Friday, September 13, 2019

Painting # 45 - Exercise 27: Simplifying a Landscape, snow scene

Composition Source:
Exercise  27:  Simplifying a Landscape,  snow scene

I didn't like the scene in the book, so I didn't use it.  This scene resembles something similar I saw on the web.

"Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings" by Mark Daniel Nelson; 
5 step-by-step directions with photos to guide you.


Finished artwork:

Size:  ~ 6" x 6" 








In Progress work and drawing:



Paints: acrylics, student grade by:
by Liquitex Basics, Amsterdam, Grumbacher Academy.


 Brushes & Tools:


    • Round, detail
    • Flat wisp (or rake)
    • Angular and long flat, size 3

  • plastic palette knife for mixing paint,
  • plastic ruler for paint straight edges
  • Triangle ruler for squaring
  • Materson Sta-Wet Palette  
  • Paint brush Cleaner - water tub with brush holder

Surface or Support:  


  • Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size. No buckling or warping.