Another idea that worked for me: I used a Masterson palette box, same size glass from a frame and bought the same size Grey Matters palette paper tablet. I place a thin flat sponge under the sheet of pallet paper and the glass over top. This works great for both oil and acrylics to keep them moist for days.
Rubbing alcohol removes acrylic paint. Soak the brush with dried acrylic in the bristles in a jar of rubbing alcohol overnight and then wash with dish soap. Repeat if necessary. Brings the brush back to life. You can use rubbing alcohol to remove acrylic from your canvas also.
Very usefull tip. Thank you very much. I had bougth so many plastic pallets but none of them where easy to clean nor practical. I love the idea of creating your OWN pallet. The size you want, easy to clean and handel. I also love the tip of create a few small pallets to work with different Colors and values . I am thinking about buying second hand picture frames and modify them into pallets. Your video’s are amazing. Thank you.
That’s exactly what I did I went to my local thrift shop and I bought picture frames with glass and then I just went to my local Michael’s and bought a large sheet of foam core and cut it to match my pieces of glass.
My own quick tip: I mix acrylic (sometimes including gesso) in jars when I work large. The the trick is throwing some stainless steel nuts or washers in there and shake. They act sort of like the ball bearings in a spray can. Gotta be stainless if you're going to store it, regular nuts and washers will rust.
2/19/2022 USA Grandpa Bill: Yours is a well-made, pretty palette. Thank you. I made several of these. At the time, I had the money so I went to our local glass company and had the pieces made from safety glass with polished edges. The hardware companies offered two types: single strength (fragile) and double strength ( like replacement windows for rental apartments). Neither of those seemed safe or adequate. What I did get turned out to be kinda heavy, but solid without danger of me cutting myself on the edges (clumsy at times). I bought a gray paper from Hobby Lobby and cut it to size and put it behind the glass after I washed the panes with foaming cleaner. Thus far they have been good workhorses. I had them made to the sizes of those palettes that have self moisturizing features with lids that snap on. Once fitted inside I caulked with 100% silicone around all four edges and let it dry 24 hours. No oil, paint, water, etc., can slip down between the silicone and the sides of the palette. By the way, I got these ideas off RUclips videos by typing in something like "glass palettes."
Nice demonstration. Helpful tips. Thanks. I don't understand what these 4 dislikes did not like in this video! Well, I appreciate your caring video for budding artists.
Your channel is brilliant Dianne your teaching is straightforward and such a help . Also i love your paintings and style I started oil painting a yr ago and its been great and frustrating at times . I know how i would like to paint but achieving it takes time and practice. Your videos really help many thanks Godbless
Wonderful tip, Dianne! In the Netherlands I cannot find a gray palet at all, now I can make my own, Thank you so much, love your channel and tips! Grtz, Hans
I had already purchased a pad of middle value gray pallet paper in a 12 x 16 size, so I used a piece of that paper sandwiched in between my board and my glass. Just a suggestion if you have a pad of that paper just saves the painting step. I only had gray duct tape so that’s the tape that I used LOL. I loved that 12 x 16 one so much that then I made myself a 16 x 20 which I absolutely love because there’s so much space for all my paints all my mixing everything. Thanks Diane great video!😃
I go buy a can of gray primer, spray the board in less than a minute, then place the glass over that- totally flat mid-value tone -no brush strokes to glare... done.
Thank you so much. I listen to all your quick tips. I learn from every One! This was chock full of info however.. the burnt umber for warming black.! Thank you. And how to do this glass pallette...why level 5 gray... etc . I neverbknew any of this. Thank you so much!! Patty
Dianne, your tips are useful as always. Many thanks for that! I love to watch them. But isn't it easier to just paint the backside of a glass palette grey in that value 5? Then there is no bubbling underground.
There are many ways to get this done. One advantage of this method is that it cushions the glass. Another is that paint can flake off of glass. But as I always say, whatever works.
Dianne, some time ago I ordered a disposable grey palette, which I had need of for travel. To my disappointment it turned out to be a value 4. Not an exact mid-tone value. What to do? Thanks for another great one..
2/19/2022 USA Grandpa Bill: I just read a commenter elsewhere who said to use rubbing alcohol, the stronger the better, and soak the brush in it overnight. The acrylic paint will loosen and come off the brush. I must try this, but I'll have to ruin a small brush first.
Just don't do that with oil brushes! Since I am not an acrylic painting, I have no way of knowing the ins and outs of acrylics or whether this practice is good for the brushes. Thanks for sharing the info.
Alka, we will do that, but it will be early Fall before it will appear because we film all these several weeks in advance. But I will definitely have Roger to do a closeup shot of it during one of our next filming sessions.
