How to Create a Hands-Free Sketching Platform for Drawing Outside

When our Out and About October Challenge was about to start I wondered if there was any way to make a hands free platform for sketching outside. I had a look around and saw that there were a couple of sketching bags which could also act as something to lean on. However, they were a little expensive for someone who only occasionally sketches outside.

Was it possible to make something to do a similar job?

Take a look at the videos below to see how I made an outside hands free sketching platform.

Hands-free sketching option 1

• Chopping board with 2 holes drilled in the corners
• 2 x Carabiner Clips
• Pipe Insulation
• Velcro
• Duct tape
• Bag or laptop shoulder strap

Hands-free sketching option 2

• Rectangular Cooling Rack
• Old plastic folder
• Pipe Insulation
• Velcro
• Duct tape
• Bag or laptop shoulder strap

Have fun, but don’t blame me when you’ve got nowhere to cool the bread you baked, and nowhere to cut it!