Decorative Painting, Mixed Media, Fine Art & More!
November 2016
Painting World Issue 04
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Cover Artist: Karen Wisner
TIPS FROM THE PROS!
Calligraphy with a Paintbrush by Margaret Riley
DIY Drawer Upcycle! by Linda Akin
Innovative Corner by Debbie Cole
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Designs from Your Favorite Artists:
Debbie Cole Deb Antonick Theresa Prokop Nancy Scott Shara Reiner Kelly Hoernig Laurie May Cindy Harrison Chris Thornton-Deason Sharon Bond Terry Holte and more...
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Country Christmas Cabinet by Featured Cover Artist: Karen Wisner
Snowman Snow Globe by Laurie May
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Christmas Hound by Chris Thornton
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John & Mary by Cindy Harrison
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Vintage Wishes by Kelly Hoernig
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Winter Duo Landscapes by Nancy Scott
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Let Your Light Shine by Debbie Cole
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Snowman Gift Box by Theresa Prokop
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Doggie Bag by Terrye Holte
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Mistletoe Magic by Sharon Bond
MORE GREAT ARTICLES! with a Paint Brush 31 Calligraphy by Margaret Riley UPCYCLE! This Old Drawer 56 DIY by Linda Akin Corner: Faber-Castell 66 Innovative by Debbie Cole
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Snowe Fruit Basket by Deb Antonick
94 Directory of Artists and Suppliers
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Merry Christmas Hound
by Chris Thornton-Deason
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Surface
• Transfer Paper • Palette Paper • Scissors • Paper Towel • Scotch® Tape • Cosmetic Wedge Sponge • Tacky Glue • Fine Grit Sand Paper (150 to 200 grit) • Quick Dry Tacky Glue • Spattering Brush
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Combine painting with embellishments to create this festive steampunk hound. This can be a great decoration for your home, or the perfect gift for the dog-lover in your life!
About Chris
I am a freelance designer who worked as a Delta designer for 15 years. I now work with Plaid® as a Delta designer and with Royal® Brush. I’ve also worked with Disney® and have written over 40 Decorative Painting Books and numerous magazine articles since 1986.
In 2000, I was the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) Artist of the Year. When SDP launched it’s “Learn to Paint” program in 2000, I was honored when they chose to teach my design to 60,000 people throughout the US all in one day.
Supplies
Available at Chris Thornton Designs • SM-023 Steampunk Clock • SM-0238 Mini Gears Stencil • EMB-006 Embellishments My Hound Christmas • FX02 Amber Glow • FX07 Gold Dust
• 12” x 12” Gallery Canvas
Delta Creative™ Ceramcoat®:
• 02505 White • 02526 Pine Green • 02506 Black • 02025 Burnt Umber • 02537 Light Foliage Green • 02724 Frosted Cranberry • 02052 Kelly Green • 02083 Fire Red • 02552 Moroccan Red • 02054 Golden Brown • 02071 Terra Cotta • 02513 Blueberry • 02536 Medium Foliage Green • 02055 Autumn Brown • 02001 Antique White • 02710 Mermaid Blue • 02484 Black Cherry • 02072 Lima Green • 02002 Antique Gold • 02004 Luscious Lemon • All-Purpose Sealer • Exterior/Interior Gloss Varnish
Royal® Brushes, Soft Grip Series:
• Series SG585 #0 Liner • Series SG150 #4, #8, & #12 Shader • Series SG700 3/4” and 1” Glaze Wash • 1/2” Comb Brush • #6 Filbert
Miscellaneous Supplies: • Water Container • Stylus • Tracing Paper
Helpful Hints:
When stenciling this type of project, where you’re only using portions of the stencil rather than the entire stencil design, it’s easiest to use Painter’s or Stencil Tape to mask off the stencil’s open areas that you don’t want paint to go through.
Background:
Basecoat the canvas in Antique White using the 1” glaze wash brush.
Stenciling:
Tape the stencil firmly in place. Hold on to the long, thin end of a wedge sponge and pat the large, flat end into the color. Pat the excess off on the palette, and pat over the open images on the stencil. Applying color too heavily will cause bleeding under the edges of the stencil. Allow the paint to dry, then pick up the stencil.
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Calligraphy with Painting World Magazine
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a Paintbrush by Margaret Riley calligraphy and helped in transcribing biblical records and events.
