Art supplies I Brought, vs What I used at the Inktober Retreat
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- I have a theory that the more you bring with you to an art retreat the less you will get done because you will have more choices and therefore, more decisions to make. Here are the supplies I brought with me to the Focus Retreat Center for the Inktober Retreat and I will tell you what I used and didn't.
What I brought:
huge pack of Art Beek brush markers (cheap and plentiful so I can share) amzn.to/47jEPyS
Sketchbar marker sketchbook 7"x7" or so (no longer available)
Ohuhu fineliners (black and color-waterproof and alcohol marker proof) amzn.to/3SwTkvn
In my Grumbacher backpack with stool built in. Sadly this backpack is no longer made but this is similar: amzn.to/3QKeWmD
Viviva folio A5 set: vivivacolors.com/?sca_ref=249...
Derwent Chromaflow pencils, 24 set: amzn.to/3FJbYZ7
Portable painter filled with watercolors: amzn.to/3QJ9tMM
Hahnemuhle accordion sketchbook: amzn.to/3u94EmU
Bug spray
Sunscreen (hahahaha!)
Stillman & Birn Beta series mixed media sketchbooks in 3.5"x5.5" and 5.5"x8.5" (finished both!) shrsl.com/4aic7
4"x4" handmade arches paper sketchbook (finished that too!)
Cheap joes travel brushes: www.cheapjoes.com/miller-s-ps...
Flat compass: amzn.to/3siD0U2
White gel pen: amzn.to/49npUpu
White paint pen: amzn.to/3MQRqlF
Basic watercolor extras like wax, credit card scraper, old toothbrush, rag, clips, tape, eraser, pencil, a few other brushes and stuff like that.
In my fanny pack:
This fanny pack is waterproof and looks to be a similar size: amzn.to/3tXIBjc
Tiny clip-on palette with my watercolors: amzn.to/3sgoeNL *this looks better than the one I bought and is cheaper LOL!
Derwent set of 4 waterbrushes: amzn.to/3Mug0Z0
Compressed towels (actually, these are in all my kits and I rinse them out after using them, let them dry and keep using them. amzn.to/3QIIZLb *I had these in my camping stuff, I did not buy them for art but they are super absorbant and last longer than paper towels.
3.5"x8.25" handbook sketchbook: amzn.to/3u0g64n
Other: clips, tape, pencil, eraser, cut up credit card etc.
I used most everything, yay! I didn't use the bug spray, sunscreen or accordion sketchbook!
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Lindsay don’t ever worry about your audience not being interested in anything you discuss in your videos.. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed this video and watched this video a few times through! I have a lot of these items in my Amazon cart!
Thank you so much!!
We’re girls - we ALWAYS bring more than we need - you never know 😊 Thank you for sharing ❤
I thought I packed light!
Girl - you are NEVER boring!
Aww, thanks!
You finished 3 sketchbooks! That’s great! Not boring at all. Exciting!💕 Art is a great obsession!💕 The little wood watercolor palette would be great gift with a sketchbook 💕 I loved seeing what you pack and use for vacation/retreat. I stuffed my backpack with my art supplies for a flight to SF couple years ago. Only used my small set of watercolor. Carry on. So heavy 😅. Transfer was murder. I don’t know what I was thinking 😅 Glad you had fun💕
It was awesome!
Brilliant video, I love seeing what others take on vacation! So cute how you packed the tinyest watercolour palettes but then brought the massive bag of alcohol markers 😁 I always want to bring everything, as I do miss my art supplies when I’m away, but recently I went more minimal - but it’s still too much 😂
I'm a contradiction, what can I say?
@@thefrugalcrafter 😊
@@thefrugalcrafteryour just a fun lady! ❤
NOT boring! I love watching vids where people talk about their process!
Thanks!
Wow that looked like a lot of stuff. I've had most of my supplies in storage for 18 months and now finally got a senior apartment. I'm unpacking more bins of art supplies than I have of everything else combined. 😂
Sounds about right!
