Lately I have not painted as much. However, instead I have made many boxes using pine and hardwood from the garage. I am on a mission to use up some of the wood sitting around as it is often in the way when I want to get at some of my summertime toys(ie. kayak & bicycles).
One of the boxes I made holds my fountains pens and ink cartridges. It is made to the specifications of some of those cigar boxes you see from time to time. It is a great way to store fountain pens, yet have easy access to them.
The painting wedge from a previous post is in the background. I find it a very useful shape to paint small and large paintings alike by leaning a sheet or board across the surface.
The other two boxes are useful in storing tools and art supplies. It is basically an open storage system for on the go. The taller one in the back is great for storing boxes of screws or nails. Also, it can be useful for carrying plein air supplies out in the field.
Next I intend on building a portable table-top easel, primarily for indoors. I find few easels are designed for watercolor artists. And even fewer are constructed well. Plus, I want a relatively light weight easel with an adjustable angle for my painting surface.
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