Textured Landscapes w/ Modeling Paste & Palette Knife

Create stunning landscapes with texture with the help of modeling paste and palette knife. 

Inspration from Anastasia Trusova

What is modeling paste?

Modeling paste, sometimes called molding paste, is a thick substance filled with hard solids that produces a textured effect when applied to canvas or other surfaces. It is a versatile product that can be used to enhance not only acrylic paintings, but many other craft projects as well. Modeling paste can be mixed with acrylic paint while still wet to create a thick paint, or it is possible to add color over the top of dry paste too. 

What to expect

You will depict a compelling and powerful abstract landscape using modeling paste to create depth and intrigue. We will also use palette knives and "exotic" art tools that you probably have never thought could be used for making fine art (you’ll be surprised). We will reveal all the tricks and hacks for starting with your first modeling paste artpiece on a 30cm x 40cm canvas. And it will be a lot of fun — because that’s how creating should be.

The inspirational work is from artist Anastacia Trusova, Pinterest. Use the examples provided as inspiration and either create your own landscape image or follow a step-by-step tutorial from your art instructor.

What you will learn about

• Handling the palette knives of different shapes
• Supplies and products needed for textures created with modeling paste
• Numerous ways of using this medium during the creation process
• Painting compelling landscapes with modeling paste