Plein Aire Painters of the Bluegrass PAPB Plein Aire Painters of the Bluegrass is a group of painters from Central Kentucky, working in various media, who enjoy painting on-site and with each other. Membership is open to any artist who actively sells their work and pursues professional development.
Links Plein Aire Painters of the Bluegrass Plein Aire Painters of America Outdoor Painting Hints What to Bring	What To Bring o Pochade Box or easel o Painting media o Supports o Folding Chair o Umbrella to shade canvas/palette o Water Bottle o Snacks o Hiking Boots o Film or Digital camera (light weight as possible) o Sunglasses o Small sketch book o Holder/box to carry finished paintings o Reading/painting glasses o Wide-brimmed or baseball hat o Huggies Baby wipes-light-weight and makes cleaning your hands so easy. o Paper towels o Bug spray (spray before leaving your car and leave the bug spray in the trunk) o Sun block (again, put in on and leave the bottle in your trunk) lightweight stool that's doubles as a carrying bag. (they're advertised in art magazines and catalogs) o Poncho (leave in your car if the weather report is perfectly sunny) o Pastel painters 1. Masking tape 2. Utility knife with retractable blade (I use it to sharpen pastel pencils and for safety/protection) 3. Pastels 4. Pastel paper 5. Small drawing board that fits in stool carrying bag 6. Wax paper to protect finished drawings Trip Planning o Car pool whenever possible to minimize the impact on painting sites. o When painting, stay within earshot or carry cell phones to be able to contact everyone, especially if you will leave earlier or later than others. o If you will be out of sign of your car, place a sign on the dashboard which plainly says “Artist at Work”. Updated 10/28/05	Equipment