Trevor chamberlain's pochade box

[Bobbo]

Trevor Chamberlain is a British plein air painter,he paints/painted alot around the marches between Wales and England,and does/did many townscapes in all kinds of weather,he has a no bull aproach and uses a smart tiny pochade box for his field sketches,wich he works out in larger format in the studio

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/24243-new-1.jpg

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the box is 10x7x3''it can be held in one hand,see tumb hole!build in palette
Trevor gets little tubes of paint to fit inside
the little panels are 6x8'' and function as the top of the box,they are seperated to avoid smudging
it is compact and unobtrusive,usefull for busy street scenes or interiors

[Bobbo]

some samples of his work,

sorry the scans are a bit orange,
(this shows what i have to put up with when i scan my own paintings,they are really worldclass you know!! :D :D :D

all oils,bar the last,wich is watercolor
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/24243-new-7.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/24243-new-8.jpg

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/24243-chamber3.jpg

[blondheim12]

He has lovely work. My Lorelou box is 6x8. It is perfect for small paintings. I use it all the time.
Love,
Linda

[Bobbo]

thanks Linda,

that box looks bigger,but very strong :)

amazing views you've got from your window :D

[LeeHaber]

Hi, Thanks for a look at Trevor Chamberlain's work...I love them all! I appreciate the opportunity to see such wonderful art...thnaks for making it available.

[artbars]

Hi Bobbo! Thank for interesting show it. Remarkable painting and interesting small easel. I saw some adaptations for painting. This is very well made.

[LarrySeiler]

He packs a whallop of emotive drama in small spaces giving great appeal! Often when artists then attempt to work bigger, they feel inclined to busy the work up with detailing that loses the charm. Interesting to see this work...thanks for bringing his work to our attention!

Larry

[pampe]

wonderful photos. thanks!!

inspiring for us "little box" folks

[Eugene Veszely]

That is a tiny little box he uses!! :cool:

[Marc Hanson]

Glad to see the interest in Trevor Chamberlain's work. Thought I'd add to the thread with these images from 'OILS - Trevor Chaberlain' a Ron Ranson Painting School book. Published by ANAYA in London. Copyright 1993 Ron Ranson. Hopefully they wouldn't mind us using these for educational reasons, I don't want to be sued.

These are 6x8, 7x10, and 10x14, not in that order though.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc1.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc2.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc3.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc5.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc6.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-May-2004/37743-tc7.jpg

[LeeHaber]

Marc, Thanks for posting these. They are inspirational.

[Bobbo]

what a treat,
to see so many new paintings of him
thanks Marc

the first thing i knew about Trevor Chamberlain,was a little book,
found localy in a second hand bookshop,you know stuffy old place,
not expecting much,maybe some placemats with an illustration of
Constable's haywagon...when i opend that book,of this unknown
painter i was struck.good price too :D

he never waits for a sunny day,is not interested in that perfect place.
when it rains he takes his tiny box in the car and paints the weather..

[Tony Perrotta]

Very cool little box, and such great work on small panels. Question for all using small homemade boxes like the Lorilou boxes. I have 2 that I made, how do you manage to carry the wet panels back to the car without disaster striking? I have a way to do it in the box but it does not work well for more than one panel.

Tony

[blondheim12]

Very cool little box, and such great work on small panels. Question for all using small homemade boxes like the Lorilou boxes. I have 2 that I made, how do you manage to carry the wet panels back to the car without disaster striking? I have a way to do it in the box but it does not work well for more than one panel.

Tony

Tony,
I always use a drying box for my wet paintings, whether I'm using my Lorelou box or my Guerrilla Box. I like using a drying box because they hold so many panels and I have the option of leaving them in the box for days at a time if I want to, until they are completely dry.
Love,
Linda

[JamieWG]

Very cool little box, and such great work on small panels. Question for all using small homemade boxes like the Lorilou boxes. I have 2 that I made, how do you manage to carry the wet panels back to the car without disaster striking? I have a way to do it in the box but it does not work well for more than one panel.

