The Techniques Behind Every Lumi Gallery Work

A closer look at how our artists create the surfaces, texture, and depth that make each work one of a kind.

Technique	Creation Method	Texture Depth	Visual Effect
Palette Knife Painting	Paint applied and sculpted with a flexible metal knife, leaving visible ridges and directional marks	High	Raw energy and movement — every stroke is unrepeatable
Sculptural Impasto	Heavy undiluted paint built up in thick, raised layers that stand proud of the canvas	Very High	Surface shifts with light throughout the day — looks different morning and evening
Plaster Texture	Gypsum or acrylic plaster applied to canvas, setting into a hard stone-like relief before pigment is added	Very High	Architectural weight and tactile depth — closer to sculpture than painting
Sand & Mineral Texture	Natural sand or mineral granules blended into acrylic medium, binding permanently into the canvas surface	High	Real natural material embedded in the work — earthy warmth no synthetic finish can replicate
Layered Brushwork	Multiple coats applied wet-on-dry, with layers scraped back or glazed to reveal colour depth beneath	Medium	Colour appears to glow from within — built from the inside out over multiple sessions
Flat Lay / Tonal Blocking	Paint laid in smooth, even colour fields with a wide flat brush, focusing on precise tonal boundaries	Low	Stillness through restraint — composition speaks entirely through tone and proportion
Mixed Media	Acrylic, oil, plaster, and texture mediums combined in one work — each chosen for its distinct material quality	High	Effects no single medium can achieve alone — genuinely one of a kind by nature