New Item in Sketch Bag

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This page started off to feature the new addition to my plein air supplies, but then the page took on a life of its own 🙂 

Often, when painting the full moon, I get frustrated with the drying time of watercolors, especially in the summer months when the humidity and mosquitoes are fierce.  I just don’t have the luxury of waiting for paint to dry and often have to finish the page upon returning home.

I’ve been looking for small fans that would fit in my bag, not weigh too much and have some decent reviews written about them.  The size of this little Coleman personal fan is perfect.  It’s 4 inches tall, 1 3/8 inches wide and 3/4 deep. It weighs 4 oz. with 2 AA batteries inserted and puts out quite a breeze!  The reviews were mixed and averaged 3 out of 5 – 5 being excellent. I ordered it on Amazon and since there were already enough items in my cart to qualify for free shipping, I took a chance on the this ever so expensive (ha, ha) $5.27 fan!

Now for the opportunity to try it out!!
  • Mia wrote: It such a reprieve to be able to read your post. It always makes me smile reading your comment about your sketches. You really have the passion for art. It can be easily seen in your works.

    Thank you for your comment, Mia. However, please refrain from adding an advertising link, which I removed. Many thanks!

  • Mia wrote: It such a reprieve to be able to read your post. It always makes me smile reading your comment about your sketches. You really have the passion for art. It can be easily seen in your works.

    Thank you for your comment, Mia. However, please refrain from adding an advertising link, which I removed. Many thanks!

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  • Thanks, Rhonda! You wouldn't believe the power of this little tike 🙂 Really could have used it for the Blue Moon piece. Don't you know the fan showed up the next day!!

  • Thanks, Rhonda! You wouldn't believe the power of this little tike 🙂 Really could have used it for the Blue Moon piece. Don't you know the fan showed up the next day!!

  • Thanks, Sadami! I hope to try it out this weekend 🙂

  • Thanks, Sadami! I hope to try it out this weekend 🙂

  • Sadami says:

    Hi, Pam,
    Thank you for sharing your info! Your post is always full of joy, nice humour and above all, beautiful sketches! The paint kit is very interesting. The fan's story makes me smile. Enjoy sketching more!
    Cheers, Sadami

  • Sadami says:

    Hi, Pam,
    Thank you for sharing your info! Your post is always full of joy, nice humour and above all, beautiful sketches! The paint kit is very interesting. The fan's story makes me smile. Enjoy sketching more!
    Cheers, Sadami

  • RH Carpenter says:

    Do let us us know how this little one holds up as a mosquito repellent and a paper drying machine 🙂 Love the post today and will have to return to see everything bigger so I can see what you take with you!

  • RH Carpenter says:

    Do let us us know how this little one holds up as a mosquito repellent and a paper drying machine 🙂 Love the post today and will have to return to see everything bigger so I can see what you take with you!