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.
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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?
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I introduced the group to my palette knife family.
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Two members wanted to paint along with me.
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One painted flowers...
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...while the other painted an figurative abstract. I think they both came out great!
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One member wanted to get an up close view of the painting technique.
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Afterwards, the others came up to take a closer look.
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While I didn't finish the painting, this is where I stopped.
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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.