Also and I guess it depends on the thickness of your glass but I found the glass that I used was very thin and brittle and so I needed the board on the back to lend support to the glass
It is always a pleasure to watch your videos: full of advices, pedagogy and kindness
It's a pleasure to do these.
Thank you for all the great videos! So many useful ideas that help me improve a lot :)
My pleasure.
Thanks, Dianne! Wonderful information. I plan to use this immediately.
I think you will enjoy it.
Dianne loved this tip and also the way you handle things and do whatever you do with so much passion..thanks this too is a lesson/quick tip on life
Thanks, Alka.
Another idea that worked for me: I used a Masterson palette box, same size glass from a frame and bought the same size Grey Matters palette paper tablet. I place a thin flat sponge under the sheet of pallet paper and the glass over top. This works great for both oil and acrylics to keep them moist for days.
That's a great idea! Thanks.
Rubbing alcohol removes acrylic paint. Soak the brush with dried acrylic in the bristles in a jar of rubbing alcohol overnight and then wash with dish soap. Repeat if necessary. Brings the brush back to life. You can use rubbing alcohol to remove acrylic from your canvas also.
Thanks for this tip.
Very usefull tip. Thank you very much. I had bougth so many plastic pallets but none of them where easy to clean nor practical. I love the idea of creating your OWN pallet. The size you want, easy to clean and handel. I also love the tip of create a few small pallets to work with different Colors and values . I am thinking about buying second hand picture frames and modify them into pallets. Your video’s are amazing. Thank you.
Second hand picture frames is a great idea, although you might spend less money at Dollar Tree.
That’s exactly what I did I went to my local thrift shop and I bought picture frames with glass and then I just went to my local Michael’s and bought a large sheet of foam core and cut it to match my pieces of glass.
You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for your generosity in making and sharing these videos!
It's a pleasure to share these. Thanks for watching.
@@IntheStudioArtInstruction How to prevent the oil paint from drying on the palate
Burnt Umber to warm the white and black to make a warmer grey. . ✅ I love when you introduce me to new 🎨 color mix friends. Thanks 🙏 Dianne.
Have fun with it!
Thank you for your elevated heart and your mind
It's a pleasure to do these.
Thank You for helping tips. The best greetings from Poland !
You bet! Hello Poland! Thanks for watching.
Hockey tape works really well for this type of project.
Thanks for that info.
Great tip! What a wonderful demonstration.
Thanks, Rachel.
Thank you Dianne.
Thanks for watching.
Great idea Diane , thank you very much for sharing 🥰 !
My pleasure. Thanks for being a Studio Insider member.
My own quick tip: I mix acrylic (sometimes including gesso) in jars when I work large. The the trick is throwing some stainless steel nuts or washers in there and shake. They act sort of like the ball bearings in a spray can. Gotta be stainless if you're going to store it, regular nuts and washers will rust.
Thanks for the tip.
What a great tip❣
Thanks!
Thank you so much
You bet.
Burnt umber to black such a great tip!! Thank you🙂
My pleasure.
2/19/2022 USA Grandpa Bill: Yours is a well-made, pretty palette. Thank you. I made several of these. At the time, I had the money so I went to our local glass company and had the pieces made from safety glass with polished edges. The hardware companies offered two types: single strength (fragile) and double strength ( like replacement windows for rental apartments). Neither of those seemed safe or adequate. What I did get turned out to be kinda heavy, but solid without danger of me cutting myself on the edges (clumsy at times). I bought a gray paper from Hobby Lobby and cut it to size and put it behind the glass after I washed the panes with foaming cleaner. Thus far they have been good workhorses. I had them made to the sizes of those palettes that have self moisturizing features with lids that snap on. Once fitted inside I caulked with 100% silicone around all four edges and let it dry 24 hours. No oil, paint, water, etc., can slip down between the silicone and the sides of the palette. By the way, I got these ideas off RUclips videos by typing in something like "glass palettes."
Thanks for sharing this. There are many roads to Rome.
Nice demonstration. Helpful tips. Thanks. I don't understand what these 4 dislikes did not like in this video! Well, I appreciate your caring video for budding artists.
Meera, we can't expect everybody who watches to like these Quick Tips. Different strokes for different folks.
Your channel is brilliant Dianne your teaching is straightforward and such a help .
Also i love your paintings and style
I started oil painting a yr ago and its been great and frustrating at times .
I know how i would like to paint but achieving it takes time and practice.
Your videos really help many thanks
Godbless
Thanks. Enjoy the journey.
Thank you for all your lessons
My pleasure.
Wonderful tip, Dianne! In the Netherlands I cannot find a gray palet at all, now I can make my own, Thank you so much, love your channel and tips!
Grtz, Hans
Great! It's a pleasure to share these.
Love this tip, Dianne!
Thanks, Joani.
