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Painter’s Checklist
SURFACE
Mi-Teintes Paper, Felt Grey 7" x 12" (17.78 x 30.48 cm) or
Stonehenge Paper, White
PALETTE
PRISMACOLOR PREMIER COLORED PENCILS Beige
Beige Sienna
Black
Cobalt Turquoise Cool Grey 10% Cool Grey 30% Chestnut Chocolate Cream
Dark Umber Henna
Light Aqua Light Peach Nectar Sand
Warm Grey 50% White
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (page 96)
Masonite panel 11" x 14" (27.94 x 35.56 cm) Scotch tape
Dusting brush
Odorless paint thinner or rubbing alcohol Aqua Brush (optional)
White Gelly Roll pen
SOURCES
All supplies are available at www.paulaleopold.com or email paula@paulaleopold.com.
I took this photo of my little great-granddaughter when she had just turned 3. She had discovered that she could open the front door by herself and was ready to escape but got caught in the act! I hope you will use this project to encourage you to try a photo of your loved one.
Start with a good photo on glossy photo paper. Then make a very accurate and detailed tracing to cap- ture the most exact likeness of the person onto a clear transparency with a permanent marker. Trace your design onto a light Mi-Teintes color of paper using the smoother backside, or use white Stonehenge paper. TRACING: I always like to trace onto the smoother back side of the Mi-Teintes paper because it allows you to have a more well-blended finished appearance. TRANSPARENCY: It is very helpful when drawing facial details to make a transparency to have to con- stantly compare the accuracy of the facial features. This allows you to capture the correct likeness of the person.
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