A palette made for painting
Every artist needs a palette, and wet-on-wet painters need a large one.
Some artists use glass or plexiglass. Others use wax paper. Johnny’s mentor, Bill Alexander, loved the feel of a wooden palette, and so does Johnny. He believes a fine-quality wooden artist’s palette inspires creativity.
Johnny makes his palettes from fine veneer, cabinet-grade materials. The grain is raised and sanded, filled and sanded again. Each palette is sanded and smoothed many times before the finish goes on. A mixture of linseed oil, stain, and polyurethane gives it a beautiful, durable finish.
Caring for your palette
To clean it, Johnny scrapes off the remaining paint, brushes it with odorless paint thinner, and wipes it clean. He then recommends wiping the palette with linseed oil to help preserve the finish.
When you pick up one of these palettes, you will feel the quality. The edges and thumb holes are smoother than any palette you have ever held in your hands.
From tools to landscapes
Explore the paintings that grow from this hands-on approach, or ask Johnny about learning to paint.