Suggested field pack
- sketch pad
- pencils – graphite and charcoal
- erasers – kneadable type are best
- pastels – chalk or oil. Chalk are better for under paintings
- watercolor box
- selection of brushes
- water and suitable container
- sharpening tools - pencil sharpener and or razor blades – these should of course be properly protected.
- tortillions – they are made of tightly rolled paper sticks shaped to a point and used for shading and making your drawings appear 3 dimensional. Ideal for blending pastels.
- transparent tape
- rulers
- can of fixative – stops smudging
- binoculars – useful when you can’t get too close to birds and animals
- camera preferably with a telescopic lens – useful as a reference
- field easel – light weight
- stool or waterproof rug to sit on
