Essential tools for artists looking to add texture and bold strokes to their work. Here’s a bit more about them:
Design: These knives typically have a long blade and an offset handle, making them perfect for mixing paints on a palette or applying paint directly to the canvas.
Usage: Ideal for creating thick layers, smooth lines, and broad strokes. They can be used to blend colours directly on the canvas and to create sharp edges or sweeping motions.
Design: Palette knives usually have a flat, flexible blade that comes in various shapes (square, pointed, rounded).
Usage: Best for mixing paints on a palette without absorbing them like a brush would. They are excellent for creating textured effects, spreading paint evenly, and scraping off layers of paint to reveal underlying layers.
These tools allow artists to experiment with different textures, add depth to their work, and achieve a dynamic and expressive finish. Whether you’re working with oils, acrylics, or even watercolours, incorporating painting and palette knives into your technique can elevate your art to a new level.
