Carl's armheld self-made palette

[David Bottoni]

Hi everyone. I felt that I could contribute to this on a technical level. I deal with plexiglass, lexan, pvc or abs etc. with my signs. I normally use regular white acrylic for a palette. Lexan is great for a 'shatter proof' palette for all those angry artists out there but regular acrylic will do. Lexan is much softer and will scratch easy (like a cutting board), while acrylic is a little tougher , but not as fragile as glass. I would imagine that ABS is just as good, as well as cheaper than acrylic plastic, as long as you are careful scraping the paint off. One note on Lexan: when I use a strong solvent, such as lacquer thinner, lexan becomes brittle and cracks. This may not happen as readily with milder turpentine, but it is a slow process that could occur. Lexan will also 'yellow' over time. I would stick with acrylic, which, by the way, comes in different colours as well - 1/4" thick. Acrylic and especially Lexan is not cheap, but if you take care of the palette, I would say it is your best choice. If any of you live in the Toronto area, I could probably help you out with this. Let me know if this helps.

David

[SB Wang]

Repin's palette
Peggy probably can tell us how Repin designed a palette when he is injured.
I was told that Robert Bruce Williams with Steven Morpes and a lady designed a nice easel.

[Linda Brandon]

Originally Posted by SB Wang

Repin's palette
Peggy probably can tell us how Repin designed a palette when he is injured.

SB, do you know something that you're not telling us? For a couple of years I've been trying to track down a photo of Repin's palette that appears as if it's strapped around his waist. It stuck out like a tray, and he could walk around with it while keeping both arms free. Is this what you're talking about?

If any enterprising, high-tech artist would like to come up with a prototype for this kind of palette, I would be very interested.

David, I am delighted to discover another high-tech artist* on the Forum! By the way, there are many references to ABS throughout the Forum, pros and cons, for use as a ground for oils and drawings. Please consider this an invitation to post your opinions on those threads as your time and inclination allows.

*I'm editing this to clarify that I'm not a high-tech artist, by any stretch of the imagination, but I pester those who are.

[SB Wang]

Nice design. Does this palette prevent stickness of dried pigment ?

[SB Wang]

Linda:

Repin---Linda. He suffered atrophy of arm muscles in his senior year. Does one works too leisurely not to use palette in hand?

Also, Sargent grips a brush in his tooth so no time wasted.