Your drawings and paintings are so beautiful, please know how talented you !
Thank you so much 😀
The CD case with the flap and towel is such a good idea!
Thanks!
Great video! Today I finally unpacked my big rolling craft “suitcase” I use for crafty weekends. Was packed for an event in the spring and was unable to,go at the last minute. I was laughing as i unpacked, realizing I didn’t miss one single thing! I may have a problem😂
Sounds great! I have one of those with my watercolor teaching supplies for 20 students in it.
This was actually quite educational and fun. Thanks Lindsay.
You are welcome 😊
Great idea to cut your brushes 31:41 in half. If you want them to have a tip to scratch, cut them diagonally -and use your husband's sanding machine to make it smoother and pointier. I did this (although Insanded by hand😊!) and then painted the tip with gold coloured acrylic paint. It looks so good!
Thanks for the idea!
Lindsey, instead of a sock on your wrist I use a sport sweatband because they’re meant to be absorbent and I use that one. I’m out for my watercolours if I need to pack light.
Good idea!
I really enjoyed seeing what you have in your travel bag. It made me feel so much better about mine. I always take to much, but then I have to pack for each trip. So, after two or three days of getting ready I have changed my mind at least two or three times about what kind of project I want to work on, and, then I wind up taking all of it. I need to find a cabin with WiFi so I can just immerse myself in one of your classes.
That's a great idea!
What great travel art kit ideas! I love the fanny pack usage--that really makes you think about what you're taking, what you will use most, and not overloading!
I did in fact fall asleep to this last night but I always come back and watch the end the next day! I only wish you'd shown what you did in the ends of those sketchbooks!
Its so interesting to see what you took and used. The last couple of times I have packed way more art supplies than I've actually used, I think I overestimate how much time the children actually let me paint. Looking forward to seeing your inktober sketches. I'm so pleased I actually finished inktober this year, albeit in the first week of November😂.
Congrats!
Super fun video! That's alot of markers, but makes sense since you were on a retreat with other artists. Probably way too many for me on a personal vacay. Love the urban art, signs etc. They are really fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good, I am not the only one who brings everything but the kitchen sink!!!! I am so glad that I am not alone, because I bring things, 🎉will I need it? Yeah, ya never know, packing it. ❤️ from Ohio🇺🇸
So true!
This is EXACTLY the level of detail I want 😂😍
Thanks!
I love this type of video, thanks for posting Lindsay
You're so welcome!
Speaking of New York...an hour or 2 north of nyc there's an art park called "Storm King Art Center" in New Windsor, NY where there are acres and acres of fantastic modern art sculptures that you can walk through or ride on their guided tram tour and see. They have a few Alexander Calder s there. Even if you're not that into huge modern art sculptures (I can take them or leave them but they are great visuals) the park itself is so beautiful. It's worth a stop.
Cool!
I love videos like this, always helpful for me to know how to put together a travel bag for art practice since doing so at home doesn't seem to work out to well for me. Maybe, you don't think so, but I know I'd be happy to own any kind of art made by you. If I had my own income, I'd be first in line to buy any of your sketchbooks/art that you're not fond of. Last but not least, nope I've still not been able to acquire my set of artists grade watercolor tube paints that I've been wanting to get. Ohh well. Thanks for keeping your channel going, we love you. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
A small bag with a sketchbook and the watercolors you have, even if they are not the best, is definitely usable and won't hurt anything to practice with. Good luck!
You would think this is not interesting to watch but watching what artists use or take to places shows exactly what artists value. Obviously, if it were up to us, we would take the whole studio. But when forced to slim down in supplies, it shows the true process of how an artist works.
You are someone I admire as an artist and teacher, so this is very helpful. It's almost like peering inside your mind and not just watching the pretty art come alive.
Thank you!
What she said ❤
This was fun Lindsay! I'm glad you had a fun time. It was interesting to see what you take.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fun video, Lindsay!! So many great ideas for travel/plein air painting! Fun to see what you used...You didn't mention Jason, and if he drew some faces....😊 Thanks again!!
