DIY Studio Palette: QUICK CLIP #5

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey guys! Thanks for all of the comments and likes! It's great to hear feedback and it helps me tailor these episodes and Quick Clips to what will help you most. After you have subscribed here, jump over to my website www.andrewtischler.com and subscribe there too! I give away heaps more free content on a regular basis. Be sure to check out my latest seascape DVD too, by going to www.andrewtischler.com/shop/ (check out all the 5 star reviews!) Thanks guys!

[@janeedward]

I live in the ME, and I wonder if your site accepts international cards?

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Yes it sure does! You pay using Paypal.

[@janeedward]

Thank you!

[@sylvieallendyke7036]

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[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Yeah that's me.

[@Todayseasel]

Andrew, you could have sold ppl on needing an expensive palette. Thanks for keeping it real. True artists make stuff. Love your work and the information.

[@purupocket]

It looks so high tech but IT’S A REFRIGERATOR SHELF?! You, sir, are my new hero.

[@trevthegreat7176]

Have faith in Jesus Christ

[@wildlifeartjm]

that is absolutely bloody brilliant Andrew - I will have to make something similar myself - the fact it can go up and down and angle is sheer genius - thanks for making the video.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks for the comment Jason! I love thinking outside the box, we're all artists here, lets get creative eh? Mate, can I just say that your work is stunning. I love Wildlife paintings and may I suggest that anyone here interested in Wildlife art: CHECK OUT JASON'S KZbin CHANNEL! it's a must!!! kzbin.info

[@wildlifeartjm]

Thanks Andrew - you know the attitude that we are all artists together is a rare one - I remember years ago (about 20 - showing my age Lol) I professional wildlife artist wrote a real abusive email to me complaining that I was showing everyone all the painting secrets on my ebooks and videos! and I was going to ruin his career! SERIOUS! I have always loved sharing my techniques and I know you do to, because everyone deserves to enjoy creating art :)

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Wow, some people eh? The funny thing is we all have an individual take and approach, and by coming together and sharing our material we may very well be able to make something new. Nobody in history has had KZbin, it's the new printing press!

[@wildlifeartjm]

wow thanks - very kind of you :)

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

You gotta be the coolest traditional artist ever, with all those self-made gadgets to help you out - it is awesome to see that your creativity extends from the artistic realm to the crafts too. Also, at first when you showed your new palette I was like "Why the hell he has a CINTIQ tablet attached like that?", haha. It looks super cool and super "sci fi-ish"! I've had experience with oil paitings when I was 17, it was cool but I was already too accostumed to watercolors (to this day, it is my favorite traditional media, alongside ballpoint pens), so I didnt really adapt to the materials. But it is still cool to follow the processes of it, and all your tips to make it easier for the painters like you =)

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey thanks for the comment! Yeah, no CINTIQ! I use a WACOM intuos pro II, (as well as paint) - it's awesome!

[@Li-yt7zh]

cintiq tablet haha :))))) it does look pretty cool, and fridge glass is quite strong and safe. off to hunt recycling stations i go :D

[@hulkslayer626]

This is such a humbling and inspiring video! Really drives home the point of not having to spend lots of money to be successful and pointing out that if you ARE gonna spend money, do it on the things that matter like the paint, brushes and surface.

[@bubanner]

dude not only r u a baddazz artist but verry resourceful too...i believe u r a keeper

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hahah! Badazz! I love it! Thanks mate. Cheers for the comment :)

[@Detalle]

I’ve been working on making my own easel. It’s portable for out doors and it’s a combination of scraps like you. Love creativity as an artist. No one has what you have and you work on something that you will cherish because YOU MADE IT!! Love this, you keep on surprising me!! ♥️👍🏼♥️👍🏼

[@lindaknudsen5423]

andrew i love your work. i am 69. offered a scollarship in 1966 high school, but went on to support myself working with the railroad. now i am semi retired and just back to painting one year now. wild cats and grazing animals,god blest me to come back to it well. i do like o watch what you do it helps me alot on my difficult areas mixing oils etc..thanks again keep up the good work and show. lmk.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks Linda, I'll keep the show going. New episode out next week!

