Trabasack as an Artist’s Tray

If you’re a budding cartoonist or professional illustrator it’s very likely you like to sketch on the go as well as from your


home studio. Whether you’re getting inspiration from the Great British countryside or an excursion further afield, you need a safe and secure way of transporting your materials and also, to save space, a portable surface to sketch from. Rather than carrying along your easel or looking for a suitable surface to sketch on, consider taking along a Trabasack – it’ll solve all your problems.


Why take a Trabasack on your artistic getaway?


Whatever your medium, Trabasack provides a fantastic level surface to work from and also acts as a great storage space. You can store your materials within the Trabasack and then whip them out when you’ve found your perfect landscape or inspirational spot. It really is that easy. When it’s time for a break, you can even use your Trabasack to eat your lunch or snack from or simply put it on your back and make your way to the nearest café or bar. There really are endless options with the Trabasack.

As this photo shows, Brian Adcock, Scottish Cartoonist of the Year 2010, deftly uses his Trabasack to sketch whilst away in Portugal. This image really encapsulates how useful the Trabasack is and Brian describes it himself as his ‘trusty Trabasack” and like many of our customers, it seems it has become an indispensible accessory for his travels.


An Artist’s Tray for every occasion


The great thing about Trabasack is that you can use it for your artistic escapes and trips but you can also use it at home in your garden or simply sat in your front room. If you’re ever pressed for space and an idea suddenly comes to you, you don’t have to save it for later; you can simply pull out your sketchpad lie it on your tray and sketch away to your heart’s content.