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Plein Air Painting

Your guide to painting on the go.

Whether you're a budding artist looking to sketch your first sunset en plein air or a seasoned painter in search of new inspiration, this travel painting guide is your trusty companion for all things related to painting while traveling.

Here, we'll unpack the essentials of preparing your portable art supplies for travel, focusing on practical, lightweight choices that won’t break your back or the bank. You'll discover plenty of tips for painting while traveling and how to make the most of your painting sessions, whether perched on a city rooftop or nestled in a mountain nook.

We’ll guide you through the ins and outs of sketching and painting on vacation, from seeking out those hidden, picturesque spots to understanding how different lights and shadows can transform your work. Plus, we’ll talk about the softer side of travel painting, like connecting with local cultures and how these interactions can breathe life into your artwork. Of course there are plenty of Plein air painting tips waiting for you inside too.

And when your artistic travel adventure ends, we’ll show you how to keep the creative flame burning. Learn how to turn those on-the-spot sketches into refined pieces and keep your travel memories alive through your art long after you’ve returned home.

So, whether you’re sipping coffee by the Seine or trekking through the Amazon, let’s gear up for a journey where each destination becomes a page in your artistic diary. Let "Plein Air Painting" be your guide to combining travel and art by capturing your travel experiences on canvas.

1) Preparing for the Trip

Before you set foot on your next great adventure, let's talk about art supplies for traveling artists. Preparing for a trip as an artist isn't just about packing socks and sunscreen; it's about curating the perfect toolkit that will let your creativity flow, no matter where you are. Think of it as packing a little piece of your studio in your suitcase. We're going to dive into how to pick art supplies that are as travel-friendly as they are inspiring. From navigating airline regulations to choosing the right sketchbook, this section is all about making sure your art journey starts on the right note. So, let's get your bags ready with everything you'll need to capture the world in your unique style!

a) What To Consider When Choosing Your Art Supplies

When it comes to picking your travel art kit, it's not just about what you'll use, but also how you'll carry it. Here are some key things to keep in mind:

Airline Weight Limits : Stay within the limits to avoid extra fees. Light and compact is the way to go.

Luggage Space : Your art kit should easily fit in your luggage or car, so size and portability are key.

Durability of Supplies : Opt for supplies that can handle a bit of a shake and a bump.

Ease of Use : Choose tools that are quick to set up and pack away. You don’t want to miss a moment!

Multi-functionality : The more uses one tool has, the less you need to pack.

Security and Customs Regulations : Be aware of what you can carry on flights, especially liquids like paints. After you have selected your items, check with the airline to ensure they are allowed.

Environmental Considerations : Go for eco-friendly options, especially if you’re painting in nature. Make sure you will leave only footprints when you are done.

Local Availability of Supplies : Sometimes it’s easier, and cheaper, to buy certain items at your destination.

Personal Comfort and Ergonomics : Your painting setup should be practical and efficient. Go on a few test runs locally before you go on holiday to ensure you have everything you need and your system runs smoothly.

Climate and Terrain Adaptability : Make sure your supplies can withstand the climate of your destination. Getting caught in the rain often happens when painting outdoors.

Safety of Supplies in Transit : Pack your supplies securely to avoid any in-transit accidents. Re-usable, resealable plastic bags are your friend here.

Clean-up and Maintenance : Easy-to-clean supplies save time and hassle. Ideally you wouldn't even need to clean on site, but just close everything up then clean when you get back to base.

When creating art while traveling and you're miles away from your studio, having the right portable art supplies can be a game-changer. For the traveling artist, time is often of the essence, making the ability to master quick-drying art mediums a valuable skill. Acrylic paints are a fantastic option in this regard; they dry much faster than oil paints, often becoming touch-dry within minutes. Watercolors also dry quickly and are ideal for swift, expressive works. If you're into sketching, consider using ink or fast-drying pen markers that won't smudge as you move along.

Experimenting with different mediums can also lead to discovering new techniques and styles that suit your artistic expression. For instance, try using less water with watercolors for quicker drying or work with thin layers of acrylics, which dry faster than thicker applications. Additionally, there are mediums and additives available that can speed up the drying process of paints like oils, should you prefer to stick with traditional materials. Embracing these faster-drying mediums not only keeps your workflow smooth while on the go but also opens up new avenues for creativity.

b) Essential Plein Air Art Supplies

Here's a rundown of the essentials to bring along on your artistic travels:

Sketchbook : Sketchbooks work better than canvasses, but a book of canvasses will also work.

You'll want something sturdy enough to withstand a variety of environments, from a breezy beach to a bustling city street. Look for a sketchbook with a hardcover to provide a stable surface, and water-resistant pages if you're using wet mediums like watercolors. The paper weight is crucial too; heavier paper (at least 140 lb or 300 gsm) is ideal to prevent buckling and bleed-through. Size matters as well - something not too bulky but with ample space for your art. Spiral-bound sketchbooks can be handy as they lay flat and allow easy removal of pages. Lastly, consider the texture of the paper: smooth for detailed work and rougher for more expressive techniques.

Pencils and Erasers : A selection of pencils for sketching, along with a reliable eraser for those inevitable do-overs. You could also use charcoal if you are doing purely sketching with no over painting.

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Portable Palette : For mixing those perfect shades, no matter where you are.

Brushes : Choose few versatile options. For travel painting, a well-chosen set of brushes can cover all your needs without taking up too much space. A good mix includes a couple of round brushes in small and medium sizes for versatility across watercolors and acrylics, a medium flat brush for broad strokes, a medium filbert for blending and soft strokes, and a liner or rigger brush for fine details. If space allows, add a fan brush for textures like foliage and a small angle brush for precise lines. Opt for synthetic bristles for durability and ease of maintenance, and consider brushes with protective caps or a travel-friendly brush case. This selection will ensure you're well-equipped for a variety of painting styles and techniques, making your travel art kit both compact and comprehensive. Consider ones with protective caps to keep the bristles safe.

Water Brush Pen : A brilliant tool for watercolor painting without the need for a water cup.

Ink Pens : Waterproof and fade-proof are best, especially for those detailed line works.

Charcoal or Pastels : If that's your jam, they can add a different texture and feel to your work.

Acrylic Paint Tubes : Small tubes are travel-friendly if acrylics are your preferred medium. (Remember to check with your airline on size limits and if they need to go into the storage hold during the flight)

Collapsible Easel : A lightweight collapsible easel is an invaluable asset, providing stability and comfort when painting outdoors. These easels are designed for easy transport and quick setup. The most compact of these is a pochade easel – a tiny, all-in-one painting station that often attaches to your tripod. Pochade easels are incredibly efficient, often featuring a built-in palette, slots for transporting wet paintings, and storage for brushes and paints. They're especially ideal for oil or acrylic painters who need a flat surface for their palette and a secure place for their supplies.

Rags or Paper Towels : Essential for managing spills and cleaning brushes.

Spray Bottle : Handy for keeping your watercolors moist.

Palette Knife : Not just for mixing paint, but also for creating interesting textures. (If flying these must be stored in the hold during the flight)

Sealable Plastic Bags : Great for organizing and protecting your supplies from moisture.

Portable Chair or Stool : If you're planning on painting for a while, this can be a back-saver.

Camera : Make sure to pack your camera if your phone doesn't have a good built in one.

Weather : When preparing for outdoor painting, packing for various weather conditions is key to ensure both your comfort and the protection of your artwork. Here's a handy list of items to consider:

Waterproof Backpack or Bag : To keep your art supplies dry if you don't have a pochade easel Protective Covers : For your easel, canvas, or sketchbook to shield them from rain or direct sunlight. Umbrella : A portable one, possibly with a clamp to attach to your easel, can provide shade or protection from rain. Sunscreen and Lip Balm : To protect your skin from sunburn. Hat and Sunglasses : To shield your eyes and face from the sun. Lightweight Rain Jacket or Poncho : Compact and easy to carry, ideal for unexpected rain. Warm Layers : Such as a fleece or sweater, for cooler temperatures. Gloves : Thin but warm, for painting in colder weather. Comfortable, Waterproof Footwear : To keep your feet dry and comfortable. Portable Stool or Chair : One that's weather-resistant, in case the ground is wet. Water Bottle : To stay hydrated, especially in warm weather. Insect Repellent : If you're painting in a bug-prone area. Hot or Cold Beverage Flask : Depending on the weather. This is very important to keep you refreshed and hydrated and is a break from the water. Wet Wipes or Hand Towel : Handy for quick clean-ups or to dry off surfaces.

2) Practical Outdoor Painting Tips

I have tried to arrange these tips in the order you will need them so let's dive in with getting ready to go out for the day's painting.

a) Adapting to Outdoor Conditions

When painting outdoors, the weather can be as much a part of your canvas as the landscape itself. Being weather wise is crucial for a traveling artist. Always check the weather forecast before heading out to paint. This foresight can help you prepare for changing conditions, whether it's bringing along sunscreen and a hat for sunny days or a waterproof jacket for those unexpected rain showers.

Adapt your painting technique to the conditions. On windy days, you might opt for heavier sketchbooks or easels, or choose fast-drying mediums to prevent your work from being affected by sudden gusts or moisture. In extreme conditions, consider focusing on smaller, quicker sketches rather than elaborate paintings.

Carry protective gear for your artwork too, like waterproof covers or sealable containers. And remember, sometimes the best artistic decisions are made by embracing what the weather brings – a rain drop in your paint might add a beautiful, moody element to your landscape, and the changing light of a cloudy day can offer a unique perspective on your subject.

Being prepared and adaptable to the weather not only ensures your comfort and the safety of your art supplies but also opens up opportunities for unique twists to your final artwork.

b) Keep Your Gear Accessible

Organize your art supplies for easy reach. A well-arranged bag or pochade easel saves time and lets you focus on your art. You want to be able to grab and go at a moments notice.

c) Find Unique Perspectives

Look beyond the obvious views. Sometimes the most captivating scenes are found in less frequented spots or seen from a different angle.

Unique view of the Eiffel Tower as seen through the trees

d) Balance Tourist Spots with Off-the-Beaten-Path Locations

While famous landmarks are great, also explore quieter, lesser-known areas for unique and authentic scenes. Often some of the best painting scenes, which show tons of local character, are off the manicured tourist pathways. Try and avoid very high traffic spots as the constant bustle of people obstructing your view can become quite frustrating.

e) Stay Flexible with Your Subjects

Be open to changing your subject if something more interesting catches your eye. You may see a person on a donkey walking past or a unique plant in a brightly colored pot which will make an awesome painting. Spontaneity can lead to the best artistic discoveries.

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f) Prioritize Comfort in Your Painting Spot

Choose a spot that's not only visually appealing but also comfortable to work in for an extended period. Sometimes even just a wall to lean against or a railing to rest your sketchbook on can help a lot.

g) Practice Mindful Observation

Take time to really see your surroundings before you start painting. Absorbing the details, atmosphere, and light can deeply influence your work. I usually try and find a subject that has good contrasts to work with.

h) Utilize Early Morning and Late Afternoon Light

These 'golden hours' offer soft, dramatic lighting that can add a magical quality to your paintings. This isn't always possible so...

i) Learn to Paint in Varied Lighting Conditions

Challenge yourself to paint in different lighting, from the harsh midday sun to overcast days, to enhance your skills in capturing various moods and effects. If you are on an arranged tour then choosing the best time of day isn't always possible. This is when your Artists License comes in handy to invent or extend shadow and play up contrasts to get a better effect in your painting.

j) Sketch First, Paint Later

Begin with a quick sketch to lay down the composition and major elements. What you are looking to lay down on the paper is the essence of the scene. From there you can stop at any point if you need to. After that you are merely adding detail to the scene.

k) Be Mindful of Light and Shadow

Start by capturing the shadows since they change with the moving sun. They also set the mood and structure of your scene.

l) Immediately Take a Photo for Reference

If the light changes, having a photo can be invaluable. It lets you reference the initial light and shadow you wanted to capture at any time.

m) Capture the Moment, Not Perfection

Focus on the feeling and atmosphere of the scene rather than trying to create a perfect replica. It’s about the expression, not precision. Leave the highly detailed painting for when you get back home and time is on your side.

n) Work Quickly

Especially in changing conditions, working quickly with expressive strokes helps capture the essence of the moment. Surprisingly quick strokes can often convey more movement and life than painstaking detail.

Painting of flowers in a pot using a limited color palette

o) Use Limited Palettes for Cohesion

A limited color palette can bring harmony to your work and is easier to manage outdoors. It can also challenge you to be more creative with color mixing.

p) Embrace Mistakes as Part of the Journey

Every mistake is a learning opportunity. They add character to your work and reflect the spontaneity of outdoor painting. Mistakes are not errors, but learning opportunities!

q) Set Artistic Challenges for Yourself

Regularly challenge yourself with new goals, like using a limited color palette or completing a painting within a certain time frame, to keep your skills sharp, your approach fresh and your techniques improving.

r) Incorporate Textures and Elements from Nature

Experiment with incorporating natural elements like sand or leaves into your work, or use them for texture and pattern inspiration, adding a unique touch to your paintings. If you are however flying internationally then be aware that natural element may need to be declared at customs.

s) Use Your Camera as a Tool

Your camera is a powerful ally. Snap photos of your subject from different angles and in various lighting for reference. This will help you later for completing or revisiting your artwork as well as for creating larger detailed painting when back home.

t) Make Color Swatches for Color Reference

A camera doesn't always capture the color correctly. Create swatches of the scenes you paint. They are invaluable for maintaining color consistency and can be a great reference for future artworks.

u) Protect Your Finished Works

Use portfolio sleeves, carrying cases, or even wax paper to protect your finished pieces from smudging or damage while transporting them back home.

By integrating these practices into your en plein air paintings, you'll enhance your ability to capture the essence of your travels in your artwork, ensuring each piece not only survives the journey home but also holds true to the memory and experience of its creation.

3) Making the Most of the Environment

When you're out in the world with your sketchbook or easel, remember that your presence as an artist is often a point of fascination for those around you. Embracing the audience that gathers as you work isn’t just about enjoying their curiosity; it’s an opportunity to connect. These impromptu viewers can offer unexpected insights or local stories that might just spark a new idea in your artwork. Don't be shy, you soon get used to it and often leads to a sold painting.

Interacting with locals goes beyond mere conversations; it's about immersing yourself in the heart of the place. Whether it’s a tip about a picturesque spot off the beaten path or insights into the local culture, these exchanges can deeply enrich your artistic perspective. And while you're absorbing the local vibes, don't miss out on the art scene around you. Visiting local galleries and exhibitions, you get to see through the eyes of local artists, gaining new inspiration and understanding different artistic expressions.

Sometimes, the best way to truly get into the artistic spirit of a place is by joining in. Participating in a local art class or group can be incredibly rewarding. It’s not just about learning new techniques; it's about being part of a community, however briefly. often a local artist may be offering painting expeditions which you can book. These are so much fun and you always learn a lot.

When looking for a place to paint and while working it’s crucial to maintain a respectful and sensitive approach. Be it the natural environment or by following cultural norms, your role as an artist includes being a responsible and observant visitor. Sometimes items are sacred, etc. and locals may not allow or want you to paint them. If in doubt ask. This respect can often open more doors and create a deeper connection with the place and its people.

