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‘Smudge’, the Border Terrier with Fiona Hooper

  • Writer: John
    John
  • Mar 8, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 30, 2021

Join Fiona Hooper for this 45 minute Arty Class to paint this cute dog called 'Smudge' using oil. Filmed live from England on 30 March 2021.

**See Reference photo and recommended materials below**



In this Arty class you will learn how to mix oil paint with a knife, load paint onto the knife, and dab to add highlights and details focusing on the Border Terriers eyes and ears.


Reference painting example:

Ref photo

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Recommended materials

• Oil paints – Titanium white, cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium, raw sienna, burnt umber, French ultramarine blue

• Two or three different shape and size painting knives is useful, although Fiona often finds herself just using a favourite one! For painting it is advisable to use the type with a cranked handle to keep your hand away from the painting surface. A palette knife (with a straight blade) is useful for cleaning your palette. Fiona recommends metal painting knives rather than plastic.

• Palette – wooden, glass or disposable paper

• Paper towels or cotton rags – plenty!

• Support – stretched canvas 40 x 40 cms (16 x 16 ins)

• Easel

• Coloured pencil and / or charcoal for putting a few guide marks on your canvas.

• A small mirror may be useful.

 
 
 

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