Birch Trees (Brushless)

[msummers]

I was going through some of the free art lessons posted on Jerry's Artarama website and watched a 5 minute demo by Sterling Edwards on using a palette knife. I decided I would try and play with the idea. Posted is the results of that play. I used a plastic palette knife that I have laying around ( I wiil post a picture of after thy painting. 140 lb CP Strathmore Paper 9 x 12, Lukas paints. C & C welcome. Mike.

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Nov-2010/188567-188567-Brushless.jpg
The palette knife I used.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/23-Nov-2010/188567-188567-Plastic_Palette_Knife.jpg

[JohnHealey]

Wow, this is very interesting. I like how you handled the trees. I don't think I've ever seen someone using a palette knife for watercolor. Nice work!

John

[msummers]

Thanks John. I t seems to work well for textured effects. Especially in Birch trees.

Mike

[brookstream]

Ah! I've been wanting to try this! Nice work:thumbsup: