Today we are going to explore palette options. From store-bought fancy ones to paper plates and take-out trays there are lots of options.
Paper Palettes
I use paper palettes for oil because clean-up is a breeze.
Wood
I use wood palettes for Plein Air. They won’t blow away and they are lightweight. Mine is clean because I cover it with paper. I’ll admit the last thing I want to do when I get home is clean my palette.
Glass
I use glass palettes with acrylic paint as you can easily wet and scrape off the paint. You can also put colored paper under the glass to match the tone of your canvas.
Palette Keepers
Palette keepers with paper inserts are great when you are painting off-site.
Plastic Palettes
I use these for primarily for watercolor.
Take Out Trays and Paper Plates
These are great for craft projects. I find them too small for fine art painting.
The bottom line, I use different palettes for different scenarios. What’s your favorite palette and why? Please share your experiences here.
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