Networking with fellow traveling artists can be both inspiring and practical. Sharing experiences, tips, or even just stories over a cup of coffee can lead to friendships and valuable artistic exchanges.

Don't hesitate to experiment with local artistic materials and techniques. It's a fantastic way to integrate a piece of your travels into your art, making each piece a unique memento of your journey.

Lastly, if you're traveling with family or friends, remember to strike a balance between your passion for painting and enjoying the trip together. It's important to take time off from your art to explore and create memories with them too. After all, the stories you create together are just as inspiring as the landscapes you paint.

In the end, making the most of your environment while traveling and painting is about embracing the experience - the sights, the sounds, the people, and even the unexpected moments.

4) Setting Yourself Up for Future Paintings

Traveling as an artist is more than just capturing moments; it's about sowing seeds for future artistic growth. Each sketch, photograph, and memory becomes a valuable resource for more complex and inspired artworks once you're back in your studio.

Those in-between moments, like waiting at airports or train stations, are golden opportunities. Instead of scrolling through your phone, pull out your sketchbook. These moments can be surprisingly productive, offering a chance to capture fleeting scenes and expressions that might later become the centerpiece of a larger work.

Photography is another powerful tool in your artistic arsenal. It complements your sketches, providing details and perspectives that you might have missed or didn't have time to capture. Later, these photos can be invaluable references, helping to jog your memory about specific colors, light, and atmosphere.

Once you're back home, surrounded by the familiar comforts of your studio, take the time to reflect on and revise your travel works. Those quick outdoor sketches can evolve into more elaborate, refined pieces. Sometimes, a little distance from the actual scene can add a new dimension to your interpretation of it.

Keeping a travel journal is another enriching practice. Whilst visual cues are the most obvious way to preserve memories and inspiration from your travels, you could also try writing ideas down. Sometimes, taking notes of the things you experience when traveling can serve as inspiration for your paintings later on. By writing visual descriptions and recording your feelings during your travels, you can add another dimension to your collection of memories. Writing allows you to make a note of all your senses beyond just what you can see, you can also describe the smells, sounds, and tactile aspects of the experience.

When you’re home, these memories will help you to conjure up the feelings of the trip, giving your paintings more depth and emotion. If you distinctly remember the feeling of the sun on your skin or the damp of the rolling mist, you can try to weave these sensory experiences into your paintings. In doing so, you will lend your works more atmosphere beyond simply recreating what you saw.

Artist sitting outside painting a Tuscan view

Remember that the essence of travel painting extends far beyond the canvas. It's about the sights you witness, the people you meet, the experiences you embrace, and the memories you create. Each stroke of your brush captures not just a scene but a moment in time, a fragment of the world as seen through your eyes.

Carry these tips with you as you wander, but also don't forget to make your own rules along the way. Art, after all, is as much about personal expression as it is about technique and skill. Let each new destination inspire and challenge you, adding depth and color to your artistic voice.

And when you're back home, with a heart full of adventures and a sketchbook full of memories, let those experiences infuse your future artworks. Share your stories, both online and off, and let your art be a bridge that connects your inner world with the outer world.

In the words of Vincent van Gogh, "I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart." May your en plein air painting journey be one of seeking, striving, discovery, growth, and joy.

If you would like to learn more about sketchbooking you can read the Sketchbook Basics article follow the Freehand Sketching Course .

Discover 'Plein Air Painting: Your Guide to Painting on the Go' – essential reading for traveling artists. Packed with practical tips on selecting art supplies, outdoor painting techniques, engaging with local cultures, and transforming travel experiences into inspired artworks. Perfect for artists seeking to blend their love of art with the spirit of adventure.

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Transporting a Painting on a Plane: The Ultimate Guide

Picture this: you’re an art enthusiast who’s just acquired a beautiful painting from a gallery in a foreign country. Now, you’re faced with the challenge of transporting the painting on a plane back home. How can you ensure that your precious artwork arrives in perfect condition?

Worry not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of transporting a painting on a plane, safely and securely.

Table of Contents

The Art of Packing: Preparing Your Painting for Takeoff

The first step in transporting a painting on a plane is to ensure that it’s properly packed. This is crucial, as the packing process can make or break the safety of your artwork during transit.

Here are some steps to follow:

Measure your painting

Take note of the dimensions of your painting, including the frame, if applicable. This will help you determine the best packing materials and whether your painting can be carried on as a personal item or checked in as baggage.

Acquire the right materials

Invest in high-quality packing materials such as bubble wrap, foam corner protectors, a sturdy cardboard box, packing tape, and a polyethylene sheet or plastic wrap.

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Wrap the painting

First, wrap your painting in the polyethylene sheet or plastic wrap, ensuring that it’s completely covered. This protects it from moisture, dust, and potential damage. Next, wrap the painting in several layers of bubble wrap, taking care to cover the edges and corners.

Add corner protectors

Place foam corner protectors on each corner of the painting. These protect the corners from impact and prevent the painting from moving around in the box.

Pack the painting in a box

Choose a cardboard box that’s slightly larger than the dimensions of your wrapped painting. Place a layer of bubble wrap at the bottom of the box, then position the painting inside. Fill any remaining space with more bubble wrap, ensuring that the painting is secure and unable to shift within the box.

Seal and label

Finally, seal the box with packing tape, and label it with the appropriate information, such as “Fragile,” “Handle with Care,” and “This Side Up.” Don’t forget to include your contact details.

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Carry-on or Checked Baggage: Navigating the Airline Policies

Now that your painting is securely packed, it’s time to decide whether to bring it as carry-on or checked baggage. This largely depends on the dimensions of your painting and the airline’s policies regarding transporting art on a plane. Here’s what you need to know:

Carry-on Baggage

Most airlines permit passengers to carry-on a piece of art on a plane, provided it meets the size and weight restrictions. If your painting is small enough to fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you, you may be able to bring it as carry-on luggage. Check your airline’s specific guidelines to ensure that your painting complies with their rules.

Checked Baggage

If your painting is too large to be carried on, you’ll need to check it in as baggage. Keep in mind that checked baggage is subject to more rigorous handling, so take extra care in packing your painting. Some airlines may also have specific requirements or fees for transporting paintings as checked baggage, so it’s essential to familiarize yourself with their policies.

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Extra Tips for a Seamless Art Transportation Experience

To further enhance your experience of transporting a painting on a plane, consider these additional tips:

Consult with the gallery or artist

Before you leave the gallery or artist’s studio, ask for their advice on transporting the painting. They may have valuable insights or recommendations, such as custom packing solutions or preferred shipping methods.

Research your destination’s customs regulations

When transporting a painting internationally, it’s crucial to be aware of the customs regulations in your destination country. This includes import taxes, duties, and any restrictions on the type of artwork being imported. Familiarize yourself with these rules to avoid any delays or complications upon arrival.

Purchase insurance

Artwork can be valuable, both financially and emotionally. To safeguard your investment, consider purchasing insurance for your painting during transit. This can provide you with peace of mind and financial protection in case of loss or damage.

Document the painting’s condition

Before packing your painting, take clear, high-resolution photos of the artwork from multiple angles, including close-ups of any unique or identifying features. This documentation can serve as proof of the painting’s condition before transportation, which can be useful in the event of a dispute or insurance claim.

Seek professional assistance

If you’re unsure about any aspect of transporting your painting on a plane, or if the artwork is particularly large or valuable, consider consulting with a professional art shipping company. These experts can provide tailored packing solutions and manage the transportation process on your behalf, ensuring the safety of your artwork.

Traveling with Art: A Rewarding Experience

Transporting a painting on a plane can be an exciting and fulfilling aspect of art collecting and appreciation. By following the advice and tips provided in this guide, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate the process with confidence, ensuring that your artwork arrives safely and securely at its destination. Embrace the adventure of traveling with art, and enjoy the many enriching experiences it brings.

Read More: Can You Take a Glass Picture Frame on an Airplane?

FAQs: Your Questions Answered

To help you navigate the process of transporting a painting on a plane, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions:

When packing a painting for a flight, use high-quality materials such as bubble wrap, foa.

Yes, you can bring paintings on a plane. Depending on the size of the painting and the airline’s policies, you may be able to carry it on as a personal item or check it in as baggage. Always check your airline’s specific guidelines regarding the transportation of artwork.

You can carry-on a piece of art on a plane if it meets the airline’s size and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage. Typically, this means that the painting must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. Check with your airline for their specific requirements.

Carrying on a framed painting on a plane depends on the size of the painting and the airline’s policies. If the framed painting complies with the airline’s size and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage, you should be able to bring it on board. Always confirm with your airline before traveling.

Paintings are generally allowed as checked baggage, provided they are properly packed and meet the airline’s size and weight restrictions. Some airlines may have additional requirements or fees for transporting paintings as checked baggage, so it’s important to review their policies before traveling.

To protect a painting when traveling, invest in high-quality packing materials and follow proper packing procedures. Wrap the painting in a polyethylene sheet or plastic wrap, then cover it with multiple layers of bubble wrap. Add foam corner protectors to each corner of the painting, and place it in a sturdy cardboard box that’s slightly larger than its dimensions. Fill any remaining space with bubble wrap, seal the box with packing tape, and label it appropriately.

In Conclusion: A Picture-Perfect Journey

Transporting a painting on a plane can be a smooth and stress-free experience if you take the time to pack your artwork properly and familiarize yourself with the airline’s policies.

By following the steps and guidelines outlined in this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to ensure that your precious painting arrives at its destination in perfect condition. Happy flying!

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Travel Art Supplies: 11 Supplies you Need for Your Next Trip

Whether you’re globe trotting and taking your art supplies with you, or you need a great setup to take to your favourite local beauty spot, these travel art supplies will make sure everything packs away compactly. It’ll also make your process feel smoother if you decide to paint outdoors.

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The best easels for travelling

If you plan on taking your oil paints, acrylic paints or oil pastels away with you, a lightweight pochade box easel is a great choice, as it packs away small.

New Wave u.go Plein Air Anywhere - Pochade Box, Medium

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The most portable plein air easel is the New Wave u.go plein air anywhere pochade box. It’s made from baltic birch, with an aluminium frame. They are compatible with ¼” tripod mounts . Side trays can be attached with magnets, so you can hold brushes and other tools. It can hold surfaces up to 14”.

Pack away some pencils for your trip

Sketch on the go—it’s mess-free and pencils are easy to pack away. They’re also lightweight and require minimal extra supplies to get started with making art.

The good news is that there are numerous different mediums available in the pencil format. Each pencil behaves differently depending on your medium choice and style.

Caran d'Ache Grafwood Pencil Set - Assorted, Metal tube, Set of 15

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Classic graphite pencils are accessible, easy to use and relatively inexpensive. Anyone can take a few different graphite pencils, an eraser and sketchbook out with them to start drawing their surroundings. I would advise to get softer pencils like 5B or 6B, so that you can achieve a range of tonal values.

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For oil painters, oil or wax pencils are made from oily and wax binders that can appear painterly on the paper, and feel buttery in texture. With the oil pencil medium, use a paper that has a slight surface tooth like Pastelmat for the best effects. Wax pencils are usually slightly softer and cheaper compared to oil pencils, use techniques such as blending and burnishing to achieve striking effects.

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Watercolour pencils are wonderfully versatile, they can be used as regular pencils or activated with water. They also work brilliantly for detailed areas of a watercolour painting. Watercolour pencils would be suitable for watercolour painters that want to travel with a medium that is easier to clean.

Watercolour pans for travelling

Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Watercolor Pans - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, Full Pans

Travelling with dry watercolour pans that can be wetted is a great alternative to carrying liquid tubes. Firstly, they won’t count towards your liquid travel allowance if you’re taking a flight, plus they’re a more compact option. All you need is a brush, paper and a cup of water and you can start painting. Use the pan tray to mix colours.

Watercolour travel brushes

Da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush - Travel Round, Size 8, Short Handle

Travel brushes made by Da Vinci are professional quality and made with synthetic hair. The handles can be removed and used as a lid, to protect the bristles whilst travelling and take up less room in your case.

Another cheaper option is these water brushes , they come with a water well in the handle, that you can squeeze to wet the bristles while painting. These brushes have synthetic hairs, so they’re stiffer than sable. They are much more affordable than sable brushes, however. Check out our review of the best travel watercolour brushes to find out more.

Gouache paints for travelling

Gouache is a fantastic medium to travel with. The paints are easy to set up and clean away. It’s also water soluble and fast drying, as it’s made from the same ingredients as watercolour. The main difference between the two is that gouache is an opaque medium, so artists can build opaque layers with effects that emulate matte acrylics.

Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache - Introductory Set, Set of 10 Colors, 14 ml Tubes

Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache is a beginner friendly option, that is made from quality materials and suitable for professionals. Use it alongside watercolour or on its own.

Gouache is great option for quick sketches, studies, painting en plein air and on the go. Use the same brushes and paper that you would with watercolour and clean up in the same way. It’s a fantastic low maintenance choice that bridges a gap for artists who prefer mediums like oil or acrylic, but want paints that are easy to clean and travel with. It’s a versatile medium too, that feels intuitive to use if you have experience painting with watercolour, acrylic or oil. Create washes, blends, or dry brush to create texture.

Travel art sketchbooks

Strathmore Visual Journal - 8'' x 5 1/2'', Bristol (Smooth), 28 Sheets

This Visual Journal sketchbook by Strathmore has thick pages and comes in multiple varieties, suitable for watercolour and mixed media. This book is the perfect size to pack away and the spiral binding means you can choose to fold it out flat or fold it back on itself for ease of drawing or painting when you’re on the go. The best watercolour sketchbooks have thick paper, look for paper with 200gsm thickness or higher. For some tips and ideas on how to keep a travel sketchbook , check out our guide!

If you’re painting plein air and you need to transport a wet canvas or panel, this wet panel box by Richeson can hold 9 x 12” and 8 x 10” panels. The box is lightweight and can hold multiple panels at one time.

Organise your travel art supplies

Keep your art materials in one place with practical storage solutions. By organising your supplies, you can preserve the condition of the art materials as well as being able to find them more easily when you unpack.

Organise pencils and brushes with a pencil roll

Pencil rolls are a compact way to keep pencils and brushes safe. Some rolls will have compartments for sharpeners, erasers and even sketchbooks too.

Watercolour box

If you already have tubes or pans of watercolours and would like to organise them into your own portable travel box, get an empty watercolour tin and fill it up yourself. These empty pans are completely customisable, compact and water tight. Plus, they have fold out side palettes for mixing colours.

Artwork storage

It’s not just your supplies you have to store when you’re travelling, it’s your artwork too! Make sure you protect your artwork to prevent it getting damaged. A canvas box would work perfectly if you’re an oil painter. If you’re storing paper or flat panels, a portfolio or storage bag would work well.

Travel light: Use a limited palette

The trickiest thing about packing for a trip is deciding what to leave behind. If you’re an oil or acrylic painter, reducing your palette to around 6 tubes or fewer can really save some space and weight in your bag. Consider taking a limited palette of colours: a red, blue, yellow, one white and one darker colour for mixing shadows. From versions of the primaries, white and a dark pigment, you can mix a large chromatic and tonal range.

