Bunches of Love by Kay Wyne

Bunches of Love

$245

8" x 8" Oil on RayMar Cotton Panel

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

I was painting a large floral, and had mixed up some wonderful colors, and I didn't want to throw them out, so I picked up a small panel and painted Bunches of Love.  The texture on the flowers is evident with the thick paint.  I will frame this little still life painting up!  Contact Kay for purchasing info.  Thanks, KMW

Oh Happy Day! by Kay Wyne

Oh Happy Day!

18" x 36" Oil on Heavy Duty Gallery Wrap Canvas

Contemporary Still Life Painting

My favorite canvas shape is the square, but I really like the canvas I picked for this horizontal still life.  The vase of flowers is intentionally off-center.  The bouquet fills the canvas and is spilling over the edges, implying that the bouquet is full and over-flowing.  I used the palette knife on most of this painting.  The canvas has plenty of texture color.  I focused on lavenders and greens and greys and mixed piles and piles of oils when I painted this.  This painting is for sale, and is hanging at Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas for the "Local Color" exhibit.  It will be up for the next week, then a new show, "It's A Small World" begins June 6th.  Thanks for looking at this blog....Kay

Delightful Day by Kay Wyne

Delightful Day

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

I thought this contemporary still life was completed several days ago, but have been tweeking it as it sits in the studio drying.  I put in a few more darks and shadows.  The roses have layers of warm grey, ochre and buttery white oils.  This painting needs a frame....possibly one with a pewter finish.  Thanks for looking at this blog....have a delightful day!  Kay

At Last by Kay Wyne

At Last

24" x 12" Oil on Canvas

Needs a frame.

This still life painting was inspired by the beautiful violet tulips that were in the studio last week after the reception and exhibit for Lynn Rushton.  A celebration of Lynn's Master's Thesis brought so many of her friends and family together for a wonderful evening.  This floral arrangement was one of several that spoke to me...and so I am dedicating this painting to Lynn finishing her Master's Thesis.....At Last.  Feel free to contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks, Kay

Thoughtful by Kay Wyne

Thoughtful

24" x 20" Oil on Gallery Wrap Linen

Contemporary Still Life Painting

Simple, bold and colorful.

This bouquet of flowers would

be a great Valentine's gift.

Contact Kay for purchasing

information on this contemporary

palette knife painting.  Kay

Blue Vase by Kay Wyne

Blue Vase

24" x 24" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

Thick paint and oil bars were used to create this floral still life painting.  I used the palette knife to layer the paint and build up the texture for the vase and flowers.  This contemporary abstract still life painting looks great framed up!  Contact Kay for more information.  Thanks for viewing...Kay

Fickle by Kay Wyne

Fickle

14" x 11" Oil on Canvas

Contemporary Palette Knife Painting

This abstract still life has sharp edges, bold colors and texture.  I used my palette knife on most of work, along with a few brushstrokes.  This small piece has painted edges, but would look great in a contemporary frame.  Contact Kay for more info on this painting.  Thanks, KMW

Pears In Art

Dynamic, colorful, and uplifting, my 14"x11"x1.5" acrylic palette knife painting, with the image painted on the sides, is loaded with texture and ready to hang.  Painted in a modern style, this piece is sure to be the focal point on any wall.  This painting is in my gallery in Contemporary Fine Art International.  It can be purchased immediately through a secured check-out.  CLICK HERE   

To see more of my work, please visit my website at  www.JillSaurFineArt.com.  

©1990-2012 Pear Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE by TOM BROWN

Most collectors familiar with my work know me for my brush paintings, but I also paint frequently with the palette knife, which provides a very different visual experience. This painting is a 5x7 inch palette knife oil painting entitled “CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE.” Mmmm – I love that creamy filling!

Painting with the palette knife as compared with brushes is an interesting subject. Artists often feel they should limit themselves to just one or the other. Many of the great masters disagree, as do I.

Richard Schmid is an excellent example. Richard Schmid is one of the most accomplished masters of our time, known best for his masterful use of the brush in both figure painting and landscapes. Interestingly he also endorses and uses the palette knife in his work.

In his book “Richard Schmid Paints The Figure” (published in 1973) he mentions being inspired by one of his heroes, Nicholai Fechin as a master of the knife as well as brushes in his work.

In another of his books “Richard Schmid Paints Landscapes” (published in 1975), Richard admonishes artists to learn to use the knife. He suggests locking away your brushes for a time and painting only with the knife to master this “amazingly versatile instrument.”

More than two decades later in his classic book “Alla Prima – Everything I Know About Painting, by Richard Schmid” he again devotes time to knife painting and describes situations when the knife is the best tool. An example shown in this book is “Cascade Barn” which was painted exclusively with the knife.

Emille Gruppe, another artist whose work I admire, describes how the great Charles Hawthorne forced students to spend time learning how to use the knife exclusively in order to broaden their skills.

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