Tony

Tony, do a search for Wayne's thread on an easy wet panel carrier. You make it with two frames front to front. I bought 4-packs of inexpensive 5x7 and 8x10 frames for $10 at Michael's Arts and Crafts and made them in each size. They're great, and fit right in a canvas bag with the pochade box, etc. Let me know if you can't find the thread and I'll do a search for you when I get home later.

Jamie

[Gilberte]

I knew of T. Chamberlain's work Rob and I admire his play with light and shadow. The pochade box is also interesting. Thanks for the thread.

(Nogal fris voor de tijd van het jaar hier !)

[Eugene Veszely]

...Wow Trevor Chamberlain is 71 now.....I thought he was younger!!

[Tony Perrotta]

hi Linda and Jamie, Jamie, yes I saw the thread, very cool idea. Linda I might order one from Dave, we'll see, I could always knock one together too. I see that is the way to go then there is no worry about transporting and like you said you can leave the work in there till dry and not take up any room.

Tony :)

[Marc Hanson]

...Wow Trevor Chamberlain is 71 now.....I thought he was younger!!

In the newest book that I have on 'TC', it says that, "it wasn't until 1964 that he gave up a career as an architectural draughtsman to pursue paintng full time."

71 sounds about right in that case. 1Cham, you probably weren't even born, and I was trying to figure out how to negotiate the 4th grade!!!

[Tony Perrotta]

Hi, Are his books easily available? Where might I get them?? Or are they the rare hoarded type that will cost you a bundle to get?

Tony

[Marc Hanson]

Hi, Are his books easily available? Where might I get them?? Or are they the rare hoarded type that will cost you a bundle to get?

Tony

I don't know if it is still available, maybe Amazon or E-bay would be worth a search.

Here's the publishers info for the latest one that I know of. I bought this at Barnes and Noble in 1996. Title:

'Ron Ranson's Painting School'
OILS
Trevor Chamberlain

Anaya Publishers Ltd., Strode House,
44-50 Osnaburgh Street, London NW1 3ND
Tel-071 383-2997
Fax-071 383-3076

Good luck

[Bobbo]

never found out much about Chamberlaine on the net
there is one thing....is it handprint.com... where they
analyse painters palettes ?
he was in there.

[Bobbo]

did you see that;

doesn't that figure under the tree look smal?
on the first picture Mark posted,
i imagined him next to the boats,it is tiny!

[Marc Hanson]

did you see that;

doesn't that figure under the tree look smal?
on the first picture Mark posted,
i imagined him next to the boats,it is tiny!

Good point Bobbo! 2 weeks ago I took a catalogue from Matthew Alexander's latest show at Messum's in London to my landscape class. All of my students thought that his figures looked suspiciously small too. I didn't notice iit right away, but I still thought that maybe it is the way they use the figure's size to emphasize the height of trees and buildings to suit their taste. Trevor C. having been an architectural draughtsman may be used to using these stylized figures in the manner that they're use in that business?!

So I'm going to take a look at Edward Seago's figures and see if this is a way of portraying figures among painters obviously influenced by Seago as both of these painters are.

I'll let you know what I see.

[Bobbo]

he says in this book;

paint your figures tall and elegant,not small and dumpy!!

bit discriminating isn't it....

[Marc Hanson]

he says in this book;

paint your figures tall and elegant,not small and dumpy!!

bit discriminating isn't it....

...you think he means 'thin and lean', not small and dumpy...could still make a thin and lean figure that is a 1/3 meter too short! :D

He does everything else with such mastery, who cares, right?

[Bobbo]

his paints
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-May-2004/24243-paint5.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-May-2004/24243-gel.jpg

[Eugene Veszely]

In the newest book that I have on 'TC', it says that, "it wasn't until 1964 that he gave up a career as an architectural draughtsman to pursue paintng full time."

71 sounds about right in that case. 1Cham, you probably weren't even born, and I was trying to figure out how to negotiate the 4th grade!!!