Art supplies for travelling abroad

Liquids in carry on bags are limited to 100ml containers. Solvents such as turpentine have a flashpoint below 65 celsius, so they should be left behind.

When taking oil paints, or even acrylics, take a safety data sheet that includes information about the materials, like the flashpoint and contents of the liquids. Michael Harding and Gamblin provide safety data sheets that you can print off and take with you. Even when taking a safety data sheet with you, there’s still no guarantee the paints will be let on the flight, it’s at the discretion of the airport security. If in doubt about what you can take with you, check with your airline first.

Painting plein air

Painting plein air while travelling is a wonderfully fun thing to do. You’ll need some slightly different supplies for plein air watercolour painting , compared to oil and acrylic, such as aluminium easels and watercolour brushes. There are supplies you can get which makes the process, transportation and clean up feel smoother like viewfinders and easel umbrellas .

Travel art supplies: Final tips

When travelling, it’s best to pack as light as you can. Make sure everything is wrapped up, especially anything that has the potential to leak. Protecting your final artworks is just as important as organising and protecting your supplies. Another good tip is to keep some pencils and a sketchbook in your bag so you’re ready to start creating wherever you are.

Art isn’t just for the studio. I always feel more inspired when I’m travelling and away from home. The urge to create is always higher when you’re in a completely new destination, being inspired by new sights. If you want to pack light, you could create some composition sketches in a sketchbook, then take them back to the studio to make into larger final pieces. It’s always best to get your ideas down when the memories are fresh, or even better, paint en plein air to capture the atmosphere of the scene on location.

For impromptu trips, you could prepare a case of your favourite travel art supplies. This way they’re always ready to pop into your bag for last minute getaways.

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I like how you mentioned that having proper art supply protection is important for the safety and proper function of your supplies. My son mentioned a couple of days ago that he wants to hone his skills as an artist by obtaining experience doing artwork. He asked if I can buy new art supplies for him this holiday. Thanks to this helpful art supplies guide article for the best buying approach. I’ll check a trusted crafts store for quality art supplies.

Travel painting ideas to inspire you

Get creative with these fun travel painting ideas! Capture a memory or paint while on your travels and create stunning artwork for your home.

Esther Curtis

Capture the spirit of your travels with Esther Curtis’ travel painting tutorial. Using holiday snaps as inspiration for your art is a great way to make your travels even more memorable. This tutorial combines detailed line drawings with vivid colour to create a contemporary piece of art so evocative you’ll be instantly transported back to your favourite destinations.

Esther says: "Choose a scene with plenty of space around it that can be blocked out in colour. If this is not possible, use your artistic licence!"

Struggling to know where to put the shadows? "If you’re not sure where to add the shade, squint a little to see where the darkest areas of your scene need to be," Esther advises.

Looking to stock up on craft supplies? Check out our guides to the best watercolour paints and the best acrylic paints . If you'd like to get into digital art, then take a look at our best drawing tablet for beginners guide.

If you're looking for more painting inspiration, explore our watercolor painting ideas , art journal ideas , fall painting ideas , watercolour painting for beginners guide and our acrylic painting guide.

Read on to try Esther's travel painting ideas…

You will need:

Fineliners or drawing pens (2 thicknesses)
Watercolour paint or ink
Medium brush
Gouache or acrylic paint

Sketch the rough shape of your scene lightly in pencil.

Use the thinner pen to begin sketching. Don’t worry too much about accuracy – you’re just trying to capture an atmosphere or feeling, and your sketchy working lines will add dynamism to the drawing.

Using the thicker weight pen, add bolder lines where needed.

Next, add shadows to give the image depth and form. Use watercolour paint or ink that’s been watered down to a light grey. Loosely fill the shade in with a medium brush.

Using a mix of black, loosely paint in trees, foliage and any extra dark shadows that need a boost.

Use gouache, acrylic, marker pen or anything that gives a strong, flat colour to fill in the space around your building or scene. Don’t worry about getting the colour right to edges of the drawing – a small gap looks good!

You’ve finished! Display your travel painting in your home to remind you of your adventures!

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Supply List for Travel

Rebecca z artist’s basic to-go supply list (for travel and painting on location).

This list is for you if you’re coming with me on an Art Adventure, or if you’re my student and carrying your materials back and forth to class.

This is a list of items I routinely take with me on the road. Plein air painting is a chance to combine the inspiration of travel with your creativity!

Paper-My favorite painting surface while traveling is a good sketchbook.

Moleskine hardbound watercolor journals are one of my favorites. The 5×8 fits in your purse easily, but larger versions can make elegant books to use and revisit later. They have a hard bound cover which can make them awkward to paint with in the field, but the paper is lovely and they have excellent binding. My favorite size is A4 (8.25×11.5)
Spiral bound journals can be easiest to paint on in the field. The Bockingford 9×12 spiral bound journals are a favorite in this category. They fold back on themselves, allowing for nice sized landscape or portrait work on location. Click to order: Bockingford 9 x 12
Arches Watercolor block can be heavy to carry, but it’s wonderful having a secure paper of excellent quality that can dry flat and be ready to go.
Do-It-Yourself-ers can try this portable folio for paper : Cut 2 pieces of foam core a bit larger than your ¼ sheet of paper…about 12X16 or 12.5 X 16.6. Cover with plastic shelf liner (Contac Paper) or with Clear plastic packing tape to make them waterproof. Create straps from velcro tape to hold the two pieces of foam core together and form a carrying case for your loose sheets of watercolor paper. I cover the sticky backs of the velcro tape with fabric.

Other Incidental “Must Have’s”

Bulldog Clips or large binder clips to keep your paper from blowing away (one clip attached to your sketchbook is sufficient) another possibility is to use an extra large rubber band.
Automatic Pencil – these are always sharp
kneaded eraser

MY TRAVEL ART PALETTE:

watercolor supply list- current paints on my palette

Watercolor Paints

As a minimum, I recommend you bringing at least 3 reds (Permanent Rose, Permanent Alizarin Crimson and Scarlet Lake), 3 blues ( Prussian, Cobalt, and Manganese), 3 yellows (Winsor Yellow, Quinacridone Gold, Raw Sienna), plus Burnt sienna and Ultramarine Violet. I use professional quality artist colors. Avoid student grade pigments.
Reds: WN Scarlet Lake , W/N Permanent Alizarin Crimson , AJ or W/N Permanent Rose , W/N Burnt Sienna, W/N Perylene Maroon , Opera Pink , W/N Winsor Red (opaque) ,
Violets: AJ Permanent Magenta , AJ Janet’s Violet Rose , Schmincke Ultamarine Violet
Blues: W/N Prussian blue , W/N Ultramarine Blue , HWC Cobalt Blue , AJ Sky Blue, W/N Cerulean Blue , W/N or DS Cobalt Teal
Greens: HWC Leaf Green , W/N Phthalo Green , W/N Hookers Green Light
Yellows: W/N Winsor Yellow , W/N New Gamboge , DS Quinacridone Gold , W/N Raw Sienna , W/N Winsor Yellow Deep , W/N Naples Yellow-opaque
Oranges: W/N Cadmium Orange- opaque , DS Quinacridone Coral
Watercolor palette. Small folding palettes are ideal for travel with tube colors. Artist quality tube watercolors are what I recommend. Bringing your tubes of paint and filling your palette once we get there is an option. If you fill the wells of your palette in advance, I would suggest traveling with your palette in a ziploc bag just in case the paints decide to flow. (I love this portable palette, which is sold empty at THIS LINK) You could also make a palette out of an Altoid container and small inserts. I have these at at my studio. Another option is using Trident gum packaging as shown here:

use these materials to create a tiny palette for yourself

JUST FOR FUN- Lately I’ve been having a good time with iridescent paints while sketching on trips. I use these shimmery pan paints for playful results. Click here for Amazon: Palette 1 Greens and purples and Palette 2 Sunset Colors

Pens/Watersoluble Crayons

Speedball Elegant Writer calligraphy markers in black or brown (the brown marker comes as part of a set that includes black- you can order the set via this link- set of Elegant writer markers )
Water-soluble Tombow markers (in gray N 75, N 79 or burnt sienna 967) can be great for pen and wash or sketching.
Permanent markers can also make a nice combination with watercolor. I suggest a very fine point archival pen. My favorite is Micron Pigma 05 in black or sepia. A nib of around .4-.45 is my favorite. No sharpies. Order set of 6 Micron .05 pens here
I love the Uniball white gel pen. I recapture lost “whites” with it. You can order it here: Uniball white signo pen
Another white pen that is helpful to have with you is the Posca White paint pen
If you don’t have room in your bag for paints, Water-soluble crayons can be substituted for watercolors. You can lift the pigment from the crayon with a wet brush to paint, and they can be fun to use in conjunction with acrylics. I like Caran D’arche or Pebeo Stabilo brand.
Stabilo Black Woody Crayon – this useful little guy is great for creating a quick study in black and gray on location. Later on, you can watercolor over it to capture more colors and detail.
Container to carry water: Collapsible bowls work well.
As an alternative, you can use a “water brush”- a brush with a water reservoir in the handle. This way you don’t really need a water container. Any brand is fine. purchase a water brush via THIS LINK
Travel pack of Kleenex (my favorite) or paper towel for water control.
I love having a lightweight chair for sitting while painting. I find it very helpful for working on location. GCI Outdoor has a sturdy chair that folds up to a small size that weighs only 26 ounces and is priced at around $20 on Amazon. Here is the link GCI Outdoor Packseat purchase on Amazon with this link . Or go to THIS LINK for the GCI Outdoor Pack Seat or call 800-956-SEAT (7328).
Hat, umbrella and/or shirt for sun protection
Phone Camera
Lightweight backpack (I use one on wheels.) Click this Link to Amazon for Backpacks which I use
If you’re shy and do not want to speak to people on the street as you paint, I recommend a set of ear buds. People are much less likely to engage you if it looks like you are listening to music.

Special technology:

Photographers can certainly bring a real camera. I no longer find it worth the hassle.
Your iPad or tablet can be helpful to paint from. It’s nice to be able to zoom in on your image.

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I never thought that I needed to paint on an airplane. I never thought that I needed to paint on a bench in Prospect Park, or on a train ride upstate, or anywhere other than my dedicated uncomfy chair at my kitchen table. Paints are messy, and they require a carefully configured space, cups of murky water, and rolls of paper towels for blotting brushes, as well as sopping up said murky water when you spill it.

Or so I thought. When a friend showed me her Winsor & Newton pocket paint box , I was impressed. When she then showed me her set of water-bearing brush pens , my world changed. The pairing is genius, and at the same time remarkably simple: Each brush tip is attached to a squeezable plastic tube that you fill with water before you paint. The tip screws on, and the water doesn’t come out unless you press it. You gently squeeze the body of the brush over the palette, which is built into this tiny paint set, and use your single, delicate drop of water to moisten and mix. And that’s it. Then you paint. (I swear by my Bienfang sketchbook , which has bright-white, medium-weight, 70-pound paper, but any sketchbook with a little texture, and at least 50-pound paper, will work just fine.)

I experienced the true versatility of this combo on a recent flight to Chicago: Not only could I slip the paints past the TSA in my backpack (they’re dry and solid, so no issues there), I was able to fill up the brushes with a little dribble of water from the airplane bathroom sink, and use a couple of airline napkins to dry the brush. And when I’d finished painting an elegant still life of a chilled plastic bottle of California Cabernet and a resealable bag of Cheez-Its, I wiped off the brush and the palette with one of those napkins, and tucked the whole set away. I found it to be an extremely calming way to spend an otherwise not-calming flight.

If I were the kind of person who carried things around in my shirt pockets, I would carry these there, because they would fit. But instead, I just keep them in my bag for those special moments when the light hits a breakfast sandwich just right .

[ Editor’s note: The exact pens Alex Testere loves are sold out, but these are a very similar model. ]

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Traveling with Watercolors

Have you assembled a watercolor painting travel kit to take with you, outside your usual painting space? Here are some tips to put one together now, with a few variations.

Don’t discard the idea of a small watercolor kit if you’re not the traveling type. Packing watercolors into a compact kit makes you ready for watercolor painting at a friend’s house or a quick watercolor practice study at a local park.

You can also make an evening at home *much more enjoyable* by painting small watercolors with your kit while seated on the couch or at the kitchen table with your family after dinner.

A watercolor painting travel kit doesn’t have to be expensive, or bulky to assemble. It’s best to keep it simple. Lots of supplies and complexity in your kit just guarantees a long setup process or indecision about which tools to use, and that will steal your painting time.

My latest iteration of a mobile painting kit is an 8X8 inch bound watercolor sketchbook, a small watercolor palette with a rubber gasket seal to prevent leaks, and a zippered cloth pouch with 3 brushes, 2 pencils, an eraser, and a ruler. I also carry a shallow rinse cup and a paper towel for blotting.

Zippered Pouch Art Supplies

My lovely stepdaughter – Melanie Ham – makes beautiful zippered pouch sewing tutorials on her YouTube channel. We are the lucky recipients of her prototypes and demo creations.

Before we started collecting Melanie’s pouches, I bought a few on Etsy from this maker . I *love* putting my brushes, pencils, a ruler, and eraser into colorful cloth pouches to take my watercolor supplies on our travels. Filling a pouch with basic art supplies to give as a gift is also a fun thing to assemble.

You can see the zippered pouch I’m using these days in the first photo above, just behind the watercolor sketchbook on the right.

a zippered pouch with painting and watercolor supplies inside

Using a View Catcher

This handy little View Catcher helps adjust the subject you’re going to paint so it matches the aspect ratio of your paper (square, rectangular, etc.). It’s so small and simple, but it has a big impact.

Before you even start to sketch, use this View Catcher tool to frame and “block out” the stuff around your preferred subject.

It helps me to focus and identify simpler, more shape-oriented aspects of a scene. Sometimes, *everything* looks like a potential painting! What to paint, what to paint?! Using the View Catcher helps me feel less overwhelmed when too much information is yelling at my eyeballs.

The little hole on the slider panel also helps with identifying values: looking at a patch of color through the hole – you can ask yourself – is it lighter than the middle-ground, neutral gray color of the plastic slider, or darker?

Watercolor Travel Links

Here is another post about traveling with watercolors , from the archives, with a focus on plein air paintings, easels, foldable chairs, and a few homemade, DIY workarounds for a rinse cup.
This post has more tips about packing watercolors for travel , along with a bit of encouragement on your mindset, and links to other artists who post their travel watercolors for your inspiration.
If you’re traveling internationally, and you have to list the contents of an art supply bag, it’s a good idea to list your paint as Artist Colours, not paints. Here’s more on that .

Watercolor Tutorials

If you get overwhelmed with questions about how to proceed in your watercolor painting adventures, here is a 20-minute video to address some of those questions.

The video linked above is also an essay in praise of watercolor tutorials since the guidance of your tutorial instructor leads you step-by-step – even if the process is foreign to your own. That’s the point of a tutorial, though, isn’t it? To help you stretch and grow and try things you wouldn’t normally attempt on your own.

