It is always fun to paint a Santa face. When thinking about inspiration for this interpretation, I decided to begin with eyes and highlights that reflect the traditions of icon painting. The soft curly moustache and beard were inspired by an older gentleman whom I had spoken to the week before this painting was done.
The ornament measures 5" tall by 3 1/2" wide.
Palette
Jo Sonja's Matte Flow Acrylics
Purple Madder
Napthol Crimson
Orange
Yellow Orange
Gold Oxide
Marigold
Green mix (Cornflower + Marigold)
Cornflower
Blue Violet
Raindrop
Brilliant Violet
Raw Umber
Carbon Black
Bisque
Titanium White
Painting Mediums
Painting medium of choice
Retarder Medium
Brushes:
Jo Sonja's Sure Touch
#3 round, #6 filbert - Basic painting, choose your favorites
#2 liner - Small details
Old 1/2" filbert or Oval Wash - Applying Retarder Medium
3/4" mop - Blending out Retarder