I played with a new tool today! It falls between a palette knife and a brush. They are most similar to painting with a spatchella. They are called Mini Blades. They have a little bit of a lighter touch than a palette knife.
I’m satisfied with the outcome, but look forward to practicing with them more and doing a bigger painting. A nice heavy bodied paint is best.
They’re used like a palette knife, but have more give. Apply or move paint from the top, side, and back of the blade. The edge is not actually like a blade it’s very blunt and flexible.
The full name of the product is Princeton Catalyst Mini Blades. Dick Blick sells them.
If you are interested in palette knife painting, I highly reccomend them.
The texture really adds to the depth of the painting. Especially how you used the red in the foreground.
Thanks! It was fun! I see some potential with practice. I’m looking forward to trying a bigger picture.
I love this. Looks like tons of fun! I’d not heard of this. Thx for letting me know!
Yes, I think the tool has great potential. Not that I’m ready to put my brushes away, but it’s liberating to slap lots of paint on once in a while!