My 2020 Watercolor Setup | Outdoor Sketching Palette | Plein Air Kit

[@ad6449]

Thank you for this very useful and delightful video. I always enjoy seeing palette setups especially when they contain information on the "why" certain pigments are included. It helps me make informed adjustments to my own palette or solve a palette challenge I might be having. Your videos are always informed and insightful and applicable. Thank you!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you!! 🌿❤️

[@satopin7770]

Thank you for your help! I set up my new little travel palette with your color recommendations! I'm still new to outdoor painting so this is really helpful!

[@NatureSketchbook]

You're welcome, I'm glad my video helped you setting up a palette!

[@ad6449]

I'd also be interested to see a color chart of the small palette ... I'm intrigued by what mixes you might be able to create there. Thank you again.

[@NatureSketchbook]

I'm not very good with color charts because they're such a repetitive task and I'd rather paint a picture in that time. 😉 At one point I created a really big color chart that included almost all of the colors in this palette: juliabausenhardt.com/color-mixing-how-i-test-colors-and-make-color-studies/ But I will put the topic on my list - maybe a video about exploring different mixes with that palette. 😊

[@strix620]

Hi Julia, I actually have a question. How do you hold your gear while drawing in the field. I feel like I have not enough arms… 🤷‍♂️ My palette is rather small (12x ½ naps) and handy, but mine don’t have these little metal ring on the bottom wich some palletes have. Is this an issue?

[@NatureSketchbook]

Good question, I know the feeling! My palette has a ring that goes around the thumb, and it is helpful, but I often clip the palette to the sketchbook with a clamp. Not perfect, but it works. And sometimes I just look for a spot where I can sit down and put the palette next to me. A larger and less flexible solution would be to bring a tripod with a pochade box or easel at the top where you can fasten all your tools. Hope that helps!

[@strix620]

@@NatureSketchbook Thank you, I’ll definitely try the approach with the clamp! Sounds affordable, easy and lightweight

[@ad6449]

flo 620 some folks also set up a kind of large board, like a large clipboard and find ways to attach their materials to the board. This could still be held in the lap or in the nondominant arm while standing. I use a version of this myself. Tiny strong magnets make all the difference. Some folks use a clipboard and also a shoulder bag or cross body bag. They set it up so that their brushes and water cup stand upright in the bag and can be reached while painting. Happy painting!

[@strix620]

@@ad6449 sounds good, thanks. I'll try it. I thought about magnets myself. I use a water brush, so I at least don't have to care about water and brushes.

[@ad6449]

flo 620 That makes sense re the water brushes. I don't use them myself as I find them too wet; it's hard to control the water flow. Yet if they suit your style, they definitely make things a lot easier.