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Michael Robinson

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Robert usually does have me laughing out loud, and this morning (evening your time) Jim's post on the latest watercolour thread is a gem.
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Michael Edwards

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A helmet - it doubles up if I get caught out.
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Peter Davison

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Most of the advice you need is already given above so I won't add except to say I never bother with a chair or seat as I prefer to paint standing, there's usually somewhere to park yourself if really necessary (often a handy pub) and never take more than around two hours for a plein air effort. If I think it needs more time I take a photograph for reference and finish off in the studio.

David Perry

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You have all forgotten the dog. I couldn't begin to consider a country walk to sit around enjoying the open air without my dog. Come to think of it, he wouldn't understand it either. I saw two delightful views today whilst out cycling which I thought would make nice en plein studies. As a en plein virgin I might make these my initiation. D
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Now there's a thought: I could take the landlord's border terrier with me - she'd have a good go at anyone who got too close. Little horror......
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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I was getting worried about you, Syd! You've not been around for a few days: lovely to see you back here. And yes, it's a pochade, and not a duck. Great to see you back!

Michael Robinson

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Yes Syd, I was wondering too. Good to see you back again.

David Perry

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I think syd is, going quackers D

Alan Bickley

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You're absolutely right Syd, my error. Mabef do make some decent pochade boxes. I've got an old Mabef French easel which is so well made, but also fairly heavy to carry when full of paints and stuff - sturdy as hell though, which is the important thing. I don't tend to use it for plein-air work much these days, much preferring my lighter pochade box. I didn't get any feedback on the half-sized French easel which is an alternative, presumably no one has tried this.

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Alan Bickley

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Thanks Marjorie, what I was interested in knowing is what size canvas/board they take comfortably. I tend to work on 30 x 40cm in the main when painting outdoors. I do love my pochade but thought it might make a good alternative when out and about - OR, I could use the pochade as well and have two paintings on the go! greedy or what?, probably stupid! I will probably get one from Jackson's anyway and see how I get on with it. My daughter's will no doubt use it if it's not what I expected.

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That looks new Marjorie, where is all the splattered oil paint? Thanks so much for all the information, it is appreciated.
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