Michele Cooper was recently one of the guest artist instructors at Sketcher Fest Edmonds. She has been associated with USk Seattle since 2014 and was a Seattle 10×10 instructor for the tenth anniversary series of urban sketchers workshops. Michele has two new books on travel sketching as well as three sets of greeting cards. One set is especially about Edmonds. Drawing, painting and anything to do with art has always been Michele Cooper’s  passion. She loves sharing her discoveries and has taught adult watercolor workshops both internationally and locally from Anacortes to Seattle since 1979.

Supply List: Be sure to ask for your discount at ARTspot.

The first priority is that your equipment be light, inconspicuous and easy to carry. *Indicates my favorites. All the equipment in this list will fit into a large jacket pocket or small to medium cross body bag. They could all even be carried by hand if the need arose to move quickly. Rain showers can catch you unawares!

These are the essentials:

Drawing:

A waterproof fine tip pen. Micron, Pitt, *Tombow Mono 

Option: A Lamy Safari fountain pen with water soluble ink (black T-10)

A mechanical pencil. Doesn't need sharpening

Kneaded eraser. If you're going to do a lot of pencil sketching.

A waterbrush. Carries the water for painting in the handle so there's no need for a water bottle. I like *Pentel Aquash

*A folded paper towel, sponge or pack of tissues to clean your water brush.

Option: A set of travel brushes/water cup/extra water 

A roll up or zip up case to keep your drawing implements together.

Sketchbook:

A landscape sketchbook designed for multimedia. Takes ink, pencil, marker, and watercolor equally well.

Hardbound books help support your drawing while standing or sitting with it in your lap.

I like *Pentalic Aqua Journal 5" x 8", Watercolor OR

Handbook Journal Co. Artist Watercolor Sketchbook Journal, Pocket Panorama 3.5 x 8.25 Inches, 140lb CP

or Choose your own preferred paper and make an accordion or maze book.

Binder clips. To hold the pages open.

Color Options: Choose from these

Small, travel watercolor kit. Needs at least three primary colors and a lid for mixing.

A set of watercolor pencils for museum sketches.

Caran d’Ache Neocolor II is a fun option for watercolor (tin of 15 gives you plenty of colors). ARTspot carries Faver Castell Albrect Durer watercolor pencils which are a great option too.

*Prima Tropicals Watercolor Set. An affordable travel alternative to the larger studio setup. ARTspot carries Koi and Windsor Newton prefilled travel watercolor sets, and Art Tool kit for a customized kit option.

Extras

Consider the locale, weather, how long you'll be there and personal comfort

A portable camp stool

Umbrella

*Hat/Sunglasses

*Camera/Smartphone

*Sunscreen

Bug Repellent