acrylic painting of florals

Acrylic Painting with a Palette Knife

  • Instructor: Olga Bolgar
  • Schedule: Will meet weekly on Thursdays, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • FALL SESSION : 5 week series starting October 2nd – SOLD OUT
  • WINTER SESSION: 5 week series starting January 8th
  • All Levels – Acrylic
  • Cost: $250

Discover the joy of painting with texture and bold color in this vibrant acrylic workshop! Perfect for artists of all levels, this class explores the expressive and spontaneous art of using a palette knife to create stunning depictions of flowers and birds. The palette knife encourages a wonderful looseness, allowing you to build rich textures and create joyful paintings full of life and energy.

This five-week series is designed to ignite creativity and build skills in a relaxed, encouraging environment. We’ll explore the fundamentals of color, texture, and composition, drawing inspiration from beautiful floral arrangements and bird references provided in the studio.

Olga Bolgar Palette Knife Acrylic Painting Class at Picket Fence Art Studio
A colorful acrylic painting featuring a bird perched on a pink flower among green leaves and buds, showcasing bold textures and vibrant colors.
A vibrant acrylic painting of pink roses with green leaves set against a blue background.

Each class begins with a 30-minute demonstration from Olga, who will guide you step-by-step through the process. Students will have the unique opportunity to develop their paintings over two to three classes, allowing for greater depth, layering, and refinement in their work.

Join us to learn a new technique, embrace spontaneity, and create artwork that sings with color and personality!

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Winter Session Acrylic Painting with Palette Knife
Thursdays 2 – 4 pm, Starting January 8th
$250.00
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Students are required to bring their own supplies.

Supply List – Olga Bolgar Flowers and BirdsDownload
Close-up painting of colorful apples on a tree branch with a bird perched nearby, showcasing vibrant textures and a light blue background.
An acrylic painting of a colorful iris flower against a textured gray background, showcasing bold brush strokes and vibrant colors with green leaves in the foreground.

About the Instructor: Olga Bolgar

Originally from a small, picturesque town near St. Petersburg, Russia, Olga has had a lifelong love for drawing and painting. After completing her studies and earning a master’s degree in fine art in Yaroslavl, she worked in an icon studio, where she painted traditional icons and deepened her understanding of color, form, and symbolism.

Olga’s artistic journey eventually led her to the United States, and after raising her children, she has joyfully returned to her passion. She has studied with many outstanding American artists, continuing to refine and master her painting skills.

Now a full-time freelance artist living in Bellevue, Olga is dedicated to perfecting her style and expressing herself with color as naturally as if she were speaking out loud. Her diverse background and deep love for nature—from the colors of the sky to the figures of people and animals—make her an inspiring and encouraging guide for students seeking to discover their own artistic voice.