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Seals in Ketchikan

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In this lesson, "Seals in Ketchikan", Ginger shows you how to use various brushes and palette knives to paint the seals sunning themselves and playing in the water.

Strongly recommended watching this lesson before starting to painting it. It's not 4-Cookies for no reason! The Seal was a challenge, so pay close attention to the seal!

Tutorial

Seals in Ketchikan Final Image

The "Seals in Ketchikan" is painted on an 11"x14" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "4-Cookies" lesson.

Brushes and Palette Knives Used for this Painting

Click to enlarge to see the Brushes and Palette Knives Used for this Painting

Introduction
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Phthalo Green (Blue Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

Several Palette knives for applying paint
#12 Bright Brush
#2 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
1/2" Angle Brush
5/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dyer
Fine Mist Bottle
11" x 14" Canvas
Chaulk

 

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Wild River Waterfalls

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This painting of the "Wild River Waterfalls" will be a challenge to paint, but will be well worth it for your portfolio of artwork. Ginger will take you step by step and she will show how to layer the different colors to create this masterpiece.

This is a beautiful painting, and quite challenging. Ginger has taken her time to give you a step-by-step tutorial so you too will be able to complete this master piece.

Tutorial

Wild River Waterfalls - Final Image

The "Wild River Waterfalls" is painted on an 11"x14" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "4-Cookies" lesson.

We would recommend that you watch the videos before picking up your paints and brush. You might consider getting some smaller canvas to work on some "sketch" paintings before you tackle the 11x14.

Introduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Southern Ocean Blue (Matisse) OR combine Phthalo Green, Titanium White and Phthalo Blue (Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Phthalo Green (Blue Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Naphthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dyer
Fine Mist Bottle
Ruler
Artist Tape
11" x 14" Canvas
Chaulk

 

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Summer Park with Stone Bridge

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In this lesson, "Summer Park with Stone Bridge", Ginger shows you how to different ways to mix greens, Color blending, layering and brush stroke direction important for water.
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Enjoy painting a colorful Landscape with a quaint stone walking bridge. Green foliage and flowers to create a beautiful painting to hang in your home. As apart of the Academy you become a member of a closed Facebook group. Ginger Cook Acrylic Painting Club you will meet like minded artist who have wide range of talent. Its great for support and advice.

Summer Park with Stone Bridge

Summer Park with Stone Bridge Featured Image

The "Summer Park with Stone Bridge" is painted on a 6"x 8" canvas sheet using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "1-Cookie" lesson.

Part 1

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
Small Detailed Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dyer
Fine Mist Bottle
Ruler
6" x 8" Canvas Sheet
Chalk

 

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Village Summer View

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In this lesson, "Village Summer View", Ginger shows you how to to create atmospheric perspective and fade the colors in the background, create shadows on a patio.

Village Summer View

Village Summer View Featured Image

The "Village Summer View" is painted on a 6"x 8" canvas sheet using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-Cookie" lesson.

Part 1

Part 2

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
Small Detailed Brushes
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dryer
Light Mist Bottle
6" x 8" Canvas Sheet
Chalk

 

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River Fish Pal’s

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In this lesson, "River Fish Pal's", Ginger shows you how to quickly make a underwater rocky river fish scene. You will learn how to Layer colors, Blend difficult colors, and using Highlights for depth perception. See how "Where this is a Dark, you need a Light in action.

This is a quick study in Ginger sayings. These cute fish pals or lovers will show you how important Lights and Darks work to make an eye pleasing painting. This is done on 6" x 9" canvas sheet. Be bold and try it out on an 9" x 12" canvas or bigger. Wildlife is always welcomed as a gift. Not to mention an office, study or man cave.

River Fish Pal's

River Fish Featured Image

The "River Fish Pal's" is painted on a 6"x 9" canvas sheet using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-Cookie" lesson.

