4 Artists Who Create Palette Knife Paintings
These artists create palette knife paintings in four different ways. Given their unique life experiences and artistic journeys, we’d expect nothing less! From blossoming and lively to expressive and dramatic, we’re taking a look at art from four artists who create art with an impasto effect.
With incredible textural details, scenic depth, and a dose of magnetic movement, the palette knife painting technique is truly eye-catching. While the palette knife has been used as an art tool since the 1800s, the technique has risen in popularity over the years, as we see more and more artists infusing this application into their creations. Whether it’s blooming flowers or iconic landmarks, these four artists create palette knife paintings in different ways.
From splashing oceans to colorful landscapes, the work from these artists can bring textural richness or invigorating joy to your space. From Impressionist nature views to bold abstracts, keep scrolling to find a new favorite artist.
1. OLena Art | Impressionist Painter
Inspired by her still-life painter father, OLena Art’s palette knife paintings feature Impressionist nature scenes and wildlife. Honing in on her flower and forest paintings, she employs incredible texture within each colorful petal and leaf, resulting in an energizing depth that blooms with life. Whether it’s a multi-hued wildflower field or a stroll through a magnificent autumn tree trail, we’re pulled into the natural beauty of our everyday surroundings.
From blue summer skies over a meadow to the season of gold, we think her artwork can be a wonderful way to add lively and blossoming energy to your space.
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2. Dmitry Spiros | Landscape Painter
Capturing light and movement with spontaneity, Mexico-based artist Dmitry Spiros’ palette knife paintings feature landscapes and views around the world. Showcasing everything from famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower to recognizable places like the Venice Canal to renditions of famous classics such as Monet’s “Water Lilies”, he adds multidimensional illusions to each creation. No matter if it’s a scene that emulates wanderlust or a print with flourishing scenery, his paintings bring us to incredible places.
From a delightful cafe setting to a waterfront view of India, we think his artwork can be a wonderful way to add rich texture to your space. If his paintings feel familiar, you may have seen his work in galleries across Holland, Russia, France and the USA.
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3. Lisa Elley | Nature Painter
Telling a story anchored in her love of the California landscape, Lisa Elley’s palette knife paintings feature scenic views. Ranging from colorful hills to bright coastlines to dreamy poppy fields, she uses a deep impasto oil paintings technique to add movement and energetic passion to each piece. With oceans, mountains, and meadows that appear to go on for miles, it’s almost as if we want to jump into her paintings and explore.
From the rainbow layers of Napa Valley to the red lanterns hanging on the streets of Chinatown, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to add invigorating and joyful energy to your space.
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4. Christopher Lyter | Abstract Painter
Christopher Lyter’s palette knife paintings feature abstract nature scenes. Employing dynamic color and divergent values applied with a combination of smooth, refined brushstrokes, he often reveals crashing waves and other bursts of hues layered with depth, shadows, and light. Whether it’s a very clear landscape, a captivating cloudy sky, or a magnetic nighttime sea, each creation is full of bold movement.
From a beautiful drifting sunset to an infinite ocean, we think his artwork can be a great way to bring expressive and dramatic energy to your space.
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