[@eleojay401]

Hey, Mr Tischler! Super video! I have been painting for about 3,5 years, and I use a glass plate from an old stereo rack shelf. Its about the same size as the one you are painting on. What I haven`t done is to spraypaint the back with a mid value as you did in this video, but now I will do exactly that. I have watched many of your videos up through the years, and I really love many of your paintings. My goal, as yours, is to create the realism and subtle hue and valueshift that only the human eye (or brain) can detect, but at the same time push foreward a "romantic" feel by still making it painterly, instead of overdoing it and falling into the realm of hyperrealism. What I find most exciting is to create landscapes out of my own imagination, but I do get inspired by some photographs that I find online or from my own shots. By creating things as you go along will strengthen your abillity to connect to the intuitive aspect of painting, where you really are put to the test of applying your knowledge about light, complementary effects, tones and values. And sometimes the insufficiency of working from "pure" imagination is what gives a painting that human touch and playfullness that sometimes can get lost when using photoreference. I only use reference when I need a strong convincing portrayal of an animal, human figure, building or object in a landscape scene. It would be impossible for me to paint a convincing depiction of a bear, horse or car without using a photoreference. But when painting sea- and landscapes, I am pretty close nailing it almost perfectly. Much thanks to you and a few other contemporary artist (at elast 10 "youtube" artists), and my will to not settle for mediocrity. I wish you well, and start building some muscle again. Its good for you, and you look better. :) Keep up the great work, Andrew! Eleo Jay

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I love you,re idea. I always used old picture frames but they are always sharp. I love you,re kitchen glass for painting

[@viviancastelli4718]

I have been using a glass for over a year love it easy to take care of. like the idea of how you made it out of a fridge shelf.

[@jamezzz56]

Love these ideas! I actually frequent a second hand store in my town just looking for old art books and old easels or paint boxes people have donated. I've picked up about 5 different easels in various conditions for very cheap and I've been able to re-purpose parts of these easels for nice studio setups like your showing here.

[@schlippery1]

That's very cool Andrew, I cottoned onto to using glass about year ago when I saw a similar set up on KZbin. However I also needed to make a cover for this and the wooden box lid I made, took up quite a lot of room for my little work space. I then decided upon a compromise :) I went to a thrift store (God bless all thrift stores ) and found a microwave glass dish that sits on the turntable inside, and I also found a glass pot lid that perfectly covered this round dish. I am now able to cover my palette and see exactly what's inside, when not in use and as an extra safeguard against the paint inside drying, I employ another tip I stumbled upon where one takes a little rag, put about 10 drops of clove oil onto it, and leave this on the palette under the lid... the fumes keeping the paint wet, and as a bonus, smells great when I take the lid off :) Admittedly, I would say that if I did much larger paintings like your works of art, I would need a big piece of glass like yours.. but my paintings rarely get bigger that about 16 or 18 inches... BTW I have recently become a member of your amazing academy, and I am learning SO MUCH!!! Thank you for all you do!!

[@88yottie]

I'm such a huge admirer of your work - particularly your waves and sea scapes! I have a problem.......I too seem to have got stuck. I seem to have lost my incentive along the way and can just look at a started painting for weeks and not finish it! I had to stop taking lessons as that was the only tine I used to paint. Yet I love it when I do it! Maybe watching you in detail will give me back that incentive....? Fingers crossed!

[@barbiedesoto7054]

Brilliant and resourceful. I love this.

[@xandecriskim]

whatever gets you from point A to point B. Great Andrew! Fancy stuff not always fits the needs.

[@nehanshartist9852]

You are so creative Andrew, loved this video

[@40bdg]

I love how you make useful tools from found objects! I just watched your new video showing how you made your still life box. Want to make both of these. Awesome ideas!

[@earldelong2275]

Excellent idea and all the pieces are already in the junk pile in my studio. Weekend project here I come.

[@passage2enBleu]

Great Ideas for the palette Andrew. As an extra, I painted the underside of glass palette as follows: Central area a mid-tone grey. The Top area a strip of squares painted with the colours I use. The bottom area a strip of squares indicating the 9-value scale. A good idea to paint in reverse order, so that once flipped around it is correct. With oils it may take a long time to set, so adding a medium helps. Once the swatches were dry, I glued on a masonite backing. A basic frame can be added to give the finished look.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

OOOOHHH! great idea! Love it!

[@agaspversilia]

5 dislikes: I don't understand what's to dislike about this video. An excellent set up (which I duly copied, using stuff I didn't spend 1 cent to get).

[@sinochopin]

The dislikes are from expensive palatte sellers

[@spasenachevski1993]

innovating ... adaptive ... great for everything... not only for painting... I like it..... the mechanism of the chair can also be used as a tablet or lap top holder... BRAVO

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

YES! Exactly...thinking outside the box indeed!

[@BB-sq9ok]

This palette is a great example of your creativity and great imagination! It's brilliant:)

[@katherinepotts3723]

so generous to share with us your eminently sensible ideas and knowledge about the practicalities of painting. Actually I just really enjoy your clips. Keep them coming

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey Katherine, thanks so much for the comment! I certainly will keep them coming! :)

[@write2sammynow]

super-intelligent use of random items.. Bravo!

