Plein Air Painting Supplies Must Haves

Due to my MFA classes resuming this month I needed to make pieces of equipment that will make my life much easier when I paint in the field (Plein Air). 

Some artists, mainly beginners, purchase their equipment while others the equipment they need. I option to do the latter because it's cheaper if you have a few hours to do it. 

The first piece of equipment I made was a Sketch Easel originally perfected by  artist/illustrator James Gurney. I made some adjustments however in the future I will find another way to make it. I don't necessarily like how the wings fold as they do not fold perfectly flat. 

The second piece I made was a Painting Panel Holder from 1/2" x 2" Poplar.

The third piece is a wet painting carrier for 11''x15" panels out of Gorilla Tape, corrugated plastic and some 1"X2" stock. 

I haven't posted here for awhile but much of this blog will be updated on a regular basis. Well, my biggest news is that I graduated from Academy of Art University with a Master of Arts in Visual Development. People often wonder what Visual Development is. It goes by different names depending on the institution or the individual:

• Entertainment Design or Entertainment Arts
  
  
• Conceptual/Concept Design or Concept Art
  
  
• Illustration for Entertainment Design
  
  
• Visual Storytelling

I will be attending Academy of Art University to continue in the Master of Fine Arts in Visual Development in Spring 2021. I want the terminal degree that can open doors that an MA cannot. 

MFA is considered a terminal degree because there is no other higher degree in the visual arts. 

As an educator in higher education this can equate to higher pay, too. I will post my portfolio in future posts.