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Eye of the Tiger acrylic painting

On this day workshop participants will be tackling the subject of a Tiger's Eye using acrylic paint with the aim of completing a painting by the end of the day. This is a tutor led workshop with simple to follow step by steps to guide you through the whole process Kim uses to paint realistic, beautiful eyes as well as fur. The subject will be broken down into uncomplicated stages from drawing and under painting to building details and refining the painting, Colour mixing, surfaces and use of different brushes will be covered in the day.

Kim Thompson has used this versatile medium for over 35 years in her work as an illustrator and artist and knows very well its joys and challenges. Acrylics can cause frustration but with a few easy to learn techniques and tips anyone can make progress and get a better understanding of this paint and how to use it in their own work. This workshop will be suitable for both beginners with acrylic paint and those who have already tried it and want to learn more.

 

Materials and equipment list:
I buy most of my art materials from Bromleys Art Supplies or Jacksons . Please buy the SOFT BODY acrylics or similar from other art companies as these have more flow and opacity for detailed work. Student quality paint will be frustrating to use as you cannot build detail with them.
Art materials can also be found at The Range and Amazon and good art shops.
I have listed product codes where possible. Some items come in large packs so you might like to share with other artists. For example the carbon transfer paper.

PAINT
Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic 59ml Bottles | Ken Bromley Art Supplies

Titanium white - Product code:1959432
Ultramarine Blue red shade Product code1959382
Cerulean blue hue Product code 1959470
Cadmium yellow medium hue Product code1959890
Cadmium red light hue Product code1959893 or Napthol red light Product code:1959294
Burnt Umber Product code1959128
Raw Sienna Product code 1959330
Yellow oxide Product code1959416
Alizarin crimson hue permanent Product code:8870345

BRUSHES
You will need a selection of brushes from something that will give a broad stroke of paint over the surface to brushes for finer detail. The following are inexpensive to buy if you do not already have brushes that will do the job.
Pro Arte 34WB Scholar Brush Wallet Set | Ken Bromley Art Supplies

Basic brush set: Product code: 34WB
Short handled bristle brush 38mm Product code:2215
Pro Arte Series 22 Varnish Brush Flat | Ken Bromley Art Supplies

PALETTE
I use a simple plastic palette which can washed and re used or the Stay wet palette is good if you already have one.

Oblong White Palette | Ken Bromley Art Supplies
Product code ART313

PAPER
A4 smooth cartridge paper and rough paper for practising paint strokes
For example Daler Rowney cartridge paper pad Product code: D403010400

PENCILS
6H graphite pencil Product code: 34192
Derwent Graphic Pencils | Ken Bromley Art Supplies

I also suggest buying some HB and 2B pencils for drawing your image before you transfer to your board. You can buy a pack of 12 HB pencils with rubbers on the top in Tesco for £1! A pencil sharpener is also useful.

SURFACES
We will be painting canvas board as listed below and mountboard (which I will supply ).
Loxley Canvas board 10 x 8 inch I suggest buying 2 boards so you have a spare.
Loxley Canvas Boards | Bromleys Art Supplies
Ken Bromley art suppliesProduct code: LCB108

OTHER ITEMS
Carbon transfer paper from Amazon A4 size.
Avinoxs Carbon Paper for Tracing - 100 Black Grid Thick Transfer Paper Sheets for Copying Designs on Paper, Metal, Glass, Canvas, Wood, Rock & Other Art Surfaces (A4/8.25 X 11.65 Inches) (100) (100) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

You will also need a roll of masking tape. Product codeTP08
Masking Tape | Ken Bromley Art Supplies

A roll of kitchen paper/ kitchen towels.

Water pot.

 

 

Time and location: 9 February 2025 - 10:00am to 3:30pm at Dunsden Village Hall, RG4 9QG

 

*** Please note only one place per member ***

 

Eye of the Tiger acrylic painting

£20.00Price
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