😆 the "Jase-face" game is strong! He worked on some lessons from Jake Parker because we got a 3 month pass to his online school as part of the retreat.
@@thefrugalcrafter How fun! Hope we get to see them! 😊
Lindsay,
Better to be prepared for whatever art adventure that may come your way. My husband would say, “minimize your packing. “Then again , if it’s a first time experience…. You’re just not sure what to pack. It’s the what if’s that get you in a jam. I know I seem to pack more variety art supplies when we go on vacation. Heck! Half the time we aren’t by any art store’s. Except for this year and was I in seventh heaven! I digress. I’m guilty of overpacking,too. The again when I have to carry that extraordinarily heavy backpack. Well I do think , What the heck! 😂🤣😁
By the way, I always enjoy your video’s. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Warm Regards,
Martina
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for showing me your supplies. It's so nice to see what you like to use.
You are so welcome!
What a GREAT Video!!! Love the before and after AND Love your Artwork!!!!!!
Thank you so much 😀
I so appreciate this video! We are planning a trip in March and I wanted to put together a bag for sketching and painting. You made my choices on what to take so much easier! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This is really interesting! I don’t travel much, but I have learned not to pack too much art supplies when I do. Just a sketchbook and pen.😂 I’m often too exhausted on trips to do any painting.
That's a great idea!
Am sooo impressed that you managed to *use* almost everything from that huge amount of stuff in the first half...Thanks for sharing 🙂.
I thought I packed light 😆
Absolutely enjoyed! Always!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks again!
Thoroughly enjoyed this! I LOVE seeing what other people pack and then eventually use! Soo fun 😊 Glad you finished up some sketchbooks too, that's always soo satisfying!🎉
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you, this was the best!!!!❤
You're so welcome!
Thank you for sharing what you packed to take with you and for giving us all a peek inside your sketchbooks, and congrats for finishing them! I really enjoyed hearing what you said about the markers and that you were up for sharing if anyone needed something! Very nice video to watch whilst I enjoy my morning coffee!
Thank you so much!
Glad to see you were successful in complete so many sketchbooks, Lindsay! Great info vid for trips! Thanks for sharing!!🎉❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! I love finishing sketchbooks. I always feel so accomplished afterwards. 😊 can’t wait for the Inktober wrap up. 🥰
Tomorrow!
I enjoyed your art supplies packing and unpacking talk. Good to know you used almost all of it! Hope you met some interesting folks.
I did!
Thank you and have fun.!!❤🎉😊
Our pleasure!
Such fun video!
Thanks 😊
Very impressive that you used most of it!
Thank you!
not boring, very interesting
Lindsay! that star at 11:31 is amazing! You have to do a video about how you made it :D
I will! Let me put it on my list right now!
Hi Lindsay... so cool to see what you took and that you actually used most of it shows how well you packed. Glad you had such a lovely trip. Funny... I was reminded of my doctor who sometimes talks like a doctor and it's over my head... you talk like an artist and it's over my head too! LOL 😆 🤣 🙂
Oh no, sorry about that!
Ha you are never boring and always entertaining
Loved this video! Thanks for sharing-❤
You are so welcome!
I can relate, we take a lot of trips during the year and I do the same thing with my supplies. I pick things up and put them down trying to decide what I might, or might not need. I always figure it’s better to overpack. 😬
I have a tiny 8 well walnut wooden palette for taking in my back pack and I love it - but you're right, the mixing area is teeny tiny
I absolutely love this video concept. Only saw the first half when writing this but I didn’t want to risk forgetting this. Paused the video to give this tip: I have those Chinese brushes too, both the white and the brown ones. After a bad wet-dog situation with my travel squirrel 12 brush (thought no way they would be real hair for the price at that time but considering the smell they at least ought to be partly real hair) I drilled that way too small whole at the end of the cap wider. And with that experience in mind, I just cut off the ends of those somewhat flexible caps of those Chinese brushes. Those caps are long enough for them to not still serve their purpose. I was able to fix my broken one but I’ll keep your solution in mind should I have a problem with one of those. Now, on to part 2 of this video, quite curious how much you did and didn’t use lol
I always bring too much 😅
Good tip!