I hope feel inspired to assemble a watercolor painting travel kit with the tips in this post. If you already have one, and I’ve missed something you love in your own kit, please let us know what you’ve added in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I’ll see you in the next post!

P.S. Watercolor painter extraordinaire, Shari Blaukopf has a great video course on luminous color in watercolor sketches. Have a look at the details here .

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Hi Belinda, hope you’re good, I really liked this post. I love exploring new watercolor kits that I take with me when traveling :). What kind of sketchbooks are the ones you are using here? Do you recommend them? I can see one of them is a Moleskin, but not sure about the grey ones. Thanks!

Hello Joana! It’s good to “see” you again. I hope you and yours are doing well too! For travel watercolor, I do enjoy using the watercolor moleskin, but I also love the Speedball (formerly Global Art Supply brand) watercolor sketchbooks like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CTJFDE?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bedepefiar-20&linkId=7c6c12193e405ee39396fb3de2301a41&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The paper is sturdy and the book feels nice in your hands. Happy painting to you!

I love the same Handbook sketchbook in square. I sometimes do a panorama if I have more time outside painting. The paper is excellent for watercolor. I am on number four so I have a library of memories. I write the dates on the spine. I might have picked up the suggestion here from you in the past.

Hi Donna, I agree! The square format works well as a single page or a rectangle double-spread. And the paper takes a beating, and still illuminates color beautifully! However you discovered these watercolor sketchpads, I’m glad we are both enjoying them. Happy painting!

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9+ Best Travel Art Supplies for Painting Artists Who Travel

Last Updated: July 8, 2021
Written by: Elisabeth Larson Koehler

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One of the perks of painting is that all of the necessary materials are fairly portable. This article will guide you through which travel art supplies are the easiest to pack and take with you.

We are lucky in this day and age to be able to carry our paints in small paint tubes and have easels that are light and foldable. However, there are a LOT of different materials out there and it can be hard to know what exactly you need to paint and travel. I will break down exactly what you will need, so that you can easily be a traveling artist, painting on the go!

Painting Surfaces Best for Travel

This is one of the more important of the travel art supplies you’ll need to remember to take with you. As wherever you paint you will always need something to paint on.

a hand with two rolled up canvas art supplies ready for travel

I recommend using loose gessoed canvas that can be rolled up. Boards will take up more space than stretched canvas. Not to mention you have to be a little more careful not to puncture or damage stretch canvases!

You can gesso your own canvas or purchase it already primed and ready to paint on! When you are ready to start your painting, you will simply cut out a size that is appropriate for your project. Then attach the piece of canvas to a hard board with some masking tape. This hard board will act as a support for all of your paintings on your journey. You will be able to use both sides if you wish to do multiple paintings at a time! I do this often 😉

Art Supplies for Storing Paintings and Canvas

To transport your canvas I recommend to roll it up and store it safely inside a mailing tube. This provides excellent protection for your painting surface and keeps it from getting any creases.

an artist holding a mailing tube that is being used as an art supply carrying case

In addition, I recommend for you to use the mailing tube to store your completed paintings on your travels ( once they are dry ). Again this is a wonderful way to protect your work from getting any folds or creases. When traveling we often accidentally drop things or stack things on top of one another. Therefore storing your work in a mailing tube alleviates a lot of worry about any damage that may incur to your work!

✨ A quick tip about rolling up paintings – keep the painted side on the outside! I know this sounds odd but it is the best way to take care of your paintings while rolling them up. Rolling oil paintings inwards can cause them to chip or flake which will become visible when laid out flat again.

Travel Art Carrying Case

What if your paintings are still wet and you need to continue your travels? Enter the wet panel art carrying case ! You can purchase one or make your own. They allow you to store wet painting safely inside a box in such a way so that it won’t touch anything else. I personally keep my painting taped down to a board to allow for me to place my painting safely inside a carrier if I need to do so.

Art Supplies to Speed up Drying Time

If you are using oil paints and would rather not have to deal with wet paintings while traveling. There are specific travel art supplies that can help speed up the drying time.

Liquin for traveling artists

Liquin will help a great deal to speed up the drying time! Using just a little will go a long way. Add it to your paint at times when you would normally use linseed oil to thin out your paint.

Whenever I use Liquin in a painting, I take out a small amount of it from the jar using a palette knife and place a little pile of it onto my palette. This way it is easy for me to add it as needed while I mix my oil paints .

Lightweight Travel Easels

An easel can be a little bit of a headache for artists who are traveling, as it is most likely the largest item out of all your travel art supplies. However, there are some great travel easel options out there for every budget!

Pochade boxes for travelers

an open pochade box sitting on a surface with a view of the city behind it

A pochade box is one of the most popular easels for plein air painters and traveling artists. They are also quite historical as they came into popularity in the 19th century when artists started to paint out of doors. Pochade boxes tend to be small and are highly portable as you can store not just your materials inside them but also your painting. You can purchase one or make your own out of a cigar box!

pochade box mounted on a tripod, showing how to travel art supplies

French easel travel supplies

I personally use a French easel when I travel as well as in my studio. So, it is nice to be able to use the same easel that I always use when on the go. Similar to the pochade box, it allows you to store a lot of supplies inside the easel including your palette. It can be folded up smaller which makes it easy to carry and transport.

Travel easel in a room with art supplies on the easel's palette tray

However, the downside to a French easel however is that it can be a bit heavier than other options, due to its wood construction. So, if you are looking for something particularly lightweight, this might not be the best option for you.

Tripod easel with palette box

The tripod easel and palette box can sometimes be a good alternative to the traditional French easel. The versions made out of aluminum can be lighter weight and less prone to breakage. In addition, this variety gives you a good distance between the painting and the palette – something missing with a pochade box.

A good camera tripod easel with a palette box can be a little pricey. However, if you are planning to do a lot of plein air painting or walking with your painting supplies. It is really worth it to get a lightweight easel, as your back will thank you! 🙂

Brushes and Brush Cleaner

For traveling I recommend the Guerilla ‘mighty mite brush washer’ . It is leak proof, you don’t have to worry about soiling things when traveling with with linseed oil or turpenoid. In addition, it works as a terrific brush cleaner that lasts a long time.

the 4 oz Mighty Mite Brush Washer travel art supplies container

Palette cups

You could also use oil painting palette cups. These are small metal cups that you can clip onto your palette. They are not meant to be a brush cleaners however. So you can’t clean your brush in this as thoroughly as you could in a regular brush cleaner. However, these make for super useful travel art supplies. As they work great as receptacles to keep your linseed oil and or turpenoid in – when you need to use those in your painting.

Paints for Travel

Most paint tubes come in a large or small size – typically 37 ml or 150 ml size tubes. So, when traveling with your painting supplies it is best to use small sized tubes. As this will help a great deal with keeping the weight down.

a large blue tube of oil paint next to a smaller orange tube of paint

If small sized paint tubes are still too heavy and you don’t need to take that much paint with you… Then you could purchase small containers to store your paint in. Just keep in mind, that the paint will dry quicker in such containers than if it remained in a tube!

So, if you are planning to travel and paint for just a few days then small containers work nicely. However, not if you will be on the go with your travel art supplies for a couple of weeks or longer. As the paint will likely dry out over that period time.

If you haven’t already – grab my FREE Color Mixing Guide for helpful color mixing instructions and techniques!

several small travel art supplies paint containers filled with oil paint

Traveling with Oil Paints on an Airplane

It is possible to travel with your oil painting supplies on an airplane . However, there are a few things that are valuable to know before you start packing your travel art supplies! After traveling many times with oil paints – believe me when I say that you will appreciate knowing how to fly with oil paints!

Start Taking your Travel Art Supplies with you!

Whether you are traveling by car or plane, all of the tips for painting above will help a great deal. As you now have a good base of which are the best travel art supplies to take with you. So that you can have a smooth experience as a traveling artist.

It can be extra work to carry your painting supplies with you on the move – but doing so is deeply rewarding and more than worth it…

The experience of getting to paint the places you visit is very rich. You notice and experience things you would not have otherwise. And, you have the extra perk of having a recorded visual memory of your travels!

Have you ever painted while traveling before? If so, I would love to hear how your experience went! What travel art supplies do you wish you had brought with you or maybe left behind?

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I am not traveling very far but when I do travel I have a few art supplies! And I have taken a couple of trips to Yosemite National Park, and Big Sur, and even Lake Tahoe it was beautiful with so much to paint! I have a few travel watercolor sets! And I have gotten good at scouting out a spot with natural beauty as well as shade!

Hi Abbi – oh that is wonderful that you have taken your art supplies with you to some of those beautiful places! Watercolor sets are the best for traveling as they don’t require many materials. I have found that painting in different places does make you better at being able to scout good painting locations – and its wonderful when shade accompanies a good painting view 😉

Hi Elizabeth! I have been Plein Aire painting for years. Since I paint locally one of the best aids is my garden wagon. It collapses and stays in the car trunk ready to load up and head into nature filled up with all the painting supplies mentioned. It is better than using a backpack!

Hi Sandy! Oh that is a really good tip. What a great setup to be able to collapse it and keep it in your car. I completely agree – Carrying everything in a backpack can be quite exhausting as once you reach your destination you are a bit too tired to paint! 😉

How to Make An Easy DIY Travel Watercolor Set

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Earlier this year, I started teaching myself how to watercolor using all the beginner youtube tutorials I could find. It’s something I’ve always been in awe of but was too intimidated to try. It turns out it’s not that hard (at least to get started. Going pro is another story), and it’s a more forgiving medium than I imagined. Seriously! Try it!

Even though we all have to stay at home now (crazy times), I plan on taking my watercolors out to paint some beautiful landscapes in our future travels. I can’t wait to take them to our favorite National Parks .

Today we’re sharing a DIY travel watercolor set tutorial so you can take your watercolors with you too.

Quick and Easy Travel Watercolor Set DIY

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How to Make A Cute and Easy DIY Travel Watercolor Set

We’ve seen several tutorials on the web, and after experimenting with all the options, we ended up modifying them until we liked how it turned out. We also didn’t want to buy a bunch of random tools we won’t end up using later.

Materials You Need

Instructions

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Here is everything you need:

Altoids Tin (the classic one)
Watercolors (this is a great beginner’s set I use)
3/4 inch Square Object to Press (we used lipgloss)
Pot to Boil Water (We used a Cordless Electric Kettle )
Tongs or Chopsticks (tongs felt too big)
Paper Towels or Reusable UnPaper Towels (love these Swedish Dishcloths)

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Instructions to Make A Travel Watercolor Set

STEP 1: Empty the Altoids Tin and clean it.

STEP 2: Pour a third of the InstaMorph into a bowl (it’s okay if you pour more. You can reuse it for a future project). Boil water and pour it over the InstaMorph. Let it sit until it turns clear.

STEP 3: Carefully remove InstaMorph with tongs or chopsticks. After a few seconds out of the hot water, you can handle it with your hands. Don’t burn yourself! Shape it into a rectangle roughly the size of the tin and about half an inch thick.

If the Instamorph starts getting too hard to mold, put it back in hot water to soften it.

Step 4: Press the InstaMorph down into the Altoid Tin covering the entire bottom evenly.

Step 5: Place the tin over paper towel, and carefully pour boiling water into the tin. Water will leak through the sides.

Step 6: Using a 0.75 inch (1.9 cm) square-shaped object, press into the InstaMorph to create 8 indentations where the paint will go.

Repeat this step as necessary. If it looks messy, you can try it again. It took us a couple tries, and we had to boil water multiple times to get to how we liked.

Optional: Right now the Intamorph wiggles a bit in the tin. If you want it to stay perfectly still, you can add a line of glue around the edges of the Instamorph to keep it in place.

Step 7: Put paint into each bowl. These are some great beginner watercolor paints I used.

Optional: I made color labels to cover the Altoids logo using watercolor paper.

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DIY Watercolor Paint – you can take it a step further and make your own paint. Check out the tutorial for some easy and fun kids paint or a more natural and professional watercolor version .
DIY Travel Watercolor Brushes – You can use a fine-tooth saw to cut down the handles and then sand them. If you have nicer brushes, I would keep them as is. I don’t mind traveling with full-size brushes.
Alternative Travel Watercolor Set Upcycle – This is an even easier DIY and upcycle. You can reuse an old makeup palette instead of throwing it out. You can also buy a cheap eyeshadow palette from the dollar store, but I’m sure we all have at least one eyeshadow palette that’s way past its expiration date.

Pro Tip: This water brush pen is great to use with a travel watercolor set so you don’t have to carry water separately. Although, using this mini mister is pretty genius too.

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If you’re not much of a DIYer, there are plenty of amazing travel watercolor palettes and tools already on the market. Here are some great options.

Windsor & Newton Pocket Box (beginners)
Prima Marketing (beginners)
Sennelier L’Aquarelle Mini (professional)
Rembrandt Watercolor Deluxe Set (professional)
Water Brush Pen
Isabey Pure Red Sable Pocket Brush for those who still love the feel of a real brush (see other pocket brush reviews )
Mini Mister – to conveniently carry a small amount of water.

For Travel Painting Inspiration

I couldn’t find any that were strictly watercolor, but follow these artists for some travel painting inspiration:

@remingtonrobinson
@heidi.annalise.art
@minttinadventures

Did you find this DIY travel watercolor set tutorial useful?

Eventually, I’d love to find a good plastic-free version of this DIY that looks just as clean. We tried the Dentyne gum tray at first, which looked too messy. I’ve seen people use polymer clay and legos, both of which are also plastic. Can you think of any alternatives?

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How to Paint RV Walls

Use these RV interior painting ideas and tips to learn exactly how to paint RV walls. We’re breaking down the exact steps we used to paint our RV walls, cabinets and ceiling to give our camper a brand new look! This is a RV remodel project you don’t want to miss.

RV Interior Painting Ideas & Tips

Paint is o ne of the easiest ( and cheapest ) ways to transform any space. That’s especially true when it comes to remodeling an RV. Painting the interior of an RV can be intimidating , but don’t worry, you can handle the project!

Today we’re breaking down the exact process we used to paint our RV. I’m not gonna lie, it isn’t an easy – but in the end it is SO worth it! Trust me!

How to Paint RV Walls: Video Tutorial

Since writing this post, we’ve painted a second RV and recorded each step of the process.

Check out the video tutorial below to see each of the steps below in action, or continue reading to see the full step-by step written format.

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Alright, before we get into the RV painting steps, here’s a little before & after motivation.

Painting RV Walls – Before & After

And here’s the same view after 2 long days of work.

See what I mean? Worth it!

Alright, let’s get into the steps. Here’s everything you need to know BEFORE you paint RV interior walls (and cabinets, ceiling, trim, etc.).

How to Paint an RV Interior Step-by-Step Tutorial

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Supplies Needed:

Wood filler
Painter’s tape
General purpose masking paper
Hand-masker dispe nser
TSP surface cleaner
Oversize Sponge
Nitrile Gloves
KILZ Adhesion Bonding Primer
Paint (we used a the color Alabaster by Sherwin Williams)
Paint brush & roller
Graco Magnum paint sprayer (seriously WORTH IT!)
Disposable Coveralls

Step 1: Prep The Walls For Paint

Whether you’ve completely gutted your RV or just wanting to give it a fresh paint job, you’ve probably got some imperfections in the walls.

