Merry Christmas Beth,
 

As promised here are some shots of my palette. Just keep in mind that these colors are specific to the complexion of my client.

Oh Marvin, I am hoping that somewhere there is a palette image with some skin tones artfully mixed?

Santa baby... OK. I won't sing it again! :santa:

Marvin do you mix the Terra Rosa with the Indian Red sometimes? I have found to use these in the same value works well for turning a form instead of jumping to another dark or light.

Thanks you again, I won't tell my family what a great present this is!

Yes I mix terra rosa with indian red. I mix everything with everything as long as the value is the same.

Marvin, Thanks for showing that! I also want to know about the actual palette under the paint! What is that made from? I've never owned a big fancy palette. (Most of you would faint if you saw the way I went about things.) I usually just use a paint box that I can seal up when done to keep my paint fresh until the next session.

Thank you Marvin, this was exactly what I was hoping for.

Your system is brilliantly simple, mixing the different colors freely within the fixed value. And without getting a mess allover the palette.

Thanks again, Allan.

Marvin,

Thank you for that WONDERFUL holiday present.

However I do feel guilty stealing so much valuable information from a truly gifted artist. It has made a WORLD of difference in the quality of my work and how I approach painting.

Marvin, Warmest Holidays Wishes to you, your wife and your sons..

Mary, it's a balanced wooden palette made from marine grade plywood. I get mine unfinished from Lee Boynton www.artpalettes.com (410)268-4263. I paint it an exact middle value neutral gray because it's very important to have a middle ground to see colors objectively. Paint cannot be left on it overnight.

Alan I'm glad you find this useful.

Sharon, it's nothing compared to the gift of your friendship.

Hello Sharon... I believe this was MY wonderful holiday present!

Out of the spirit of the season, I will re-gift to you and Allan though!

HoHoHo :)

Mary you can find a not as nice but still great palette that is balanced and the same size as Marvin';s at this place:


The cost is considerably less.

New palette link

Sorry Chris, this one should work, they must have rearranged their pages.