Paint palettes are like children — you can’t pick a favorite, because they’re all unique and special, right? Such is the case with Derwent paint sets, which is why I’ve established a large collection of them.
Things I like about them:
Refillable - Buy replacements or fill them with your own paint!
Affordable - Compared to other palettes, these are a steal at around $20 each.
Lovely Layering - They play and mix well with other materials too!
I’ve been drawing with them all week, so you can see how they differ, in case you’ve been eyeing them.
Palette 2
I painted these lions on Monday using Palette 2, which is full of strong, saturated colors. It also includes a pan of white paint, which is almost useless. I recommend ditching it, then filling the empty pan with white gouache if you choose this set.
Line & Wash Set
I drew these lions using the Line & Wash set from the same reference image, which is a still from a zoolife1 webcam, If you want a mix of saturated and muted colors at your fingertips, this is the set for you. It’s like a tasty sampler platter!
Graphitint Set
If you’re like me and tend to lean on bold colors for impact, the Graphitint set will challenge you in all the right ways (not a single bright color in the set). It’s also extremely fun to use with other materials, like Neocolors or hard pastels.
Palette 1
Loaded with saturated colors, Palette 1 is excellent if you want to practice mixing. I love layering these paints. Watch the video for some sweet examples!
That was fun! What’s your take on these paint palettes?
Shoutout to
, who let me try hers last May. And to for asking me about them last week!👯♂️ Speaking of fun… we have two sessions next week!
One with the almighty
and friends, then we’ll draw Awkward Cat Portraits on Friday. Sign up below!
