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The painting knife, or palette knife, as it is often called, has been a part of painters' tools for many centuries. Originally, it wasn't used to apply paint or to produce impastos but to mix pigments, to superimpose one layer of paint over another to modify it appearance or to remove excess paint from the canvas. Consisting of a curved handle and a flexible steel blade, its shape is comparable to that of a small trowel. It was during the Renaissance that the palette knife began to be used for something other than its original purpose and that artists started to use it to paint. Before that, painters sought to create a realistic and therefore smooth result. But artists such as Rembrandt, Titian or Fragonard noticed that scraping paint to create impasto helped to create eye-catching texture, relief and light.

Gustave Courbet is well-known for having brought palette knives back into fashion in the 19th century, a pivotal period when the art of painting, and art in general, underwent many changes and transformations. He was followed by the Impressionists and the modern painters (Monet, Van Gogh, Turner, etc) who used it to create thick impastos. Impressionists were particularly keen on this tool which was well-suited to the way in which they sought to represent light realistically, as our eyes see it. The invention of the easel and paint tubes allowed them to leave their workshops and to paint outside, enabling them to depict the shimmering reflections of water and the ever changing nature. They applied paint quickly in small thin strokes on the canvas and created texture using the knife. To create this effect, they used oil paint and acrylic, working them as little as possible so as to ensure their thick, dense appearance.

On Artsper, find works by Richard Dubure, Martta Weg and Ryan Hewett who all use the palette knife in unique ways in their practice!

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Painting, Transparence, Toussaint

Transparence

Toussaint

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

£880

Painting, Phenix, Toussaint

Phenix

Toussaint

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

£2,420

Painting, Wi-Fi, Vik Schroeder

Wi-Fi

Vik Schroeder

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

£352

Painting, Bird 2, Schagen Vita

Bird 2

Schagen Vita

Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£158

Painting, Bird, Schagen Vita

Bird

Schagen Vita

Painting - 25 x 25 x 0.3 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£158

Painting, El Sol, Helen Uter

El Sol

Helen Uter

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

£3,256

Painting, El Fuego, Helen Uter

El Fuego

Helen Uter

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

£3,256

Painting, Arcades, Tharwet Kamoun

Arcades

Tharwet Kamoun

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

£880

Painting, Wave, Tharwet Kamoun

Wave

Tharwet Kamoun

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

£1,320

Painting, Mist, Shanon Bee

Mist

Shanon Bee

Painting - 50 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 24 x 0.8 inch

£396

Painting, Aurora, Shanon Bee

Aurora

Shanon Bee

Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

£396

Painting, Livres, ShuJie Wang

Livres

ShuJie Wang

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

£396

Painting, Maman nature, ShuJie Wang

Maman nature

ShuJie Wang

Painting - 80 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

£836

Painting, Ktizo, Aude Herlédan

Ktizo

Aude Herlédan

Painting - 130 x 97 x 2 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 0.8 inch

£15,841

Painting, La régate, Frank De Blok

La régate

Frank De Blok

Painting - 15 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 5.9 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch

£229

Painting, Les signes, ShuJie Wang

Les signes

ShuJie Wang

Painting - 21 x 30 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.8 inch

£167

Painting, Forêt, ShuJie Wang

Forêt

ShuJie Wang

Painting - 21 x 30 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.8 inch

£167

Painting, Une ballade, Marie Aimer

Une ballade

Marie Aimer

Painting - 61 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

£3,520

Painting, Koi Fish, Olga Nikitina

Koi Fish

Olga Nikitina

Painting - 20 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

£220

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

£704

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Gillian Brin

Painting - 92 x 73 x 4 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.6 inch

£572

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Kolczuga

Ewa Bathelier

Painting - 200 x 200 x 1 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 0.4 inch

£8,801

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What is a palette knife painting and how is it different from traditional brush painting?
A palette knife painting is created using a palette knife instead of a brush. This technique involves applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. Unlike traditional brush painting, palette knife painting allows for more expressive and bold strokes, resulting in a unique and dynamic artwork.
What are the advantages of using a palette knife for painting and what techniques can be achieved with it?
Using a palette knife for painting offers several advantages, including the ability to create texture, blend colors, and apply thick layers of paint. Techniques that can be achieved with a palette knife include impasto, scumbling, and glazing. These techniques can add depth and dimension to a painting, making it more visually interesting.
What are some famous artists who have used palette knife painting in their work and what are some of their notable pieces?
Some famous artists who have used palette knife painting in their work include Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Gustav Klimt. Notable pieces include van Gogh's "Starry Night," Monet's "Water Lilies," and Klimt's "The Kiss." Palette knife painting allows for bold, textured strokes and adds depth and dimension to the artwork.