Kate demonstrates how to paint a vintage photograph using automotive enamel paint on a canvas.
INTERMEDIATE- ADVANCED LEVEL
Here’s the supply list for this painting:
Colors used:
- Imitation Gold: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-sonny-boys-imitation-gold/ref/35/
- Red: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-hansons-red/ref/35/
- Grey: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-grundys-grey/ref/35/
- Light Grey: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-light-grey/ref/35/
- Ivory: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-csnrs-ivory/ref/35/
- Alpha White: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-alpha-white/ref/35/
- Black: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-mckeags-black/ref/35/
Tools & Brushes:
- Mahl Stick: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alpha-6-telescopic-mahl-stick/ref/35/
- Thinner: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphasol-combo-pack/ref/35/
- “Broken Pinkies” Pink Handle Brushes: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/mack-tidwell-broken-pinkies-6-brush-set/ref/35/
- “Monster Stix” Green Handle Brushes: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/mack-tidwell-original-full-9-brush-set/ref/35/
- Virus Set Blue Handle Brush:
- Saral Paper: https://a.co/d/0ceYGcNW
- Dixie Cups
- Magazine Pages for a Pallet
For a great beginner set that includes almost all of these products in small quantities check out this set: https://alpha6corporation.com/product/alphanamel-pinstripers-starter-set/ref/35/
Canvas:
Master’s Touch brand canvas from Hobby Lobby prepped with automotive paint and sanded down. If you want to start with a plain canvas that has not been sprayed with automotive paint, you can paint the canvas background with a solid color and let dry overnight.
Hey Y’all!
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Happy Painting,
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