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A Custom Watercolor House Portrait of a Childhood Home
A Custom Watercolor House Portrait of a Childhood HomeSome homes stay with us long after we leave them.This custom watercolor house portrait was created
Beginner Watercolor Techniques That Shine on 100% Cotton Paper
If you’re new to watercolor, the paper you use matters more than most people realize. Paint, brushes, and skill all help—but good paper can
Why Painting Small Makes a Big Difference
Painting small is one of the easiest ways to make watercolor more approachable. Small-format watercolor removes a lot of the friction that keeps people
Your Family Owned Watercolor Art Shop
Creativity Started at Our Kitchen Table
Hi, I’m Brandon — husband, dad, IT application developer, woodworker, and a wannabe painter who loves learning new things.
Family Palette began with something simple: our whole family sitting down to paint together.
My wife introduced watercolor painting into our routine, and the kids and I quickly joined in. Those moments around the kitchen table became our built-in creative break — a chance to unwind, recharge, and make something just for the fun of it.
But the more I painted, the more I wanted to take that creativity with me.
I found myself looking at what other artists were using and wondering, “Why isn’t there an easy, portable way to paint while camping… or in the car… or anywhere I happen to be?” I wanted something small, durable, and simple enough to toss in a bag and take on the road — a setup that let me paint outside just as easily as I could at home.
So I decided to build it myself.
That curiosity — mixed with my love for woodworking and technology — is what sparked Family Palette’s first handmade portable palettes… and everything that followed.
