It was wonderful to study with Ragnavald Froyodal in Norway as a part of the Vesterheim tour in the early 1990's. I enjoyed his classes so much. This design was totally inspired by that experience. Folding and twisting the acanthus leaf was fun and different.
Palette
Jo Sonja's Matte Flow Acrylics
Storm Blue + touch Raw Umber (dark blue)
Red Earth + touch of yellow choice
Tiger Lily
Purple Madder
Mustard Seed or Yellow Oxide + touch of Raw Umber
Raw Umber (toner)
Titanium White + touch Raw Umber
Medium blue - Storm Blue + touch of Raw Umber + white to medium value 4-5
Note: This is beautifully done with blue green choices like Stillwater, Tingle's Pond, etc. Adding and blend in a little gives you touches of soft green which is lovely.
Painting Mediums
Retarder Medium
Kleister Medium
Your favorite painting medium
Brushes:
Jo Sonja's Sure Touch
#6 filbert, #4 round - Basic painting
#2 short liner - Fine details
#18/0 liner or detailer - When finer lines desired