My Final Choice of Travel Art Kit Bag Supplies for Nepal Trip: Watercolours, Luminance, Neocolor 2s

I've finally decided on what I'm taking with me, and managed to reduce down quite a bit from my original plan!
Choosing my original 14 watercolours:
• Basic Colour Mixing & ...
My original travel bag choices:
• Materials and Kit in m...
Tablet Sleeve Case:
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Collapsible Travel Cups:
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Silver Black Velvet 6 Travel Brush:
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Escoda Ultimo 10 Travel Brush:
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Pentel Mechanical Pencil:
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Uni-ball Micro Air pen:
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White Posca PC-1MR:
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Seawhites A5 Watercolour Travel Journal:
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Caran D'Ache Luminance pencils:
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Watercolour paints from Jackson's Art.
Daniel Smith:
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Sennelier:
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A. Gallo Watercolour Paints:
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Holbein Bright Rose:
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Open Stock Neocolor II's at Jackson's Art:
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Caran D'Ache Neocolor II 30 set:
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Caran D'Ache Neocolor II's 15 set:
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[@creativecolours2022]

Hi.. You can go even lighter if you don't take with you a sketchbook but just loose paper sheets of the paper of your choice and a nursing clipboard, one of those that are folding.The advantage of taking paper sheets with you is that you can divide them in different bags or your suitcase, in different sizes if you want to and that you can have different types of paper with you. It is more versatile as an option than that of a sketchbook.

[@helencryer]

Interesting, thanks!

[@elaineg60]

Take TONS of photos and videos! While my Son wasn’t much of a photographer or videographer; I’ve got breath-taking photos, even screenshots, that his friends took of their camping trip to Chomolungma. Some of the best shots I love, actually come from his friends dash cam as they maneuvered an RV on a single lane dirt road, a steep Cliff up on one side and a thousand meter, unprotected drop off on the other side, just before arriving at their camping spot. I rode along with them virtually on WeChat and almost called an ambulance because of the chest pains..I was a nervous wreck…until they turned the corner. It was a very bright, moonlit Fall night, and the bluish glow from snow capped Chomolungma..caused their whole group to stop and get out. One photo a friend took even includes the Milky Way over the mountains. I THINK Xiaowei won an award for that picture. I’ve tried to figure out a way to capture it in a painting. It’s impossible in traditional painting, but my best friend is making the first attempt in western style. Have fun, stay safe (and warm!), enjoy & take LOTS of pictures…so I can get tips on how to paint these incredible mountains!

[@helencryer]

Thank you so much!!!! I have taken SO MANY photos and short video clips (and yes - video of an insane minibus trip through some hills, and the flight into Lokta!) It's impossible to sum up the beauty of this place, especially as a novice watercolourer! The physical side has been very demanding - extremes of temperature, altitude, the climbing etc. I'm not going to Base camp now because my hips aren't up to it, so I'm staying in Namche Bazaar now for a bit on my own, and will do some more art.

[@teekierudite5108]

Personally, I enjoy these sorts of videos. Watching you go through the process of downsizing your travel kit, what do you really need to bring, do the items you've included really work well together in creating the image you're looking for? All these sorts of questions are very important for everyone's personal art style and it really helps others in planning their own travel kits.

[@helencryer]

Thanks, I'm glad!

[@sandysanzenbacher7313]

I think your final choices are going to be just perfect for you. I’ve truly enjoyed watching all the different combinations you’ve come up with and the way you research and try out all your colors and accessories. Make lots of memories and have a grand time traveling and also have a joyous time painting on your trip.

[@helencryer]

Thank you so much!! It's really nice of you to say so!

[@FaithAnnNB]

I love watching “what’s in my art kit” videos… never boring! Wow. Colour me impressed. You have really gotten your kit down in size a lot, I wasn’t sure you’d be able to eliminate things!! It really looks like you have everything you might need in your latest version. I’ve often wondered about those camp mugs, I thought they might not be stable enough. Will have to give one a try! Hope you have a fabulous trip!!

[@helencryer]

I'm glad not everyone found it boring - thank you! My slightly bigger confidence in watercolours has helped with abandoning other things, I think. I might still find the cup unsteady on rough ground - will just have to see how it goes. Thanks!!