[@raysissum]

One of the greatest KZbin channels!

[@ranjanachand9306]

I loved the ideas and. resourcefulness here.... Amazing

[@tribalbabymum]

Great examples of repurposing and recycling!

[@pieceofeight8311]

Your amazing personality and truly inspiring videos helped me realize that painting is what I’ve been missing a lot. Now I’m in the middle of making shopping list for tomorrow :) Thank you !

[@VictorRigoleFineArt]

This is totally awesome. You have inspired me to make something similar for my studio. Thanks for sharing.

[@genobourn7423]

Yes Sir! I made a palette similar! Outstanding! You and artist David Kassen I believe was the first time I observed the palette being used in a straight up or slanted position. Man! It makes alot of sense!

[@petawilliams8099]

Both the Palette making and panel making videos were beaut thank you Andrew

[@goofeymaloofey]

clever! the old chair hydrolics is an excellent idea!

[@nikkiswenson54]

Andrew! That is in ingenious! I am going to make one similar!! I just love this! You are my favorite teacher!!

[@corinnegeras5975]

WoW..……….I LOVE that palette ! The set up is GENIUS ! I'm going to try to produce one . THANKS

[@CarlOlsonArt]

This is really clever... I like the idea of recycling the base and lift of an old office chair to mount the easel. Thank you for sharing.

[@zochamlianatlau-1507]

Funny! I've used an old fridge shelf for my palette since a week ago.. but only discovering this video now :D.. feels more satisfying. Thanks for the great videos!

[@christophelabedan5696]

Great tutorial... got mine from my daughter’s little glass table that she wasn’t using anymore, the glass was layed on a grey background already so it was perfect in size and colour and o easy to clean with a scraper 👍

[@patricialynnpohle6979]

Thanks for the tips. Great palette.

[@maldoori238]

A brilliant idea and very informative video Andrew. I have made a glass palette from recycling but nothing as elaborate as yours. I had a large picture framed under glass which I no longer wanted. So I removed it and put a white cardboard instead and sealed it in the frame so I can use it. Great ideas . I await the next video . Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and inspiring skills.

[@johnbrophy597]

Very, very nice! Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@shellymedernach2476]

Thanks for all the Quick Clips Andrew!! VERY helpful. Just ordered the "Portraits" DVD!!! Can't wait!!

[@steppythegirl]

This is the most perfect palette i have ever seen! Big thumbs up!

[@Hillbilly59]

That's a great set up Andrew!

[@ginalowings7214]

Really love your paintings. So glad I found you.

[@patriziaelia1073]

Very interesting and very smart equipment!

[@Biju2223]

great. already built the wall easel and now looking for pieces to build the table.

[@acheavyequipmenttrucking709]

Dude Andrew you got some serious brains man.........Wow that's amazing right there.

[@anelisemaggetti5459]

Great idea!! Thanks for sharing

[@JackGamerX]

I love all your videos your awesome, this is great video for beginner and Andrew please teach about painting for starters like me,,

[@bubalontv9482]

Andrew this is amazing . Thanks

[@LS-yp5yj]

WOW! I want one too. I am heading over to your website.

[@VCRICCHIO]

Thanks for your ideas. I am about to construct my own studio palette right now!

[@punechejimenez9422]

Gracias ,por compartir sus conocimientos , el creador del arte lo bendiga...Gracias!

[@DomingoFreire]

Congratulations, this is a very interesting answer for artists. I like very much your art channel and I have to thank you for the knowledge you give us in your videos. I am from Venezuela and I have a carpentry channel in spanish and I think you created an amazing artist pallet

[@candacetroystudios]

Amazing and helpful tips. You are very resourceful and cleaver. I look forward to watching you paint. BTW, Your new country views are beautiful.

[@karenbaumanis5750]

Just watched, great idea. Thanks for sharing.( I use an old dinner plate and foil, but it takes up so much space.)

[@ValentinaVaccotti]

You are so resourceful! Great video!

[@cametientaucoeur]

I used a small Walmart gray towel under glass. Love your idea of refrigerator shelf, much safer!

[@lifeisfun_28]

Wow!! Very creative!!

[@creativeartstherapy7277]

mazing, thank you so so much! love that it is recycled too. best ever!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

Hi Andrew! Would you be able to do a quick clip on brushes? Brands you use, must-haves, sizes, etc.? Loving your videos!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

YES! I will be doing one of those for sure! Bear with me as I sort out suppliers. Not long now!

