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Artist Painting Palettes


Looking for the perfect artist palette? Look no further. We have palettes for every type of paint and every need — whether you're painting outside, in the studio, or traveling. Find palettes with wells, flat palettes, a variety of shapes and sizes, and more, all at the lowest prices.


Pour, mix, and store your paint in paint palettes. Try a versatile plastic paint palette, perfect for holding all types of paint. Glass palettes are smooth, flat, and easy to clean, but can be dangerous if dropped. Palette paper requires no cleanup because you simply throw them away, but they aren't as eco-friendly as reusable options.


Palettes with wells are great for keeping colors separate, but palettes without wells provide a large space to mix colors. Covered palettes keep paint moist and workable between sessions.


To clean your palette, wipe away wet paint with a paper towel after each painting session to prevent paint from hardening and sticking to the palette. Some paints are easy to clean off with soap and water, but others will need extra help from turpentine or linseed oil. Dried acrylic paints tend to peel away, but oil paints may need to be scraped away with a razor blade.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What should I look for in palettes for different media?

    Palettes for heavy body paints such as acrylics and oils will generally have a large, open area where paints can be arrayed and mixed as needed. Because acrylic and oil artists often work standing at an easel, the palettes are often (though not always) lightweight and may have thumbholes. Palettes for fluid media such ask ink and watercolor will usually have wells to keep colors from accidentally mixing. Since these media are usually worked flat on a table, the palettes often don't have thumbholes (unless they're intended for plein air) and may be made from heavier materials like porcelain. When selecting a palette, be sure to keep in mind how—and where—you intend to use it.

  • Will a covered palette keep my paint from drying out?

    Not all covered palettes will keep paint from drying — some will just keep the paint clean and dust-free. To retard drying, look for a palette that specifies that it's airtight. If your paint is waterbased, look for a palette with a sponge insert to help keep the paints moist.