Article · Explore with Chris Carter
DIY Pocket Painter Watercolor Palettes for Travel
By Chris Carter
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2018
About this lesson
Chris Carter demonstrates three magnetic pocket palette designs specifically for travel watercolor sketching—from nine-well palettes to custom Altoid tin setups—explaining pigment selection using warm/cool primaries and organizing mixing wells for clean color mixes.
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