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After gas for our trip, art materials are the next biggest expense. I plan on doing art journals of our journey, as well as more formal work in small sizes: 5″ x 7″, 6″ x 8″, 8″ x 10,” and 11″ x 14.” I am taking my pastels, oils, watercolors and gouache, as well as alcohol ink and india ink pens. I have purchesed gesso boards for the oils, and a similar amount of pastel boards are being delivered to our daughter’s house in California. I bought three types of journals, with three different papers in which to journal the trip. I have new luscious Cran d’ache colored pencils in my old colored pencil case, and splurged on a small Schmincke half-pan watercolor set for hikes in the back country. I am anticipating a lot of fun and quiet time!
I’m grateful our daughter also wants to make art on this voyage; it will be great to spend time being creative together in beautiful surroundings. There is not much room in our small VW Jetta, but we both agree that art materials are a priority, along with two battered french easels and two new sketching stools!
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I know you guys will have a great trip. I can’t wait to see the results of your efforts!
When you are not doing these expeditions with your family can you arrange one for some old friends?
Sounds like an idea!
Wow, looks great. When I went to Alaska I just took watercolors and a few pastels. But then I was flying! There are certain advantages to driving, and I hope you are able to take a lot of time along the way to enjoy the vastly different sceneries you will see! When I drove across Illinois in August 2010, the corn was really high. And the day was gorgeous, deep blue sky and that green corn, what a sight!! Really felt the heart of America there!!
Looking forward to seeing you!!! xo