Prepare for the Kerala Mural Peacock: A Detailed Guide
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Art Supplies for the Kerala Mural Peacock.Sharing some Amazon links to get idea what I will used though everything is available at Michaels.
1.Canvas 16x20.( I prefer canvas panel as that can be easily framed and give painting more classic look..Stretched canvas on other hand is ready to hang on wal without needing additional frame.)
https://amzn.to/4160j2b
2.Brushes(simply Simmons,Princeton are some good brushes found at Michael’s)
- Round brushes in sizes 000, 00, 1, 2, 4, and 6.
- Filbert 4,6( These are optional in case you like to work with filbert)n
- You'll need to purchase 000 and 00 separately for fine detailing.
- https://amzn.to/4eMkTZd
3.Acrylic Paints(Liquitex basic)
- Cadmium Yellow Medium ( both basic and heavy body)
- Burnt Sienna
- Cadmium Red medium
- Alizarin Crimson (Golden Heavy Body) https://amzn.to/3zKRWy1
- Sap Green (https://amzn.to/4epRPap )
- Phthalo Blue
- Dioxazine Purple( we might use so you can skip this for now)
- Cadmium Orange
- Cadmium Red Light (Heavy Body) https://amzn.to/4gKcSpv
- Phthalo Green
- Mars Black
- Pyrrole Red ( https://amzn.to/4epw3DG0)
4.Blue print of the drawing.(You can get that done at Staples or fedex should not cost more than 2-3 dollars)
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Small Plastic Containers with Lids
You can grab these at your local Dollar Tree or any convenience store. They're perfect for mixing and storing small quantities of paint. -
Palette
Make sure to have a palette ready for mixing paints. -
Water & Kitchen Towel
Keep a 2 jar of clean water nearby for washing your brushes, and kitchen towels for blotting and cleaning up. -
Transfer Paper or Carbon Paper(https://amzn.to/3XVGSGo)
Additional Tips for this painting.
- Layering is Key: Kerala Murals require patience and precision. We'll be working on layers, starting with lighter tones and gradually building up the darker shades.
- Practice Brush Control: The fine details of the peacock's feathers and traditional mural patterns will require you to work with smaller brushes (000 and 00), so practice steady strokes in advance.
Excited to see you all in this class.
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