Can i bring painting on airplane

Many artists contact us with questions about the best ways to take art materials on aircraft. I have been flying with oil painting materials for 25 years and have logged about , miles with my paints. Here are some suggestions. Artists grade oil colors are based on vegetable oil with a flash point above degrees F. Gamsol has a flash point of degrees F. According to the FAA, there is no limit to how many oil colors you travel with.

However, all liquids, pastes, and gels in carry-on baggage are limited to ml 3. Check to see if you can purchase mediums and solvents at your destination visit our Store Locator for a list of our retail partners. If not, ship art materials ahead by ground transportation. Using the US Postal Service, artists can ship materials to most places in the world. Insure the package and pay for a delivery receipt. If your luggage is inspected, it is helpful for TSA to have information about the materials.

Put the SDS and a sign inside your luggage. Click here to learn more and get a simple art website of your own! That was a good experience, but I also have a bad one: Last month I traveled to Prague with 12 paintings on canvas, on their wood supports.

Avoid using extra-large suitcases Oversize suitcases are very expensive to check into the airplane not to mention cumbersome. Work flat The flatter your artwork is, the better. The two 6-canvas bundles each fit perfectly in the overhead bin. Good luck and much success in your future art travels! I hope you can help me with this.

Thanks, Ria. Hi Ria, I usually pack my tripod in my suitcase. However, it does add weight and they usually inspect your suitcase. I plan to pack it in a suitcase for my next plein air trip to Monterey in April. I hope this helps you Ria. I will be talking about this at the Plein Air Convention! Thanks for the input. Wow big job taking art supplies with you on a plane.

I like the part about only taking essential colors and how in the end painting that way will make the endeavor more harmonious, so true. I have a little check list when I do art bike expeditions in the city. I like to travel to different areas and do some plein air drawing. Thanks for all the info, Lori. Can the paints be generally shipped ahead to the destination via Post Office or Fed Ex? I shipped my paints back from a recent trip to Maine. I think saying something like paints for crafts may make them a bit more comfortable.

Have you had any experience with shipping paints? Mike, first of all many apologies for the belated reply!! Yes, I ship ahead all the time…and after events too. It helps make airplane travel lighter and easier. Hand your ticket to the employee at the counter by the gate, wait for the plane to arrive, and then board the plane when you are told by an airport employee.

Ask a flight attendant where you should store your painting. Each airline has different rules for storing carry-on items. Often times, you store your painting in the overhead compartment above the seats, but if the painting is small enough, you may be able to fit it underneath the seat. Rob Kemmett began writing professionally in and specializes in writing about food and hospitality.