Capture the raw energy of the changing seasons in this immersive, five-hour workshop focused on the “Spring Thaw”—that fleeting moment where icy whites and cool shadows meet the first glimpses of earthy warmth. This session is designed for artists ready to trade their brushes for the bold, sculptural textures of the palette knife, offering a tactile way to “carve” light and shadow into the landscape. This workshop is suitable for all levels, provided students have some foundational painting experience in any medium. Throughout the day, you will be guided through clear, step-by-step demonstrations that break down the landscape into manageable shapes and layers. These easy-to-follow instructions ensure that you stay confident from the first scrape of paint to the final highlight. By the end of the session, you will have mastered a complete, start-to-finish process for creating a work of art entirely with a palette knife. You will leave the studio not only with a fully completed painting but also with a new, expressive toolkit to bring more energy and texture to your future artistic projects. Click HERE for Palette Knife with Maria Iva list of supplies for OAS workshop
Spring THAW (Palette Knife Painting in OIL) with Maria Iva (Sunday Mar. 8) 10 am-3 pm (L:1+)
Price range: $105.00 through $115.00
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Description
This workshop takes place
Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Studio ONE
10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Please bring your lunch)
Supplies are not included in the workshop price. Please see the materials list provided. It is very important that students ONLY bring oil paint. Water soluble oils are fine. This workshop involves no thinners, solutions, or additional media — only paint from the tube — so it is a safe environment for anybody who might have a concern.
Please Note:
This workshop is designed specifically for oil painting; acrylic paints are not compatible with the techniques being taught.
About Maria Iva
Maria is a nature lover and a tireless hiker. She finds her inspiration in exploring wilderness areas of Southern Ontario. She often paints scenes that fascinate her on location with soft pastels on sanded paper and later recreates them on canvas in her studio in oil using a palette knife. Her pastel paintings are usually quick plein air sketches that capture the light and the feeling of the scene. Her oil paintings are much bigger pieces that are richly textured and colored. Using wet-on-wet technique she applies thick palette knife strokes that create depth and plenty of details. In both media Maria uses clean vibrant colors that allow her to demonstrate the effect of sunlight on the scene. Maria started painting after having a successful career in education and in a short time achieved a professional level that allowed her to exhibit and sell her work. Maria is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Artist Canada. She lives and works in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. You can see Maria’s work at her website www.mariaiva.com or on her IG account: https://www.instagram.com/maria.iva.art
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