The site I went to said he was born 1933....I wasnt yet around in 1971 ;) :)

[jecoe]

I don't know if it is still available, maybe Amazon or E-bay would be worth a search.

Here's the publishers info for the latest one that I know of. I bought this at Barnes and Noble in 1996. Title:

'Ron Ranson's Painting School'
OILS
Trevor Chamberlain

Anaya Publishers Ltd., Strode House,
44-50 Osnaburgh Street, London NW1 3ND
Tel-071 383-2997
Fax-071 383-3076

Good luck


This book that Marc recommends is the better of the two Trevor Chamberlain books on oil painting that I've seen. I had to import my copy from Australia (!) after winning it on EBay a couple of years ago.


I lucked out and found the other book on EBay just a few weeks ago:

Oil Painting Pure and Simple
by Ron Ranson & Trevor Chamberlain
Blandford Press, 1986
ISBN 0 7137 1744 0


Chamberlain's books do show up. Many times they are bid quite high, but persistence will pay off. Finding either one is well worth the effort. Both are filled with excellent advice and reproductions.


Now for the real kicker!

Last year, I bought an original painting by Chamberlain - also on EBay! It is an oil on canvas, 16x20" dated 1968, and definitely painted in plein air. Somehow, it just squeaked through EBay unnoticed, and no one else placed a bid on it. It was an amazing bargain, and I consider myself very fortunate (and now you all know how I spend the REST of my time online!) .

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/14-May-2004/36327-MY_Chamberlain.jpg

Not one of his best, but pretty nice, I think. What I have learned from studying it carefully is how he mixed thick impasto knife work (in the clouds) with adjacent areas of canvas scraped nearly clean, and other thick impasto brushwork in the bottom foreground.

Great thread!

Jim

[Marc Hanson]

Jim- You lucky dog! :D

That is a beautiful painting. It must be a treat to have it at hand to review and enjoy.

I found that 1986 book at a used book store locally, another spot to scout for these things.

On technique, a few years ago he painted with John Stobart on a PBS series called 'Worldscape' where J. Stobart would travel around the US and Europe and paint with guest artists, Trevor C., David Curtis, Michael Lynch, Charles Movalli and others. In one with Trevor C. you could see how much he employs a rag to wipe the surface paint down to the canvas to reveal the multi-color washes that he applies at the start. Even in the screen view of the painting that you bought it is easy to see just how nice the interplay of transparent vs opaque is in painting. Thanks for 'giving up' the good deal.

[JamieWG]

Jim, what a find! I think that painting is gorgeous.

Jamie

[Eugene Veszely]

Jim- You lucky dog! :D


Thats my line!!! :crying: Wow what a great buy !! :)

[TPS]

Alas, I believe Trevor passed away a couple of years ago and is now in the great studio above. What a coup to have gotten a Chamberlain through eBay. He's always been a favorite of mine, and an inspiration for his dedication to plein air work. I also like David Curtis whom I believe was a student of his. I have the Chamberlain book mentioned and also David's book "A Light Touch". There's much to learn from studying his paintings over and over. I'm happy to see others discovering him.

[Marc Hanson]

Alas, I believe Trevor passed away a couple of years ago and is now in the great studio above. What a coup to have gotten a Chamberlain through eBay. He's always been a favorite of mine, and an inspiration for his dedication to plein air work. I also like David Curtis whom I believe was a student of his. I have the Chamberlain book mentioned and also David's book "A Light Touch". There's much to learn from studying his paintings over and over. I'm happy to see others discovering him.

That is a real downer if true. Are you sure of this? In searching various information sites on him, none indicate that he has passed. How'd you find this out? Man, I hope not.

[Eugene Veszely]

None of the sites I have been to said he has died either....I hope it isnt true...

[Bobbo]

well,his paintings a cerainly alive!!here is a little watercolor
(thanks for the links cham..)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/16-May-2004/24243-155.jpg

[Eugene Veszely]

I love his Watercolours. :)

I wish I could find more links !! :)

[pinkbubelz]

Question: is this his own home-made box? or one that can be purchased somewhere? It looks really nice.

