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One of the most important things that I teach my students is learning to see. If students can learn to see the values of lights and darks, they can learn to paint
anything successfully. I hope this project, featuring fun vin- tage toys, will be a great way for you to practice this invalu- able concept, and will encourage you on toward greatness.
PREPARATION
Transfer the design to the drawing paper. Carefully tape the drawing paper to the Masonite board.
LET’S PAINT
STEP 1
This coverage is light and transparent.
JACK-IN-THE-BOX
HAT
The lightest areas are created with Light Peach. Fill in around these areas with Carmine Red, using slightly lighter pressure to create a gentle blend of colors. Next, shade the hat by applying small Crimson Lake X marks to create the hat’s soft, plush texture.
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COLORED PENCIL
Painter’s Checklist
SuRFACE
9" x 12" (22.9 x 30.5cm)
kona Classic Artist Paper or Canson Mi-Teintes Drawing Paper (Sand)
PALETTE
PRISMACOlOR PREMIER COlORED PENCIlS Beige
Black
Black Cherry Burnt Ochre Carmine Red Cool grey 30% Cool grey 70% Crimson lake Crimson Red Dark Brown goldenrod Jasmine
light Peach limepeel
Olive green Sunburst Yellow Terra Cotta White
SuPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (page 128)
Cotton swab (optional)
Dusting brush
Masonite board (slightly larger than the paper) Odorless paint thinner (optional)
SOuRCE
Artist or drawing paper can be found at most art, craft, or hobby stores.
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