Beginner Pattern
"Birthday Bear"
by
Melinda Frewin
PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright © Melinda Frewin 1998
May be used for fun and profit and teaching in class. No mass or commercial reproduction
without consent from Melinda Frewin. E-mail for any other
questions. Thank you.
Look what you can do with only 3 colors! Here is a very versatile little pattern. Make him into a pin or gift tag. Paint him on watercolor paper or wood. Give him to someone special on their birthday.
Copyright © Melinda Frewin 1998
Painting Level: Beginner
Supplies Needed
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint:
White Wash DA2
True Ochre DA143
Royal Fushia DA151Surface: 300lb Watercolor Paper OR 1/8" birch plywood
Satin Varnish
Krylon 1311
Koh-I-Noor .25 Rapidoliner
Optional: for pin - pinback
Instructions
Prep for Watercolor Paper: Trace and transfer pattern
onto watercolor paper. Outline tracing with pen. Lightly mist several times
(making sure that surface is dried between coats) with Krylon 1311.
Copyright © Melinda Frewin 1998
Prep for Wood: Sand, seal and sand wooden surface. Basecoat with White Wash. Let dry. Trace and transfer pattern onto wood. Outline tracing with pen. Lightly mist several times (making sure that surface is dried between coats) with Krylon 1311
Painting:
The basecoating of this bear is done with washes. The colors will need
to be very transparent.
Wash entire bear with very thin True Ochre. If it is too light, let the first coat dry completely, and then rewash with a second coat. Do as many coats as needed for desired color.
Wash balloon with very thin Royal Fushia. If it is too light, let the first coat dry completely, and then rewash with a second coat. Do as many coats as needed for desired color.
With a sideload/float technique, float the shadows on the bear with True Ochre. Let dry, deepen the shades (if needed) with another float of True Ochre.
With a sideload/float technique, float the shadow around the balloon with Royal Fushia. Let dry, deepen the shade (if needed) with another float of Royal Fushia.
Lightly wash in the ears of the bear with Royal Fushia.
Lightly stipple in the cheek of the bear with Royal Fushia.
Lightly stipple the highlight on the balloon with White Wash.
Make a small highlight line on balloon with White Wash and your liner brush.
Let dry.
Re-line with pen any lines that were washed over with paint. Let dry.
Lightly mist again with Krylon 1311.
For wood : Apply Satin Varnish.
Glue on pin back or trim edges with scrapbook scissors and use as a gift tag.
