TRAVEL ART SUPPLIES
I am preparing for a couple of upcoming tours with The Blue Walk to Portugal and Paris. So excited!
I’ll be teaching my vintage travel journal workshop during each tour. I’m varying the lesson plans for each tour because I have a few people joining me for both. I kept the art supply list the same for both tours, for simplicity sake. I ran through the list with each group, and told them I’d post a link to an art supply video for them to help them make decisions about what to bring along. I thought you might like it, too.
Spoiler alert: I did not edit this video, taped it once and called it done. It should probably be a blooper reel, but whatever. Done is better than perfect. Enjoy.
Want to know what art supplies I take along with me when I travel? It’s all in this video and you’ll be shocked how compact it packs down.
If you want just the list, here it is. You can also download a copy over here.
Vintage Travel Journal
Supplies Needed:
Covers from a vintage book. Think small - 4”x6”, 5”x7”, no larger than 7”x9”.
Watercolor paper. I use Fabriano Artistico Hot Press 140#, but bring whatever you prefer/have on hand. Bring 12-15 pieces, cut to fit inside your vintage book covers.
Vintage ribbons for binding your journal
Gel medium (I buy larger jars, then put it into small plastic jars like these for travel)
Washi tape - 2-3 favorites
Pens, markers, pencils of your choice. Make sure one of your pens is permanent, like this one (non-water soluble).
Small watercolor palette. This is an awesome starter set.
Water brushes - 2-3 sizes
Vintage papers and ephemera- pages torn from old books, ledger pages, wallpapers, sheet music, maps, letters, etc. Also, wine labels, perfume labels, stamps, photographs, postcards, calling cards, etc. Be sure to keep your airline boarding pass, train tickets, etc. These will add interesting layers to your journal pages.
My thoughts on art supplies:
These journals will come together beautifully with items you probably already have. Go shopping in your own home. Use what you already have on hand. Keep it simple, pack light, make art. xo
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