Watercolour Tip Of The Week (2nd June 2005)

Laying Out The Watercolour Palette

It is advisable to lay out your palette in a methodical manner.

I use a metal watercolour box & my colours are laid out in groups ranging from blues to reds to yellows.

I keep my most commonly used colours along the top & have occasional colours on the left hand side.

I always use tubes & top them up as necessary each time I paint.

I keep them moist by adding a small amount of water every few days, so they are always fresh & ready for use when required.

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