Sunday, January 27, 2019

plein air kit for large paintings

Modeling my plein air kit for large paintings.






Takeiteasel and Bestbrella in improved carrier slung from shoulder:



Paintbox strapped to back:




Peg O’ My Art wet canvas carrier under right arm.



The whole kit and caboodle weighs about 45 lbs.



Peg ‘O My Art wet canvas carrier.



“Peg ‘O My Art” wet canvas carrier. Holds stretched canvas or panel with painted surface protected by pegboard.
Clamps are attached with thumbscrews and wing nuts through slots for adjustability.



Closeup of clamps holding canvas




Closeup of clamps holding panel




construction of clamp out of wood and luan plywood.