In October I've finally received my travel easel - Kraft Geek Inspire.

It is technically a plein air easel, but I think it is perfect for:

• people who travel a lot (like I do!) and I often only have a carry-on and no decent easel can be an option (some weight 16 !!!! pounds)
• people who don't have space for art at home or an art studio. Also me! I don't have the luxury, like many of us, to have a separate room just for art. So storing, setting up, getting around it - all is very important considerations before investing in anything.
• well, people who do plein air.

So I tested the easel the best I could and I will be taking it on an art retreat I am joining in March 2026.

For now, I only did the video, but I will publish a written review, too.

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Now to the juicy part, Black Friday.

Everyone is fiercely attacking me and I bet you too in your emails with dozens of their best offers. If you haven't gotten emails from Jackson's Art, Blick, and Amazon - they are ALL having amazing deals.

I am making my own list of gift ideas for painters/crafters that I myself would love to get, you can see it on my Amazon Storefront.

That's the time you can het 300+ set of viral Ohuhu markers for a better price. I thought of getting another set of my favorite Artistro markers, but what do you think? They are sold out already UGH!!

If you work with epoxy and was looking at Resiners (remember the bubble removal machine I had??), your time has come, they have 20-30% off on pretty much anything.

A few reminders:

1) Elves' Summit 2025 starts TODAY - free 3 days of dozens of different workshops, cooking, crafting, holiday planning and organizing, party cocktails.

2) Kindness Week - although not directly an art project, it has elements of art journaling, goal setting, Christmas activities, and therapeutic effect, which resonates with me.

I also think, we do need a bit of kindness considering all the crazy nonsense going on in the world. It will be on sale only November 24th to 26th, but you can get the freebie now.

See you next week!