😂 oh my goodness! You are so clever! Using the cd cover and Making A Window! 🤯 Absolute genius!💜💜💜
😊 thank you
I have a small watercolor handbook journal and I LOVE using gouache in it. Just in case you need some inspiration to finish yours. 😊 I also always keep one of the Stonehenge mini’s in my purse. Perfect to use when you’re waiting somewhere!
Thanks for the tip!
I LOVED seeing glimpses of your sketchbooks here.. would you ever consider doing a sketchbook tour? I would totally drool all over my phone watching 🙈
Search sketchbook tour on my CZcams channel. I have several:)
This was so much fun. I need to do that with myself. Next time I come back from my retreat. I always way way way over packed. And then I feel guilty about bringing everything so then I try to use everything in place.
No guilt allowed
Glad to hear your dad is doing well. I love the Holy Donut! But you have to get there in the morning because the vegan donuts go quick! If you think driving in Portland is stressful never drive in Atlanta. That’s where I learned to drive in four lanes of traffic. 😂 Compared to that Portland is a breeze!
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for sharing all the stuff you brought...a lot! It's always fun to see 😬We just took a quick trip to Baltimore (we live less than an hr away) and I took a sketchbook with a few pencils...thinking maybe I could do some sketching on the way. Who was I kidding? I was listening to a video and never touched it...and it was dark on the way home (husband driving.) But I tend to overpack for all those "just in case" necessaries.🙄
I know what you mean 😆
I bring an A6 sheet of yupo on trips to use as a mixing surface for watercolours.
That's a great idea!
Very interesting video!
Thanks for visiting
Lindsay I have a sock that I use and it’s great because it’s 100% cotton. They’re not easy to find anymore but I’ve had luck at thrift shops. More in men’s than ladies. 😊
Great tip!
Bringing almost finished sketchbooks to any workship is not an efficient use of space. In addition, this is a new experience and it makes sense to start afresh. One book with good paper and one not as good so there's no pressure.
Such a funny point is that I live in Phoenix Arizona and the uniball signos or the only ones that work for me, the jelly rolls do not work at all for me here 😂
Thanks Lindsay, this was so interesting. I love having permission to be so nosy! 😂❤
You're so welcome!
I'm taking my small pencil case with business card holder that has my paints in it and DIY A5 sketchbook with me each day in hope that I can draw on my lunch hour. 😅😅😅 Now it's gotten too cold to draw outside, though. Do you have a business card holder with eyeshadow tin cans inside for the paints? I'd love to see it
I don't, it sounds like the art toolkit. I do have a business card holder with half-and-half tho!
@@thefrugalcrafter I saw a video with this idea on urban sketches channel here on CZcams 7 years ago. It it still on their channel available to watch is the best video on plainair sketching tools!!! Arttoolkit probably took this idea and made it for sale. I'd love to see your case
This video came to me at the perfect time, night before vacation. But I'm stopping at my parents where I have a crapton there...do I just take a pocket watercolor set up? Do I include pens I might want to use will I even do any art on vacation??? 😭
My tip tho, I use a staining sponge from hobby lobby to wipe my brushes on, it's microfiber and a sponge so it absorbs greatly and is washable! I always use sponges for wiping and the staining sponge is my soul mate! I have a larger one but it still fits in my pencil bag.
Great tip!
Love this, I just looked up the Focus Retreat Center, what would it take for you to do an Artist’s Way Retreat there, cycling through drawing and watercolor classes. Just one a day, with lots of free time to focus and practice. Just a thought.
Great idea!
