresh approach.

Painting outdoors requires simplicity and portability. Please bring the following supplies so we can work comfortably outside.

Watercolor Paint Set(12-24 colors recommended) A travel watercolor set with built-in palette works best.

• Suggested colors
  • Lemon Yellow or Hansa Yellow
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Cadmium Red ot Pyrrol Red
  • Pyrrol Orange
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Sap Green
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Payne’s Gray or Neutral Tint

Brushes: Synthetic watercolor brushes are perfect for outdoor painting. Bring 3-4 brushes total

• Round #10 or #12(main brush)
• Round #6 or #8
• Small Round #2 or #4 (details)
• ½” flat or wash brush
• Bamboo or cotton roll up brush organizer

Paper

• Watercolor pad, 6x8” or larger
• Lightweight drawing board or clipboard that sits comfortably in your lap

Drawing supplies

• Pencil (HB or 2B)
• Eraser
• Waterproof pen(optional)

Water & painting supplies

• Small water container(jar or collapsible cup)
• Paper towels or small cloth

Outdoor setup

• Backpack or art tote to carry supplies
• Folding chair, stool, or Crazy Creek style camp chair(optional)
• Hat and/or sun protection
• Sweatshirt/long sleeve shirt(optional)
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray(optional)

Helpful Extras

• Painter’s tape or masking tape
• Bulldog clips or clothespins (for windy days)
• Small trash bag
• Viewfinder (optional)
• Water for drinking