The palette is simply cut out of laminated fine wood ( I can't remember which kind) and coated with an initial layer of linseed oil. After several uses the surface begins to have a smooth coat of oil and medium that becomes an excellent mixing surface. I also attached a counter weight under the curve next to the handle. The counter weight is used to balance the weight of the large mixing surface while holding the palette. For the weight I used a flat stone I found on the street and attached it with hy-poxy glue.The colors I use on this palette are (from left to right)
Titanium White
Unbleached Titanium White
Naples Yellow Hue
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Orange
Yellow Ocher
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Permanent
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Asphaltum
Olive Green
Cobalt Green
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Prussian Blue
Ivory Black
I use paints manufactured in the United States from Williamsburg and Gamblin.
Williamsburg started in Brooklyn, New York and Gamblin is based in Portland, Oregon. I recommend both brands. Gamblin has an informative website and claims they are green and have local artists on staff. I have contacted Gamblin several times with questions and they are quick to reply and very helpful.
