Knife Painting
Sometimes a brush just isn’t enough to achieve the texture you're after—that’s where other tools come in. In this workshop, you’ll explore the use of a palette knife to build up layers, add depth, and create rich, expressive surfaces in your paintings.
Learn to use a Palette Knife
Discover the unique marks a palette knife can make and the interesting patterns it leaves behind, adding texture and energy to your work. Learn how to plan a composition by blocking in colour as a guide, then build up layers of paint and creating contrast between soft, blended areas and richly textured ones.
Understand how to avoid overworking the surface, keep your colours clean, and use just the right amount of paint to achieve bold, confident effects.
Examples of knife paintings
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Red Ridge
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Across Winter Fields
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High Peak
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Stormy Skies
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Coastal Light
Do you belong to an Art Group?
…would you like me to deliver a workshop or demonstration at your venue?
If this is something you might be interested in, then please get in touch for a chat. I’m happy to tailor workshops to accommodate mixed ability groups.
Prices start at £200 for a half day workshop (plus travel)