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Wauw, you did so well in downsizing! Less choices, less stress. The lemon yellow running in your palette makes me think of an unruly kid running around causing havoc. only well behaved colours are allowed 😂 have lots of fun and even if you don't sketch at all, it will have been worth all the sorting and playing an swatching. Because it's just fun to do and see for us 🥰 I love that you haven't packed anything yet but spent all that time on your art kit. That's what I do too. 😊

[@helencryer]

Hi! Thanks! Naught kid 🤣 Now that I've been carrying my rucksack a bit (only to the first hotel in London), I'm so glad I downsized!!

[@melissamartinart]

Good job getting it down to just the essentials! Have a great trip and I can’t wait to see what you paint!

[@helencryer]

Thanks ever so much Melissa!

[@mariakalogerasarch2170]

Tips on packing light are always appreciated! Have a wonderful trip. I look forward to seeing your travel work and what your experiences inspire back home as well.

[@helencryer]

Thank you! I'm glad I took someone's advice to pack lighter than I had intended, as well.

[@sueberry1727]

Lovely travel stash look forward to seeing your pictures drawn on holiday have a fab time x

[@helencryer]

Thanks so much Sue!!

[@jenneke2]

Hoping you’ll have much joy in using this well curated kit. I can hear the excitement in your voice! Bon voyage!

[@helencryer]

Thank you very much!!

[@mentalmadness5402]

I LOVE traveling with neocolor ii! They have such great pigment and texture!

[@helencryer]

Lovely to hear this!

[@samfromsocal]

I’m amazed how many items fit in such a slim pouch! I also enjoy the watercolor palette you put together. Thanks for sharing!

[@helencryer]

Thanks! It actually worked really really well on my trip!

[@simpleartofhealing286]

Looks good!

[@pennypop408]

Yep I like to travel light as well. Pop in a mechanical pencil with extra leads and a kneadable eraser and you have my kit as well lol. My colors are not the same as yours but the pencils, neo2 and water color travel set I have as well. I take mine plien air sketching in my area and its really all you need. Nepal trip sounds awesome. Forgot to say I have my stuff in a kippling bag they are so light to carry and have a great selection of stlyes and sizes.

[@helencryer]

I have a mechanical pencil in there, though I haven't tried a kneadable eraser yet. Also have my eye on the Kipling bags! 🤣

[@jennyrose1274]

Another great video. I love your priorities, art first, clothes later. I wish you a very happy trip and look forward to hearing and seeing all the fascinating things that make travelling so exciting. Bon voyage.

[@helencryer]

Thank you so much!! I did eventually pack, though didn't leave it as late as my son... 10 minutes before we said we were leaving, he said 'Er, so what should I take?' 😬

[@jennyrose1274]

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[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Wow I really love 💕 your watercolor choices for landscapes. I have not tried the Caran Dache Watercolor Crayons before. They look like they would be fun to try. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information with us.

[@helencryer]

They really are beautiful watercolour crayons, and great for adding texture in mixed media stuff! Thank you!

[@cj_kirby]

I find it so difficult to pack minimal art supplies as I love them all. It's so hard to choose. When you return from your trip, It will be interesting to see if you find you missed something that you wished you had or what you didn't use in your travel kit. At least you got your packing priorities straight - first art supplies then, oh yes, I might need some clothing and toiletries. 😀

[@helencryer]

It's been VERY hard to choose!! I'm glad of my (slightly) growing confidence with watercolours though, so at least I can have all the colours. And I have 'mainly' packed now, but a new paint set came in the post and distracted me!

[@kookatsoonjan]

@@helencryer ☺😃

[@poneyfeathersart1442]

I really like your choice of colors. ❤

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@Ca0309]

U r very organized! Nice that u manage to test your materials prior to your trip! I’m just like u: i can spend hours preparing my drawing materials and leave all the rest for the last minute! 😂

[@helencryer]

They bring the most joy!

[@KerryAA7130]

Wishing you well on your journeys ✈️ and hope you all have a lovely time away 🏔️🏕️ and looking forward to see your beautiful art 🎨🖌️🏞️ when you return xx

[@helencryer]

That's so kind, thanks ever so much!!

[@E4Alabbasy]

This travel kit series was so fun and I feel so excited for you 😍 thank you for sharing your experience putting this kit together I felt productive by just watching your videos 😅

[@helencryer]

😁 Kind of how cleaning videos make me feel productive! Thanks so much!

