Kris, I recently purchased the Meeden 33 well Porcelain. I love it but the more I use it, I am finding the paint dries out very quickly both on the mixing areas and also the pan areas. It presents a problem because I have to keep adding water to keep the paint consistency, then the paint becomes too diluted. For a beginner like me this is challenging. I'm wondering if the winter heat is causing this. Have you run into this issue? I do have a small humidifier/room diffuser in my work area. Thanks!
@@bls924 I suspect this is because of the environment. It gets quite dry indoors in the winter depending on where you live. All I can suggest is that you keep a small spray bottle near by and keep on spritzing the paints on the palette with water. I spray right into the wells where the glob of paint is. As long as you do this....you shouldn't have a problem keeping the paint wet enough.
The fact your content doesn't have more attention towards it is a crime. Seriously some of the most useful content on watercolor painting I've ever watched.
I love your videos because they are short and to the point. They are like a tasty snack when you need it, but they don’t weigh you down. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I’m a beginner.😊 I asked for and was gifted this palette for my birthday after watching your video and looking through your posts. And, I’m going to fill it with your recommended watercolors. I can’t wait to go back and watch all of your videos multiple times. I know that I will learn so much and hopefully improve!
I found a 1inch deep, 12x12inch ceramic platter with 4 2inch wells at a resale store and the mixing area is as large as a butchers tray. Besides looking like new I won't tell you it cost me 5 bucks. Scored a new old stock, 2007 Lesson a Day calendar unopened for the same. My designated workspace is taking shape. Your tips and suggestions are spot on.
Thank you, I learned so much about the Ceramic Palette! I have never had a palette, only used white small plates. Now I’m on the lookout for a Ceramic Palette! Karen Dirmish, learner!
You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful. I use the Stephen Quiller brand. But it has really gone up in price lately. This one by Meeden is almost exactly the same....and half the price. amzn.to/3F64Mpx I hope you find what you're looking for. ~Kris
I almost quit watercolor in the beginning because I could not get a handle on the water to paint ratio (waaaay too much paint). Then someone suggested ceramic/porcelain and it changed my world. I live and work in 240 sq ft, so I try to keep things small. One day...🥰 (PS Thank you for your kind responses on my comments. I keep meaning to get back to them but I'm in the NW and the air quality has been bad. So I've been too headachy to read and respond thoughtfully. But I was very touched. Thank you.)
Thank you for this video as very important for beginners & maybe not beginners. Started out w regular plastic pallet (prepped like they recommended) but never could tell how much water to paint ratio! Also, mixing colors over stained blue/purple not easy so now use ceramic & so easy to clean!
@kreeper803 - Thank you! I couldn't agree with you more! The BEST advice @ this point in my watercolor journey has come from this channel. Thank you, Kris! I'm a fan, a student and I appreciate the straightforward (no-nonsense) approach to everything watercolor. @KrisDeBruineStudio - I have a question about where in the palette well should you place your pigments/paints? I have a plastic (portable) palette, that slopes towards the back, and the pigmented water collects at the deep end of the well. I place a dollop of paint at the front of the slope, so that I will have a pure pigment at the front if I need a butter consistency, and the back of the well is watered down. Does it matter? Or am I overthinking this too much? I also have a porcelain palette (not sure if it is SQ like yours), but it has too many wells at this time (for me). I'm trying to stick with a limited palette, thus I use the plastic palette daily. I will say that the porcelain palette has that wonderful round area that makes mixing a breeze. I think that if I try to incorporate additional pigments in my palette, then I have to start over with my color theory (is that the right word?) Thank you for your time.
Hi! Thanks for watching. The way you are placing the paint in the well is perfect and no, I don't think you are "overthinking" it. :-) I prefer a porcelain mixing surface over plastic for several reasons. Here's a link to a video that explains why - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QONUiYpykDU.html I just squeeze lots of paint into the wells and then cover the palette with plastic wrap in between sessions. I use a spray bottle to spritz the paint with water before each painting session to reactivate the paint. It works great. It can take a while to develop your own palette of preferred colors. Just start with a limited set of colors, learn to mix them, and when you've mastered those colors consider adding more. Eventually you will develop your own palette. And oh yeah....have fun!! :-)
Yes!! Great idea. And that left over paint can make a beautiful neutral color that is so important for painting many subjects....especially landscapes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for great tips so helpful. I recently bought the Meeden equivalent porcelain palette (without cover) assume just putting a cloth over it will do the same trick?
Thanks for video!! I have been loving my Stephen Quiller palette! I gotta ask, not about palette tips, but do you have a warm yellow/light orange paint in your blues section??? I happen to have phthalo blue in that specific spot so I'm wondering about yours??!! Lol
This palette is so pricey ! I found some amazing porcelain serving pieces at a local thrift store that had me delirious! I found crudite porcelain dishes and big square plates that work just great and don’t cost me what my “art palettes” did, AND . when I drop them and they break for about $1.49 I’ll go buy more😃😀😄😁😆🤣😂
@@KrisDeBruineStudio thx for your reply and kindness. I have the same brand, I guess viridian is a bit hard ti reactivate for any brand maybe. I'm considering to use it out of the tube only when I need it.
