Contemporary Seascapes in Oils with Palette Knife | Todd Whisson

About this workshop

Master the art of painting with a palette knife!

This oil painting workshop is great for artists who want to loosen up, create a freshness to their work or simply find your own style.

What will I learn?

Todd will demonstrate and guide you through subject choice, composition, unique palette knife techniques and how to get freshness in your painting through design, value and colour.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course would suit all skill levels.

What do I need to bring?

Ground:
Two canvas boards, one per day. 30x60cm (12”x24”) and 45x60cm (18”x24”). 

Palette knives:
1 x Large Straight-Edge Palette Knife preferred approx. 7.5cm in length 
1 x packet of 4 assorted Craftright scrapers from Bunnings

Oil colours: 
• Titanium White 
• Phthalo Blue 
• Permanent Magenta 
• Cadmium Scarlet or Spectrum Red 
• Australian Red Gold 
• Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon Yellow 

Other Items: 
• 2 x Size 12 (25mm) Square Flat Hog Hair Brushes 
• 1 x Size 6 Round Hog Hair Brush 
• 100ml Archival fast evaporating solvent and a container with lid to dispense it 
• Roll of Viva paper towel 
• Mineral Turps to clean brushes 
• Small rubbish Bag 
• Apron

What is provided?

• Easels, tables and chairs.
• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community

About the Tutor

Todd is the Winner of the Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2022.   He is a very successful Australian Modern Impressionist Artist whose work is uninhibited yet connected, which has emerged from his passion for Plein air and Alla Prima painting.
His recent work has developed markedly, taking an abstract approach that continues to reflect his skill in traditional techniques yet has enabled him to communicate more than a visual representation and has elevated his passion and vision to another level of skill and perception.