I am a classically trained oil painter, these are the products I use for plein air painting and live event painting! You can see my work and hire me as a wedding painter at my website: www.lakaiaart.com
This canvas is high quality and an easy size to pack.
Centurion Oil Primed Linen Pad 9x12 10 Sheets
PRO TIP: instead of spending your money on an expensive, hard to clean, artist's palette buy a cheap picture frame. You just cover the stock photo with grey paper and voila you have a neutral, easy to clean, glass surface on which to mix your paint.
Picture Frame for Palette
My favorite paint color, I use it ALL THE TIME, perfect for light!!
Holbein Duo Watersoluble Oil Color - Orange 40ml
This clips onto an easel really securely and is perfect for reference as shadows change.
Flexible Gooseneck Tablet & Phone Holder 360°
I use my ipad to look at reference photos for light etc. while I paint on location
ipad for reference photos
read this book
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
An incredible resource for any oil painter
Problem Solving for Oil Painters: Recognizing Issues
While I may not use this for traditional plein air it is a must have for live event painting and painting in the evening!
Adjustable Light
This apron has such a cute, vintage, Amy March feel and it has huge pockets. The perfect apron for a painter.
Cute Retro Cotton Linen X-Back Apron
Sometimes I like to chew gum while I'm painting to keep me focused. I tried this gum in Indonesia last year and I have been hooked ever since.
Lotte Xylitol Lime Mint Gum
This is the sketchbook I use. I love that it is hardcover and easy to flip to a flat page.
Spiral Bound Sketchbook
I keep all of my pens and pencils in this storage case. I love that it has several different compartments.
Pencil Case
I sometimes use these pens to sign paintings and to add dimension to watercolors. Very useful to keep with you.
SAKURA Gelly Roll Retractable Gel Pens
I use a metal palette knife to mix paint. I think it's a good idea to have a variety to start with so you can figure out what you like.
