Description
Vintage Artist Palette with Oil Paints
This captivating digital print of a vintage artist palette with 19 oil paint colours is ideal for fuelling your creativity.
The beautiful script at the top of the print reads: “A palette for the first and second painting or sitting of a portrait”.
The list of pigments on the palette are:
- White
- Light ochre and its two tints
- Light red and its two tints
- Vermilion and its tints
- A tint made of Lake Vermilion and White
- Rose tint
- Blue tint
- Lead tint
- Green tint
- Half shade tint made of Indian Red and White
- Shade tint
- Rose shade
- Warm shade
Creative uses for this digital print include creating your own print for the studio, home or work spaces and incorporating into your own creative practices such as mixed media, colour journaling, colour theory exploration etc.
Five Ways Artists Can Incorporate Digital Prints Into Their Creative Practice
Artists can incorporate vintage digital prints into their creative practice by:
- using them as collage elements
- blending them into mixed media artworks
- creating digital art by manipulating prints
- adding texture to paintings or drawings
- inspiring design elements in fashion or textiles
Digital Print PDF Details
This digital print is in a PDF format that is 1200×2018 pixels and 300 DPI.
When describing the condition of our vintage prints from the 1800s, we highlight their unique charm and historical context. These prints may show age spots, foxing, and slight fading, which only add to their authenticity.
We’ve taken great care to present these prints in the best possible condition, ensuring they remain valuable and cherished sources of creative inspiration.
The digital print PDF you purchase will not have the Art Trails Tasmania watermark on it. Enjoy your artwork!
Downloading Your Digital Print
After purchasing a digital product, you’ll receive an email with a download link. Simply click the link to download your file. Enjoy your new digital purchase! Thank you for supporting this grass roots small creative business with your custom, it is really appreciated!
We’re sorry, but due to the nature of instant downloads, we cannot offer refunds on digital prints. Once purchased, they are yours to keep. Thank you for understanding!
If you encounter any issues with your digital print download, please contact us right away. We’re here to help and ensure you receive your purchase smoothly. Thank you!
The Story of the Artist’s Palette
The artist’s palette, a tool integral to painting, has a rich history intertwined with the evolution of art itself. The term “palette” refers to a flat surface on which artists mix their paints, and it has been used for centuries in various forms.
The earliest known palettes date back to ancient Egypt, around 3000 BCE, where they were crafted from stone and often ornately decorated, used initially for grinding and mixing mineral-based cosmetics.
These palettes evolved over time to accommodate artistic needs, with medieval artists using wooden panels or stone slabs. In the Renaissance, artists began using hand-held wooden palettes, which allowed greater mobility and flexibility. These were typically oval or rectangular with a thumb hole, a design that persists today.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, as oil painting gained prominence, the palette’s design became more standardised. Wooden palettes were often coated with a smooth layer of linseed oil to prevent the paint from soaking into the wood. Artists like J.M.W. Turner and Claude Monet used palettes with distinctive arrangements of colours, which became part of their signature techniques.
Modern palettes come in various materials, including glass, acrylic, and disposable paper, catering to different media like acrylics and watercolours.
Despite technological advancements, the palette remains a symbol of the artist’s process, a space where creativity begins to take form. Today, the palette is not only a functional tool but also a reflection of the artist’s unique style and approach to colour.
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