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ACRYLIC
a smooth transition. Float a touch of White Wash in the center of the peach.
STEMS AND TWIGS
Transfer the lines of the stems and twigs. Basecoat them with Avocado and Soft Black. Highlight the twigs with Warm White.
FINISHING
Let the piece dry, then erase remaining graphite lines. Varnish as desired following the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. Sew a button on the center of the bow and attach with glue.
artist’s sketch
Mila Marchetti lives in Tuscany, Italy, with her furry friends and her husband, who have always been supportive and encouraging. She has been painting with acrylics for many years and has been a member of SDP since 2007. She works as a contributing artist, technical advisor, and editorial advisor at the Italian decorative painting magazines AdD—Arte del Decorare and Dipingi & Decora, and teaches at decorative painting conventions in Italy. Find Mila’s patterns at www.milamarchetti.com and visit her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/coun- trypaintingmilamarchetti. You may email her at milamarchetti@libero.it.
For a free design at actual size, affix two first-class stamps to a #10 SASE and send to:
The Decorative Painter
Attn: PEACHES & CREAM
ISSUE 2 - 2015
393 N. McLean Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67203-5968.
Allow four weeks for delivery.
DECORATIVEPAINTERS.ORG
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Design is 60% of original. Enlarge 167% for actual size.