I’m so entry level, I’ve never heard of plein air before. Hopefully I get good enough to need this. I really don’t know a thing, but traveling through another country, painting and looking at nature seems so peaceful.

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

If you love painting and nature it is a perfect combo. It gives me an excuse to go on even more hikes!

Wow, I really never thought about this topic that much, but I love the organisation you got; gonna try lots of thing you are showing here, thanks!

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

I am glad you found it helpful!!

And I'm looking forward to seeing your wet paint carrier.

Hello Samuel. I would take less to carry around whenever possible, eg using only 7-8 colors prismatic colors and setting the palette before you go with enough paint to get you through until you are back to your room. Everything else can be left in your room to use for preparing for the next day. Ditto on the brushes which often cannot be set down if you are in the tall grass and I bring only a small tube of white into the field leaving the rest behind. If you buy softer paints for plein air, you may not need medium so have fewer things to go wrong or keep track of. Less is more when every ounce of weight is a burden over the course of a day. Thank you for sharing your setup and enthusiasm.

I had the box to transport the fresh pictures built by a carpenter.

Hi Samuel, looking forward to your review after your trip to Europe. I am constantly changing my plein air setup. One concern with your setup I would have is the magnets. But if this and especially the box for the wet paintings is working, than I will change that :) Another thing I usually do when flying, I only bring a little bit of linseed oil and no other medium or fluids. I buy locally if I need anything else. I also found a nice art shop at Tenerife. Have a lot of fun in Europe!

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the info!

Hi Samuel, a wonderful and informative video, thank you. Did you have any issues getting your art supplies through the TSA check points? I've heard accounts of art supplies; paints, mediums, brushes, etc., not allowed to board, and forced to be left behind for both international and domestic flights.

@samuel.s.hoskins

18 күн бұрын

I pack everything except for the loose linen in my checked luggage and have not had any problems.

@prolificF8

12 күн бұрын

I have traveled both domestic and to several countries abroad (Rome, Portugal, Greece) with 40ml and smaller sized paint tubes, long handle brushes (many sizes and shapes), a small holbein palette knife, a tiny bit of oil and have never had anyone confiscate my materials. I print out a sheet that you can google for TSA that has info about vegetable-based artist colors (never call them paints) and their flashpoints. I take them as carry on (not checked in). I am travelling for the first time with my plein air gear to Paris and am more concerned about the weight limits on Air France which is 26.4 lbs total (suitcase and personal item) for economy seats. I've heard they're strict flying out of Paris.

Did you talk about brushes? Since you didn't buy the side tray, were you planning to hold the brushes in your hand? I know some people do that but curious if that's your plan or you have something else in mind. I have the same setup and I have one side tray. I don't think it's quite enough for all my brushes though. It's hard to dig through to find the brush I need without some falling off.

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

I usually use 4-6 brushes during a painting session and I prefer to hold them so I can switch between them fast. I have tried setting them down but I find them all back in my hand after a couple of minutes!

You mentioned turns. I hope they are non-flammable. Airport TSA will pull that flammable substance.

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

As long as the flashpoint is above a certain threshold, they are technically okay to travel although I have heard TSA removing it with some people. I have been bringing turps/spirits in the checked bags for 4/5 years now with a printed paper that explains to the TSA that the flashpoint is acceptable and it hasn't been a problem for me. I also don't bring more than 500ml. Perhaps some turps/spirits vary in flashpoint but I haven't had a problem with it.

u.go should sponsor you. After I saw your setup I went right to Amazon and ordered it. I have the smaller version but have always felt a little cramped with it so I got the larger size. The magnetic board looks very interesting. I get you could also use it as a larger pallet if needed. Very cool helpful vlog. Thanks!

@marcusvaldes

3 ай бұрын

Bought mine last week at the Portrait Society's Annual Conference. NuWave was there.

@samuel.s.hoskins

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I am glad you found it helpful!