Le Rendez-vous International du Carnet de Voyage 2025

 

Stuff I bought

Mid-November I always try to show up the annual 3-day Carnet du Voyage in Clermont-Ferrand.

Every year 

Is a great source of inspiration 

Of art, artists, 

Illustrated 

Sketchbooks.

Artists all over the world 🌍 start applying in May for a chance to come and show their travel-related artwork at the fair.

Many of the artists 

Work in watercolor.

This artist works 

With gouache, a more difficult medium in my opinion.

And there are no limits to where you can travel 

Or what you can sketch.

These artists are fearless 

Adventurous. 

No pastry shops or afternoon tea on their agendas 😬 

Not for the feint of heart ❤️ 

Every artist present, must provide some printed matter 

To sell in the boutique. Then they autograph it for buyers, usually adding a unique original sketch ✍️ 

Endless Adventure/travel BOOKS 📚 

Of all kinds are available, 

Some with no illustrations. The French are mad for books 📚 

But if you see something of interest, grab it. They are not into reprinting last year’s books.

I had no problem grabbing up some delicious art supplies, always on offer at the fair, like irresistible cookies 🍪 

Are you mad for French art supplies too?

🎁 Gift yourself and others Parisbreakfast letters 💌, maps & watercolors🎨

My favorite watercolor paper was here (see 1st picture) - Montval by Canson Paper. Have you tried it? 

Pas cher but as responsive as many more expensive papers. I like their X-L too 👍

Here is a delicious tiny watercolor sketchbook I found on Etsy, with paints & brush included. The mini tube is shown for scale.

In addition live demonstrations and lectures were going on.

Such a relaxed and casual event 😊