Thursday, February 23, 2012

Got Milk?, Acrylic palette knife representational cow painting by Pennsylvania Painter Pat Koscienski

Got Milk?"
8" x 10"
Acrylic on canvas
Palette Knife


This painting was done entirely with a palette knife. I made a sculpting compound using clear gesso and pumice which I used to mix with my paint. The clear gesso worked well, in that it didn't alter the color of the paint. There were some areas that became challenging eg eyes. If you have any questions, or wish to purchase, contact PAT. To see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website and blogspot at:

8 comments:

Mary Beth Brath said...

This guy has an awesome expression. It is always a pleasure to see your work Pat.

Debra Kreiger said...

Love this Pat! I'm a cow person if there is such a thing. He is sweet!

Deborah Nell said...

I would love to see this in person. Wonderful texture and color.

Unknown said...

This animal painting caught my eye. The technique is interesting since I just took a workshop on creating texture in acrylic painting. This guy is so cute and you really did a good job.

Unknown said...

Pat, you "weild" an awesome knife! Got Milk has such depth, especially that left ear; it looks like it is coming out of the painting towards me. Love those shadows too.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

This is terrific, Pat. The way the cow's head is turned toward the view is so engaging, and that wonderful expression - love this!

Ron Donoughe said...

I grew with cows and this one reminds me of Susie. Very nicely done

Bertie Brown said...

Like Ron, I grew up around on a farm and this cow reminds me of the farmer's favorite cow, Suki! She took her job as leader very seriously, yet was so gentle in her role!