tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413012723295691207.post4783546897277769343..comments2024-01-12T19:44:15.882-08:00Comments on Bill Cone: Rainy Day Notes (and some workshop info)Bill Conehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00852367461802236749noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413012723295691207.post-18171530202941844812014-02-09T20:45:54.820-08:002014-02-09T20:45:54.820-08:00Thanks for your thoughts. Now I need to find someo...Thanks for your thoughts. Now I need to find someone who wants to get me a very nice 60th birthday present!rrosemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038401864288633125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413012723295691207.post-48453454187881623252014-02-09T19:51:50.412-08:002014-02-09T19:51:50.412-08:00@Tegan: Thanks for your comment. Painting in the r...@Tegan: Thanks for your comment. Painting in the rain isn't bad when you can do it from inside the house. ;-)<br /><br />@rroseman: The Heilman 'backpacker' box and easel works really well for me. Sometimes I block sunlight on the pastels with the lid covers leaning against the back of the easel. I do use an umbrella, made by Bestbrella. I've had the same one for 4 years, and highly recommend it. For the tripod, I'm currently using the one sold by Artwork Essentials. It is probably not the strongest, but very lightweight, and is a good match with the small Heilman box I use. Also, the quick release plate is large, with it's own tightening screw that keeps wiggling to a minimum. The whole rig is very portable, adjustable, and works well for me. It will probably not be as solid as a Julian, but you may be shaving quite a few lbs. off what you're hauling around. Bill Conehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00852367461802236749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413012723295691207.post-44003637929214371222014-02-09T16:15:25.005-08:002014-02-09T16:15:25.005-08:00I am trying to decide on a new plein air setup...t...I am trying to decide on a new plein air setup...turning 60 and my good old Julian is starting to be too cumbersome . I notice you are using heilman box and easel ( I think), and I wondered if you noticed any problems w this set re: light on your work and pastels being difficult to keep the same. Do you use an umbrella? I was looking at "allinone" easel ,but concerned with the limited ability to have varying height for work and pastels. (I work in pastel), thanks for any thoughts rrosemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038401864288633125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4413012723295691207.post-1086983852651595982014-02-09T15:51:19.933-08:002014-02-09T15:51:19.933-08:00beautiful paintings, I love the rainy atmosphere y...beautiful paintings, I love the rainy atmosphere you've capturedTegan Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043249311677405569noreply@blogger.com