Ah... so many things to comment on here. I love looking at all your colors!! Like a kid in a candy store. Speaking of 'candy' -- the photos of all the paint swatches and tubes of paint reminds me of dumping out a bag of Halloween candy to see 'what you got'.

Enjoyed reading the fantastic 'fortune'. Perfect for you!!

Love these pictures--so stimulating. Thanks for letting us in on a part of your process!

I just made the ideal pallette for me for the NOLA LIVE trip which I had to cancel---but have not done the photoing of it or other palletts I have---BTW seeing your collection made me feel less guilty about what colors and pallettes I have "tried"...I am going to do as you have spoken of to sort of bring ease to my life at the moment---I find when I do color swatches etc I get into another world and before I know I I am out of breath---which seems odd. I find your writings etc extrememly helpful and am thankful I got this emeail...winna

What a yummy photo. Even the "mess" is inviting with all those paints and colors. You taught to make color test swabs, which is so useful. Thanks for the reminder which is a great way to freshen our own colors.

I laughed because I certainly do purchase colors by their names. I go into the store to choose a color I know I want and come out with several unknowns just because they have these romantic names. Tee hee... You look fairly organized with your paints what with all of those swatches. That is more of what I need to do because the new colors often sit because I don't know what to do with them.

Yes, Claire! That's exactly how I feel when I go to the art store (kid in a candy store) and when I get home, I can't wait to check out my "haul!!"

Hi, Catherine! Hope it helps.

It's all good, Winna, stay positive.

I'm glad you find painting swatches helpful, Shelley! It is an excellent way to know whether a new color is going to work or not.

Ah, Lisa, sounds like we're kindred spirits!

Great post, Laure - there's something there for each and every one of us to relate to! And it helps ME, at least, to feel a little bit more normal, even if 'normal' is a bit subjective, heh heh!

I looked at the first picture & thought "ooh, lucky her, look at all that!!" But then I realized I have all that stuff, too! lol
I really need to organize like you.

I've bought new paints but don't end up using them. I have trouble when I have too many choices. I become paralyzed and can't do anything with any of them. I try really hard to keep from answering to those names and colors that call so sweetly to me!

If I had colors on my table, and palettes, as you do here I'd end up throwing them all in a bag and stashing them. That's why I love the palette you chose for your classes so much. It gave me a quite useful, simple one to use for almost anything I do.

Wow.. so many choices. Its almost like going thru your closet and putting away your winter clothes and bringing out your summer ones. Do you change your pallet with the seasons?

Hey, Linda, how are you?! Are you painting? Glad you liked the post.

Thanks for the chuckles, Carol, I think there are a good many of us that can relate....we're just reluctant to admit it!

Timaree, gets those paints out and get busy playing! That's how we learn.

Hey, Cris, I will sometimes add in a couple of extra pigments based on where I'm going (blues=sea; golds, ochres=autumn) but for the most part, I don't change my palette for that reason. I change it because I'm bored or dislike a color. Are you drawing?

Even the photos get me psyched--all that wonderful paraphernalia associated with w/c's. Such fun. That's a lot of palettes! I have about that many, too, come to think of it!

I wish I could be that organised! I'm with you on the names of pigments and hues - they are delicious. My faves though are the old-fashioned ones like rose madder, gamboge tint and crimson lake. I think that dates me! LOL

Goodness, I haven't changed my palette in years! Loved it so much I purchased a lot of backups! The other day I was thinking of having a paint sale. The urge to explore is starting to set in. Bravo for always doing paint tests. That's part of the fun :)

Oohhh I love it. All those colors. It just makes me drool.

You are so virtuous, experimenting with all those colors. I think I'd be totally overwhelmed if I had that many to choose from . My weakness is paper. When I finally get to a decent art store I can't get back to the car without some mystery paper.

I love the way your palettes look - awesome! I know exactly what you mean about color. I would also buy paint because I love the color.

I'm guilty of buying based on an intriging name! Even when I was young I would pore over the crayons and think about their names. I love looking at your paints - you'll have to share your new palette with us!

What a really delious paint fest! Love your photos!