In this class, we will paint a portrait of three young chickens from start to finish. We will work in acrylic paint to complete this painting. We will learn about priming a canvas, how to sketch a painting, and then complete the painting from start to finish.
Project Description
For this class, we will paint a portrait of three young chickens in acrylic. For this project you will need:
- a canvas, I will be using a round stretched canvas. Any size is fine, but I will be working small (similar in size to a 6x8" canvas)
- acrylic paint in these colors
. Yellow Ocher
. Cadmium Yellow Hue
. Phthalo Blue
. Brilliant Red
. Titanium White
. Paynes Gray
. Ivory Black
. You may also find a green and a brown (burnt umber) helpful
- Brushes in various sizes, large flat, small round, medium-small filbert, and a small detail brush
- water
- rag
- reference photo (attached)
Helpful but not necessary:
- Easel
- additional brushes
- brush soap
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