Supplies and Attire List & Tips
Before attending the Brodie Castle Artist Retreat it is important to be prepared for the changing and diverse weather and terrain while exploring and painting on locations throughout the castle grounds and surrounding coastal villages and landscape of the Moray Firth
What to Pack!
Attire
Clothing and Types of Shoes:
The Scotland weather can be very unpredictable and it changes at the drop of a hat. June is not as rainy as most months, but it still rains a bit. Most days it is just a light drizzle and cloudy overcast, with sun peeking through. It can range in temperature between the low 50’s to the low 70’s, so a light jacket/rain jacket, umbrella and a few long sleeve shirts and long pants should be included in your suit case. A great pair of waterproof shoes would be great too. Possibly hiking boots for our treks through the rocky landscapes.
Essential List of what to pack:
Rain gear (hooded jacket)
hiking shoes or boots
long sleeve shirts
long pants
Some shorter pants or shorts for warm days
some short sleeve shirts for warm days
sleep-ware/undergarments
Regular shoes or sneakers for walking/lounging
toiletries/personal items (Bring your own Loofah)
Bag or backpack for painting excursions
Hair ties or hat
Painting Supplies
Art Supplies: You will need to bring a plein air easel and pochade box. If you are looking for a more compact easel and box take a look at these landscape easels.
Also, bring a few brushes for both detail and wider coverage. Take a look here for a sample color palette by Robert Gamblin.
Take a look here for tips on what to bring out to plein air painting sites.
Surfaces - I will have several surfaces available for purchase at the stables located on Brodie Castle Grounds just a few feet from the Laird’s Wing. They will range from large and small drawing and painting surfaces, paper, board, canvas, and pastel card. Charcoal, drawing paper, and drawing boards are provided for you to use.
Essential List List of what to bring:
Pochade Box
Paints
Drawing supplies
Travel Easel
Camera or Cell phone
Small travel visual journal/sketchbook
While waiting for our Artist Retreat to begin, think about your own personal goals as an artist at the Brodie Castle Artist Retreat. Take a peek at this wonderful publication of Plein Air Painting Tips, by Plein Air Painters Magazine’s Convention Faculty. They are sure to help you along your artistic journey. DO Click on the link below to see everything you will need for the workshops, and painting excursions, packing tips, and more!!!!
