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ACRYLIC
Painter’s Checklist
suRFACE
Wood duck decoy, approximately 12" (0.5cm) long (from tip of beak to tail); 41⁄2" (11.4cm) wide; and 51⁄2" (14cm) tall
PALETTE
PLAID FOLKART ACRYLIC COLORS Patina
Pure Black
Raw Sienna
Sterling Blue Thunder Blue Wicker White
BRusHEs
LOEW-CORNELL
AMERICAN PAINTER
Series 4250F nos. 2, 4 & 6 flats
LA CORNEILLE GOLDEN TAKLON Series 7000C nos. 1, 2 & 3 rounds Series 7050C no. 1 script
Series 7350C no. 10/0 liner
Series 7500C nos. 2, 4 & 6 filberts MISCELLANEOUS
No. 14 or 16 flat or wash
Small scruffy brush (old no. 2 or 4 flat
or short bright)
suPPLiEs
Basic painting supplies (page 127) Cotton swabs
J.W. etc. Right Step Matte Varnish Plaid FolkArt Blending Gel
Wood sealer 800-grit sandpaper
souRCE
Duck decoys are available from Dux’ Dekes, 1356 North Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834; (518) 692-7703 or 1-800-553-4725; duxdekes.com., duxdekes@capital.net.
20 The Decorative Painter • ISSUE NO. 1, 2014
many years ago I went on a two-week tour of Europe to look at different folk art styles. When I learned that Hindeloopen was one of the places on
the itinerary, I signed up immediately, because it had been at the top of my list for a long time. I had always liked the Hindeloopen style, and I wanted to see the place where this lovely style of folk art painting originated.
The tour was conducted by Roy and Mary Ellerman from Washington state. I had a wonderful time traveling on a chartered bus full of other painters. We visited small towns and villages looking at old painted furniture and housewares used by people who lived in that area.
Most of all I loved Hindeloopen, a tranquil seaside vil- lage surrounded by canals. There was a lovely, small museum where old painted furniture, trunks, tiles, and housewares were displayed. We visited some of the artists’ shops and stu- dios. Meeting the artists was an exciting experience.
I came home inspired and began to paint several projects. This duck was one of those pieces, and it became one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy painting this piece and have as much fun doing it as I did.
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