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Landscapes & Mary Blair

In this lesson, you will be learning about the One-Point Perspective technique as well as about patterns and mixing tints. Each of these techniques will help you to create a Mary Blair-inspired painting.

This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo

At a Glance:

Project #16263 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel ® Art Lessons Paint and Brush Set 34 pc, - 13430

Number Needed: 1 $34.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cloudless, 2 oz. - 20741

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Elephant Gray, 2 oz. - 4470E

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lilac Mist, 2 oz. - 21388

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pink Parfait, 2 oz. - 20251

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Yellow Flame, 2 oz. - 21474

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Tropic Orange, 2 oz. - 21341

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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Other Supplies

  • 8” x 10” illustration board
  • Ruler
  • Paint palette or plate
  • Pencil
  • Container of water

instructions

  1. First, watch the video lesson below to get an idea of what you will be learning in this lesson.
  2. Then, print off the Getting Started Guide to familiarize yourself with the artist, supplies, and painting techniques.
  3. Next, download the Additional Resources and Practice Sheets for this lesson to practice the techniques you saw in the video lesson.
  4. Finally, watch the video lesson a second time and this time paint along with the teacher.

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resources

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Related Resources

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Apple Barrel Paints FAQ

Learn how to use Apple Barrel Paints!

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Related FAQs

No, FolkArt® Shinys are not the same as Apple Barrel Gloss. FolkArt® Shinys were developed to have a higher gloss finish than Apple Barrel Gloss. Also, FolkArt® Shinys are color matched to the corresponding FolkArt® Acrylic Color and have the same high pigment load and intense color.
Yes, Apple Barrels paints can be mixed to create a new color value or hue. 
Yes, you can use both FolkArt paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.
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