Painting with Knives

Sea Lion overlook, just next to Point Reyes lighthouse.

Trying out something different here. Painting on location, oils on panel – 8×10″, working entirely with palette knives. It’s probably not for everyone, but I enjoy the really juicy surface.

Up on Mount Tam, looking at SF. This one is became a bit too abstract, but you’re looking down at Tiburon and San Francisco from 2500 ft.

That’s one thing about this technique. You have to sacrifice any desire for minuscule detail, in exchange for pure color and luscious surface texture.