Backyard Acrylic Painting
This is my first paint sketch done on my new paint box. I spent the last week designing and building a small paint box using a $15 aluminum box (11.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 inch) from Harbor Freight. I added a tripod mount to the bottom and a wet canvas panel holder to the inside of the lid. I also designed a folding easel and shelf system and made it out of 1/8 inch plywood which I sealed with polyurethane.
The box holds the folding easel and shelf, two 6 x 8 inch canvas panels, 10 small bottles of acrylic paint, 5 brushes, 2 palette knives, two small water containers/brush cleaners, three paper towels, and several bulldog clips. I can use the box on my lap or on a tripod. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up or put away. Here’s what it looked like in use on my lap.
Paint Box Setup
I set up in our backyard for this first painting just to test out the system. I put Glad Press and Seal plastic wrap on the shelf and used it as a palette. Everything worked according to plan. Next time I’ll try it on the tripod.
Jim
