{"id":13679,"date":"2024-09-01T10:57:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T14:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/?p=13679"},"modified":"2024-09-01T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T14:59:35","slug":"loaded-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/2024\/09\/loaded-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded again"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know what you’re thinking but, no, not that kind<\/em> of loaded. I get excited when I prepare my palette for another painting session. Seeing the waiting colors is inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I coat the glass palette with oil before applying the colors and mixed tones. This makes cleanup easier. In this photo, I propped the palette vertically on the easel and some of the paint slid down. The biggest offender was the ivory black from a fresh tube. No problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/span>In the Studio Oct. 14 2012<\/span><\/a><\/div>

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This palette shows my usual selection of colors and mixed tones. I used to prepare more tones but I find that the cool grays and burnt sienna tones cover most situations. I have some extra reds and purples to play with this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I know what you’re thinking but, no, not that kind of loaded. I get excited when I prepare my palette for another painting session. Seeing the waiting colors is inviting. I coat the glass palette with oil before applying the colors and mixed tones. This makes cleanup easier. 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