Holidays in Ink, Anyone?

 

Here in the northeastern United States, October is the month when we plein air painters flock outside to capture the very short burst of peak color in the landscape. It's a time I look forward to all year. Not only is it the best color we will get, but it's the last opportunity before colder temperatures drive us indoors. I've always lamented the fact that Inktober happens in October. I love working in ink, but it's the last thing I want to do in October. Every winter, I come up with a personal, motivational studio art project to expand my own horizons, and try to make the most of the days indoors. This year, from Thanksgiving until after New Year's Day, I'm going to do Holidays in Ink. You're all invited to join me if you'd like an interesting art challenge around the holidays.  Here are the basic details:

Update on the Makeup Kit to Painting Set Conversion

I've been enjoying my gouache paintbox that I converted from a makeup kit in my previous post, and have some updates for my readers. In this post, you'll find:

• Solutions for issues that came up while using this box or a similar box. 
• Link and photos of an available, relatively inexpensive makeup kit that will work well for those of you who have wanted to do something similar.
• A couple of dollar store painting kit options to show you.

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Sketching at Tilly Foster Farm

Gouache Along the Appalachian Trail

Sometimes you just have to let go.

Wisdom from Buddha