Painting using Palette Knives with Viena Wroblewska
Oil PaintingAbout This Experience
During this demonstration, Viena will show how to paint a portrait using palette knives on a pre-painted background with a very limited colour palette. Working from a monochromatic reference photo, she will explain her colour choices, which harmonize to create an exciting and bold composition. Students will learn to recognize the intrinsic values of colours and how to create and utilize various shades of grey. Throughout the painting process, Viena will restrict herself to using only two palette knives. She will discuss the necessary techniques, blending methods, and the fundamentals of using this adventurous tool, allowing for plenty of surprises and a relaxed approach to painting.
Materials
Winsor & Newton Artists’ Oil Colours: Cad red, Cad yellow, Titanium White, Mars Black
Holbein Artists’ Oils: Cobalt Turquoise
Opus Essential Odourless Solvents
Pebeo 4Artist Markers - 2 mm Round Tip
General Pencil Kimberly Pencils: HB or 2B
Opus Exhibition Pre-Stretched Canvas Surfaces - Deep: 12x12 canvas
Paper Towel or rags
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About Your Host
With a dynamic artistic journey spanning 20 years, Viena Wroblewska is a versatile artist, exploring oils, watercolors, acrylics, and pastels. A graduate of Emily Carr University, she has honed her skills under North America’s leading contemporary artists.
Viena’s unique style is a happy blend of impressionism, pop art and semi-abstract influences, and doesn’t shy away from the use of bold colors to imbue monotone subjects with life. Her diverse portfolio, ranging from evocative portraits to vibrant local landscapes, reflects the sheer enjoyment she experiences during the creative
process. Notably, Viena’s fun animal series, infused with humor and joy, has earned her recognition amongst her peers.
Passionate about teaching, Viena invites students to share in the joy of paintingthrough a non-traditional, creativity-first approach.
Website: vienapaints.com
Instagram: @vienapaints