My mother had beautiful penmanship - fancy looking letters with curlicues, and a nice flow to her writing. Every day, I try to mimic her writing, but she had her own special style! I love fancy handwriting, and when I discovered calligraphy in my late teens, I knew I wanted to learn that skill. I bought a kit, and practiced until I had mastered it enough to add nice lettering to some of my painted projects. Calligraphy is an ancient art, and can be found on the walls of caves and of Egyptian tombs. The Romans contributed the first November 2016 Issue
You can find many articles on the history of calligraphy in your local libraries and on the internet. But we are going to learn a simplified calligraphy to aide you in creating elegant lettering on your special project.
I started out with an inkfilled-cartridge pen. Some people used to have calligraphy nibs that went into a handle end. These, you had to dip into ink, with care not to overload the nib.
The industry came up with markers with felt flat points in various sizes to use. I’ve taught classes with these, as I felt they were best for a beginner. There are calligraphy practice papers available on the market that you can use to learn the slant and spacing of each letter.
let’s try using a brush! There are many brushes out there designed for calligraphy writing… some cheap, some very expensive.
I usually use a new flat brush (not an angular one). Depending on the size of the surface, I chose a flat brush that will create lettering sizes in proportion to the project and the writing/lettering.
Before you begin, practice on a piece of canvas paper or calligraphy parchment for the placement of your letters. I use a white chalk pencil to draw on my lines. Draw a
Once you feel comfortable with a pen of your choice, and have practiced a lot,
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I like using black paint on most projects, and I put a small amount out on the palette to always have nice, fresh paint to dip into.
Just as important, it is imperative that you have a crisp ending point as you lift your brush to complete that stroke.
Dip the flat brush into the paint, being careful not to overload it. Brush back and forth on the palette to get an even distribution onto the brush.
Many, many evenings have found me practicing calligraphy one letter at a time. The key is memorizing each letter, and practicing over and over until you have it mastered. I am fortunate to be able to look at a letter and copy it once I have learned the basics.
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bottom line and top line to get the height of the capital letters. Next, draw another line between those two lines to use for the height of the lowercase letters.
Always keep the flat side of your brush at a 45-degree angle, being sure never to turn your brush from that position. (See next page for a demo!)
The nice thing about using a white chalk pencil is that you can easily remove it with a moist paper towel when the lettering is finished and completely dry. (For removal on paper, lightly moisten your finger and rub it across the parchment to remove the chalk.)
Gather up your painting supplies (paint, brushes, palette, water container, paper toweling, etc.) and your project to do calligraphy on.
Start your brush just touching the surface, and apply pressure to achieve a “fatter” area in each of your letters. Turning your brush and standing it more perpendicular to your surface will achieve your small lines.
When you come to the end of your brush movement, start lifting your brush slowly to have a clean end to that line. It is important that you keep the brush at the 45-degree angle at ALL times. Pulling and pressing down your brush for the thick part of the letter will make your letter look professional.
Pro Tip: Watch the many online (and free!) YouTube presentations to learn about calligraphy!
Go to a library, and check out a how to do calligraphy book, or purchase one from a local bookstore or online.
I like the modified calligraphy version, and, after many years, can do each letter with ease and an even flow. I am still practicing Old English calligraphy, and need to have my instruction booklet close at hand. Wishing you the best in a world of calligraphy! And remember… practice, practice, practice!
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Vintage Wishes
by Kelly Hoernig
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Winter Duo Landscapes
You can place these charming, primitive wintery landscapes near each other, or hang them individually. Switch up the frames to match any decor and embrace the beauty of winter!
by Nancy Scott, CDA
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Miscellaneous Supplies:
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• Heritage Brick • Raw Sienna • Warm White • Zinc
About Nancy
I have been a decorative painter for about 25 years and have loved every minute of it! In 1994, I earned my CDA at the SDP Pittsburgh Convention in the still life category. Walking around the convention wearing my “new” CDA ribbon and hearing congratulations from friends and strangers that entire week was a thrill I will never forget!
Royal® & LangnickelTM AqualonTM Brushes: • R2700 - 1” Wash • R2150 - #10 & #2 Shaders • R2160 - 1”, 1/2”, & 1/4”Angles • R2250 - #3 Round • R2595 - 10/0 Liner • Small Scruffy
• Water Basin • Paper Towels • Palette Paper • Graphite Paper • Tracing Paper • Ruler • Varnish of Choice • Two 5” x 7” Frames of Choice
I began designing and teaching about 20 years ago for my local chapter, Capitolers. I currently travel teach for chapters and at New England Traditions and World of Color in Washington, DC. I am most grateful for all the wonderful painting friends I have made while teaching and taking classes!
Surface:
• Two 5” x 7” Masonite Panels or Canvases
DecoArt Americana® Acrylics: • Burnt Umber • Flesh Tone • French Grey Blue • Charcoal Grey • Grey Sky
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