This is a beginner friendly class on how to paint a monarch butterfly with acrylic paints. Below you will find the materials list, reference photos and even a free downloadable pattern. The link to the video is at the very end of this post.
Materials list for this class:
Painting surface
Acrylic paint brushes: I’ll be using a large (1in) and a medium (1/2in) Flat brushes, medium and small round brushes and a spotter (just like a round brush but bristles are shorter, you can use a round brush for that as well)
Acrylic paints, craft quality, nothing fancy. Colors: white, black, phthalo blue, phthalo green, lemon yellow, primary yellow, primary red, magenta.
Pattern:
Use this pdf below for a spliced pattern to fit a 16 by 20 canvas. Only print pages 2-5.
Here is a reference photo
And a black and white to see darker/lighter areas easier
The video is available right here on YouTube right after the class takes place on Feb 18, 2023.
I am very much looking forward to the paint along tutorial of the Monarch butterfly in acrylic on February 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Looking forward to the Monarch butterfly tutorial on saturday Feb 18 at 8 pm.
Diana (Dee Gabler)
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if I am using watercolor paper ( grumbacher) 9×12, do I need to prep with anything before class?
no prep needed, just trace the pattern before hand
Will a video be available after 2/18 … I was available tonight 2/17 but not tomorrow?
yes, replay will be available on YouTube right after
I can’t wait, Luba–this is going to be awesome! 🙂
I hope this isn’t a dumb question….how do I transfer the pattern onto my canvas. I’ve never done this before. I always freehanded but I have watched the YouTube replay and can’t wait to try.
I use graphite transfer paper and then trace over with a sharpie.