How to createa DIY GoldenLeaf Triptych

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The materials for this lesson can be found at a Gold or above Art Centre.

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CMMD5060 Mont Marte Double Thick Canvas 50x60cm

BMHS0016 Mont Marte Gallery Series Brush Set

PMDA0001 Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Titanium white PMDA0020 Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Phthalo Blue PMDA0041 Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Lamp Black PMDA042 Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Gold

MPN0026 Mont Marte Drawing Set 8pce

Also required:

Water

Materials List . . .

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1. The Oak Leaf

Refer to the image on page 6. Lightly lay in the stem first and then lay in the rest of the leaf. Bear in mind that an Oak leaf is not symmetrical so try to make one side subtly different from the other side.

Squeeze out a thick bead of Titanium White and a small spot of Gold, Phthalo Blue and Lamp Black and mix it thoroughly. Lay this onto the canvas around the leaf and cut in neatly around it.

Squeeze out Gold paint and paint in the leaf.

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2. The Monstera Leaf

Refer to the image on page 7 and begin by lightly drawing in the outer shape. Draw in each separate frond then add the holes.

Squeeze out a thick bead of Titanium White and a small spot of Gold, Phthalo Blue and Lamp Black and mix it thoroughly . Lay this onto the canvas around the leaf and cut in neatly around it.

Squeeze out Gold paint and paint in the leaf.

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The main focal point of each painting is the leaf. For this to pop out it is a good idea to keep the background or ‘negative space’ around the leaf fairly neutral. Also as the project is made up of only 2 colours, it’s a good idea to create interest through giving the coats a texture. In this case we have kept it a neutral Grey. As this project is intended to be used in an interior design setting, a neutral tone will fit with other colours that may be in the room.

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3. The Fern Leaf

The Fern Leaf is the most complex leaf to draw up. Lightly draw up the genral shape of the leaf. Add the central midrib. Draw in the veins emitting from the midrib moving up the leaf getting smaller the closer they get to the tip. Next draw in the shape of the leaflet around each vein and draw in each sub leaf. When you lay in the sub leaves ensure that they are more acute at the tip and that they lean forward.

Squeeze out a thick bead of Titanium White and a small spot of Gold, Phthalo Blue and Lamp Black and mix it thoroughly. Lay this on to the canvas around the leaf and cut in neatly around it.

Squeeze out Gold paint and first paint in the midrib. Next paint from the top of the fern and move down to each leaflet. Lay in each sub leaf with a thick dab of paint to create a risen surface.

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When creating multiple art works to hang together it is a good idea to paint the sides of the canvas also. This tends to tie them together.

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