[@valeriegehling4358]

Have learnt now through your video that wax like crayons can also be used as for Aquarell colours, something new to me, soluble pastels! Great something new to try, thank you for letting me know about them.

[@helencryer]

Yes, the Caran D'Ache Neocolor II's definitely can! I'm sure some other brands make water soluble wax crayons too, but I've not used them.

[@positronixartandlife4545]

Enjoy your vacation! I'm still debating on my travel kit (for going down the road rather than adventuring out into the wider world 😂) and the mini setup you have looks great. Hope it works well for you

[@helencryer]

Thank you!! I like having lots of options now for short and long trips - each will probably require something a bit different.

[@racechick2033]

Looking good and WTG getting it down to just 1kg! That's impressive now you can take your thermals. 😂 Have the greatest adventure, take care and stay safe. ❤

[@helencryer]

I think I'm going to need them... Looking at -10!!!!

[@embellishstudiosTM]

Great job curating your perfect travel kit! It's been great to watch! Not sure if your clips will work for this, but I found with my collapsible water cup like yours if I held it in place with a binder clip it wasn't too tippy (but mine was on a lap table). I hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@helencryer]

Thanks ever so much! That's a great idea - I'll try it!

[@marytesta3003]

It's amazing how much that bag will hold. It looks like a well rounded kit.

[@helencryer]

I really enjoyed using it!

[@ankejacobs4649]

Thanks Helen, that was great! Just discovered you so hi from Sydney 😁

[@helencryer]

Hi! A temporary hi from Nepal! Thanks so much!

[@sharonsunshine2532]

It looks as if your all set 👍

[@helencryer]

Hopefully!!!

[@terrystred]

Hope you have a great trip.

[@helencryer]

Thank you!!

[@ultramarinetoo]

It's been so interesting following the narrowing-down process. And such a lovely set you've ended up with. Happy painting (and a great holiday of course!) It strikes me that if it's quite cold watercolour would anyway take a long time to dry, so I think you're right to lower your expectations of lots of plein air time. Though you might sketch in the pencils on location and then paint them later?

[@helencryer]

That's a good idea - aim to do some things in two halves - I like it. Thanks ever so much!

[@impish22]

how fun, thanks for sharing Helen

[@helencryer]

Thank you!

[@cjenkins8785]

Safe travels.

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@madebylora]

Have a great time in Nepal! Have you been before? Looking forward to seeing whatever sketches you manage to do (weather permitting). I’ve been learning the Nepali language, to speak to people living in my local area. Maybe one day I’ll visit Nepal…

[@helencryer]

Thanks! No, I've not been before - that's so cool you've been learning the language! You've inspired me to try and learn a little on the plane!

[@madebylora]

@@helencryer “Namaste” is a good place to start because it means hello and goodbye! Two words for the price of one haha! (Or for an older person you can say “namaskar” which is more respectful). I’m guessing you’ve got a phrase book (or google translate) but if you’d like a few friendly phrases, let me know. Have a wonderful trip!

[@helencryer]

This is good to know! I'll have a look for some basic phrases online, but thank you!!

[@cresentiae]

Thank you #SaveSoil #Consciousplanet

[@kysq384]

I will admit, I have not yet re organized my kit, from my comment on the last iteration. I have pulled it out though :D I think this is a great slimmed down version. :D

[@helencryer]

Thanks! Pulling it out is a great start!

[@leannecoxon2502]

Hi Helen this is really helpful, I only started painting 3 yrs ago using watercolour, which I love and I'm going on holiday in 5 wks to santorini, I really want to take my sketchbook and paint set etc. I usually use tube watercolour can I ask are you taking tube paints or the pans ? Do you take any tubes with you too or just what you prepare before going ? Many thanks

[@helencryer]

Hi! Ooo - I love Santorini! (Went there for my 40th!) I just took what I showed in this video - so the paint pan set. I made sure I had filled up the pans from the tubes beforehand though, and let them dry.

[@marytesta3003]

@Helen I wonder is a shoe repair could add a way to put a cross body strap on that? Or are you wearing a back pack?

[@helencryer]

I was just using it with a ruck sack, yes.