[@MarianneVanderDussen]

So awesome! Thank you!

[@maldoori238]

Very inspiring Andrew. I jus ordered an old tripod and can't wait to receive it to mount my studio palate on it!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey Maysoon! Tripod? THat's a great idea too!

[@schatzieme2]

Great idea, and very resourceful. Thanks

[@acgacg4548]

You are a genius. So happy I found your channel. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@monikasharma-jk1zu]

You know you would be having a million subscribers soon...cause you're the best....

[@ocediis]

This is good timing. I just had a gas lift stool's seat bust. Now, instead of throwing it away, I think I may pull something like this together. Thanks for the great idea!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey no worries!

[@amordepetbr]

Could you make a video about what kind of chair you use? One of the most important things in a painting studio is a good chair, comfortable and ergonomic, as we spend many hours sitting while working. The thing is that a good chair is very expensive. I have already tested some but they all become uncomfortable after a few hours of use. What kind of chair do you use?

[@ruudratajczak2240]

SUPER SMART AND VERY BEAUTIFUL PALLET!! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS...

[@zakarialabrigui5486]

Waww you are so creative !

[@jammuna1]

Brilliant idea and thanks for sharing

[@danielgood]

I love your videos man! I have been painting on and off, self taught since 2015 and havent gotten serious until recently , your videos help me out a lot! Id love to see your thought process in choosing the right colors for a painting and why... Nice palette too, very resourceful!

[@picturesinmetal9210]

Fantastic idea and tutorial. Thank you!! :)

[@w.o.k.e6332]

absolutely brilliant idea!

[@causeway318]

I think one of my neighbors fixes or sells refrigerators so they often have refrigerator parts out for disposal. kicking myself for not grabbing some of those glass shelves before! definitely gonna make a palette out of them next time I find any. thanks for the tip!

[@manymoonslater4905]

Well done useful videos. Hope to see more in the future!

[@captainawesome9505]

That is awesome! Thanks for the great video 😃

[@leslieaharden6183]

Love your work. Thank you for your tutorials and sharing info such as this excellent adjustable pallet!! Your portraits are gorgeous! Landscapes, birds... all so beautiful!

[@patrickezechieleart]

thank you Andrew! very useful explanation

[@octolearn]

You are such an inspiration and I'd like to thank you for all the videos you've provided for us to see

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey No worries! Thanks for the comment!

[@amordepetbr]

I also use glass as a palette. I actually did something very similar to a piece of glass and some wood that I found. I did it myself, I didn't buy anything and it is very similar to yours. Very useful. Unfortunately I can't post a photo here. Nice job Andrew!

[@whatthedickens2943]

Brilliant! I'm going to try this

[@SuzanneBarrettJustisArtist]

hey now....I believe this is something even I can build. Thanks, I may have to do just that.

[@RobertMurraytheFrugalArtist]

You are a kindred soul. Many thanks.

[@lolitakaloustianyoung7787]

Love it Andrew - what value grey do you prefer? Thank you. Love your videos.

[@indianartist6759]

you are my inspiration sir. learned many things from your videos... love you sir

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks Art Affection, feeling the love!

[@lucianoaquino2837]

I love your work

[@melik5398]

Wow. This is awesome. Thanks for making this video!

[@lolitakaloustianyoung7787]

Hi Andrew; love your palette so much that my husband constructed similar mobile and flexible the same for me. Thank you for sharing so generously. Uncertain how to get a mid-grey backing. Will you please give manufacturer and color specifics. Thank you.

[@antoniobarte2454]

very simple, and very useful, thanks!

[@ldnoe]

This is a great idea!

[@Cre8iveSignWorks]

i also have made weird n wonderful things like this to help me in the studio. adjustable height roller chair on wheels. and a painting table out of an old cabinet drawers on wheels with in built water buckets and brush holders, etc, for a start. thanks andrew! good work mate! cheers

[@hermancookie9566]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing it

[@TheSeriousSid]

Awesome Idee - you videos are great, you skills too. Thanks a lot.

[@alicealinnette]

Thank you Andrew this is an awesome video!, can you please show us about painting surfaces?

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

as in canvas and boards? You got it! I have a quick clip on the way, dedicated to you!

[@ThePainter62]

Top Idea Andrew, Got everything except the fridge shelf.! Hunting now.

[@johnshepherd5673]

Excellent video. It would be great if sometime you show the wooden hand held palettes you use. One is an unusual design and I would like to make one similar.

[@imjandoe]

thank-you for taking time to do this.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey no problem!

[@VishalNamani]

thank you again, will you do a guache demonstration?