{"product_id":"parallel-palette","title":"Parallel Palette","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated by portrait artist David Kassan, the Parallel Palette brings your colours into the same visual space as your artwork, making it easier to compare colour and value without constantly looking away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it to a standard camera tripod and position it beside your easel at the height and angle that suits the way you paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parallel Palette includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable tempered glass mixing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard camera tripod mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in brush rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo integrated cup holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective cover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created for oil painters, the Parallel Palette can also be used with other painting mediums. See the FAQ below for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated delivery: \u003cspan\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1848\/3739\/files\/Icons_cba9d6de-10d7-46ce-b540-c048a8b1e57e.svg?v=1786955158\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"krown-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"titles\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDESIGNER COLLABORATION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"titles\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"titles\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2 YEAR WARRANTY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePRODUCT DIMENSIONS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parallel Palette was created by portrait artist David Kassan, who wanted a better way to keep his palette and painting within the same visual space. Working with industrial designer David Lemyre, he turned that idea into a tripod-mounted palette designed around the way painters work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a decade after its original release, Etchr and David Kassan have come together to bring the Parallel Palette back into production, staying true to the original design that artists have continued using for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a two-year limited warranty, beginning at the time of purchase on all Etchr products sold. We warrant our products to be free from manufacturing defects in materials, workmanship, and failure or breakage of parts\/full products that render them non-functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: \u003cspan\u003e34.3 cm or 13.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth:  \u003cspan\u003e21.6 cm or 8.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: \u003cspan\u003e4.4 cm or 1.75 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing Area: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 18.4 cm or 7.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth:  15.2 cm or 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 kg or 2.2 lbs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same Parallel Palette from the original Kickstarter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We’re staying as true to the original Parallel Palette as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core concept, layout, and painting workflow remain unchanged. Any updates are being made only where necessary for modern production, materials, tooling, or supplier availability, and always in collaboration with David Kassan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a redesign or a reimagining. It's the return of the Parallel Palette that artists have been using, teaching with, and recommending for more than a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the tripod come included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The Parallel Palette is designed to work with standard camera tripods, allowing artists to choose the setup that best suits their studio, teaching, or plein air workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Parallel Palette suitable for left-handed artists?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely! Many artists use the Parallel Palette both in the studio and outdoors. Its tripod-mounted design makes it easy to position wherever you are working\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special tripod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The Parallel Palette uses a standard 1\/4\"-20 tripod mount, making it compatible with most camera tripods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Parallel Palette for plein air painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. The tripod-mounted design makes it easy to position outdoors, and the cover helps with transport by keeping your colours protected on the palette between sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat mediums can I use with the Parallel Palette?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Parallel Palette was originally designed around oil painting workflows and remains especially well suited to oils. That said, it can also be used with other painting media, including watercolour, gouache, acrylic, and similar paints. Just make sure to clean the mixing surface properly after use and avoid letting paint dry on the palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the glass mixing surface removable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The tempered glass mixing surface is removable, making it easy to clean between painting sessions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is delivery estimated for April–May 2027?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parallel Palette is entering production following our successful Kickstarter campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing it back involves several stages, including final testing, tooling, manufacturing and quality control. We’ve built the time needed for each of these stages into our production schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders placed here are expected to ship in April–May 2027, following fulfilment of our Kickstarter backers’ orders. 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