Description

Art Spectrum Creative Painting Knives are heavy duty, large Painting Knives used for creating texture in paint. A great range of knives, European made, featuring a natural wooden handle with brass rivets for durability and longevity.

Use these Painting and palette knives to apply, manipulate, mix, and scrape paint to create various effects.  Try creating effects that include thick textures (impasto), clean lines, and smooth blends.  Apply paint directly to a canvas with painting knives then manipulate its appearance. Use palette knives primarily for mixing paint on a palette as these a smaller and easier to manage.

For applying paint and creating texture:

• Direct application: Use the knife to apply paint directly onto the canvas for bold, expressive strokes.
• Thick texture: Create impasto and textured effects by applying thick layers of paint that can be shaped and manipulated.
• Smooth application: Use the flat side of the blade to spread paint smoothly over an area, similar to frosting a cake.
• Detail and lines: Use the tip of the knife for creating precise details, angular structures, or straight lines, depending on the knife’s shape.
• Special effects: Create effects like waves, foam, or grass by using specific movements like dragging or zigzag motions.

For mixing and manipulating paint:

• Mixing: Save your brushes from ruin and prevent paint waste by using a palette knife to efficiently mix colours on a palette.
• Scraping: Scrape away mistakes or unwanted paint with the blade. Create textures like hair or fur by scraping a jagged edge through the paint.
• Blending: Use a clean knife to blend colours already on the canvas, creating softer transitions.
• Applying mediums: Mix and apply different mediums or glazes with colours on the palette.