--Iris

[bharti]

I have that book from the library, and the box was originally owned by his friend Peter Gilman who, unfortunatly, took his own life and left the box to Trevor Chamberlain. He put a whole chapter in the book with lots of photos of the box so that people could copy it. Sad story, but nice he passed on the knowledge.

[Bobbo]

yes the box was costum made in Monmouth
i'm sure a handy man could make one from those photo's
(not me!)

wow jecoe,
thanks for posting your/his painting
that must be wunderfull being able to look at that everyday!!

[Tony Perrotta]

I have a book by Alwyn Crenshaw, he uses two small boxes of this kind in the book. I think one is commercial and one he designed himself and marketed called the Oil Traveling Studio, it takes 6x8" boards. Maybe our UK friends know something about this box? Is it available?

Tony :)

[Julianne]

mmm, I'd like something small like that. I'm no handyman, so I'm not likely to be able make something.

What gorgeous paintings! Thanks for turning me onto yet another wonderful artist!
BTW, David Curtis has some DVDs out. Anyone seen them?

Julianne

[JamieWG]

Oh, how wonderful to see this thread resurface! Please rate the thread if you think we should add it to the Hall of Fame.

Jamie

[wa_stone]

TC has a new book out available in the UK that was just published, oh, 20 days ago. The title is: Trevor Chamberlain, England and Beyond, A Celebration of sixty years of painting. There are 141 pages of paintings...very little on technique or methods, just paintings in wc and oil. I pre-ordered it. Publishing date was pushed back due to printing issues. Finally received it 2 weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised to find my copy signed by the artist. Was worth the wait. Btw TC is still very much alive.

[Bobbo]

that is wonderfull news wa stone!
thank you so much for letting us know!!!
his two last books are impossible to get
so gotta have that one

[Bobbo]

ok,a few more gems

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/24243-100_4178.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/24243-100_4179.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/24243-100_4177.jpg

enjoy :) (and learn)

[Bobbo]

I have a book by Alwyn Crenshaw, he uses two small boxes of this kind in the book. I think one is commercial and one he designed himself and marketed called the Oil Traveling Studio, it takes 6x8" boards. Maybe our UK friends know something about this box? Is it available?

Tony :)

hi Tony

i'm surprised you know Alwyn Crenshaw,not to impressed by his work :(
but those boxes sounds interesting!

[Rene']

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/24243-100_4177.jpg

enjoy :) (and learn)

And this why that car is standing there!! :)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/54908-DCP01188.JPG

It's a Morris Minor Van, ................ i know, because i have one :p

[Bobbo]

excellent Rene
you've got his Van
you've got his pochade
your live is perfect!!

i must say you are taking editing a bit far
replacing a housing estate with a single tree!

[Helen Zapata]

i must say you are taking editing a bit far
replacing a housing estate with a single tree!

That's called Artistic License in Action! :lol:

Love this thread!

Does anybody have any information on TC's palette?

Helen

[Bobbo]

yes on page one or two of this thread

[Helen Zapata]

Oops! Thanks Bobbo.. I must have missed it (nothin' new for me :p )

Heading back to the front again...

Helen

[Rene']

excellent Rene
you've got his Van
you've got his pochade
your live is perfect!!

i must say you are taking editing a bit far
replacing a housing estate with a single tree!

Yeah im a lucky, ............. without such talent though. :(

Replacing a housing estate, ......... i had no memory-card in my camera.
When i painted it.

B.t.w when this thread become "Hall famous", we should mention also this thread:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188770&highlight=Trevor+chamberlain

[Wayne Gaudon]

Wow .. I've had a book by this guy and he is great. What book has the pictures of the box and details and are there more than what was posted here or is that it?

[Lemonhead]

My favorite TC pochade (6x8):
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=232938&d=1110851128

[Bill Wray]

Just got his new book from the publisher. Pricy, but worth it.

