Summertime! It makes me think of openess, sunshine, ice tea, beaches, barbeques and much more. It also makes me think that I am outside more and moving around more and less structure and yadada yadada - basically less time for art. So I have come up with my art travel kit that I take with me when I travel and when I go to the beach etc.
I use a large travel kit approx. 9x12 - this is my favorite oil cloth so it can be wiped down and is very durable. This one is deep and has two zippered pockets and holds a lot of stuff! Plus it is really cute!
All of this will fit in the case nicely and covers what I need to art journal.
Caran D'ache Neo Color II's in an oil cloth zippered little box.
Pitt pens and white japanese pens in - yes, an oil cloth zippered makeup pouch.
Copic markers in a handmade bag that someone made for me - they fit perfectly and there are 46 of them in there!
Misc. sharpie poster paint markers and other colored markers in a zip pouch from my friend Carol Parks who's zine by the way is awesome and you should check out! Every issue is its own little piece of art lovingly assembled and filled with lots of goodies - you can order back issues and the current one at the link above!
Size 4 small alphabet stamps and and ink pad - goes in pouch with pitt pens.
A black 5x7 sketch journal that fits nicely just sandwiched inside - and Zip, Zip , Zip it all goes in and I am ready to go!
You can use any type of travel bag but I do lovvve oil cloth! Mary Jane Bags are where most of mine come from and are worth a look!
I LOVE all your ideas for summer art. Perfect oil cloth containers too. Thank you for the great ideas.
Posted by: Jill | June 19, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Thanks for sharing your ideas for art on the go! I have been trying to get something together to take to the park or coffee shop. I have been using ziploc bags and they aren't the greatest of course. And I packed my daughters safety scissors because they are rounded and won't cut through a bag.:)
Posted by: amy | June 19, 2007 at 11:18 AM
hi Gina, I don't know how I missed out on your zine! I was wondering if you had any copies left? But.. I think I read it's sold out? Just thought I'd ask.. it looks fantastique!
xox
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | June 19, 2007 at 03:03 PM
I love all your pens and crayons etc - that makes me want to draw!
Posted by: Jude | June 19, 2007 at 11:22 PM
what an awesome idea! i'm always scrounging for art travel stuff. Now I will pack a bag that can be taken at a moments notice. Thanks,
Posted by: Mim Stella | June 23, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Lovely pages - and that bag in green, oh my gosh, I'm in love with it! It's just SO COOL! As is the things you put inside, great inspiration. Thanks!
Posted by: Hanna | June 24, 2007 at 10:44 AM