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Palette Knife Portrait Painting

(Palette knife only- from start to finish) 
This was my very first attempt with palette knife painting, and it was incredibly challenging. There were tears, anxiety, and moments when I wanted to trash the entire project, but I didn't quit and stuck with it until the end knowing I'd benefit from the experience. Phew, I did it!  

Comments

Jess said…
I am so glad you stuck with it! It looks so good! You are very talented!
Naomi said…
palette knife painting is extremely challenging especially if youre trying to capture the fine details of a portrait but you made this look SO so good. even the before looks beautiful but i can't believe how well you blended it all in the "after" piece!!! LOVE seeing creative work like this.

xoxox, Naomi | bunnyandfawn.blogspot.com
Unknown said…
This is mind-blowingly amazing. You should be very very proud. This looks so much more refined than I'd expect from palette knives!
Thank you all so much! It truly means a lot to me that you take time to visit my blog and comment on my artwork! Much love xoxo B
Blogoratti said…
I thought this was lovely, very creative stuff!

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