[Neeman]

Trevor Chamberlain
A Personal View
Light and Atmosphere in Watercolor

Publisher David & Charles

ISBN 0 7153 1694 X

List at 13 pounds Sterling.
I aM sure you can find it cheaper.

A superb book on Plein Air for watercolors.
One of the best around!
He talks and walks you through his life, and fills it with absolute gems of how to do and how to see.
And full of his watercolors!

Neeman

[Bobbo]

Wow .. I've had a book by this guy and he is great. What book has the pictures of the box and details and are there more than what was posted here or is that it?

sorry for the late reply Wayne,
but the box is in the book,oil painting,pure and simple (as if!)
written by Ron Ranson
he also did a book about Edward Wesson,superb!!!!

[Bobbo]

Just got his new book from the publisher. Pricy, but worth it.

nice for you!
would you mind posting some pics bill!?

[Bobbo]

Trevor Chamberlain
A Personal View
Light and Atmosphere in Watercolor

Publisher David & Charles

ISBN 0 7153 1694 X

List at 13 pounds Sterling.
I aM sure you can find it cheaper.

A superb book on Plein Air for watercolors.
One of the best around!
He talks and walks you through his life, and fills it with absolute gems of how to do and how to see.
And full of his watercolors!

Neeman


didn't know about this book
love his watercolors,
if anything,even more simple than his oils
until you try :D

thank you Neeman!
maybe this book has to do,till i can afford his latest...
better sell some more paintings :rolleyes:

[Neeman]

I found it for 8 pounds at Amazon UK

[PCool]

Hi All,

I love the book too with Trevor Chamberlain.

Just thought I would post that Utrecht has a nice thumb on sale until December 31, 2006.

Here is the link:
http://www.utrechtart.com/dsp_view_product_zoom.cfm?item=33875&v=1

[Johnnie]

And this why that car is standing there!! :)

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/24-May-2006/54908-DCP01188.JPG

It's a Morris Minor Van, ................ i know, because i have one :p


Far far out.. I really got to get a photo of my wheelchair scooter setup.. I finally after more than a year got it all together.. Rain umbrella and the whole deal..Have the top part of a tri-pod clamped to the basket.. Pretty good setup for me and just great to use.. lol..

Havent seen a Morris minor van in years over here.. What memories that brings.. Specially seeing the insides..

tnx for posting the pic. Made my year never mind my day..

Johnnie

[Bobbo]

Hi All,

I love the book too with Trevor Chamberlain.

Just thought I would post that Utrecht has a nice thumb on sale until December 31, 2006.

Here is the link:
http://www.utrechtart.com/dsp_view_product_zoom.cfm?item=33875&v=1

thanks for posting this PCool,
didn't realise these were still being made,gotta have one!!!

[Rene']

Far far out.. I really got to get a photo of my wheelchair scooter setup.. I finally after more than a year got it all together.. Rain umbrella and the whole deal..Have the top part of a tri-pod clamped to the basket.. Pretty good setup for me and just great to use.. lol..

Havent seen a Morris minor van in years over here.. What memories that brings.. Specially seeing the insides..

tnx for posting the pic. Made my year never mind my day..

Johnnie

For you John:

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/15-Nov-2006/54908-morris_003.JPG

:wave:

[Johnnie]

Hi Rene'

THanks for that .. Looks pretty good...

Johnnie

[MichaelR]

Alas, I believe Trevor passed away a couple of years ago and is now in the great studio above. What a coup to have gotten a Chamberlain through eBay. He's always been a favorite of mine, and an inspiration for his dedication to plein air work. I also like David Curtis whom I believe was a student of his. I have the Chamberlain book mentioned and also David's book "A Light Touch". There's much to learn from studying his paintings over and over. I'm happy to see others discovering him.
Hi TPSJust thought I would clear this up! Trevor is still in very good health and I have had the good fortune to spend many enjoyable days painting with him in the last few years. He will be exhibiting as usual at tne Wapping Group of Artists show at the Mall Galleries London from Feb 11th-17th.We are all hoping Trevor will continue to lead by example for many years to come!Michael

[Bobbo]

that is wonderful news thanks for sharing Michael!

don't think i would be able to paint next to him...would be to busy obsorbing it all...

