My Mother's Day Gift - Plein Air Easel

Last Mother's Day my hubby purchased an easel for my plein air trips - I love it! I find it easy to set up on site, and it's fairly lightweight but sturdy. Oh and I picked up a clip on umbrella to go with it, I'll post the links for you below. 

I started off setting it up in my backyard to test the whole thing out and surprisingly it went very smoothly! The little clip was helpful for keeping the canvas in place, but I did have to touch up the area when I was finished. 

Now I use it all the time on location, here's a photo of me at Simpson Point out in Brunswick Maine with my Mother last fall.  I'm excited because it's just about time we headed back out again as the weather is going to be in the 70's this week, can't wait! 

I even use the easel for my Acrylic Paint Night events.  They have another one for Watercolor with a little kit to change them out from oil to watercolor. I've found that I use my oil one for all of them, and just bring a watercolor pallet and water instead of the oil jar. Easy!

Here are the Referral Links for the Easel and Umbrella Kit, if you want to check them out! 

Playing with Acrylics today!

It's been years since acrylics have made an appearance on my easel.  My husband bought me an incredible Winsor Newton Artists Acrylic Bamboo Box Set, just because he loves me! It's been driving me crazy not to use them, so today I pulled the kit out!

Acrylics are a lot different than painting with watercolors and it's taking me a little bit to get the hang of it again, but having so much fun and making a big mess to boot!

Can't go wrong with a coastal Maine scene right?!

On another note.....Some of you may be aware of my business called PartyPainter. My mother and I created and developed back in 2007. We love our jobs and feel incredible to be able to share and create with others, it is just so rewarding. 

Anyways, A client friend sent me a note on facebook that made my day and I wanted to share it with you all. She said: "What you do is bring out the creative side of people, a side that some never knew they had and that, my friend..... is a great talent." How sweet is that, music to my ears!

Thanks and hope you all enjoy the day!
~Happy Painting,
Kellie