"Palette Knife Painting in Oils and Acrylics" with Alex Sharma (Jan & Feb 2026)
PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING IN OILS & ACRYLICS
with Instructor Alex Sharma
WHEN:
4-WEEKS
Thursdays (1 - 4pm)
January 29 & February 5, 12, 19, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Imagine the creative possibilities! Discover the expressive power of painting with a palette knife—a richly tactile and dynamic alternative to the brush. In this course, you’ll explore how to create both smooth and textured strokes, using bold or subtle color to infuse your paintings with life and energy.
Emphasis will be placed on mastering palette knife techniques, achieving luminous color, and composing exciting, well-balanced paintings—the essential ingredients of strong artistic work. Working from studio still life setups and photo references, you’ll complete a finished painting in each class.
The course includes live demonstrations, focused technique exercises, detailed handouts, personalized instruction, and constructive critiques. Suitable for all levels of experience.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is designed for Beginners, Intermediate Students and Advanced Artists wanting a refresher of the basics!
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A list of materials you should bring with you will be provided upon registration. |
| Requirements: | Download a printable supply list PLEASE BRING PAINTS: Oil or Acrylic (Brands to use include: Windsor Newton (Winton), Grumbacher, Georgian, Holbein, DaVinci, etc.) 9 BASIC COLORS: 1. Titanium White 2. Cadmium Yellow 3. Cadmium Red 4. Alizarin Crimson 5. Ultramarine or Cobalt Blue 6. Phthalo Blue 7. Sap Green or green of your choice 8. Yellow Ochre 9. Burnt Sienna **Bring any others you have and wish to bring. PALETTE KNIVES: 2 trowel-handled palette knives (pick 2 different blade shapes & sizes - 1 small & 1 larger) For Oils bringODORLESS mineral spirits for cleaning brushes. Odorless only. Students using Acrylic will use water for cleaning Please bring a palette for laying out and mixing colors (a piece of board or foam board approx size: 10x12") Rags or Paper Towels for Cleanup SUPPORTS The following are appropriate supports for oils or acrylics: Canvas panels that come in a variety of sizes, stretched canvas, or Masonite (sanded and prime with gesso.) Heavy weight paper and mat board primed with gesso are also suitable for acrylics and oils. INTERNET ART SUPPLIERS: 1.Dick Blick Art Supplies 2.Jerry's Art-a-Rama 3.Cheap Joe's Art Supplies QUESTIONS?: Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org. |
| Instructor: | Alex Sharma |
| Instructor Bio: |  Born into a family of artists, ALEXANDRA SHARMA learned early a unique awareness of form and space that is manifest in her work. A painter, print maker, sculptor, and art professor, Alexandra has a Fine Arts degree and has studied at the Sorbonne, France, and Oxford University, England. Her work spans over twenty-five years and she is known for unique visual imagery in her paintings and her ability to capture the moment as she works primarily en plein air. Alexandra is a founding member of the Multi Media Arts Guild, Kingston, Canada, and member of Hilton Head Art League, Apple Pie Painters, Northview Group of Artists, and a lifetime member of the American art honorary, Delta Phi Delta. Alexandra exhibits regularly at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, SC and at Art League of Hilton Head Academy. Visit Alex Sharma's Website |
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