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Triad Template

Plot watercolor triads with ease.

$11.95
Size

  • Small: 3" (7.6cm) diameter circular protractor, weighs 0.2oz (5.6g).

  • Large: 4 ½" (11.5cm) diameter circular protractor, weighs 0.42oz (11.8g).

  • Features six sections to plot primary and secondary colors, and a center point to align designs.

  • Made of durable laser-engraved black anodized aluminum.

  • Fits in the main pockets of our Pocket Art Toolkit and A5 Art Toolkit.

  • Manufactured in China.

The Triad Template is a circular aluminum protractor with six sections for plotting watercolor triads, co-designed by Lisa Spangler and Art Toolkit.

A hand holding a paintbrush applies blue watercolor to a section of a circular color wheel. Surrounding the wheel are various watercolor paint pans in red, yellow, and brown.

Two Tools in One

The Triad Template is two tools in one: a template with six sections to plot your primary and secondary colors and a circular protractor.

Triads can push your mixing skills and create unity in your paintings as colors relate throughout a composition. Studying triads also helps you to recognize subtle differences in color and develop a framework for exploring fundamental color mixing. Being thoughtful and deliberate in your studio can lead to more free and intuitive mixing in the field! Build your color intuition by playing with triads!

“ When you use a template, you can keep track of your colors, stay organized, and find out what works for you. “
—Lisa Spangler

New to Triads?

Follow along as Art Toolkit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin demonstrates how to use the Triad Template, co-designer Lisa Spangler shares tips and photos from her explorations.

A person wearing a straw hat and a blue checkered shirt sits cross-legged among desert vegetation, holding a notebook, with mountains in the background.

About Our Collaborator

Lisa Spangler

A former software engineer, CTO, and current website designer, Lisa Spangler loves to paint the world around her, from large landscapes to botanical specimens, and everything in between. Through her art and travels, she aims to capture the feeling of awe and wonder on paper and spread that joy to others. Lisa has served as artist-in-residence five times, in locations ranging from New Mexico to Colorado and Oregon. She is so grateful for these opportunities and looks forward to more time painting in nature!

Learn more on Lisa’s Ambassador page and website.

Color wheel sketches showcasing various watercolor palettes in different shades. The top section displays vibrant hues arranged in circles, while the bottom features two sets of gradient washes and a small watercolor painting of an island with pine trees.

Art Toolkit Workshop

Palette of Place: Discover Colors Around You

Learn to create your own shorthand color notes and discover limited palettes to capture the light, atmosphere, and details of your surroundings. Expeditionary artist and Art Toolkit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin begins by reviewing the properties of watercolor paints, before exploring a process for experimenting with colors in any environment to support developing a palette of place. Mix a range of colors from muted, moody tones to vibrant, bright hues, and sketch distinct scenes from the textured rocks of mountain peaks and subtle winter snow to rocky coastlines.

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