Learn How to Draw & Paint with Acrylics CHRISTMAS TEDDY BEAR - Paint & Sip at Home - Beginner Lesson
PAINTING VIDEO DESCRIPTION – Looking for an easy winter painting idea, fun Christmas DIY project, or an adorable illustration art idea? Let me be your acrylic art instructor as I teach you easy step-by-step instructions throughout this fun beginner art video as you learn how to paint a plush stuffed animal sitting under a Christmas tree holding a present—an endearing and heart-warming portrait still life painting “CHRISTMAS TEDDY BEAR” with acrylic paint. Although we all secretly would like to wake up Christmas morning, walk downstairs and see a new puppy or kitten underneath the Christmas tree, I think that many of us would be happy to see an adorable fluffy teddy bear there too. After all, you get all the benefits of holding, squeezing and snuggling a teddy bear as you do with a pet without having to house-train, feed, bathe or walk them. Teddy bears are so sweet, too kind, and they always bring a smile to one’s face, especially while their wearing a Santa hat and holding a present. So, join me and learn how to paint the next best thing to an actual pet, and decorate your home with a piece of seasonal wall art that is sure invoke nostalgia to anyone who ever had a stuffed animal growing up. The painting process is so simple to follow. You’ll first how to paint a background using Christmas colors of red, yellows and green to create the festive mood. You’ll then learn how to paint a Christmas tree using a simple one brushstroke technique, as well as ornaments and other tree decorations with just a few brushstrokes. The, after learning how to draw your furry friend using a dot-to-dot drawing method, you’ll apply a base coat to work off of. You’ll learn how to build the fur using a layering stippling technique creating texture, dimension and form throughout the body. The painting will come to life with the shimmering twinkle in the eyes and the 3d illusion from the gift he is holding. Bringing this cute little bear to life will feel magical, but you’ll also learn some valuable painting lessons along the way to create realistic looking elements that will appear to pop out of the canvas with a real photo quality. With perfectly proportioned features in the cute cub’s body and realistic movement in the arms and present, the round sitting bear will look like he’s ready to welcome you to a family Christmas morning. The soft color in the fur, with his sweet expressive face, lets you imagine how cuddly this bear is to snuggle up to. With the construction of the composition, you'll learn to paint this realistic looking charming friend who is the perfect gift from Santa. Creativity is always encouraged, just have fun with it! This painting is sure to impress the viewer and compliment the décor of any room with this cartoon character. Using only 2 brushes and 5 colors, you’ll paint like a professional! Have a date night, paint party, paint and sip event, or virtual paint night. Paint with gouache, oil paint, or watercolor, any medium will work! Paint just for fun or for art therapy. It's an easy art project. I hope you enjoy watching this YouTube art video and let's get painting and let's get sipping! IMAGE LINK FOR PRINTING: https://static1.squarespace.com/stati... MATERIALS: Canvas: 16x20 stretched primed canvas Brushes: 3/4 inch flat bristle, #5 round synthetic Acrylic Paint: titanium white, deep yellow, fire red, mars black, burnt umber (brown) Other: Chalk, cup of water for washing brushes, paper towel for drying brushes PURCHASE FULL DIY KIT FOR THIS PAINTING or MICHELLE’S ORIGINAL PAINTING HERE: https://berkshirepaintandsip.squaresp... STEPS: 1. 3/4 inch bristle brush – Paint background with white, yellow and brown 2. 3/4 inch bristle brush – Paint rug and base coat for Christmas tree with red, gold (made in step 1), black, white, yellow 3. Chalk – Draw outline for Teddy Bear 4. 3/4 inch bristle and #5 round brushes – Paint base coat for teddy bear with red, brown, gold, white 5. #5 round brush – Paint decorations and details on tree with red, yellow, white, black, dark green (made in step 1) 6. 3/4 inch bristle brush – Paint shadows under bear and rug with black, brown 7. #5 round brush – Finish bottoms of feet with gold, black, white, brown 8. #5 round brush – Paint face with black, white, yellow, red, gold 9. #5 round and 3/4 inch bristle brushes – Finish fur with teddy bear brown (made in step 4), white, black, burnt umber, red, yellow 10. #5 round brush – Finish hat and scarf with red, white, tan (made in step 4) 11. #5 round brush – Finish present with brown, red, white, tan, black 12. #5 round brush – Sign with black LINKS AND CONTACT INFO: Michelle's Patreon Page: / michellethepainter Website: https://berkshirepaintandsip.squaresp... Facebook: / berkshirepaintandsip Email: [email protected] #painting #art #acrylic
