Outdoor Studio Find: The Only Thing That Keeps Mosquitoes Away While I Draw

I wasn’t planning on doing another Studio Find quite this soon, but when something I use every single day goes on sale, I’m going to tell you about it!

I LOVE being outside. Drawing, gardening, drinking coffee… you name it!  What I DON’T love is apparently being the most delicious thing on the patio to every mosquito within a five-mile radius.

I’ve tried all sorts of things over the years, but the Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller is the one thing I’ve found that actually lets me sit outside and draw without constantly swatting at mosquitoes.

Why I Love It

•  I can draw outside without being eaten alive
•  No nasty mosquito spray or greasy lotion all over my skin
•  Nothing getting transferred from my hands onto my artwork
•  I just set it near where I’m working and let it do its thing
•  I almost never get bitten when I have it running. MAYBE one bite vs the 20 I used to get. 

That second one is especially important to me as an artist. The last thing I want when I’m working with pencils and paper is mosquito repellent all over my hands! 

I keep the Thermacell near my outdoor drawing area, turn it on while I’m working, and that’s pretty much it. I don’t have to keep stopping what I’m doing to spray myself or swat mosquitoes away.

And yes, the little pumpkin drawing in the photo was done outside with my Thermacell keeping me company!

  Why I’m Sharing It Right Now

At the time I’m writing this, I found a really good deal on both the Thermacell and the refills I use. You need both of these, the unit itself and the refills. Make sure to get the 96 hour refill, that’s the one that is the best deal right now!! 

Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repeller — currently 40% off

[CHECK CURRENT PRICE ON AMAZON ?] https://amzn.to/3S7dhuU

Thermacell 96-Hour Refills — currently 57% off (this is the best deal right now!)

[CHECK CURRENT PRICE ON AMAZON ?] https://amzn.to/3SEWCPr

Amazon prices and discounts can change at any time, so check the listing for the current price.

An Outdoor Studio Essential

This isn’t technically an art supply, but that’s exactly what I want Lachri’s Studio Finds to be about.

There are so many things I use as an artist that you’ll never find in the art-supply aisle. If something makes creating easier, keeps my studio more organized, solves an annoying problem, or simply lets me spend more time making art, I think it’s worth sharing.

For me, this one means I can grab my sketchbook and pencils, head outside, sit among my plants and actually enjoy drawing instead of becoming a mosquito buffet.

That’s a Studio Find in my book!