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| Sketcher's eye view of my sketch kit: My waterbrush is going in for a "lick" without having to remove the Neocolor II crayons from their case. |
I’m happy to report that my MacGyver’ed sketch kit solution
is working out even better than expected. The single row of six Caran d’Ache Neocolor II crayons add no bulk to my daily-carry bag, and the tiny
fabric pouch raises the crayons to the right level so that they don’t disappear
into a black hole. Along with all my pencils and pens, the crayons stay upright
and easily accessible. Score!
Even better, the solution turns out to have a hidden talent: The exposed ends of the Neocrayons are completely accessible for the “licking” technique! With both water-soluble pencils and crayons, I typically must hold the color with one hand while “licking” with a waterbrush in the other. The first time I was out on location with my newly MacGyver’ed kit at Gas Works Park, I reached in to grab a Neocolor for some “licked” sky color, and I realized I could dab the end of the crayon as it stands upright in the bag – removal unnecessary (top of post)! It’s like having a small palette of watercolors entirely accessible. I especially appreciated this surprising feature on that cold day, when I was wearing my fumbly convertible mittens.
With a talent like that, the little pouch deserves to be sewn into place permanently.
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| Everything in my kit upright and easily visible and accessible. |
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