Palet knife art

Master the art of palette knife painting. This guide explores the various techniques and stunning effects that can be achieved using a palette knife.

Joshua Miels

Tips for painting with a palette knife in the studio and outside in plein air

"Just Plain Fun" is my first palette knife painting completed in oil. At the request of my students, I began exploring the world of palette knife painting. It is so much fun.

Ellen Daly on Instagram: "More details here ⤵️ I love using a paper paint palette to load my palette knife! Scraping back and forth makes the edges rounded and smooth before applying the petal! You can also apply a similar method to the edge of a jar or container with your paint inside! *This was a little snapshot from my Textured Art Course…2 hours of video tutorials teaching all things textured art! What’s your favourite method? #texturedart #petalart #modellingpaste #howtomaketexturedart…

'Van Gogh's Vista' is an original oil painting on gallery wrap stretched canvas by Lisa Elley. With the help of Lisa's palette knives, the California coastline comes to life with an expressive touch and a Van Gogh inspired vibe. The palette knife layers thick strokes that accentuate the rugged waves, invoking a sense of movement and energy. The colorful cliffs and glowing energy of the sunset sky also comes alive, finished with Lisa's signature lush and thickly textured flowers in the…

Matthew has been a full time professional artist for over 25 years, with solo gallery exhibitions held once a year. His bold paintings executed exclusively with a palette knife in impasto acrylic have attracted a wide following amongst art collectors. These paintings are in many private and prestigious collections including The National Library Of Wales and …

"Idaho Waterfall"6x8 palette knife oil painting by Peggy Ann Thompson