If you're new to drawing and painting outside, you'll need to make a list of things you may need.

FIRST-  KEEP IT SIMPLE
SECOND-  BRING SUPPLIES APPROPRIATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
THIRD-  DRESS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

 Suggested Materials for a quick set up and break down
Portable easel 
     (Unless working at a picnic table)
Sketchbook and graphite, charcoal pencils, kneaded eraser or black marker set
Watercolor set up 
     Watercolor paper block
     Brushes should include a 1" flat wash brush, #14 mop, #10 round and #4 round for details
     Natural sponge, plastic key card or utensil, palette knife and spray bottle of water
     Small bottle of water with wide-mouthed container
Pastels set up
     Sanded paper
     Soft or hard pastels, pastel pencils, vine charcoal
     Smudge sticks
     Masking tape and easel clips
     View finder
​     Rags or paper towels
    Trash bag
     Hat and sunblock
    Water or other beverage to stay hydrated

If you have any questions please contact Leslie Hamilton or Stacey Ruda Best by email (in the home page bios) or call the studio line: 818-999-5628.  

SEE YOU OUT THERE!!
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