Sanding The Walls

While sanding the walls of an RV, you want to be careful not to destroy the outer layer of the RV wall panels. This outer layer seems kind of like wallpaper, but it’s actually usually made from vinyl.

It’s possible to give the whole wall a light sanding without ruining the vinyl coating, and the vinyl seam tape that you find every 4FT between wall panels. Vinyl seam tape is what hides the seams between the the interior wall panels.

I recommend using 220 grit – fine sandpaper (Amazon) to do a quick sanding on all of the wall, ceiling, and cabinet surfaces that you plan to paint. This light sanding will help the primer adhere properly to the walls and other surfaces.

Next, find and fill any holes in your walls using wood filler. We used Elmer’s Carpenter wood filler from Amazon . Our trailer had tons of random small holes from screws, especially in the areas were we removed walls, cabinets and window valances.

Once the wood filler dries, sand it down to create a smooth surface.

Wash the Walls with TSP

Once you’ve finished sanding, and filling all the holes, it’s time to clean the walls to prepare for paint.

While it’s always a good idea to wash down an area before painting, it’s extra important to do so before painting RV walls and ceilings. With all the hauling, camping, and in our case, demo-ing, the interior of RVs can get dirty quick.

RV indoor walls are notoriously difficult to paint because the it’s really difficult for the primer to adhere to the vinyl ‘wallpaper’ coating. Because of this, you want to do everything you can to help it adhere properly.

Doing a light sanding helps, and then finishing your prep with a TSP wash essentially guarantees that your primer will adhere properly.

TSP is a heavy duty cleaner that is preferred by painting professionals to remove pretty much anything from any surface.

Because we bought our RV used, we wanted to make sure there wasn’t any hidden grime on any of the surfaces. We used TSP on every inch of the interior.

The TSP worked great and it’s really easy to use. We simply followed the instructions on the packaging and mixed the powder with water, applied to the area with a sponge and then followed up with a clean sponge to rinse.

Important: There are many important factors like temperature, and humidity that will affect how paint adheres to a surface, so make sure to follow the manufacturer recommendations for your primer and paint. See Step 3 of this tutorial to see which primer I recommend.

Step 2: Tape Off Windows, Doors & Floors

To help this step go by quickly, we used tape-and-paper dispenser from Amazon . The dispenser applies tape to a roll of paper in one step so you can easily tape off large windows and doors quickly.

Make sure to cover up any and all surfaces that you don’t want painted. Since we were replacing the flooring in our trailer, we didn’t have to worry about covering it up.

However, if you’re not replacing your floors then you’ll need to cover them.

Step 3: Use A Bonding Primer

This step is super important! I repeat, DO NOT skip this step.

Like I mentioned in the previous step, RV walls aren’t made of sheetrock like in a normal house, so you need to use a specific type of primer to prep the walls for paint.

Although this isn’t specifically labeled as RV Paint – it’s perfect for the job.

We used KILZ Adhesion Primer from Amazon and highly recommend it. KILZ Adhesion is a unique latex primer developed to bond securely on slick surfaces where traditional water or oil-base primers will not adhere properly.

This couple from Mountain Modern Life used Glidden Gripper Primer (Home Depot) when remodeling and painting their class A motorhome.

Step 4: It’s finally time for paint!

Now that your RV walls are smooth, cleaned, and primed – you’re ready to pick a color, and start those final coats of paint.

If you want some help choosing a color, I wrote a White Paint Color Guide that helps you choose the perfect paint color for your unique house or RV. The color we chose in our RV is Alabaster by Sherwin Williams (SW 7008).

Tip: Once you’ve narrowed your search down to a few favorite colors, test them out with Peel-and-Stick paint samples from Samplize! The Peel-and-Stick vinyl samples use real paint, and make it easy see how a color looks on your walls.

Once you’ve picked a color, it’s time to choose an application method. You can choose to use a paint brush, a roller or, a paint sprayer.

Each of these three options have unique advantages. However, I choose to use an airless sprayer whenever possible!

To paint the walls and ceiling in our RV, we used a paint sprayer. On the cabinets, we used a combination of the paint sprayer, and paint brushes to get even coverage around all of the corners and grooves.

( These are my go-to paint brushes & rollers when I’m not using the sprayer.)

Why Use An Airless Paint Sprayer To Paint RV Walls?

Using an airless paint sprayer will save a ton of time when painting large walls, ceilings, and cabinets. That time savings gets even bigger when you consider doing multiple coats.

We used a sprayer to apply almost every drop of paint inside our RV. After the initial coat of primer, we ended up spraying two coats of finish paint.

Tip: If you choose to paint use a sprayer, be sure to use a respirator . Your lungs will thank you.

I was surprised at how affordable this Graco Magnum airless paint sprayer was from the listing on Amazon.

It worked extremely well for me, and I’ve used it for several projects since then. So far, it has held up great and I highly recommend it.

Depending on the color, you should be able to achieve a flawless looking finish with one coat of primer, and 1-2 coats of paint.

Using quality primer will help make this very feasible. We recommend using this high quality Kilz Adhesion Primer from Amazon .

Because we painted the interior of our RV white, a second coat of finish paint was applied just to be safe, and to ensure that no dark spots, or stains showed through.

Update: We lived fulltime in this RV for just under 2 years and the paint held up amazingly!

5 Tips For Using A Paint Sprayer

These tips will help you get started using a paint sprayer, and maximize your painting productivity.

Mix your paint thoroughly before spraying. This helps to prevent clogs. (We learned this one the hard way.)
Prime the sprayer thoroughly. Follow all the priming instructions that come with your specific model of paint sprayer.
Practice the technique on a test wall (a sheet of plywood, or an extra large cardboard box work well).
Paint with long, even strokes. You’ll have to develop your own technique with practice, but you’ll catch on quickly!
Don’t make your coats of paint too thick. It’s tempting to try to pack on all the paint you can in one coat, but thick coats don’t always try properly, and have a tendency to drip, and run. If you end up with drips that you have to sand down and start over, you’ll regret it!

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Final Thoughts On Painting RV Walls

The interior walls in recreational vehicles are usually made from thin plywood panels and have a special vinyl coating. The special covering is similar to wall paper, and it’s not really designed to be painted.

Because of this, painting the interior of an RV is more difficult than painting standard walls in a residential home. Being meticulous with your prep work is key for painting a RV successfully.

For the best results, be sure to use bonding primer , and follow all the steps in this tutorial.

I hope these tips helped give you the confidence to start painting your RV! It may be a tedious job, but with a little elbow grease, it will make your RV look brand new.

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Travel Art: Wanderlust Wall Art to Decorate Your Home

Post author By bestworldmapwallart
Post date September 20, 2023

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Using Travel Art to decorate your home is a beautiful way to inspire wanderlust! When it comes to travel wall decor, there are endless possibilities – from vintage travel artwork to fine art framed landscapes and city skylines to airplane art.

If you are searching for the best travel-themed wall art ideas, we’ve got you covered! We have rounded up the absolute best wanderlust wall art for home decoration.

Travel Decor: World Travel Wall Art

World maps top our list for wanderlust wall decor – and you can find our top picks from the categories listed in our menu or on our homepage .

That said, world maps are only one category of travel wall décor. There are numerous other travel wall art ideas – and we have used many of them to decorate our own home!

Why Decorate with Wall Art about Travel?

After my first trip to Europe, I was gifted a framed picture of Paris. The travel art wall decor was a photographed city view from the top of the Notre Dame with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The poster-sized photograph was mounted on my living room wall for years – and every time I looked at the framed art, I remembered my first trip to (what has now become) one of my favorite cities in the world.

In fact, the travel art traveled with me from apartment to apartment for 15 years – until we left the United States to become full-time travelers. (Don’t worry though; I gifted it to a good friend who is equally stoked about traveling!).

Pro Tip : Travel art wall décor makes a great gift! Use our tips below for the best travel-inspired wall art present. If you can’t find the perfect travel themed wall art gift here, check out this list of Unique Travel Gifts .

There are hundreds – if not thousands – of travel wall art ideas. We have waded through heaps of world travel wall decor in search of only the best travel-themed artwork – and narrowed it down to 9 different categories. For each travel decor category, we share a few specific travel artwork pieces.

City Poster Retro Wall Art

We love vintage travel decorating ideas – but more specifically, we love Retro travel-theme wall art! With clean lines and vivid colors, retro vintage travel wall art posters are an eye-catching and cool way to display your love for travel.

New York City Art Deco Wall Art

A classic NYC retro print travel poster, this wall hanging is available in various sizes (with a range of prices, too!). Hanging the popular artwork is easy, as well – as it comes already framed! Buy it now!

Fifth Avenue New York City Vintage Travel Art Print Black Wood Framed Poster 14x20

Amalfi Coast Wall Art + More Destinations!

Certain to brighten any room, this retro Amalfi wall art poster is printed on premium quality photo paper. Available in 4 different sizes, there are more than 40 travel wall decor signs featuring different cities around the world in the same style. From Amsterdam wall art to Tokyo’s Mount Fuji to the London skyline, this Travel the World wall art is a top pick! Buy it here!

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Travel Artwork Photographs

Photography is a one of our favorite artforms – both to create and to display. Framed travel art prints of famous landmarks and city skylines are wanderlust-worthy wall hangings!

Landmarks and Skylines Travel Decor

Photographs of iconic monuments and city landscapes are perfect travel theme wall decor. Whether you are dreaming of seeing these places in person or want a professional, framed photograph in remembrance of a trip, landmark and skyline photographs are ideal!

A photograph of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the famous Sydney skyline or the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco are a few of our favorites for wall travel displays.

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4 City Travel Art Prints

This 4-piece travel canvas art in black-and-white with a splash of red is an affordable – yet remarkable – collection of city photographs for world travel decor. The framed canvas panels can be displayed on travel walls in a grid, in a line…or on separate walls. Paris, London, Rome and New York are featured in this 4-Panel travel wall art canvas. Buy it now!

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Wanderlust Wall Art: City Maps + Transport Routes

When we travel to a new city, we pore over maps of the layout. In fact, we study city maps so intensely that they become part of our trip memories.

What better way to remember a walking route through than with city map travel framed art? We like the black-and-white maps (like this one of Madrid), but an antique map wall art of a specific city ( like NYC ) is interesting travel inspired wall art, too.

Transportation maps – like the London Tube or New York City subway system – also make cool travel map wall art.

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Better yet, get a trio of city maps for your world travel home decor. These canvas, ready-to-hang maps featuring of a few of the world’s best cities – Los Angeles, Paris, New York and London – are fantastic travel wall prints! Buy it now!

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Beach and Nature Travel Wall Decor

Travelers who prefer nature over cities will find an abundance of options for natural travel art. From beaches to iconic natural wonders to wide open spaces, nature scenes can be beautiful travel inspired wall decor. Nature travel themed art works are an idyllic way to escape everyday life while you daydream of future trips.

Beach Wall Art Travel Theme

For many people, beaches are the ultimate travel destinations – so it makes sense that images of beaches make good travel themed artwork.

There is a great variety in beach art – from soothing and tranquil abstract beach wall art to palm tree pictures to 3D beach wall art. The options are endless…and what you buy all depends on your personal preference and wall art travel style!

A serene sunrise over sand dunes , a hand painted and colorful wave and a simple palm tree on the shore are a few of our top picks for wall decor travel theme beach art.

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Iconic Landscapes and Natural Wonders World Travel Art

Travel artwork of natural wonders – like the Grand Canyon and Mount Everest – is an excellent addition to a home or office. Natural landscapes often inspire people to book epic trips, like an Appalachian Trail Wall Art map drawing motivating someone to embark on an iconic hike, or Antelope Canyon Wall Art (like this one ) encouraging travelers to make travel plans to the American southwest.

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Travel Quote Wall Art

Travel quotes wall art is a unique reminder of why we love to travel. There are many styles of Travel Quotes wall decor – such as the quote over a travel photo, travel sayings wall art cut outs and adhesive wall art sayings. While Travel Quote Art will certainly look good in any room in your house, there are a few sayings that work well in specific rooms.

For example, the ‘ Eat Well Travel Often ’ Wall Art quote is a great travel wall sign for the kitchen. ‘ Live Love Travel ’ world map wall art is best suited for the bedroom or cozy family room space. For a child’s room, we like the framed wall decor travel quote,‘ Adventure Awaits ’.

And, general travel quotes work well to enhance a travel wall mural – or anywhere in the house where you display travel photos or memorabilia.

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Travel Quote Wall Decals

A wanderlust wall sticker is another great way to display travel quotes on your wall. The Road Not Taken wall art (like this one ) would look good in any room in the house. However, the Susan Sontag quote , “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list” is a popular travel wall decal quote, too. We think it is best used on a travel picture wall with your personal photographs of previous trips.

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Airplane Art for Walls

For many people, the airplane is the ultimate symbol synonymous with travel. Planes are not only a mode of transportation, but a part of the overall travel experience . Travelers can admire airplanes from their own home with airplane wall art.

There are many styles of airplane canvas wall art – including airplane panel wall art.

One of the most interesting artworks we have seen is an historic TWA airplane wing wall art photo with the NYC skyline in the background. After you purchase the print , you can frame the classic Constellation flight for your wall.

Lockheed Constellation (Connie) - Over New York City 1950 - Vintage Aviation Poster by Clyde Sunderland - Master Art Print (Unframed) 9in x 12in

That said, there are many different styles of airplane travel art for travelers. We love airplane wall art panels that create a horizontal photo, but artistic vintage airplane wall hangings (like this ), over-the-wing window seat photos (like the one here ) and seaplanes at dock (like this beautiful image ) also inspire travelers.

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Airplane Propeller Wall Art

Airplane propellers are an exceptional way to display a fondness for aviation and travel. An airplane metal wall art piece – like this stunning propeller – can be featured on its own – or surrounded by other travel artwork.

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Country and Continent Wall Art for Travelers

If your travels are focused on a specific country or continent, you can decorate the walls of your home with a variety of Travel the World art work from those specific places.

Americana Wall Art Travel Themed Home Decor

There is a vast range of American wall art to commemorate travels throughout the United States. One of the top rated items is an American Flag Wall Art (Wood) that you can see in more detail here . Other popular travel-themed US artwork for the home are Route 66 signs (like this one ), retro diner posters and unique USA maps (like this embroidered US map on canvas).

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National Park Travel Inspired Art

US National Park retro travel wall art prints are popular, too – like this one for the Grand Canyon . The retro national park travel wall poster features a throwback design and can be ordered in several different sizes – with or without a frame.

Art of Place Grand Canyon National Park Rainbow Giclee Art Print Poster from Travel Artwork by Artist Paul A. Lanquist 12" x 18"

Continent and Regional Wall Art

In our travels abroad and in our own searches for home décor we have come across fabulous art that features or represents an entire continent or region.

