I’ve been a little depressed lately, some for “good” reasons but some because I-don’t-know. The world has gone mad, and I’ve been journaling about it to get to the truth of it. I think talking about it helps others and so I mention it.
I bought new colors, the first I’ve bought in a long time, from The Merri Artist, an Oregon company. (I like supporting small businesses whenever possible.) Above, the new palette colors from Holbein and Daniel Smith. I have never bought many cadmium colors so tried a couple of those.
Above, my palette as it has been since September 2022, and right, my temporary test palette with many of the new colors. I say test because it is likely I will choose between the two yellows, and also choose between two of the pinky colors, giving me space to grab a couple of other colors. Below, the Woodward and Father pans, which I LOVE, because they give me extra mixing space in the long palette box.
WoodwardAndFather Pan Packs: I love these mixing areas. I started with the Limited Palette Pan Pack, shown right (sold without the container), and after using them asked if they sell a custom set of the sizes I actually wanted. I like the larger pans which fit perfectly in the palettes I love the most. I can create a large juicy mix that will cover a lot of pages in a journal.
Above, other palettes used daily.
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