June 12th

Printer Friendly Version of Paint Supplies and Prep

This design is by Jillybean Fitzhenry.

So many wanted to paint it that I obtained permission to teach this to our Chapter.

It is wonderful and you will love him.

The jungle frame is from Michael's.

Supplies

2" foam brush, white graphite, stylus, paper towels, water bowl, palette and other basic painting supplies.

Brushes

#2 ROUND

20/0 SCRIPT

1/4" ANGLE

#4 WAVE FILBERT (if you have one)

#2 and #4 STIPPLE BRUSH

Note: The #4 Wave Filbert is used to "stipple" this design in certain areas.

We can get the same affect using a stipple brush gently where needed.

This adds texture to the design. Bring any other brushes you might be comfortable using.

Surface:

5x7 Canvas (any brand) - OR paint on your own surface.

Prep:

Basecoat canvas with 2-3 coats of Lamp Black.

Transfer the pattern using white graphite paper and stylus.

Fur: Use stipple brush & Medium White.

Ears: Top half of ears are filled in solid with Medium White using a round brush. Outline the bottom edge with Medium White and a script brush. Create the ear hair lines going from the bottom edge into the center using the tips of the Wave Filbert. Thin the paint with 50% water for this step.

Horns: Fur in the top circles as the same as the ear hair.

Eyes: Fill in the iris circle with Medium White first, then Indian Yellow using a round brush.

Highlight Fur: Use the Wave Filbert to stipple Titanium White in the highlight areas as shown in the photo.

Note: Do not cover Solid.

Click on the giraffe to enlarge - this is how the giraffe should look once you have it prepped.

For patterns and explanation on prep instructions - contact Cindy Ferguson

Paint:

Traditions Paint -with conversion to Decoart Americana

Titanium White	Titanium White
Medium White	Cool White
Carbon Black	Lamp Black
Raw Sienna	Raw Sienna
Burnt Sienna	Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber	Burnt Umber
Indian Yellow (Georgia will have some to share)	Primary Yellow + Cad Orange (6:1)

Lunch

Potluck - Bring your favorite dish to share.

And while we are talking about dishes, let's try to make this a really green year by bringing your own plate and silverware.

This will save the chapter money and save the environment at the same time.

Flower Pot Exchange
This is a really fun exchange—your flower pot must be able to fit into a lunch size paper sack—probably about a 4 or 6 inch pot.
Saucer is optional. This flower pot must be hand painted by you and signed. Please bring only pots, nothing inside.

This will make for an even exchange.

Raffle

Remember to bring your raffle items.

Schedule

9 am - General Meeting

10 am - Class starts

Paint until 3 or 4 pm