David Simons: The Palette Knife Approach – October 20 – 21, 2023
$405.00
Unlike painting with a brush the palette knife can be very challenging if you try to copy, therefore the suggestive strokes from a palette knife are a much looser approach and often present a lot of abstraction which can enhance the painting itself. Let me help you try to master and enjoy this approach in this two day class workshop. Hours: 9am – 4pm.
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David Simons is an award winning self-taught artist of over 30 years from Tubac, Arizona. His unique and captivating oil paintings have made him one of the most notable artists in the Southwest, with collectors worldwide. Displaying a range of diverse subjects in his work, David brings his signature style to life with scenes from the southwest, seascapes, portraits, still life, and more. David also hosts workshops on oil painting and is a renowned artist not only by Arizona locals, but national publications such as Southwest Art, Art Talk Magazine, and Arizona Highways.
“Oil painting for me is a meditative experience — essential to my well-being, and a necessary part of my life. Painting brings me great joy, and, I hope, uplifts the hearts of those who view my work.
I like to explore the subtle ways that light affects the subject. I also enjoy color, but the value relationships in a scene are what interest me most. I also like to emphasize the abstract nature of what surrounds us.”

Unlike painting with a brush the palette knife can be very challenging if you try to copy, therefore the suggestive strokes from a palette knife are a much looser approach and often present a lot of abstraction which can enhance the painting itself. Let me help you try to master and enjoy this approach in this two day class workshop