Painting # 63 - Dandelions - using Q-tips & cut paper rolls

Composition Source:

Craft projects on-line  -  painting with the use of clumps of Q-tips (cotton swabs).  Lots of pictures of numerous projects, including videos.  Great for kids.

Finished artwork:
Size:  ~ 9x12" 

Paints: acrylics, student grade by:
by Artists Loft -  titanium white


 Brushes & Tools:

• bathroom tissue paper core cut into very narrow strips, up to an inch or so
• bunch of q-tips wrapped together

Surface or Support:  

• black canvas paper 

•  fixed to a clipboard with masking tape 

Painting # 61 - Orchard of Cherry blossoms -- using Q-tips

Composition Source:

Craft projects on-line  -  painting with the use of clumps of Q-tips (cotton swabs).  Lots of pictures of numerous projects, including videos.  Great for kids. 

Finished artwork:
Size:  ~9x12" 

In Progress work and drawing:

Paints: acrylics, student grade by:
by heavy-body acrylic paint by Golden and Holbein




 Brushes & Tools:

• bunches of q-tips dipped in various pink paints to form the pink blossoms.

• #6 round, #1 round for tiny branches,   
• 3/4" flat brush for background  
•  1/3" rake/comber to paint grass

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 60 - Exercise # 43 : Rendering multiple planes: Crumpled Paper

 Composition Source:

Exercise # 43 :  Rendering multiple planes:  Crumpled Paper 

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Yellow ochre, mars black, titanium white, unbleached titanium

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 angular,  #2 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.
  
  

Painting # 59 - Exercise 42: Painting a transparent surface: Glass Jar

Composition Source:

Exercise  42:  Painting a transparent surface:  Glass Jar

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• cadmium red medium, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, titanium white, mars black.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 round,  #2 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 58 - Exercise # 41: Reflections on a coloured surface: Blue goblet

Composition Source:

Exercise # 41: Reflections on a coloured surface:  Blue goblet  

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Ultramarine Blue, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, unbleached titanium, titanium white, mars black, cadmium orange, cadmium red medium.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 round,  #4 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 57 - Exercise #40: Reflections on metal: Tin cup and cherry.

Composition Source:

Exercise #40:  Reflections on metal:  Tin cup and cherry.

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Unbleached titanium, cadmium orange, titanium white, mars black, cadmium red medium.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 round,  #2 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 56 - Exercise 39: Creating texture with layering: Old Boat

Composition Source:

Exercise 39:  Creating texture with layering: Old Boat

"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:

•  with a dark shadow under the boat. 

Paints: acrylics, student grade by:
by Liquitex Basics, Amsterdam, Grumbacher Academy,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• unbleached titanium, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, cobalt blue, light blue permanent, mars black, titanium white.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #6 angular, #2 flat, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 55 - Exercise 37: Painting wood: Chair

Composition Source:

Exercise 37:  Painting wood:  Chair 

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• yellow ochre, titanium white, unbleached titanium, burnt sienna, mars black.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 flat, #2 angular,  3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 54 - Exercise 37: Rendering intricate details: Clothespin

Composition Source:

Exercise 37:  Rendering intricate details:  Clothespin

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Yellow ochre, unbleached titanium, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow light, mars black.  

 Brushes & Tools:

• #1 round,  #2 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 53 - Exercise 36: Warm light, cool shadow: Gift Box

Composition Source:

Exercise 36:  Warm light, cool shadow:  Gift Box

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Cadmium red medium, unbleached titanium, alizarin crimson, mars black, titanium white, cadmium orange

 Brushes & Tools:

• #4 round,  #2 filbert, 3/4" flat brush for background
  
  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting #52 - Exercise 35: Rendering a transparent object: Balloon dog.

Composition Source:

Exercise 35:  Rendering a transparent object:  Balloon dog.

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Unbleached titanium, titanium white, cerulean blue, ultramarine blue

 Brushes & Tools:

• #6 round, 3/4" flat brush for background
  
  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.

Painting # 51: Exercise 34: Painting simple highlights: Light bulb.

Composition Source:

Chapter 4:  Rendering surface and form - painting the effects of glass, metal, wood, marble, paper, flesh, etc.

Exercise 34:  Painting simple highlights:  Light bulb. 

"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,  Winsor & Newton Galeria 

• Yellow ochre, unbleached titanium, burnt sienna, mars black, titanium white.

 Brushes & Tools:

• #6 round, 3/4" flat brush for background
  
  

Surface or Support:  

• Mont Marte brand.  Medium-heavy canvas sheets, cut to size; fixed to a clipboard with masking tape, so no buckling or warping.