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Friday, November 02, 2007

Workshop Lecture: Outfitting for Extreem Plein Air

Ten Essentials For Extreme Plein Air Painting
1) Drinking water
2) Protection from elements,
Sun block
Extra clothing, rain gear, wool stocking cap, wool gloves
Hat with brim
Sun glasses
3) Compact paints, pencils, pens with protective zip lock bag
4) Paper or canvas in zip lock bag
5)Waste water or solvent container
6)Safty articles
Whistle, walking stick if hiking, life jacket if boating
matches with fire starter, map, first aid
7)knife, pencil sharpener
8) Rags, kleenex
9)Extra Food
10)Light weight pack or fishing vest with a special pocket to keep car keys
fully equiped 10 pounds maximum

Tomorrow I will demonstrate my gear for painting on boats or hiking at the first Salmon Festival at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center at Fall Creek. Click on the photo for a larger view of the extreem plein air essentials.

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