For example, we love this colorful Africa Map Wall Art painting on canvas and a picturesque European street scene . Asian-Inspired Wall Art can also be quite captivating – and is featured in frames, on tapestries and on Asian wall art panels. Asian-themed wall art can be bold or subdued, serene or chaotic. We particularly like this Monk and Elephant Asian inspired wall art.

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Creative Wall Art: Travel-Themed

Travel-themed wall decor does not have to be related to a specific destination…it can just be about travel!

A compass wall hanging – either a 3D metal compass work of art or an abstract canvas featuring a compass – is travel-themed home decor that can inspire future travels. A script sign bearing the word ‘Travel’ hanging on the wall is a reminder of journeys taken.

These simple symbols are excellent travel wall ideas that can easily be combined with other wanderlust home decor.

Creative Co-Op Metal Compass Wall Décor, Distressed Silver

DIY Travel Wall Art

Some of the best travel wall decor ideas are the ones you come up with yourself! Travelers can create an arts and crafts style wall art display using personal momentous – like ticket stubs, airline tickets and photos.

If you are going to use your own photographs, make sure you use a good camera for your travels (we like the DSLR Canon Rebel ; it takes phenomenal photos, is easy to use and comes with a bundle of fun accessories!).

Another way to create fun travel photo wall art is to use professional snapshots and either retro or vintage postcards from places around the world.

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World Map Art Wanderlust Decor

Maps are, without a doubt, one of the most loved travel decor wall art. There are numerous styles of Map Travel Themed Wall Decor – from artistic renditions to vintage old world maps to personalized maps to track travels .

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Pro Tip : Navigate your way to all of our favorite Travel Maps Decor on our homepage !

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Keystone Travel Trailer with a freshly painted exterior with a firepit in the foreground

How to Paint an RV Exterior

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Is your vintage camper (or even your new camper) in need of a paint job? Give your RV a new lease on life with an exterior paint job. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to paint your RV exterior.

Whether your RV is a pop-up camper, travel trailer, fifth-wheel, or motorhome, this guide will help you. Included is the prep work required before you start painting, how to remove the decals, and how to paint clean lines. Plus, we share top product recommendations so your camper comes out looking fresh.

Shopping List for Painting a Camper Exterior

Dupli-Color Primer
Dupli-Color Base Color Paint (this is what we recommend for your RV exterior paint)
Dupli-Color Clear Coat
FrogTape Painters Tape
Masking Paper
Acetone or Goof Off
Sanding Block
Microfiber Cloth

Tools & Supplies

Paint Sprayer
Decal Remover Tool

Instructions: How to Paint an RV

Over the years, we have successfully renovated two travel trailers top to bottom and including the exteriors. To give both rigs a fresh new look, this is the exterior painting technique that we recommend.

Want to check out both renovations? Here is the 2007 Keystone Hornet and the 2005 Keystone Hornet .

Here is how to paint your RV’s exterior.

Wash your RV’s exterior

Wash your camper’s exterior to remove any dirt and road grime. Be sure to remove all decals from areas that you plan to paint. Never paint over decals . I recommend using a decal remover tool to remove any decals easily.

To remove RV decals:

Use a heat gun to heat the decal so that you can pull off the vinyl by hand. The 3m decal remover tool will work wonders on those old sun baked decals.
Remove any remaining decal residue with a cloth and Goof Off

side by side comparison of a washed RV exterior

Caulk all the exterior joints

After cleaning the RV’s exterior, make sure all the exterior joints don’t have any gaps or cracks in the caulk.

If there are cracks in the caulking, it’s important to reseal your RV exterior before you start painting.

resealing the seams of an RV exterior with white caulking

Tape or mask off any areas

Just like painting the RV’s interior walls or your house, tape or mask off any areas that you do not want to be painted.

Use the masking paper to block off larger areas from the overspray.

Exterior preparation for painting a camper

Lightly sand

After you’ve taped off the areas you want to paint, sand down all areas of the camper that you plan to paint.

Use an 80 grit sanding block and lightly buff the exterior to create a smooth surface. The purpose of this step is to create a roughened surface so the paint has something to adhere to.

Next, wipe down the RV’s exterior with acetone and a microfiber cloth to remove any oily residue that might prevent good adhesion.

Dust from sanding will ruin the paint texture. Wipe the area down again with a damp microfiber cloth to ensure there is no dust.

Using a paint sprayer , apply one coat of primer . The primer is an important step to allow for proper adhesion of the paint. Priming the exterior also helps unify the surface and allows for good paint coverage.

Remember: Never paint in direct sunlight or on windy days. Be careful not to stir up dust.

… peeling most often occurs when walls aren’t properly sanded or cleaned before being primed and painted. Madison from Troop Nashville told Insider

Paint the 1st coat

Using a paint sprayer , apply one coat of paint .

A paint sprayer requires some finesse and technique. Here are some helpful tips for using a paint sprayer:

Try to keep a wet edge
Move in smooth, horizontal movements
Keep your sprayer vertical
Spray about 10-12 inches from your RV’s exterior

A hand holding a paint sprayer with an RV exterior in the background

After allowing the paint to dry, lightly scuff the painted surface with a scuff pad .

Then wipe down the entire surface again with a clean damp cloth to remove any dust particles.

Apply the 2nd coat of paint

Apply another coat of paint to your RV’s exterior.

If the paint looks uneven after drying, scuff the surface once again and apply another coat of paint.

Depending on the condition that your RV’s exterior was in and how well you did in your preparation, you may need 2-3 coats of paint for a solid, smooth finish.

After the 2nd (or 3rd) coat of paint is dry, apply a clear topcoat. Using the paint sprayer , apply one coat of clear coat .

The clear coat will give your paint that finished look and protect the paint from chipping and fading.

Now it’s time to enjoy that beautiful exterior. Remove all painter’s tape and masking paper.

Once the paint has fully cured according to the Dupli-Color instructions (or whatever RV exterior paint you chose), buff the surface to enhance the paint’s look.

How to Protect Your RV’s Exterior from Damaging UV Light

Now that your RV’s exterior is cleaned up and freshly painted you’re going to want that finish to last. The sun’s harmful UV rays can make quick work damaging the finish on your motorhome or trailer. Over time, sun exposure can make your RV decals fade and can dull the finish.

Here are some simple ways to keep your RV’s exterior looking like new:

Wax your RV regularly
Park in the shade when possible
Store your RV properly in the winter or invest in a high-quality RV cover

There you have it, 10 easy steps to paint an RV exterior!

Remember to properly prep the exterior surface so that the paint has something to adhere to. Go slow and do it right so you don’t have to do it again next season.

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How To Paint an RV Exterior: From Surface Prep to Finishing Touches

Published on April 21st, 2024 by Thomas Godwin

The words, “how to paint an RV” lack a good deal of context. While the purpose of this article is to teach you how to paint an RV exterior, it’s not the simplistic, casual upgrade some may think it is. It’s not a matter of slapping a coat on the sidewalls and calling it a day.

You can certainly do that, but it will likely stick out like a sore thumb. Painting is a blend of art and science, matching colorful aesthetics while also understanding the bonding process at the molecular level. That’s before we dive into the seemingly thousands of different paint types.

It’s a job you want to do right the first time because the result will be a fantastic head-turner that will last for years. The goal is appearance and longevity, and if you take your time, use the right tools, and add a splash of artistic creativity, you’ll get more than enough of both.

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Preparation: the foundation of a great paint job.

Learning how to paint an RV is a bit of a misnomer, at least in the beginning. That’s because the best paint jobs spend very little time painting and 90% of the time prepping. Surface prep is the end-all-be-all of a fantastic paint job. Without it, you’re wasting your time and money. Failure to prep the surface of your RV properly will result in a catastrophic end.

The paint won’t properly bond with the surface. It will droop and entire sections may fall off in large sheets. Or, they may simply peel, resulting in thousands of tiny little flags planted on the side of your RV, flapping in the wind. Every beautiful paint job starts with a solid foundation. In this case, the foundation is a lot of elbow grease.

Cleaning the Exterior

If you’re learning how to paint an RV as you go along, it’s just like everything else — a series of steps from beginning to end. The first step is to break out those buckets, long-handled scrub brushes (soft bristle or lambswool, depending), wash rags, ladders, and a gentle detergent, and get to washing your RV. If you’re just not feeling the excitement from all of that, feel free to use a power washer instead.

Dry it up before you end up with water spots and streaks and try to wash the RV away from direct sunlight. Avoid dish soaps and stick with automotive soaps. Once it’s clean and sparkling, the real work begins.

Remove Your Decals

Unless you’re doing a small touch-and-go job, the decals have to go. They won’t be coming back either, so it’s best to plan out your paint scheme and include new decals. Decal removal is relatively simple on paper but more mundane and meticulous in practice. The best way to do it quickly is with a heat gun or a hair dryer, along with a putty knife for scraping it off.

Disclaimer: Always keep the heat gun moving to prevent heat damage when removing decals from an RV.

Sanding and Masking

Masking is the most boring part, mostly because it looks like a quick and easy solution to avoid overspray, and it’s neither. It’s a painstakingly long process. However, the best way to paint an RV is with a spray gun, and extensive masking is required. If you don’t want paint on it, cover it in masking tape and plastic. When you layer masking tape over round surfaces, make sure you cover every, tiny seam, or it will get paint on it. Be sure to catch any seals as well.

Sanding the RV comes next. This is one of the most important parts of the entire process, so it’s not something you should avoid or skip. Sanding opens up the underlying service, allowing the paint to bond properly. Without sanding, your RV paint job will peel, fall off, and often won’t even hold up before dropping to a lower set point and accumulating there.

Obviously, these are things you want to avoid. While you can hand-sand the entire thing, an orbital sander is best, with very fine-grit sandpaper (depending on the surface, 100 to 220 grit with 220 being the predominant choice). You don’t want to remove the paint. You just want to open it up. Make sure you cover every last square inch of the RV as well. A missed spot is an opportunity for a bad finish.

When you’re done sanding the entire RV, blow it off if you have a compressor, or go over it with a dry paintbrush to remove any excess dust. Wipe the entire surface down with alcohol or thinner. Don’t touch anything that won’t receive paint, just the entire surface you plan to paint. As it turns out, learning how to paint an RV involves a lot of non-painting.

Applying Primer

Now, everyone has their own, personal preference, and it’s understandable if a spray gun isn’t the comfortable choice for you. You can use a roller handle, paintbrush, foam brush, or even finger paint if you prefer. Okay, maybe not finger paint, but you get the point. It will take longer if you avoid the spray gun and you always run the risk of leaving behind visible patterns and streaks.

Apply the bonding primer, then stand back and give it a full 24 hours to cure. If you decide to spray it, you can use an airless, conventional, or HVLP sprayer. Regardless, it requires careful attention when applying. Spraying on primer is the best time to get a feel for the spray gun, because you’re going to come back and sand over it, cleaning up any imperfections from mistakes as you go.

How To Paint an RV: Achieving a Professional Finish

Now, here’s where the fun begins. The ins and outs of how to paint an RV are more complicated than it seems. Paint is touchy, and there are so many different types. Even if you figure out which type is best for the surface of your RV, acrylic doesn’t spray on in exactly the same way as latex, enamel, or polyurethane.

Gravity or suction cup guns are probably the ones you see the most often. While one of these may work for a small camper, it’s more difficult to use one on a large RV because the cup only holds a maximum of a quart. Plus, you can’t turn them upside down to spray at different angles or hard-to-reach places.

For conventional, airless, or HVLP guns, you need to maintain a certain distance while spraying.

HVLP Spray Gun: 8″ to 10″ distance
Airless Spray Gun: 12″ to 14″ distance
Conventional Spray Gun: Half a foot to 9″ distance

With any of the three, you need to make precise, rapid movements while creating back-and-forth or up-and-down pathways that overlap. Once you get the rhythm down pat, you can spray a monster Class A in no time.

Never curl your wrist as you spray and maintain the same distance between your spray tip and the surface as you move.

Best Type of Paint

The best paint you can possibly put on your RV is a two-part polyurethane . These paints are the pinnacle of what you can purchase outside of industrial paints. They work on aluminum or fiberglass and only require a thin coat of primer prior to application. They feature one of the best, glossy, premium finishes out of all the families of paints.

However, a one-part polyurethane finish is one of the better alternatives if you don’t want to drop the extra cash. Plus, two-part polyurethanes require mixing, thinning, an accelerator, filler, etc., making them one of the more complicated paints you can get your hands on. It’s more than worth it if you’re up for the task.

No matter what you go with, follow instructions carefully and mix in thinner if the instructions call for it. You may have to thin it a little anyway, to make it pass through the spray tip and properly atomize. If you decide to roll it, stick with foam roller knaps. If you go with the wool knaps, pass a lighter flame over the knap before you start so it will burn off any of the hairs that may end up in your final coat.

Different paints require a different number of coats. Again, whether you decide to go with a one or two-part polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic, etc., pay careful attention to the instructions and thin the paint where necessary. These paints will also come with a cure time. Observe that cure time and only paint between 50° and 85°F — never in direct sunlight, if you can help it. Allow each coat to cure for its allotted time before applying additional coats.

Finishing Touches: Detail Work and Sealing

Detail work covers everything your spray gun or roller just can’t reach. Ideally, you should paint these out with a small roller knap or paintbrush before you spray. Unfortunately, if this is your first rodeo, it’s easy not to recognize areas you might miss before you begin. If it looks hard to reach, go ahead and paint it.

Once your final coat is down, all you need to do now is wait through the proper cure time. You’re probably itching to get your decals on there as well. Give it an extra day or two, on top of the cure time, just to be sure, before you start putting up your decals again. Be very careful as you remove your masking tape. Take it nice and easy, pulling off each strip as you go.

This is when you run across areas you might have covered too enthusiastically with your masking. If that’s the case, reapply the masking to correct the space that needs painting. Lightly scratch the area and hit it with a foam roller knap.

When everything is back in order, apply an advanced polymer sealant, paint protective film, or ceramic coating to protect your brand-new spray job. Wash and wax regularly to maintain the luster and shine.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to paint an RV will take some time, effort, and mistakes. It’s not the easy outing that watching a spray job on YouTube suggests. Watching other people paint is not without its benefits, however. The main thing to concern yourself with is proper preparation, which includes masking, sanding, and cleaning pre-paint.

You’ll be surprised at how easily you begin to pick up on things, but don’t be too worried over mistakes. They are correctable. The beauty of painting your own RV is the sense of personality and ownership that comes from it, especially when done the right way. Be sure to wash it, wax it, protect it, and best of all, enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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I’m not a paint expert by any stretch of the imagination. If you think all that is required is a bucket of paint, a compressor, hose and sprayer, you are about to be very disillusioned! I painted my motorhome about 20 years ago because the clear coat and striping was coming off. Because of the cost, I didn’t consider getting it done professionally. It was painted inside a large garage. I had to cover everything else that wasn’t going to be sprayed. Masking was difficult because of the swirling 3-color pattern and the height of the vehicle. Rubberized masking tape worked around curves, but there were many areas where the masking tape didn’t fully mask or didn’t stick. I didn’t know about doing any pre-sanding. It was a 2-part paint mixture from the auto paint store. You had to mix up only what was needed and I needed either fast or slow reducers depending on the temperature, which was never warn enough, using a HVLP automotive spray gun. You absolutely need to use a respirator! Drips were a real problem. Adjoining colors required applying masking tape over recently painted areas and sometimes the fresh paint would get pulled off. The more I tried to fix areas and touch them up, the worse it looked. Following this, I applied the clear coat. That’s the most toxic to spray. To get a mirror-like finish would have required some serious buffing. The buffing compound comes in different grit sizes. The radial buffer flung the compound all over. It was a real mess and I eventually gave up. In the end, it didn’t look great, but it didn’t look terrible either. When I traded it in, the salesman asked if I had painted it myself. When he complimented me on it, I think he was just trying to be nice. My recommendation is to let the pros do it. I know that it’s expensive, but it’s just not worth the aggravation and amateurish finished product.

