HERLITZ watercolor palette oval 21.5 x 30 cm Marie's for mixing and storage

The HERLITZ watercolor palette oval 21.5 x 30 cm Marie's for mixing and storage is a lightweight, portable palette designed to support watercolor painting sessions, color preparation and testing. The oval layout provides multiple dedicated mixing wells around the perimeter and a larger flat central area for blending washes and adjusting tones. Compatible with Marie's watercolors and other liquid or pan watercolors, the palette is intended for students, hobbyists and working artists who need a practical surface for mixing and temporarily storing paints during a painting session.

Advantages

The oval shape combines compact footprint with an efficient arrangement of mixing wells and a central blending area, making transitions between colors straightforward. The palette is made from light, easy-to-clean material that resists staining and allows for repeated use. Its size balances portability and working surface area, so it can be used in the studio, classroom or outdoors. The design enables controlled dilution and gradual color mixing suitable for watercolor techniques.

Suitable for

• Mixing and testing watercolor pigments
• Preparing washes and gradients for paintings
• Use by students in art classes and workshops
• Outdoor or plein-air watercolor sketching
• Temporary storage of small amounts of mixed paint during a session

Key specifications

• Overall dimensions: approximately 21.5 x 30 cm
• Oval layout with multiple mixing wells around the edge
• Large flat central mixing area for washes and blending
• Lightweight, portable construction
• Easy-to-clean surface suitable for repeated use

How to use

Place the palette on a stable surface within comfortable reach. Squeeze or transfer small amounts of watercolor into the outer wells for individual colors, then use the central flat area to blend tones and dilute pigments with water. Clean brushes between color changes to avoid unwanted contamination of mixes. After finishing a session, wipe excess paint with a damp cloth and, if needed, wash the palette with mild soap and water to remove residual pigments.

Usage recommendations

Use separate wells for light and dark pigments to maintain clearer color mixes; when working outdoors, keep the palette covered between uses to prevent dust and debris from entering the wells.