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Comment by Lori Putnam on July 7, 2013 at 5:08

Hi Rhonda,

Tony robinson's shop is not only an art supply store, but a frame provider. He usually offers cut and frame services to anyone needing frames. It's a big help to those of us traveling over the pond! Also, they frame things in a totally different style there than we do, so you will have moulding that fits in with the decor if you have him do it for you. Double check with tony, but this is how I have done it the past two years.

Comment by Elaine Hurst on July 6, 2013 at 23:54

Lynda, I was at AITO two years ago, and LOVED it!  don't worry about not knowing anyone, the Irish, and everyone else there will make you feel right at home.  It was one of the most memorable things I've done, and hope I can come back sometime.  After AITO I went to the west, visited some people there, and just soaked in Ireland.  I loved going to Doolin, the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Mohr, and much more.  Wonderful music.  Just relax, smile and talk to people, and you will have the time of your life.  Oh yeah... paint too!

Comment by Rhonda McCay on July 6, 2013 at 23:52

Can anyone give me some recommendations on frames.  Are you all bringing them or getting them in Wexford?  How many should we expect to need? 

Comment by Lynda Moore on July 6, 2013 at 18:35

Hello all, I can't believe I am actually traveling to Ireland. I am just a little anxious because I know absolutely no one and will be there painting for 8 weeks. First stop AITO event In Wexford. Where to after that? Would love to sit and chat with you all to discuss, but I am not quite the yet. Soon, very soon.

Comment by Sherry Smith on May 28, 2013 at 0:55

Hello All,

We just booked our flights today, Knoxville, Tennessee to Philadelphia to Shannon. We took care of our lodging several weeks ago. We are looking to rent a car at the airport. Any recommendations on rental car companies.

Thanks

Comment by Deb Martin on May 3, 2013 at 0:37

Thanks for the suggestions! I was wondering the same thing myself.

Lori, do you use a pochade box? I'm thinking of investing in one, since I only have a half-box French easel and I think it'll be too clunky to bring.

Comment by Lori Putnam on May 1, 2013 at 13:08

Hi Lynda et al,  Here are some tips from my blog on traveling to Europe to paint. Tips for the Winged Artist.

You'll also find packing tips here: Tips_MSDS.pdf

Making my plane reservations this week!

Comment by Tony Robinson on May 1, 2013 at 10:41

Hi Lynda,

I'm assuming you have your own painting set-up (pochade and tripod) as all you will generally find here in Ireland are full and half French easels. Anyone over here in Europe who has anything else has probably made it or imported it from the USA where there are so many more available. We lag behind in those!

Regarding consumables, such as paint and to a lesser extent, brushes, as you are coming for several weeks, you could just buy a set here. In Wexford, if you are heading there first, you'll find Michael Harding oils, Winsor & Newtone (Artists' and Winton ranges) and Daler-Rowney oils. Also there are Rosemary Brushes as well as other brands but brushes are more personal so you may want to bring a few favourites with you.

Europe also lags behind in lightweight panels. We don't have the range you have in the US. Most plein air artists here use the readily available canvas panels (primed  cotton canvas glued onto cardboard), stretched canvases or make up their own.

The lightest way to travel is to cut loose primed canvas one inch bigger each way than your painting size and to tape the loose canvas to a light panel of your chosen size using masking tape. At the end of your trip, interleave with grease-proof paper and roll the paintings gently inside a postal tube for carrying or posting home. A little Liquin medium will ensure your paintings are touch-dry enough to do this up to 2 days before departure homeward.

Finally, if you want to mail some of your gear a couple of weeks in advance, you can use the Spectrum address (see the advertisement in the column on the right) and they will store it for you to collect on arrival.

Comment by Lynda Moore on May 1, 2013 at 3:19

I have my airline ticket, I gave my room booked, now I need advice on what to bring with me to paint. As an oil painter, it feels overwhelming. Any suggestions?

Comment by Lori Putnam on April 1, 2013 at 22:01

Rhonda, You'll have no problem with the greens since you're from Longmont! It's the neutrals that always get me in Ireland. Lots of sensitive greys.

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