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    My Watercolour, plein air, tools of the trade

    Mar 19, 2017 4 minutes
    With artist Derek. L. Newton A.M.S.A

    Travelling light

    Travel light. That’s always my plan when I’m out and about. Above is my plein air watercolour toolbox - a Winsor and Newton pallet, two brushes, and a 30gms watercolour pad, that’s all I need. If you’re one who likes to work with acrylic or oil paint, you will need a little more gear but even then, keep your toolbox as light as possible. After all, you’re not off on your holidays, just a day out painting.

    Working Plein-air

    With warming of the morning, comes the moment and the need While the brushes whispered freedom, and a reason to proceed So with coffee in the thermos, and no time or hour to heed Let

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