Palette Knife Oil Painting for Beginners

IN-PERSON WORKSHOP:

Unleash your inner artist in this transformative class, where with nothing but a small palette knife and a set of ten vibrant colors, you’ll create the masterpiece you’ve always dreamed of. The beauty of this class lies in its boundless creativity—your choice of subject matter and size means that your unique vision takes center stage. Whether you’re painting a tranquil landscape, a vibrant still life or a stunning wildlife, the possibilities are endless. This class is open to all skill levels, so whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll receive the guidance and inspiration to elevate your work. Bring your own reference materials and supplies and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience. A supply list is available to help you prepare. This is more than just a painting class—it’s an opportunity to discover the artist within and create something truly extraordinary.

*Note About Supplies:

Students will need to bring their own supplies, or purchase supplies prior to class start date either in-store or online at plazaart.com. See supply list below.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

Thursday, May 29
11am to 2pm

Thursday, June 5
11am to 2pm

Thursday, June 12
11am to 2pm

Thursday, June 19
11am to 2pm

Thursday, June 26
11am to 2pm

Thursday, July 3
11am to 2pm

SUPPLY LIST:

Oil Paint Colors (any brand): Sap Green, Alizarin Crimson, Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre or Gold Ochre, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light or Cadmium Red Pale, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cerulean Blue, French Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, Permanent Rose or Thalo Red Rose, Viridian

Table Top Easel

Disposable Paper Palette for oils, any size

RGM Plus #41 Palette Knife

Art Alternatives Stretched Canvas, any size

Paper Towels

Reference material/inspiration

ABOUT DIANE:

Diane Simmons specializes in a distinctive approach to oil painting, utilizing a small palette knife to craft vibrant landscapes, lifelike animals, and dynamic still life compositions. Unlike the impasto abstract style often associated with palette knife work, her technique focuses on achieving finely detailed and realistic imagery. With years of experience teaching at Plaza and various institutions across Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Oregon and Arizona, Diane am dedicated to sharing my passion for this unique art form. Diane’s work has been showcased in galleries in Texas, Arizona and Colorado as well as in private collections across the U.S. and Canada.

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