I had already purchased a pad of middle value gray pallet paper in a 12 x 16 size, so I used a piece of that paper sandwiched in between my board and my glass. Just a suggestion if you have a pad of that paper just saves the painting step. I only had gray duct tape so that’s the tape that I used LOL. I loved that 12 x 16 one so much that then I made myself a 16 x 20 which I absolutely love because there’s so much space for all my paints all my mixing everything. Thanks Diane great video!😃
You bet! Enjoy!
Thank you Dianne. That is nice tip (as usual) :)
My pleasure.
I use the smooth side of my glass cutting board with a peace of tin fiol on under side. Clean off is so easy.
If it works well, then that's the way to go.
Another good idea from Ms Diane! Thank you!
Golly, I have one of those butcher trays though I can’t remember where it’s gone 🙄
Thanks for watching. Hope you find your butcher tray 😊.
Brilliant, thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
excellent job. You are wonderful
Thanks!
I go buy a can of gray primer, spray the board in less than a minute, then place the glass over that- totally flat mid-value tone -no brush strokes to glare... done.
There are many roads to Rome. Thanks for adding this one.
Use a photo frame, save time to tape the glass edges. Safer too.
Thanks for the idea.
I als use an old narrow photo frame
Should you change the background for other value ranges?
My pleasure.
Jeanetta, no. The idea of a value 5 palette is to have a middle value against which to compare all values you are mixing.
Thank you so much. I listen to all your quick tips. I learn from every One! This was chock full of info however.. the burnt umber for warming black.! Thank you. And how to do this glass pallette...why level 5 gray... etc . I neverbknew any of this. Thank you so much!! Patty
Thanks, Patty. So glad this one was helpful.
Thank you
You bet.
If you can buy glass clip frames where you are, cheaply, the edges are already ground.
Many hardward stores offer that service, too.
These quick tips are wonderful. Thanks. Love the brass lamp. Lol. Artist's Way - Would you recommend it?
I most definitely recommend the Artist's Way.
Dianne, your tips are useful as always. Many thanks for that! I love to watch them. But isn't it easier to just paint the backside of a glass palette grey in that value 5? Then there is no bubbling underground.
There are many ways to get this done. One advantage of this method is that it cushions the glass. Another is that paint can flake off of glass. But as I always say, whatever works.
have the glass now i need to make the value 5 thank you
Have fun with it.
I put it on a shallow serving tray
Why not!
Dianne, some time ago I ordered a disposable grey palette, which I had need of for travel. To my disappointment it turned out to be a value 4. Not an exact mid-tone value. What to do? Thanks for another great one..
I know. Those gray palette sheets are not always dark enough. Sometimes we just have to ditch stuff that doesn't work well for us.
Go to goodwill and buy a frame with glass already included.
That works, too.
2/19/2022 USA Grandpa Bill: I just read a commenter elsewhere who said to use rubbing alcohol, the stronger the better, and soak the brush in it overnight. The acrylic paint will loosen and come off the brush. I must try this, but I'll have to ruin a small brush first.
Just don't do that with oil brushes! Since I am not an acrylic painting, I have no way of knowing the ins and outs of acrylics or whether this practice is good for the brushes. Thanks for sharing the info.
Off to make mine now. Also love the painting on the desk behind you. Is that on your website so I could get a closer look?
that is a lovely painting!
I absolutely agree. It's lovely;.
Thanks. I don't have that painting on the website. It's one not for sale I did several years ago looking down my street.
@@IntheStudioArtInstruction It has caught my eye in a couple videos. Thanks for the reply, the teaching, and the inspiration!
Hi Dianne, I am trying to paint a black pug dog in acrylic. It's going well but I haven't a clue what kind of background would suit it. Can you help?
Please watch Quick Tip 142.
I just checked again. It's closer to a value 3. I don't know how useful it is for the purpose of comparing values.
Not surprising.
Could you do a close up of your painting in the next quick tip...thanks
Alka, we will do that, but it will be early Fall before it will appear because we film all these several weeks in advance. But I will definitely have Roger to do a closeup shot of it during one of our next filming sessions.
Maybe silver-tape, as an alternative?
It hardly matters as long as it does the job.
A nouveau :merci de partager votre savoir
Thanks for watching.
What’s the purpose of using gray>
A middle value gray palette works well for getting correct values.
@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you!
a tin of mid grey spray paint on the back of the sheet of glass might be easier
Would still need to put something on the back to protect it from scraping off. Would be a pretty short video, too.
@@projekt6_official hang the expense - lash out on a piece of protective board
In the long run, it if works, do it.
Also and I guess it depends on the thickness of your glass but I found the glass that I used was very thin and brittle and so I needed the board on the back to lend support to the glass
@@lunadargent5292 head for the refuse dump fridge section - the glass shelves work well.