my field bag

cheap canvas bag from the army/navy surplus store -- i’ve had this thing forever

water for watercoloring

collapsible container to hold water and brushes

Super Deluxe Sketch Book - heavy enough for watercoloring - my favorite nature journaling sketchbook

Field Guide to American Wildlife -- great vintage combo field guide

watercolor set

tins for specimens

double-sided tape

waterproof pens

drawing pencils + kneaded eraser

japanese brush pens

multi-tool with knife, pliers, etc.

whistle

derwent inktense pencils — *awesome* water-soluble colored pencils with intense colors

mini-measuring tape

camera

pencil sharpener

vintage film canister holding photographer’s tape and band-aids.

ziploc bags in this pocket

folded paper towels in this pocket

great idea. & where did you find this?

on clearance at an art store *years* ago -- and it is awesome.

when are you going to show us YOUR nature drawings???

oh nice! that’s like julia child asking when you’re going to bake her a pie. :^)

twins!!

in case of bear attack.

due to my generosity... ;^)

or getting lost...

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--Barbara-- says:

you need to Pimp My Bag. this is awesome. :D
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Castanet says:

thanks!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Geninne says:

Very cool collection of items :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Castanet says:

thanks, g ;^)
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lovelydesign says:

oooo! i like.
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quaint handmade says:

i love all the little tins & watercolor. i must check out those notebooks. nosy again, what type of camera does he use?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

this one is my bag, q.h., and that’s a film camera i bought for a dollar. :^)

jack uses an inexpensive digital camera and sometimes i give him one of those disposable cameras you can buy for a couple of dollars. we have a waterproof digital that's tiny and lightweight; we use it for hiking and kayaking. it doesn’t take particularly good photos, unfortunately, but it’s great for bringing along and not having to worry about getting damp.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

quaint handmade says:

it would help if i read the title ;). it's a cool looking camera. it's great to have some images to bring back and then reference for sketches. expensive equipment can = headaches. i love those japanese brush pens, too!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Castanet says:

it is a really cool camera. i have a “real” film camera but it is so expensive and bulky with lenses .. this one is so easy to bring along. i'm pretty addicted to those disposable film cameras as well - so light and easy to shove in the backpack when hiking!

i so agree re: expensive equipment!

i am in love with those brush pens. they are the best new art supply i've bought in a long time.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

quaint handmade says:

you're giving me so many ideas :)! i don't always take my camera for the same reason. i want to get a small point and shoot, but i'm reluctant to spend the $$. one of those disposables might be good to have on hand. i missed a really nice pic the other day because i didn't have a camera.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Castanet says:

i've found cheap disposables with 36 exposures for a couple bucks; they are great to keep in your bag -- so lightweight! and when you finally get them developed, it’s like chrismas.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

kenialu says:

love this bag!, what kind of watercolor sets are those? I've been looking for something small to carry with me all the time.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Castanet says:

thank you, kenialu -- it's a pebeo travel set -- you can pop it apart or just fan open the pans and mixing tray and hold it on your thumb. it's a neat set.

if you are looking for something tiny to have with you everyday, you should check out some of the sets people have made from things like altoid tins -- really inspiring!

www.idleminutes.com/2006/05/make-a-mini-water color-palette/

artezan.blogspot.com/2006/11/my-take-on-altoi d-box-pallet...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Blue Yonder says:

So fabulous! I would love to see your journal!
.. I was just about to ask about those watercolors too, but I see kenialu beat me to it. Thanks for sharing those links!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

icybooh says:

I've been inspired by all the field drawings and sketches and studies you've shared. Now I feel motivated by your field bag! Thanks for sharing all the goodies inside. - I've shared your bags with my friends on my blog here: icybooh.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/icybooh-40/ , hoping to inspire them too! Thanks Lori!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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