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There are 38 walls in my house, including the ceilings. Of those, 14 are fully painted, 10 are in varying stages of completion, seven are covered in paint swatches and two are haphazardly skim-coated. The remaining five are as nature (the previous homeowners) made them, for now. I am now used to living in a kind of aesthetic limbo. I work beside a stack of gallon cans, paint trays and crumpled canvas drop cloths, below a half-painted ceiling. I no longer notice the flashes of lime green tape caressing door frames, encircling bathroom floors and smothering naked outlets. For the last six months, I’ve gone to sleep each night confronted with the same impossible choice swatched on the wall: Should the bedroom be Farrow & Ball’s Breakfast Room Green, Behr’s Roof Top Garden or Backdrop’s Lawn Party?

This purgatory is entirely of my own design — there are no professionals involved. Professionals get the job done. They make decisions, they bring their own rollers, they already own ladders. I self-impose and prolong these chaotic experiments because collectively, they form a promise: that one day I’ll be able to live happily in the house I’ve always wanted.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years. My relationship with my house is intense, tumultuous. Driven by a dark kineticism, it vacillates between contempt and gratitude at a velocity that catches my husband, my therapist, even me off-guard. It helps to start at the beginning.

I don’t remember how many houses we saw before the one that eventually became ours, but it was a lot. We started house hunting a little too late, just as interest rates started to claw their way back from historic lows. L.A.’s open houses were thick with the resulting panic, generated by throngs of millennial couples, looking-glass versions of ourselves, all desperate to get ahead of the curve.

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At a viewing for a “developer’s dream” in Alhambra (complete with black mold blooming on the walls), I watched a fellow buyer-to-be grab onto the arm of the selling agent as she shouted to the rest of us that she wanted this house, that she would buy it today and that she would pay for it in cash. The market sensed our desperation. Prices rose quickly. Listings sold for tens of thousands over asking. Then hundreds of thousands.

On Redfin, a listing that attracts significant traffic is given the designation of a “Hot Home.” The first Hot Homes we found were architecturally significant with character and updated kitchens. Soon, they were simple, but solid, with more than one bathroom. Then came the quick flips with baggage, bisected by easements or on shaky foundations. Eventually, even the gnarliest tear-downs were in high demand. So when we met our house, we were immediately taken by its lack of homeowner-installed balconies, exposed wiring and sodden floors. There were no sewage problems, no five-foot-tall bathrooms, no wild animals living inside. It might not have been Hot, sure, but it was a Home. Beautification, we agreed, could come later. When our offer was accepted, we felt so lucky that we started counting our blessings and stopped running the numbers. And house stuff, it turns out, is very, very expensive.

The urge to paint is primitive and innate. Cavemen, famously, liked to doodle on the walls with pigments ground from charred wood, stone, bone and minerals, bound with plant sap and animal fat.

Faced with bloated mortgage payments locked in at an inarguably mid-interest rate, I turned to DIY. I forced myself to watch excruciatingly paced episodes of “This Old House.” I bought a voltage tester. I took a woodshop class, giddy with visions of Donald Judd-inspired furniture and dovetailed cabinets (I made a cutting board). But dabblings in more advanced forms of home improvement have been unequivocal failures. The enormous hole I cut in a load-bearing wall in a Gordon Matta-Clark-informed burst of inspiration required extensive professional intervention. A bathroom I decided to “redo” has sat undone for more than a year. I’ve learned that a lack of experience and ADHD, combined with the consumption of time-lapsed home renovation videos on social media, is an intoxicating and dangerous cocktail I’m better off without.

If you’re relatively able-bodied and OK with doing a bad job (which I always am), painting is pretty easy. And its transformative powers are overwhelmingly effective.

But paint. Paint is my friend. Unlike electrical work or cabinet construction, paint is statistically less likely to kill, injure or dismember you. Its essential tools are inexpensive and intuitive. If you’re relatively able-bodied and OK with doing a bad job (which I always am), painting is pretty easy. And its transformative powers are overwhelmingly effective.

I’m not alone in this belief. The urge to paint is primitive and innate. Cavemen, famously, liked to doodle on the walls with pigments ground from charred wood, stone, bone and minerals, bound with plant sap and animal fat. In honor of my ancestors, I eschew steps like sanding and priming. Choosing, almost every time, to paint first and ask forgiveness later. “Color good,” I reassure myself as I apply a coat of Backdrop’s reddish-purple Lobby Scene to a perfectly serviceable Ikea cabinet, boring bad .

Remembering the 16th and 17th century artisans commissioned to adorn the walls of wealthy Europeans’ homes with murals and trompe-l’oeil, I encourage my friends’ 4-year-old to draw on the living room wall. We were planning to paint over it until more urgent, enticing walls cut ahead in the queue. Her portrait of our dog, while anachronistic to the period, is still on view.

My practice isn’t always joyful. As I get down on my hands and knees to scrape paint drips off the floor, the results of my husband’s exuberant roller work, I empathize with the Puritans who looked down upon those who would dare paint their walls. “Heretics!,” they cried. Centuries later, my voice joins their chorus: “Drop cloths!”

Samples of green paint on a wall beside a bed.

How old were you when you were asked for the very first time what your favorite color was? And how many times over the years has that answer changed, surprising even yourself? The paint and coatings market, built on our endlessly varied and forever shifting color preferences, is robust, with a reported market size of $206 billion in 2023. It might not surprise you to know that paint’s business started to really pick up swiftly around 2021, the year U.S. homeownership rates hit a 9-year high. We were one year into a global pandemic, and the nonessential among us were grateful for our health but sick of our surroundings. Snarled supply chains and crowded ports meant massive delays for furniture and furnishings. So we turned to paint.

The paint mass market has no shortage of options available: Behr, the pitiless paint god at whose Home Depot altar I am often forced to worship, boasts nearly 4,000 colors, and selecting one is just the beginning. “Do you want Behr Premium Plus®, Behr Scuff Defense®, Behr Marquee®, Behr Dynasty®?” the Home Depot paint associate silently asks, pointing at an infographic laminated on the counter top. Flustered, I step out of line to Google “Behr prmeium.plus vs. detnasty reddit,” and gesture to the next person to go ahead. The other mainstream paint brands, Benjamin Moore (3,500 colors) and Sherwin-Williams (1,700), offer similar experiences.

Our home’s previous owners painted every wall a cool, semi-glossed gray with greenish undertones. Under the piercing, cool white LED flush mounts installed every few feet, the effect was undeniably institutional. Paint was the obvious first step.

There was a time when I reveled in the sheer volume of the spectrum. Our home’s previous owners painted every wall a cool, semi-glossed gray with greenish undertones. Under the piercing, cool white LED flush mounts installed every few feet, the effect was undeniably institutional. Paint was the obvious first step. I drove happily to Home Depot, to Lowe’s, to Ace Hardware and picked free samples from the rainbow walls like flowers. Then came a bloody, months-long campaign to find a warm, non-white neutral for my office. It took eight samples and six trips to two hardware stores before I found it: Benjamin Moore’s Gentle Cream . But I was exhausted, spent, color-sick.

There are easier, softer, pricier ways. Backdrop Home (82 colors), Farrow & Ball (152 colors) and Little Greene (196 colors) way. Backdrop Home, in particular, has zeroed in with shameful, heat-seeking precision on aesthetically obsessed millennials who crave curves and architectural significance but can’t afford the homes that have them. Silverlake Dad is a slate blue-gray. Barragán-Cito, a bright pink, will speak to anyone who shelled out an extra $25 to take their own photos at the architect’s Mexico City home tour. The brand’s earnestness feels very L.A., which makes sense: When Backdrop co-founder Natalie Ebel and her family moved to Silver Lake post-pandemic, they brought the brand’s operations and production with them.

Ebel says L.A. is “adventurous with color … It’s a lot easier to play with color when you’re surrounded by color. And maybe it’s the size of the homes. In L.A., you have more real estate, you have more space and you’re open more to experimentation with the light, the windows, the sun.”

I was once skeptical of the Backdrops, the Farrow & Balls, dismissing them as the refuge of the less creative who weren’t capable of conceiving their own Color of the Year. But faced with so many walls still to go, I’ve found myself finally softening, succumbing.

My house and I are birth-year twins, 1990 babies, Year of the Horse. When you get down to it, my house is very much a classic L.A. house — two boxy stories stacked atop a wide garage, straddling a hillside. It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with four identical siblings. I never know how to describe it, but you’d know it if you saw it. “Oh, it’s one of those , ” a friend said, walking up to the door for the first time. “Why didn’t you just say so?”

It wasn’t the house I imagined myself living in. My dream house (think Jeff Shelton ’s biomorphic surrealist creations) doesn’t exist in L.A. nature, at least not in my budget. Last year, according to the National Assn. of Homeowners , 32% were first-time buyers, with a median age of 35. In other words: millennials. Millennials, like me, were buying properties they could barely afford and, as supply shrank, perhaps didn’t particularly like. Our houses just didn’t feel like us.

Maybe paint is the cheapest, easiest, fastest way to make our houses as unique as we think we are . It felt like a hypothesis worth testing. Over the last two years, I’ve drenched the bathroom in glossy navy, bisected an office with teal and mustard, painted the stairwell a bright, matte powdery pink. I’ve resurrected kitchen cabinets with a deep blue and spray-painted the corresponding pulls bright red. I painted the fireplace a truly heinous shade of green called simply Frog, only to re-paint it Frosted Sage, only to skimcoat over both (it currently stands naked and anxious, waiting for its next outfit change).

Alyssa Coscarelli's Los Angeles home, painted with Backdrop colors.

Painting has almost become one of our love languages: part quality time, part acts of service. The house, we know, appreciates the physical touch.

I paint when I’m bored, when I’m excited, when I’m sad, when I’m anxious. I leave the tarps and paint trays out — perpetual invitations to explore. I’ve welcomed my husband home with a fresh wall of swatches; he’s surprised me by finishing walls I’d been forced to abandon during the workday. Painting has almost become one of our love languages: part quality time, part acts of service. The house, we know, appreciates the physical touch.

“I have a question,” a friend recently asked. “Do you think you’ll ever be done painting?” I considered it for a moment, but knew the answer was no. On the one hand, I’m fighting an unwinnable battle against awkward architecture armed only with pigmented latex, and stopping now would be surrender. But it’s not just this house — any house I live in would be one I needed to paint. Priming, painting, re-painting, I feel something shift and open. With every wall, every stroke of the roller, every roll of tape, the more I love my canvas. The more it feels like home.

Liz Raiss is a writer, editor and furniture enthusiast based in Los Angeles. She runs the (formerly anonymous) Instagram account @design.out.of.reach .

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Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means people will be flooding highways and airports this weekend looking to get away for some rest and relaxation.

The American Automobile Association is projecting nearly 44 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period, which is defined by the organization as the five-day period from Thursday, May 23 to Monday, May 27.

"We haven't seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years," said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel, in a news release. "We're projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we're exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead."

The organization projects over 38 million people will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend, over 3.5 million will travel by air and nearly 2 million will travel by other modes of transportation, including buses, cruises and trains.

The 38 million drivers is the highest number for Memorial Day since AAA began tracking data in 2000 and is up 4% compared to last year. The 3.5 million air travelers is an increase of nearly 5% over last year and, according to AAA, this will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at airports since 2005.

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Best, worst times to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Drivers leaving Thursday or Friday should hit the road early to avoid mixing with commuters, AAA said, citing data from transportation data and insights provider INRIX. Drivers going back home Sunday or Monday should avoid the afternoon hours when return trips will peak.

“Travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than normal. Travelers should stay up to date on traffic apps, 511 services, and local news stations to avoid sitting in traffic longer than necessary,” said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, in the news release.

Here's a breakdown of the best and worst times to travel by car depending on which day you are traveling:

Thursday, May 23

Best travel time: Before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
Worst travel time: Between noon and 6 p.m.

Friday, May 24

Best travel time: Before 11 a.m. and after 8 p.m.
Worst travel time: Between noon and 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

Best travel time: Before 1 p.m. and after 6 p.m.
Worst travel time: Between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

Best travel time: Before 1 p.m.
Worst travel time: Between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Monday, May 27

Best travel time: After 7 p.m.

Gas prices continue to decrease heading into Memorial Day weekend

According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has fallen four cents since last week, to $3.60. The primary reasons are weak domestic demand and oil costs below $80 a barrel, according to the organization.

“Barring some unforeseen event, this pokey drop in pump prices is not likely to change anytime soon,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, in a news release. “There are seven states with county gas averages at less than $3 a gallon. This trend will likely accelerate as more gas outlets east of the Rockies drop their prices.”

This Memorial Day weekend, drivers can expect similar gas prices as last year when the national average was about $3.57.

"Pump prices rose this spring but have held somewhat steady in recent weeks," AAA said in the news release, while also noting that prices may creep higher as the summer driving season gets underway.

The wildcard remains the cost of oil, according to the organization, and unlike last year, there are now two wars – in the Middle East and Ukraine – that could roil the oil market.

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With former President Donald Trump convicted in his Manhattan hush money case , the 2024 political-legal spotlight will shift to Delaware, where jury selection begins Monday in the federal weapons trial of first son Hunter Biden .

Hunter, 54, faces three counts accusing him of illegally possessing a firearm while addicted to crack cocaine after lying on a federal gun-purchase form to obtain the weapon in the first place.

Although President Biden isn’t implicated in the case, the trial could create some unwelcome headlines for the commander in chief as his re-election campaign kicks into high gear ahead of his first debate with Trump later this month.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Hunter Biden trial.

Charges against Hunter Biden

COUNT 1: False Statement in Purchase of a Firearm

Faces a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, a special assessment of $100.

COUNT 2: False Statement Related to Information Required to be Kept by Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer

Faces a maximum of five years’ imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, a special assessment of $100.

COURT 3: Possession of a Firearm by a Person who is an Unlawful User of or Addicted to a Controlled Substance

What is Hunter Biden charged with?

Officially, Hunter Biden is charged with three felonies: making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed firearms dealer, and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of or addict to a controlled substance.

If convicted on all charges, the first son faces up to 25 years in prison and fines totaling more than $750,000 — though he is very unlikely to receive the maximum sentence if found guilty.

Ironically, Joe Biden helped pass legislation that shaped the law governing firearm applications that Hunter now stands accused of flouting.

The application asked, “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?”

Hunter Biden answered “no,” despite knowing, according to prosecutors that the statement was “false and fictitious.”

