Clouds Over Isletta

This is one of my new pallet knife paintings. I studied with Brian Hinkle at the Center for the Arts in Wichita Kansas. Brian like to lay down his first layer of oil with a pallet knife then refine later with a brush. I tried the knife and really liked the texture it created. I was an avid remodeler for years and often patched holes with a wide blade knife. This technique reminded me of that and I liked it. I have always struggled to lay down enough paint so this has really helped me with that. It also helped me to paint larger, faster and as a result looser.