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    saramart
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        I’m excited to go to the lake this summer and paint. However, I’m not in a place where I can buy a fancy set up (even $100 is too much right now). Can I see your “on the cheap” plein air setups? I will either use oils or acrylics, depending on how I feel that day.

        (If there’s already a thread for this – can someone point me in the right direction?)

        Thanks! :)

        #580328
        contumacious
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            I made my own. If you already have a tripod it won’t take much time or money to fabricate a pretty nice setup.

            This thread on WC has some good images to show you how to build the mast. A palette shelf can be simple or fancy. Mine is similar to the one in the second link below.

            https://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1320431&highlight=tripod

            http://www.thomaskitts.com/2014/09/building-plein-air-shelf.html

            #580329
            iamdaie
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                a small d.i.y pochade box is cool…

                #580325
                maryinasia
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                    I paint with acrylics while sitting down with the canvas or watercolor pad on my lap. My lap is very portable.

                    I carry everything in a tote bag…the paints in a ziplock bag. I use a disposable plastic container for a palette.

                    #580330
                    iamdaie
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                        I paint with acrylics while sitting down with the canvas or watercolor pad on my lap. My lap is very portable.

                        I carry everything in a tote bag…the paints in a ziplock bag. I use a disposable plastic container for a palette.

                        where can I buy your lap?

                        #580326
                        Bartc
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                            You can DIY a pochade from any box that suits you. Cigar boxes are an old traditional favorite and dirt cheap to work with.

                            My video here will show you how I did one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLfFelGgvdk

                            #580324

                            Fancy easels are fun but if you really want to go light or cheap all you need is a folding stool or old chair and a drawing board. The latter can be almost any thing you can tape a panel to… I like scrap plexiglass plastic sheets; the plastic used on storm doors. Perhaps an apron, some bug repellant, an umbrella, the latter for shade.

                            Comments? Dave

                            #580327
                            Bartc
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                                Fancy easels are fun but if you really want to go light or cheap all you need is a folding stool or old chair and a drawing board. The latter can be almost any thing you can tape a panel to… I like scrap plexiglass plastic sheets; the plastic used on storm doors. Perhaps an apron, some bug repellant, an umbrella, the latter for shade.

                                Comments? Dave

                                Actually, just that lap mentioned before, a sturdy enough surface to paint on, and something to lean against or sit on.

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