Why did Hunter Biden acquire the gun?

Hunter Biden told friends that he made the gun purchase on Oct. 12, 2018, on a whim and believed that time at a shooting range could help him avoid a drug relapse, according to a New York Times report from January 2023. He also claimed to have believed that he was sober the day he filled out the form.

The Post previously reported on images from the first son’s laptop showing him asleep with what appears to be a crack pipe in his mouth on Oct. 8, 2018.

Hunter Biden later told The Daily Beast that the photograph depicted a meth pipe rather than a crack pipe and alleged that the picture had been staged.

In his 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Things,” Hunter claimed that he was “smoking crack every 15 minutes” around the time of the gun purchase.

On Oct. 11, 2018, the day before Hunter went to buy the gun, he texted a man identified in his contacts as “q” asking to meet at a 7-Eleven. “Q” asked Hunter if he wanted “the same” thing, an apparent reference to drugs.

It’s unclear whether the men met up that day.

The first son ultimately purchased the handgun at StarQuest Shooters & Survival Supply in Wilmington.

He also bought a HKS Speedloader and 25 rounds of ammunition, according to prosecutors, who don’t have to prove that the first son was wasted on the day he made the purchases.

Disposal of the gun and the feds’ discovery

Hunter Biden held onto the weapon for 11 days before it got tossed into a trash can.

At the time, Hunter Biden was in the midst of a tryst with his former sister-in-law turned lover Hallie Biden, the widow of his late brother, Beau.

On Oct. 23, 2018, Hallie Biden, frustrated with Hunter’s drug use, discovered the .38-caliber revolver in his unlocked car and discarded it — wrapped in a black shopping bag — behind a supermarket located across the street from a local high school.

This did not go over well with Hunter Biden, who launched a barrage of profane text messages at her upon learning what she had done.

Hunter demanded that Hallie return to the trash can and retrieve the firearm for him, but when she did, it was gone, according to a police report unearthed by Politico in March 2021 . Hallie then contacted the store’s management, which drew in law enforcement.

When cops called Hunter Biden to the scene, he claimed to have used the firearm for target practice.

Hunter Biden waved off questions about whether he was using drugs by suggesting Hallie had thought “I was gonna kill myself,” per the report.

When asked if he had spoken about the issue with his father, then the former vice president, Hunter responded: “I have never called my dad for anything.”

Days later, the gun was turned in by an older man who regularly went through the store’s trash for recyclable items.

In court filings last month, prosecutors noted that the FBI had interviewed the Wilmington gun store owner , Ron Palimere, who said that both Delaware State Police and Secret Service agents visited his business the day after the .38-caliber revolver went missing.

“They said the firearm was involved in a case of some kind and they wanted to expedite the trace process and get access to the Form 4473 ,” the FBI document outlining Palimere’s interview states, referring to the transaction record filled out by Hunter. “Both agencies asked the same questions and it appeared they were not aware of each other’s investigations.”

Suspicious of the request by the Secret Service, Palimere contacted an ATF agent, who told him, in the FBI’s words, “not to turn the original Form 4473 over to anyone and to turn over a copy only if Palimere felt Palimere had to.”

The Secret Service has said it has no information corroborating Palimere’s claims, noting the Biden family was not under the agency’s protection at the time.

Who’s prosecuting the case?

David Weiss has been US Attorney for Delaware since 2018, having been nominated to that position under Trump, with the support of the First State’s two Democratic US senators, both Biden allies.

Weiss’ office has been investigating Hunter Biden on a number of tracks, including the gun charge, tax evasion and allegations of unregistered foreign lobbying.

In December 2020 — a month after his father won the presidency — Hunter Biden confirmed publicly that he was subject to a federal probe into his “tax affairs.”

In June 2023, prosecutors announced a plea deal on tax charges against the first son and a pretrial diversion agreement on the gun charges.

As a result, he was expected to get about two years of probation contingent on him remaining sober.

But that agreement went up in flames the following month when Delaware US District Judge Maryellen Noreika exposed daylight between the defense and prosecution over whether or not Hunter would enjoy blanket immunity.

On Aug. 11, 2023, Attorney General Merrick Garland elevated Weiss to special counsel status, giving him the authority to bring charges against the first son wherever he wished.

On Sept. 14, Weiss’ team announced that a grand jury had returned the firearm indictment against the first son.

Hunter Biden’s defense

Ahead of the trial, attorneys for the first son have made several attempts to quash the case , all of which have failed so far.

One notable argument is that the charges against Hunter violated his Second Amendment rights on the grounds that “past drug use” is no longer sufficient to deny gun ownership following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2022 .

Noreika, who will also be the presiding judge at trial, rejected that claim, saying laws against drug addicts owning firearms are “consistent with this country’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.”

The defense team has also suggested that the 4473 form may have been “tampered with” by an employee at the gun store who helped Hunter Biden fill it out.

The Justice Department has included a photo of Hunter Biden’s signature on the form as evidence.

But lead defense attorney Abbe Lowell has teased there might be more to the case.

Key witnesses in the case

In their trial brief, prosecutors teased plans to call at least nine witnesses, mainly officials from the FBI, Delaware State Police, and Drug Enforcement Administration — along with “an employee of Starquest Shooters,” possibly Palimere, and three individuals identified as Witness 1, 2, and 3.

The Post has identified those witnesses based on the description provided by prosecutors as Hunter’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, ex-girlfriend Zoe Kestan, and Hallie Biden.

Buhle tied the knot with Hunter Biden in 1993 and the pair split in 2017, not long after she learned that he was having an affair with his sister-in-law, according to her book, “If We Break.”

Even after the divorce was finalized, Buhle continued to express concerns about her ex’s addiction struggles, writing in a March 9, 2018, message that she “found a few crack pipes” in the family car and removed them because their “daughter was driving” it at the time.”

Kestan — a lingerie and textile designer who uses “weed_slut_420” as her social media handle — testified before a Delaware grand jury back in 2022, The Post previously reported .

Kestan allegedly claimed to have been with Hunter “at the craziest point of his life” and stated that during the roughly nine months of their relationship, he smoked crack cocaine about “every 20 minutes except when he slept.”

Aside from those witnesses, prosecutors will also be allowed to cite evidence from Hunter Biden’s “laptop from hell,” though the defense will be able to challenge exhibits on a case-by-case basis.

Prosecutors have also indicated they will reference his memoir,” Beautiful Things.”

Will President Biden pardon Hunter?

While the president has not spoken publicly about the case, the White House has repeatedly insisted that the president will not pardon his son should he be convicted.

“I’ve been very clear; the president is not going to pardon his son,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated back in December .

Behind the scenes, President Biden is reportedly very anxious that his son could wind up behind bars. And there have been some conspicuous crossing of paths on the eve of the trial.

On May 26, President Biden met with Hallie Biden , a move that raised some eyebrows given that she’s expected to be a star witness.

Three days earlier, Hunter Biden was present at a White House State dinner honoring visiting Kenyan President William Ruto which Garland also attended.

Who is the judge in the Hunter Biden case?

Noreika was nominated to the bench by Trump and confirmed by the Senate in August 2018 — again with support from both of Delaware’s Democratic senators.

At Pittsburgh native, Noreika holds an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University, a master’s degree in biology from Columbia University and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Noreika has given campaign donations to candidates on both sides of the aisle, with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), a particular favorite.

Who are Hunter Biden’s attorneys?

Hunter Biden’s main lawyer responding to Weiss’ probe was Chris Clark, who played a critical role in negotiating the aborted plea and diversion agreements.

In August 2023, Clark withdrew fom the case due to the possibility that he could be called as a witness to discuss deliberations with prosecutors.

Clark had previously hinted at plans to bring President Biden to the stand if the agreement failed.

“President Biden now unquestionably would be a fact witness for the defense in any criminal trial,” Clark wrote at one point, Politico reported .

Lowell, a Winston & Strawn partner, then took a more pronounced role in Hunter Biden’s defense. He previously represented Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and has also helped the first son navigate through the onslaught of House Republican investigations.

In addition to Lowell, the first son has tapped Dalton Bartholomew of Dalton & Associates and more recently brought on David Kolansky, who previously helped Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) .

Legal fund could be drying up

Since his father took office as president, Hunter Biden’s primary patron has been Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris, sometimes referred to as the first son’s “sugar brother.”

Morris, 60, testified before the House GOP impeachment inquiry back in January that he loaned the first son more than $4.9 million and had visited the White House on at least three occasions during that timeframe.

Other recent reports peg that figure at around $6.5 million. Morris’ cash flow to the troubled first son covered everything from divorce costs, back taxes, a paternity suit, car payments, and more.

He has also quietly worked on a gauzy documentary about the Biden scion, assisted him with publishing his memoir, helped him find a new home, and reportedly purchased some of his top-dollar works of art.

Kevin Morris, Hunter Biden, Abbe Lowell.

But now there are questions about whether Morris’ resources are drying up.

“Kevin is completely tapped out. So just when Hunter is facing two criminal trials starting in a few weeks, he has no resources. It’s pretty dire,” a source familiar with the situation recently told Politico .

Other charges against Hunter Biden

In addition to the firearm case, Hunter Biden is also staring down a tax indictment that Weiss secured from a grand jury out of Los Angeles in December.

He is facing six misdemeanor and three felony counts for allegedly stiffing Uncle Sam of $1.4 million in federal taxes between 2016 and 2019. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Hunter Biden has since paid off that lien, thanks to a loan from Morris .

That trial, which had initially been slated for June 20, is now set to begin Sept. 5 after federal judge Mark Scarsi delayed it last week .

Speculation has also swirled about possible charges under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which is governed under a five-year statute of limitations. Weiss has maintained that his investigation remains “ongoing.”

FARA requires individuals to disclose when they’re acting on behalf of foreign principals in a bid to influence US officials.

Detractors have pointed to Hunter Biden’s position on the board of Ukrainian gas company Burisma from 2014 until 2019, and his 10% stake in Chinese state-backed investment fund BHR Partners between 2013 and part of 2021, among other concerns.

Yet the clock appears to be running out on some of those potential avenues.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), who is leading an impeachment inquiry into the president, has also dangled the possibility of unspecified criminal referrals .

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Travel pack of Kleenex (my favorite) or paper towel for water control. optional folding chair I love having a lightweight chair for sitting while painting. I find it very helpful for working on location. GCI Outdoor has a sturdy chair that folds up to a small size that weighs only 26 ounces and is priced at around $20 on Amazon.
Best Watercolor Painting Set for Travel
Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Sketchers Pocket Box. $35 now 46% off. $19. $19 at Amazon. $19 at Walmart. Bienfang Sketch Book. $16. $16 at Amazon. The Strategist is designed to surface the ...
Watercolor Painting Travel Kit
This zippered pouch from Melanie holds my ruler, pencil, pen, eraser, travel brush, shallow rinse cup, and paint palette. An 8×8 inch watercolor sketchbook (shown above, underneath a Winsor & Newton Travel Palette), and the pouch fit into my luggage easily. This is my new favorite travel watercolor palette.
9+ Best Travel Art Supplies for Painting Artists Who Travel
Liquin for traveling artists. You can use Liquin (or other fast drying helpers) to help speed up drying time. Liquin will help a great deal to speed up the drying time! Using just a little will go a long way. Add it to your paint at times when you would normally use linseed oil to thin out your paint.
How to Travel with Art
Unframing Painted Canvases. Depending on how you travel, and how you plan to get your painting home, one option to travel with art is by removing the painting from the frame that it is stretched and stapled on to, then rolling the flat canvas, inserting it into a cardboard tube, and shipping the tube. While paintings stretched onto wood frames ...
How to Make An Easy DIY Travel Watercolor Set
Instructions to Make A Travel Watercolor Set. STEP 1: Empty the Altoids Tin and clean it. STEP 2: Pour a third of the InstaMorph into a bowl (it's okay if you pour more. You can reuse it for a future project). Boil water and pour it over the InstaMorph.
Best Travel Art Supplies: Complete Guide For Artists On-the-Go
6. Watercolor Paint Brush Pen Set. One of the benefits of using watercolor brush pens for travel art is their portability and ease of use. These pens allow artists to start painting without the need for additional art supplies, such as brushes, paints, and palettes.
How to Paint RV Walls
Step 4: It's finally time for paint! Now that your RV walls are smooth, cleaned, and primed - you're ready to pick a color, and start those final coats of paint. If you want some help choosing a color, I wrote a White Paint Color Guide that helps you choose the perfect paint color for your unique house or RV.
Travel Painter™
The Travel Painter™ pochade box is made of birch wood (and birch plywood), stainless steel and covered with waterproof varnish. Dimensions. Outside dimensions: 9.05 x 8,7 x 3,2 inch / 230 x 223 x 82 mm. Inside dimensions: 8.07 x 8.18 inch / 205 x 208 mm. Height of the storage space under the palette: 1.25 inch / 32 mm.
How To Paint a RV
This gun metal gray exterior BEHR paint has easily became my favorite paint. It hides all imperfections and it looks great on camera for resell purposes. I h...
Travel Art: Wanderlust Wall Art to Decorate Your Home
52 north Large London Underground Tube Map Framed Canvas Print Wall Art pp216 (A2 (24×16 inch)) Better yet, get a trio of city maps for your world travel home decor. These canvas, ready-to-hang maps featuring of a few of the world's best cities - Los Angeles, Paris, New York and London - are fantastic travel wall prints! Buy it now!
How to Paint an RV Exterior
Apply the 2nd coat of paint. Apply another coat of paint to your RV's exterior. If the paint looks uneven after drying, scuff the surface once again and apply another coat of paint. Depending on the condition that your RV's exterior was in and how well you did in your preparation, you may need 2-3 coats of paint for a solid, smooth finish.
Painting & Travel
Painting & Travel Painting & Travel Painting & Travel, "takes you places you want to see and puts them on canvas", and is independently produced by filmmakers Sarah and artist, Roger Bansemer. Visit PBS.org or CreateTV.org to find out when "Painting & Travel" is airing in your area. Since 2011, Painting and Travel has been … Painting & Travel Read More »
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How To Paint an RV Exterior: A Step-by-Step Guide
Many of the paint tips in this video apply to fiberglass as well, with the primary difference being the sanding step for old paint on fiberglass. Learning how to paint an RV is a bit of a misnomer, at least in the beginning. That's because the best paint jobs spend very little time painting and 90% of the time prepping.
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The transformative joys (and pains) of painting your own house
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Memorial Day 2024: See best times to travel this weekend
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SR 529 will close overnight June 8, then reduce to one lane in each
97-year-old northbound structure will close for four months for mechanical rehabilitation and painting. EVERETT - Beginning June 9, a trip across the Snohomish River on State Route 529 is going to give travelers a taste of the past. On that day, the highway will reduce to one lane in each direction for four months.
Memorial Day travel rush, explained
AAA also forecasted a significant surge in air travel, with more than 3.5 million people expected to fly over Memorial Day weekend in 2024, reflecting a 9% increase from 2019. Across all methods ...
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Charges against Hunter Biden. COUNT 1: False Statement in Purchase of a Firearm. Faces a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, three years of supervised release, a special ...