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Mountain Palette Knife Painting Course

Join our mountain palette knife painting course and create a large feature wall painting.  This course is offered over 4 dates; allowing flexibility and a relaxed progression through the painting process.  All 4 dates are recommended to create large work, to a high standard of care.  In this course you will:

  • DISCOVER an effective process for mountain painting
  • LAYOUT  a compelling mountain composition
  • PLAN your colour palette (realistic or impressionistic)
  • ACHIEVE good tonality and colour harmony
  • LEARN to use palette knifes to create mountain shapes and textures
  • DEVELOP your palette knife painting skills
  • CREATE a beautiful feature wall painting
  • 95 / date, 5 dates available
  • March 2,9,16,23 2025
  • 1:00-4:00pm
  • You may paint in acrylic or oil.  Acrylic is recommended for its drying speed.  Special materials are provided for this workshop, however,  a basic kit of heavy bodied acrylics or oils and a canvas are required.  Should you need supplies we will have everything on hand in our store on workshop day.  A basic supply kit and canvas options will be available to you.  
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Four dates are allotted to mountain knife painting.  Choose the dates that work for your schedule.  Four dates are recommended for large work.

Part 1 - Compostition

In part 1, you will create an effective underpainting and composition for your piece.  You will distinguish the shadows from the light.

Part 2 - Midtones

In part 2, you will develop your midtones and use your knives to create rock and snow textures. 

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Part 3 - Highlights

In part 3, you will focus on your highlights and adding details including clouds, trees, reflections and more.

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Part 4 - Detail

In part 4, you will balance your tones and values and continue to pursue finishing details.

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Part 5 - Open Studio Hours

If you should need more time to complete your project, you may attend on March 30th or any of our open studio hours.

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