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Paint & Paper

ByLaraine Armenti, visual artist
ARTIST RESIDENCY CHINA — BEIJING, no. 1

Colors & Paper

The perennial question of what to pack for a month-long artist residency: how much paint and paper is enough, too much, or not enough. It is especially difficult with air travel and customs. Artist George Nick said, “Pack like Liz Taylor — bring everything.” Travel guru Rick Steves said, “Pack light — no one ever wishes their bags were heavier.” Seven days till departure, many choices. Don’t touch my bags if you please, Mister Customs Man.

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