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SUMMARY:Learn to Paint with a Palette Knife with Ahmad Austin: November 202
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LOCATION:1922 5th St
DESCRIPTION:Join Ahmad Austin on August 8\, 2026 to learn to paint with a p
 alette knife! In this 5 hour workshop\, you will learn how to paint two fl
 ower paintings on a 16x20 canvas using a palette knife. Ahmad will walk pa
 rticipants through different painting techniques that can be done with the
  palette knife\, and he will discuss mixing colors and creating unique tex
 tures using acrylic paint and the palette knife. You will finish both pain
 tings before the end of the class. Ahmad will conduct a demo\, and all sup
 plies are included. Be sure to bring your lunch and beverage for the lunch
  break from 12-1 PM. You must be 18+ to attend. Space is limited to 12 att
 endees. The minimum for this class is 6 participants\, and if the class do
 es not meet the minimum\, participants will be refunded. About Ahmad Austi
 n: Internationally recognized artist Ahmad Austin believes that good art i
 s like good music: it makes you feel something. Marked by bold colors\, mo
 vement\, and loose strokes\, his paintings are sure to do just that. Built
  upon years of formal training\, Austin’s personal style emerged when he
  picked up a palette knife and discovered a new artistic freedom that capt
 ured more emotion and energy than he ever experienced while painting with 
 a brush. You’ll often find Austin painting to the sound of jazz legends 
 like John Coltrane\, creating pieces that capture the essence of jazz. “
 When I’m painting\, it’s as if time doesn’t exist\,” he said. Unwi
 nding as he creates\, Austin’s personality and his style are both relaxe
 d. Yet\, he uses quick strokes and scratching techniques that convey a cer
 tain energy that comes off the canvas. “I’m very easy going—maybe a 
 little too much\,” Austin said. “I think some of the emotions I hold b
 ack come out in my paintings." Currently\, Austin paints portraits of blac
 k kids by channeling their innocence as well as their challenges that some
  of them may endure due to the social constructs within our society. These
  paintings come from years of experience of teaching elementary students i
 n the inner city for over 12 years. Austin’s work has been showcased wor
 ldwide from Italy to Ireland\, as well as respected in his home community 
 of Birmingham\, Alabama. When he isn’t creating exquisite\, award-winnin
 g pieces of his own\, Austin stays busy teaching others to do the same. By
  day\, he teaches highs school students techniques to express themselves a
 rtistically and at night he teaches numerous classes online through his Pa
 lette Knife Academy which have been enjoyed nationally and internationally
 . A patient and encouraging teacher\, Austin said his students inspire him
  with their creativity. Several of his students have developed their own s
 tyle using the palette knife and have gone on to become professional artis
 ts as well. “There’s nothing more rewarding than that\,” Austin said
 . Whether he’s painting a series of his signature musicians or portraits
 \, Austin’s work is a lot like jazz music—filled with a calming sort o
 f energy that keeps people coming back to it. He plans to keep and inspiri
 ng others to do the same for years to come. This workshop is sponsored in 
 part by the Alabama State Council on the Arts.\n\nBoletos: https://www.eve
 nteny.com/events/learn-to-paint-with-a-palette-knife-with-ahmad-austin-aug
 ust-2026-33617/
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