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1) Choose a spot based on comfort The first way to decrease the stress involved in going out plein air painting is to pick where your sketch based on how comfortable the spot is, rather than what is in view. When you go out to sketch or paint on location, It can be very tempting to be in search of the the perfect view with beautiful traditional compositions. But, with that, comes a lot of stress and unnecessary decision making. Instead try to find a comfortable spot to start making art. Find a bench in the park, a spot in the shade, or sit in your car and get to sketching. All in all the idea is that by working in a comfortable place, you instantly make your experience more positive, and at the same time you force yourself to work with less traditional views and compositions. 2) Use supplies you are familiar with  While this tip may seem like a given, I feel like it's important to mention. Although it can be very fun to try new art supplies, and for a lot of artists it's the mo...

 Pros of Using a Pocket Sketchbook! 1. Price vs Quality     If you are a sketcher that is budget conscious, you are probably looking for ways to keep costs low and quality high. The First reason to switch to a smaller sketchbook, does just that. By switching to a smaller sketchbook, you can either pay the same price and get better paper quality, or pay less and get the same paper quality. In the past I have certainly been a "frugal sketcher" just looking for the cheapest product, whether that be: paint, sketchbooks, pens, ink, you name it. By downsizing your sketchbook, you are often paying less and getting more (quality wise) Photo by Craig Adderly 2. Speed/ Sketch Efficiency     The summer of 2022 has been a hot one, with multiple weeks consistently touching 100°F. S o for those of us that paint "en plein air" it can be incredibly difficult to get outside, let alone stay outside long enough to get a sketch that you are happy with. By downsizing, you almost ins...