This merry group of carolers was suggested by my husband Jerry and fondly recalls memories of group sing-a-longs of the many special Christmas songs during the holiday season. And just to complete the festivity of this special time, there is a small “Partridge in a pear tree” at the bottom. So why not put on some delightful Christmas music and loose yourself in the fun of creating a special holiday memento? Happy painting!
Mediums
Polyurethane Matte Varnish
Polyurethane Gloss Varnish
(or use Satin)
Retarder Medium
Palette
Jo Sonja’s Matte Flow Acrylics
Dioxazine Purple
Indian Red Oxide (Deep Plum)
Napthol Red Light
Red Earth
Gold Oxide
Raw Sienna
Yellow Deep
Turners Yellow
Naples Yellow Light
Storm Blue
Sapphire
Aqua
Pine Green
Sap Green
Provincial Beige
Brown Earth
Carbon Black
Warm White
Background colors:
Light Teal (Discontinued mix: Smoked Pearl + Stillwater, 4:1) or just use Tingles Pond.
Deep Plum
Brushes
#4 or #5 round for basic painting.
#4 to #8 flat or filbert may be substituted for basic painting if you prefer. Use to apply glaze colors.
#2 or #3 round for fine details.
#2 liner for fine details and stripes.
1” flat for applying Retarder Medium
3/4” to 1” oval mop or 3/4” stipple brush for blending out glaze colors.