Posting because @mjkaul asked and others have occasionally asked about my “artist EDC”. Here’s my go-to kit for sketching and painting on the go.

And here’s a recent sketch I did from a photo while on the tarmac at O’Hare, waiting to fly home to Sioux Falls. A great way to deepen the memories of a fine visit.A black zippered art toolkit case contains various painting supplies including water brushes, ink pens, binder clips, a small watercolor palette, a mixing tray, and an eraser.A black zippered art toolkit case contains various painting supplies including water brushes, ink pens, binder clips, a small watercolor palette, a mixing tray, and an eraser.

A black zippered art toolkit case contains various painting supplies including water brushes, ink pens, binder clips, a small watercolor palette, a mixing tray, and an eraser.A watercolor painting depicts a sunlit church steeple surrounded by trees with handwritten notes reflecting on a beautiful day spent walking around Chicago.A watercolor paint set with brushes and clips is open next to a toned tan sketch pad with a pen resting on top of it.A tall red brick church with a green steeple stands prominently at a street corner surrounded by trees and parked cars under a clear blue sky.