Slightly late to the comments here. I take it that you put that old sock around your wrist and use it to wipe off your brush? That’s genius! Even if it’s not as absorbent as other cloths xx
Yes, but I prefer the compressed towels recommended by Alice Lim
Who would buy your sketchbooks?? I think you would be pleasantly surprised! ❤
😆
That’s a great price for the tube opener! They are about $6 on amazon. I’ve been wanting to get one, but it feels too expensive!
Amazon is high on small items like this. Grab it at blick, jerrys or cheap Joe's the next time you place an order.
Ok I just love the name Ohuhu 🤣 Oh Who who! 🦉
It's fun to say and fun to use!
What are you using for the little quarter or sliver of a pan size for your granulating colors in the travel painter?
Those are the new slim pans that fit in the portable painter.
@@thefrugalcrafter You're the best thank you!
I love videos like this. I'm so proud of you for finishing those sketchbooks! I really really want to do urban sketching outside but I walk with a cane and can only stand for so long. I cannot find a stool that I can carry that is lightweight that can stand my 260 lbs. 😔😔😔😔 If you or any of your viewers can please recommend one, I would be ever so grateful!!!
I wonder if a camp stool would work.
@@thefrugalcrafter I'll check those out. Thank you! 😙
A relative of mine used to have a wheeler that converted into a seat, rather than using a cain. It gave her a lot more range because she was more stable with walking and didn’t have to carry a stall. The unit could be used to transport her kit around too. Perhaps not for everyday, but for urban exploration it might be worth trying. The nature of the beast mean people often only can use these aids for a short period of time, so depending where you live there may be a second hand market in them. It’s worth checking out. I seem to recall a lot of discussions about units with and without hand breaks, and with three versus four wheels.
@@dees3179 this sounds very interesting. I'm not familiar with the term wheeler. Is it like a walker with a seat?
@@ArtsiRosi I guess so. I don't know the term walker! It has two handles, some have breaks on them. They can have all sorts of different carriers incorporated in to them. They have all wheels, it's not like crutches. Some are three wheel and some four. When you want to stop there is a comfy seat that you can make appear. Put the brakes on and it's really stable, not like balancing on a stool.
Where did you get those cute paperclips that holds a pen? Thanks 😊!
Amazon amzn.to/4759FM6
😊❤🎉
Random question: What is that paperclip that holds a pen called, and where did you find it?
I can't remember what it's called, but I'll give you a link: amzn.to/47mFHDB
Do you have a link for the wooden palette with 31 wells?
31? Here is the one with 15, the size in my fanny pack: amzn.to/3uQHH8t
And here is the one with 29 which is nicer and you get 2 amzn.to/484I8uw
We always bring extra! Do you have any thoughts on those air guns that dry paint? Are they worth the bother? 😊
I use a hear gun on watercolor sometimes. It's handy. It can blister acrylics and it might ignite oils so it depends on what you are using.
@@thefrugalcrafter was thinking of drying inks and watercolour x
Can you recommend one? 😊
@@lizcharalambous9150 Ranger heat it: amzn.to/3SMhKRk
@@thefrugalcrafterthank you x
Where can I get a set of markers that size please
There is a link for them in the description, Cathy. I think it is an Amazon link... hope this helps!
Thanks Lindsey
They are decent too. I have a review on them if you want to watch before buying.
Drill a hole in the cap of the stinky brushes so they can dry.
I packed for an art retreat 😂😢💕
Nice!
That was a joke. 😳Sorry. I need to communicate clearly. 💕🌸
Wait…is there an actual retreat besides the online challenge?
Yup, it's in upstate new york.
33 minutes in 'yeah that's it, that's all I'm bringing' 😅
I mean, it's not too much, right?
Love the concept and very interested but you talk so fast and so high pitched and squeaky I really can't understand a word you say.
Hi... maybe your settings are on double time? I ended up speeding it up to 1.5 to finish it up before bed and understood her just fine...😊
I watch on double time and still understand Lindsay because her diction is excellent. I agree with the previous poster, check the speed settings on your video, it must be on something you are not used to.