Why does nobody talk about painting watercolors in high winds?

My sketchbook nearly blew off the cliff during a coastal session. What techniques work for stabilizing your work in breezy conditions?

4 comments

4 Comments

corar373mo ago

Tbh, your sketchbook nearly blowing off the cliff resonates so hard. I used to think just finding a sheltered spot was enough, but a windy day ruined a half-finished piece and changed my mind. Ngl, now I tape the edges of my paper directly to a lightweight board and clip that to a folding easel with heavy-duty clamps. Honestly, even just slipping a few flat rocks into my sketchbook's back cover has saved me multiple times.

coleh393mo ago

What was the final straw that made you switch from just seeking shelter to actively securing your paper? Seems like most people learn the hard way after a disaster, but there's gotta be a middle ground before a piece gets ruined. Do you find yourself now judging a location more by its anchor points than its view?

the_lily3mo ago

My final straw was a sketchbook sliding into a creek. corar37's flat rocks trick is genius.

robertmartinez3mo ago

Heard about an artist whose work got ruined by a sudden breeze... that was my final straw. It taught me that shelter alone won't cut it if you can't anchor things down. Now I judge a spot by how well I can secure my paper, not just the scenery.