Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A Trip to the Farmer's Market

Sketch done at home with veggies purchased at the market.
Stonehenge journal, brown Pitt pen, Grumbacher watercolor.

This morning I went to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market to draw and paint as well as pick up some fresh veggies and flowers. I met up with a group of watercolor painters from the Northstar Watercolor Society, they scheduled to be there for a weekly paint-out they have set up for the summer on Wednesday mornings (see the list of locations for the remainder of the summer here). The paint-outs they have set up are for anyone, members and newbies alike.

Sketches done at the market.
Stonehenge journal, brown Pitt pen, Grumbacher watercolor.
I had fun, which is always important. One thing I did notice was that the group from the watercolor society did not travel light. They had large palettes, easels, stools, buckets of water, etc. I have gotten used to traveling light, my small paint set, a niji brush, just my 8x8 sketchbook, all in my purse, and it was really a surprise to see all the gear they brought along for a three hour paint-out. Nothing against their gear, but I kind of like my lighter travel version better. It means I can always have a paint-out, no set-up required.


2 comments:

  1. What delightful pages, light and fresh and well done!

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  2. I love your sketches!
    So glad you worked on remodeling your studio, too.
    Sending you good, artistic, and happy vibes!

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