A palette knife is a special tool for painting with oil or texture paste. Palette knives come in different shapes, sizes and stiffness. Such diversity allows you to achieve different effects in creativity.
We work with two palette knives at the same time in the technique of sculptural painting according to the author's method of Evgenia Ermilova. One is the main one, the second is auxiliary. The shape and size of the created elements depends on the main palette knife.
How to choose a palette knife for sculptural painting:
✅When choosing a palette knife for sculptural painting, pay attention to the rigidity of the metal part. The steel of the palette knife should spring and bend well when bending, but not be too soft. Too rigid palette knives are also not suitable for our equipment. And the wooden handle of the palette knife should be smooth and hand-friendly in shape.
✅In sculptural painting, the shape and size of the petals and leaves respectively depend on the size and shape of the working area of the palette knife. Each flower has its own perfect palette knives.
Of all the variety of tools available on the market, the most necessary shapes and sizes for sculptural painting are collected in a ready-made set "Evgenia Ermilova". The palette knives of the brand "Evgenia Ermilova" are divided into 4 categories: "Classic", "Ultra", "Special" and "Professional". Each tool has its own task.
Let's take an example.
For example, to create petals and leaves of a voluminous rose and peony, you can use palette knives of the category "Classic" №6, 5, 4 and "Ultra" №60, №50 and №40.
And to create a chrysanthemum, you will need palette knives of the category "Special" S7, S8 and for experienced artists "Professional" P4, P8.
And for miniature apple blossoms or for jewelry, palette knives of the smallest size are indispensable: №2, №3 and 30.
And the largest palette knife is ideal for creating a background or for transferring elements and even flowers entirely.
Check yourself. Which palette knife is ideal for creating chamomile petals?
