Art supply companies (being the creatives they are) market a plethora of supplies that they are delighted to sell to people like me. Artists love products that streamline the creative process, and the miniature pochade box is one such item. The word pochade is a French word that is translated pocket; the idea is being pocket-size or small. Pochade refers to small drawings, paintings, or sketches that fall into that size range. However, the word is also used in reference to a pochade box, a container for painting supplies. Often wooden, the container is designed for easy transport and is a miniature of the full-blown easel/pallet set up found in a working studio. For a season, I will be using only a miniature pochade box, a handy little deal that I keep in my car, in the den near the TV, anywhere within arm's reach. One never knows when inspiration may strike and not having something to work with should not be an excuse for not responding. Pictured here is one such pochade box. Accompanying no larger than 5x7 canvas, it will hold most basic paint and brushes, solvent, and possibly a medium. Everything is in small containers. This cute gadget will be used by yours truly over the next days, for everything else is PACKED. That means, I'll be painting small, fast, and with the basics. I call it "Painting on the Run." I wouldn't want to work like this as a routine; however, the practice is helpful in increasing speed and improving compositional skills. A small canvas does not allow for convoluted composition, but a basic layout, one that includes only the most important elements. The practice also improves mixing color with a limited palette, which I am really interested in achieving. So, here goes Painting on the Run...
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