[Bobbo]

btw,
does he do any work shops?

[Rene']

Hi TPSJust thought I would clear this up! Trevor is still in very good health and I have had the good fortune to spend many enjoyable days painting with him in the last few years. He will be exhibiting as usual at tne Wapping Group of Artists show at the Mall Galleries London from Feb 11th-17th.We are all hoping Trevor will continue to lead by example for many years to come!Michael

Welcome to this forum Michael,
Never have i been so envious by someone who has only posted one post, .......
Painting with, or watch Trevor paint. :eek:

[MichaelR]

Hi Rene

Thank you for your welcome!

Well I didn't mean to make anyone envious but I know that it has been a great priviledge to know Trevor for the last ten years or so. He i s quite a quiet and shy person really so does not teach ot run workshops but there are a few videos that he has collaborated on and of course his books are a mine of information but like mining you have to dig hard to get the nuggets out!

We are both members of the Wapping Group of Artists which started in the 1940's and has been described as the last proper artists society left in England. We work somewhere on the banks of the River Thames every Wednesday throughout the summer and meet up in a local pub after painting to have a yarn.

Quite often Trevor has kept himself so well hidden during the course of the day that the first we see of him is when he walks in with his bag of gear and sits down for a drink. Other times we will arrive late and find him set up on a traffic island in the middle of the road having been painting since first light in all the noise and fumes of Central London!

Once I get used top the technology of this forum I can send some photos of Trevor and other "Wappers" working "en plein aire, sur le motif" if you think that might be of interest. The gear varies from the trusty french style sketching easel to Open Box and various home made solutions some of which are quite ingenious.

Michael

[Bobbo]

thanks for those anecdotes Michael,they are like gold dust.
of course we would be happy to see the Wappers at work
(is it possible to become a member?)
if you've got problems uploading the pics,i'll be happy to help.

[PCool]

Is Trevor Chamberlain is alive? Then show proof of life.


Peg

[Bobbo]

Is Trevor Chamberlain is alive? Then show proof of life.


Peg

how about a little "please" ? :D

here is a link;

http://www.thewappinggroupofartists.co.uk/the_group.html

[Laraine]

I noticed everyone in the 2005 Wappers photo is male except for the book publisher. Are the Wappers a male only group?

[PCool]

:) Thank you very much, Bobbo.


Peg

[MichaelR]

I noticed everyone in the 2005 Wappers photo is male except for the book publisher. Are the Wappers a male only group?

Hi Laraine

You are quite right, all of the current members are men. There is however no rule to that effect and I suppose that in this day and age it might not be "Politically Correct" to have one!

In practice however the fact that the group is focussed entirely on the changing face of the River Thames from the source to the North Sea makes it somewhat speciallised. Our day-time meets on Wednesdays also make it difficult for those of working age with the result that we are mostly retired.

Most of the members are also marine painters, many are sailors either leisure or ex-navy and so perhaps our group might be a litttle intimidating for ladies as none have hitherto applied for membership.

I hope this answers your question?

Michael

[Quiteastorm]

Hello,

Years ago, I found Trevors book in a used book store and built his pochade box in mahogany. It is small, the panels which fit measure 8"X10". I don't use it often, only in my auto. I omited the thumbhole.

Until this thread I'd no idea he was celebrated! Cheers! :) Dave

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2007/97688-art_425sml.JPG
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2007/97688-art_427sml.JPG

[Bobbo]

excellent box Dave,thanks for the pix

Years ago, I found Trevors book in a used book store ,Until this thread I'd no idea he was celebrated!
same here!

[martinjbull]

Hi there
I have just joined WC-I am a professional artist in jersey, Channel islands. I started painting 20+ years ago when I received a gift of a set of paints and a book by Peter Gilman-I also read about Trevor Chamberlain at that time too and remember the pochade box from the books. I was very sad to hear that Peter Gilman had passed away so sadly and wondered if anyone could tell me more about Peter Gilman-I feel very strongly that I owe him my entire profession!

