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ACRYLIC
Painter’s
Checklist
SURFACE
16" x 12" (40.6 x 30.5 cm) gallery wrapped canvas
PALETTE
DECOART AMERICANA ACRYLICS Deep Burgundy
Golden Straw
Grey Sky
Honey Brown Indian Turquoise Lamp Black
Raw Sienna Snow White Tomato Red Zinc
BRUSHES
3⁄4" or 1" filbert
No. 12 filbert
No. 1 liner
No. 2 liner or no. 3 round Stencil brush
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (see page 96) Border stencils of choice (I used American Traditions item no. #BL-676 Scroll for the small border and an older discontinued stencil from my “stash,” which is a smaller version of DecoArt Americana item no. AS106 Floral Breeze.)
Painter’s tape
Permanent black marker (optional) Water-based varnish
SOURCE
These stencils or similar borders are available from your local arts and crafts retailer.
34 The Decorative Painter • ISSUE NO. 2, 2015
In February 2014, I began “Paint the Town Red”, a monthly painting party in Blanco, Texas. One of my students at the in- augural event, Ann Hall, gave me a photo that served as the inspiration for this rooster painting party project. In October
2014 Andrej Suskavcevic, CEO/President of the Craft and Hobby Association, asked me the famous question, “Do you think you could teach me to paint?” I responded, “Of course!” I taught him this project at an event at the 2014 CHA Mega Show, and he is now the proud owner of
his first painting!
Wendy Watson teaching Andrej to transfer the pattern at the CHA Mega Show.
Andrej Suskavcevic, CEO/President of the Craft and Hobby Association, showing off his painting.
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