Palette Knife VS Brush Workshop

Oil or Acrylic

Discover the unique qualities of both the palette knife and brush while creating expressive, atmospheric paintings full of texture and movement. In this workshop, you’ll explore how each tool can transform your painting style — from bold, sculptural knife work to soft, blended brush techniques.

Learn how to paint dramatic skies and luminous clouds, while developing confidence in mixing a rich variety of natural greens without relying on premixed colours straight from the tube. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of composition, balance, and creating harmony within your artwork.

Source: Oksana Zhelisko

Suitable for both oil and acrylic painters, this workshop encourages experimentation, creativity, and a more confident approach to painting.

Supply list - Oil

1.    Canvas 9”x12” and Canson XL oil or acrylic canvas pad 
2.    Brushes: Round synthetic #12 Filbert #6 (x2) #2 palette knife round tip and small diamond shaped 
3.    Paint: Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Venetian Red
4.    Oil medium of your choice 
5.    Palette of your choice
6.    Soft cloths for brushes, notebook and a pen. 

Supply list - Acrylics

1.    Canvas 9”x12” and Canson XL oil or acrylic canvas pad 
2.    Brushes: Round synthetic #12 Filbert #6, #2 palette knife round tip and small diamond shaped 
3.    Paint: Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Venetian Red
4.    Acrylic medium
5.    Stay wet palette with the big mixing surface
6.    Soft cloths for brushes, notebook and a pen.

Instrucor Bio: Oksana Zhelisko

Classically trained in Eastern Europe, Oksana began her art career in L’viv, Ukraine. Oksana studied at the Ivan Trush College of Decorative Arts. She chose to make painting, especially of murals, her specialty. In 2001, she held her first solo exhibition at the L’viv University of Ivan Franko. Oksana brings her training, skill, and passion to her painting, and she is versatile in expressive styles. She is adept at many genres, including portraiture, still life, and landscape.