[pochade.co.uk]

Brilliant work, perfect colours. there are a few wet carriers on ebay.com made in canada if people still need them. We are making a big batch soon but in over a month.

[Bobbo]

hi pochade,
just went over to your site,and it all looks very exciting!
great little box you have there...
not much plein air going on around this nick of the woods
so it is great to see your initiative,
maybe we can kick some people out of their cosy studies and learn from life!

[jcsartist]

Chamberlains's paintings are just dazzling, thanks for posting them. I just made an 8x10 pochade-type box based on contributions and questions I found on this site, but this little guy is really intriguing! I keep panels in a homemade drying box that looks pretty ratty, and is a bit bulky,but so far it works. I have a looooooooooooooong way to go after seeing this work.
jonathan

[Bobbo]

hi Jonathan,
good luck with your set-up,hope to see the results in the plein air forum soon.
yes humbeling seeing his work isn't it...keeps us going....trying to get better!
if you Like mr Chaberlain you will also like Edward Seago and Edward Wesson...

[SewSew]

I am happy to report that Trevor still does! I last saw him on Saturday, looking well and doing his considerable bit for The Hertford Art Society's annual summer exhibition . Brilliant artist.

[Laraine]

Terrific! It's nice to know when painters are still among us. Thanks for the news.

[IMaybe]

:clap: Wanted to add my admiration for Trevor Chamberlin----Love his work in w/c and oils----I have a book by him that I read over and over---when he talks about his plein-air landscapes what he writes really resounds with me, I love that book. Its a David and Charles book, I believe, and I got it thru Noth Light book club a year or two ago. I like Ron Ranson as well, and Edward swego---The english watercolor artsits are great! But Trevor, the way he talks about it really causes you to think.

[michael t. dalto]

help want to purchase trev pochade painting box.

[Rene']

help want to purchase trev pochade painting box.

What da you know I just got the newletter from Utrecht

Here you are > Utrecht Wooden Pochade Thumb Box (http://www.utrechtart.com/dsp_view_product.cfm?item=33875) <

Their site > Utrecht-art (http://www.utrechtart.com/) <

Good luck.

[gaugin]

Hello,

Years ago, I found Trevors book in a used book store and built his pochade box in mahogany. It is small, the panels which fit measure 8"X10". I don't use it often, only in my auto. I omited the thumbhole.

Until this thread I'd no idea he was celebrated! Cheers! :) Dave

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2007/97688-art_425sml.JPG
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/07-Feb-2007/97688-art_427sml.JPG


That is just so cool, I have got to find out more about his book, pochade box and art.
:thumbsup:

[Rene']

Made one for a colleague, and thought why not post some photo's
of it here as well, ...

It's a pochade/openbox combination, I use an 24 x 30 cm.
one for myself regularly, but this is a 18 x 24 cm. one.
It can hold two panels.

Having some thought of even combine only the wet-panel carrier
to the tripod. With a loose palette which can be mounted as
a palette on the wet-panel carrier and held loose, but that's maybe
for an other thread.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-004.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-005.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-007.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-008.JPG

And some without the lid-holder, ...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-013.JPG

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/09-Apr-2010/54908-012.JPG

Maybe too much pictures but for those who want to make one you can't
have enough photo's I'll guess. Ow btw. the whole pochade is mountable on a
tripod as well, that's the reason the wood of the palette on the panel-carrier
side is somewhat thicker, ...

Feel free to ask when something isn't that clear.

[PCool]

Nice Renee.

Peg

[poochemio]

What a lovely little box Renee!

[Rene']

Thank you both, ... she's very happy with it as well!
And is using it a lot so she told on her blog.

> overthere (http://ontspindoctor.blogspot.com/2010/08/pochade-kistje-pochade-box.html) < you can see the box in action!

[harson]

cool box Rene

[nzuriel]

nice one rene.. thanks for sharing!