Part 1

Part 2

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
BlowDryer
6" x 9" Canvas Sheet
Chaulk

 

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Stone Window & Flower Box

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In this lesson, "Stone Window & Flower Box", Ginger shows you howto paint layered rocks on a wall, glass window and flower box using tape to get straight lines.

A old time stone wall with a glass window and a flower box. WOW sounds like a 4 cookie lesson right? NOPE. Ginger will impress you with her experience. This lesson is broken down for novice artist. So relax and learn the magic of straight lines.  When your finished your friends will be stunned when they see your were the artist here. Try it on 18" x 24" Canvas for the biggest wow factor.

Stone Window & Flower Box

Stone Window Box with Flowers Featured Image

The "Stone Window & Flower Box" is painted on an 8"x 10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-Cookie" lesson.

Part 1

Part 2

Student Review - Questions to ask yourself

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Artist Tape
Ruler
Blow Dryer
T-Square
8" x 10" Canvas
Chalk

 

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Canyon Vista

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In this lesson, "Canyon Vista", Ginger shows you how to layer rocks with different colors and highlights. Paint a village view with an open in the background for more atmospheric perspective

Canyon's and beaches. A cute little painting from down south or Mexico. Ginger show in the first video how to do the under-panting and blocking in the canyon and rocks. As you got to the second video you learn how to paint rocks not using a pallet knife.  This little painting will look cute in a frame. 

Tutorial
Canyon Vista Portal View

Click the image to enlarge. Scroll down for the lesson.

This lesson is 0:34:13 in length.

The "Canyon Vista" is painted on a 6"x 8" canvas sheet using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-Cookie" lesson.

Part 1

Part 2

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Phthalo Green (Blue Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dryer
6" x 8" Canvas Sheet
Chalk

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Southern Ocean Paradise

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In this lesson, "Southern Ocean Paradise", Ginger shows you how to use the standard palette of colors to create this seascape with gentle waves.

This painting of the "Southern Ocean Paradise" will be a challenge to paint this 10x16, but will be well worth it for your portfolio of artwork. Ginger will take you step by step and she will show how to layer the different colors to create this coastal masterpiece.

Tutorial

Southern Ocean Paradise - Final Image

The "Southern Ocean Paradise" is painted on a 10"x16" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "3-Cookies" lesson.

Introduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
10" x 16" Canvas
Chaulk

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River Rocks Waterfall

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In this lesson, "River Rocks Waterfall", Ginger will lead you step-by-step in the acrylic painting lesson of the River Rocks Waterfall. 

This is a challenging painting, but if you watch the videos first and maybe make notes...then you will be ready to follow along with Ginger.

Tutorial

River Rocks Waterfall - Final Painting

The "River Rocks Waterfall" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a 4-Cookies" lesson.

Introduction

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
8" x 10" Canvas
Chaulk

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Oregon Coast

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This painting of the "Oregon Coast" will be a challenge to paint this 24x30, but will be well worth it for your portfolio of artwork. Ginger will take you step by step and she will show how to layer the different colors to create this coastal masterpiece. This is day 1 of 3 days of shooting. 

There are approximately 7 hours of footage to be edited and we will be posting the lessons as they are completed. Right now, we are projecting 5 lessons per day and they will be presented on 3 different pages like this. We appreciate your patience and feel that you will really enjoy this lesson.

Tutorial

Oregon Coast - Final Image

The "Oregon Coast" is painted on a 24"x30" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "Box of Cookies" lesson.

Intro

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P6

P7

P8

P9

P10

P11

P12

Resources

Supplies Needed:

  • Titanium White
  • Mixing / Zinc / Transparent White
  • Phthalo Blue(Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade if Liquitex)
  • Southern Ocean Blue (Matisse) OR combine Phthalo Green, Titanium White and Phthalo Blue (Green Shade if Liquitex)
  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna

Palette knife for mixing paint
#12 Bright Brush
#8 Bright Brush
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
24" x 30" Canvas
Chaulk

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