Palette Knife Demo

This past week, I was asked to do a palette knife painting demo for the Blackstone Valley Art Association meeting. I was so pleased that everyone came out on such a busy holiday week. I learned so much from the experience.

Here are some photos from the evening.

Members assembling... eager to ask questions. I actually sliced myself with the palette knife I had in my hand at the time as I was talking. Who knew they were that sharp?

I introduced the group to my palette knife family.

Two members wanted to paint along with me.

One painted flowers...

...while the other painted an figurative abstract. I think they both came out great!

One member wanted to get an up close view of the painting technique.

Afterwards, the others came up to take a closer look.

While I didn't finish the painting, this is where I stopped.

And here is my palette by the end of the evening. I'd say it was time for a scrape!

This Thanksgiving week, I want to thank the BVAA for allowing me to share my passion for palette knife painting. What a welcoming, enthusiastic group.