In this article I share the different ways I like to use Palette Knives in my studio. To me, they are an essential studio tool for collage, mixed media stenciling and spreading acrylic paint!

“Bay View” is an energetic textured acrylics painting by artist Tristina Dietz Elmes.

Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:

the different styles of palette knives and some uses for the various shapes;
cleaning the palette knife is so easy;
best palette knives for collage;
how to apply thick paint and modeling paste through a stencil with a palette knife for relief textures;
color mixing with a palette knife;
how to create a whole painting with just palette knives;
and more…

Palette Knife Painting Workshop Video Replay

Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The paints, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨

Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:

0:00:00 - Intro To Palette Knives

Here are the Instagram accounts of the 2 palette knife painting artists I mentioned during the show:
https://www.instagram.com/olgatkachykart/ https://www.instagram.com/richard_musgrave_evans/

As discussed in the video, here are my favorite websites for finding royalty free images to use for my artwork:
https://pixabay.com/
https://unsplash.com/
https://www.pexels.com/

Get instructions for creating my patchwork palette knife painting with Pebeo Origin Acrylics on the Blick website here:
https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproject-ideas%2Fpatchwork-color-blocking-pebeo%2F

As a Blick Affiliate, I earn commissions for qualified purchases.

Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍

Supplies List for Palette Knife Painting Workshop

Here are links to the supplies list for the papers, paints, mediums and accessories shown during the video. As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below that lead to Blick Art Materials or Amazon.

Arteza Palette Knife Set of 8 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBPJ29W?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.U227HJBDYQLR&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.U227HJBDYQLR_1762749935814
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Matte Gel Medium (for Collage, Dries Clear) 8oz Jar - https://amzn.to/47OPBiu
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Gel Medium (for Collage, Dries Clear) 100ml-250ml Tubes - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fpebeo-acrylic-gel-mediums%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253Dpebeo%2520gel%2520mediu%252C
Kozo Studio Decorative Mulberry Paper Various Designs Collage Paper - https://amzn.to/49MKzpj
Pebeo Modeling Paste (Dries White) 250ml Tube - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fitems%2Fpebeo-studio-modeling-paste-regular-density-250-ml-jar%2F
Pebeo Studio Acrylics Paints in Sets and Individual Tubes on Blick - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fpebeo-high-viscosity-studio-acrylic%2F
Pebeo Origin Acrylics Paints in Sets and Individual Tubes on Blick - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fpebeo-origin-acrylic-paints%2F
Wild Flower Stencils by XiaoShan 11x14.5in Large Set of 6 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYBZH55?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.39SWPB2W7C2RI&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.39SWPB2W7C2RI_1762750587715
Canson XL Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb 9x12in 30 Sheets - https://amzn.to/4qDjlaD
Canson Graduate Mixed Media Black Paper Pad 147lbs 9x12in 12 Sheets - https://amzn.to/43j6D7g
Shuttle Art Primed Canvas Boards and Stretched Canvas 34 Pack from 5x7in to 11x14in - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYYRCMP?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1KIILYXYJ2XBZ&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1KIILYXYJ2XBZ_1762845926939
Arteza Palette Paper Pad 9x12in 40 Sheets Pack of 2 (With Thumb Hole) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083KMYBL5?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.U227HJBDYQLR&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.U227HJBDYQLR_1762749512782
Strathmore Palette Paper Pad 9x12 in 40 Sheets (No Thumb Hole) - https://amzn.to/45y7dPQ
Faber Castell Collapsible Tulip Edge Brush Holder Water Cup - https://amzn.to/3Pxxyon
Wood Brush Rest Stand Set of 2 Holds 4 Brushes Each - https://amzn.to/3OrurOi
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Note that most of the list of supplies above can be found on the Blick Art Materials website and shipping is generally free for orders of $69 or more. Check them out here: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101492004-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2F
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If you would like to see other paints, mediums and art supplies that I recommend, click below to go to the Supply Links page on my website:
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