Channeling classic impressionism through a contemporary abstract lens, this piece relies entirely on thick, unblended dabs of pure color applied with a flat palette knife.
- Materials Needed: Full set of heavy-body acrylics, variety of metal palette knives, large square canvas, and titanium white.
- How to Make It:
- Load the flat edge of your palette knife with dual colors—such as cadmium red on one side and white on the other.
- Press the knife flat onto the canvas and lift straight up to leave a crisp, architecturally textured petal shape.
- Build up dense clusters of flowers by overlapping these knife strokes, working from dark background tones to bright highlight colors on top.
- Tips and Variations: Never mix your paint too much on the palette; let the colors swirl and stripe naturally on the knife for gorgeous, multi-tonal brushstrokes.
7. Bohemian Terracotta & Ochre Blossoms