[@colinjoyceart]

Can i ask what the case is on the left at the start of your video, the one you are moving away from? Couldn't see an Amazon link for that one. Thanks

[@helencryer]

Oh yes, sorry - it's this one: amzn.to/43I4vUZ

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Really been enjoying your art travel kit videos 😊 That case you found is a super find!! It really does hold a lot , which is always my trouble if not having enough space. Have a good holiday and I can’t wait to see the paintings you create 😊

[@helencryer]

Thank you so much!!

[@dibujoucr4113]

Hi! I am from Costa Rica. Can you tell me where I can find the water container? I love it!!!❤ Thank you

[@helencryer]

There is a link in the description, for where I got mine from. Just copy the title of it, and Google in your area.

[@karenirving7088]

I like the first grey case. Where would I find one please?

[@helencryer]

Hi, all the product links are in the video's description box.

[@ashleyhawkeswatercolor]

You’ve packed the most important things. The rest of the stuff isn’t vital! 😜 I am exactly the same way! 😂

[@helencryer]

I feel like I made a terrible fuss to get to that point though! 🤣

[@ashleyhawkeswatercolor]

@@helencryer these are important decisions!! I mean, how many times are you going to be able to SKETCH IN NEPAL in your lifetime? 😁❤️

[@helencryer]

Haha! Thank you! I'd actually better do some now!!

[@amandaingraham3244]

Not that you need to add anything, but what about a sharpener? Though maybe those won't get through security while traveling.

[@helencryer]

I have a double Kum sharpener in the bag thanks! It made it through security OK!

[@nikkiwells1688]

Can I ask why you take all 3 versions of watercolours ie pans, crayons and neo colours?

[@helencryer]

I sometimes just like multimedia. Today I did a watercolour, then added some pencil details. I could probably leave out the Neocolors, but I like the different texture you can get from them.

[@nou257]

what landscape sketchbook did you use here?

[@helencryer]

It's the Seawhites A5 Watercolour Travel Journal - link is in description.

[@hansendesigns]

When will we see you back? Safe Travels.

[@helencryer]

Thanks ever so much!! In about 3 weeks!

[@hansendesigns]

Maybe put the tiny erasers in the shavings bag? 🌸

[@helencryer]

I'd like to keep them clean from the shavings - I think they're safe enough in the zip compartment, but thank you for the suggestion!

[@awatercolourist]

Where did you find that camping cup?

[@helencryer]

Link is in the description.

[@awatercolourist]

@@helencryer How embarrassing 😅. You’d think I’d remember to look there.

[@helencryer]

Nah, it's all tucked away.

[@awatercolourist]

@@helencryer 😂

[@awatercolourist]

First! Yaaaaay! 😂

[@helencryer]

Yeah, but now I'm sitting here quaking that you're about to tell me off for my pigment info or something!!

[@awatercolourist]

😅 Haven’t reached that part yet. 😂

[@awatercolourist]

@@helencryer Luckily for you, there was no pigment info in this video. I’ll give you a dress down some other time 🤣.

[@helencryer]

OK. I'm definitely NOT uploading another video as we speak though... any such notifications to the contrary are in error...

[@awatercolourist]

@@helencryer 🤣🤣🤣

[@hansendesigns]

Funny. To me more snow would mean more sketching. Window scenes and people inside and outside etc.

[@helencryer]

I'd imagined sitting outside painting, so there'll be less of that along the way. I think I'll be busy socialising once I'm inside the tea houses where we'll be staying!

[@jennyrose1274]

My blood pressure would have been through the roof !!........I hope you are all having a great time

[@helencryer]

Thank you! Just got some semi-reliable WiFi - it's quite an adventure so far!!

[@jennyrose1274]

Their must be a potential sketch in the stunning landscapes. I hope you have some time to do so. Carry on enjoying.

[@helencryer]

I managed to do one today! Will make a video when I can!

[@jennyrose1274]

@@helencryer I so look forward to that.

[@berolinastrassmann]

I rewatched that s in preparation to my own trip. I found it very useful. I adapted the Neocolor Selection to the colours of the places I visited. I wouldnt even have thought of a Neocolor set without this inspiration. Thanks so very kuch, it mademy own packingeasier! @helencryer

[@helencryer]

That's great to hear! Thank you!