I was not really sure of what to paint today, but I knew I wanted to paint. I have two plastic pallet knives I bought at Hobby Lobby awhile ago and use them primarily to clean off my pallet when I am finished painting for the day. Since I had nothing special in mind, I decided to use them to paint a picture. This is an 11" X 14" oil painting completed 100% with two plastic pallet knives. I actually don't hate it. As a matter of fact, it is growing on me a bit. No lie, they are really tough to get used to, but I do like the different textures and effects i was able to get with them. I am not sure if I will try this again, but it is tempting. I did not waste anywhere near the paint I thought I would, and point of fact, it was a whole lot of fun. I know I will go through all of the YouTube videos tonight on knife painting to see all of the little tips and tricks needed to paint with this equipment. I don't know, maybe I have found something else to add to my art. Please believe me when I say, NEVER EVER be afraid to fail. Always try new things and always think outside of your comfort zone. When you challenge yourself mentally, you find things about yourself you never thought possible. New ideas, thoughts, likes and skills. We can not grow unless we fail and we can not fail if we don't try. Always try.
Have a blessed and safe Good Friday my friends.
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