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Instructor
Teresa Beth Hough

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    The Kit

         Artists need to take a few items , but need is defined differently in the art world. One has to consider the climate and terrain and to select appropriate clothing and the best media to get the job done. DnD provide several check lists, (right) that might prevent panic mode before heading for the great outdoors.

      If you are flying to destination there will be other concerns to properly and legally pack certain items that are fragile or  combustible. We recommend carrying onboard anything precious or irreplaceable--pastels, (amber), the pencil your artist idol touched , the discontinued paintbrush you\d die to find on ld stock somewhere.  If it would cause a problem if you arrive separately, carry it onboard if at all possible. 

      With the our checklist you have a basis to help you decide which are the most important or worth the (extra) weight to carry around because you basically take an abbreviated studio on the road. It's fun to figure it out and tweak the kit as you get more experience. Make notes what works and doo or don't do that the next time.  Do mosquitoes love you? If you're going where they will find you, prepare and go forth! 

        I've been in groups that never stopped to eat or drink, some that tailgated more than painted and some highbrows that took the time to set up high tea  with crumpets and actually produced beautiful  paintings in grand style. With the human factor, plein painting is never a dull occasion and almost always 'educational' in the best way--hands on and word-of-mouth.

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