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Blushing Pink Poppies – YouTube Live Lesson

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In this lesson, "Blushing Pink Poppies", Ginger will be exploring the fine art of acrylic painting by offering some basic tips and tricks for beginner to advanced artist alike.

These lessons are designed to help you with your own paintings and to continue to advance your skills.

Tutorial

Blushing Pink Poppies - Live YouTube Lesson

The "Blushing Pink Poppies" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "1-Cookie" lesson.

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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
  • Naphthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber

Palette knife for mixing paint
#4 Bright Brush
1/4" Angle Brush
3/8" Angle Brush
Blow Dyer
Fine Mist Bottle
8" x 10" Canvas
Chaulk

 

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Lydia Seated in the Garden with a Dog – Mary Cassatt

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In this lesson, "Lydia Seated in the Garden", Ginger brings a Mary Cassatt painting of her sister back to life. The resources also have the original painting for your reference.

Let's go back in time with a Mary Cassatt Painting of a "Lady in a Garden Chair and Dog in her Lap". This 8x10 impressionistic painting is fun and easy do to and charming as well.

Tutorial

Lydia Seated Final Image

The "The Found Rusty Key" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using a "limited" palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-Cookie" lesson.

Lydia Seated in the Garden
Resources / Traceables

Supplies Needed:

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

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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Lemon Tree

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In this lesson, "Lemon Tree", Ginger shows you how to use a limited palette to create this three-dimensional acrylic painting that will a challenge even for our more seasoned artists.

Tutorial

Lemon Tree Final Image

The "Lemon Tree" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas 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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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
8" x 10" Canvas
Chaulk

 

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Friends – BFFs – Live YouTube Event

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In this lesson, "Friends – BFFs", Ginger shows you how to beat those winter blues with this painting of 3 very close friends.

This was filmed with a live studio audience in the greater Houston area on February 19, 2018, at 7:30 pm. This lesson can be viewed here or on YouTube, https://youtu.be/Pmto_Pcj-7U

Tutorial

Friends - BFFs Final Image

The "LESSON TITLE" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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
8" x 10" Canvas
Chaulk

 

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Blue Mardi Gras Mask 2018 – A YouTube Lesson

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In this lesson, "Blue Mardi Gras Mask", Ginger shows you how to get ready for a little party action during the 2018 Mardi Gras festivities.

This lesson was recorded during the LIVE YouTube presentation on January 29, 2018, at 7:30 pm central time. Access https://www.youtube.com/user/gingercooklive to see what Ginger is doing on YouTube.

Tutorial

Blue Mardi Gras Mask 2018 Final Image

The "Blue Mardi Gras Mask" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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

 

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Rainbow Pears – A YouTube Live Tutorial

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In this lesson, "Rainbow Pears", Ginger will teach you a new style of acrylic painting but keep with the impressionistic emphasis.

This was originally recorded before a LIVE YouTube audience on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 2:30 pm central time.

Tutorial

Rainbow Pears Final Image

The "Rainbow Pears" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre

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

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Valentine Twin Candle Heart

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In this lesson, "Valentine Twin Candle Heart", Ginger shows you how to paint this romantic candle pair.

Take your time on this 8x10 painting and you will be very proud of your accomplishment.

Tutorial

Twin Candle Heart Final Image

The "Twin Candle Heart" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using a "limited" palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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

 

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How to Paint Tulips for Valentines Day

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In this lesson, "Tulips for Valentines Day", Ginger shows you how to blend and mix colors to create this magnificent painting just in time for Valentine's Day or any other day for that matter!

Ginger did the design painting on a round canvas but lesson was done on a 9x12 stretched canvas.

Tutorial

Round Tulips Final Image

The "Tulips for Valentine's Day" is painted on a 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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

 

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Ode to Purple – Wheelbarrow Flowers

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In this lesson, "Ode to Purple – Wheelbarrow Flowers", Ginger shows you how to create a stunning purple - magenta background, the place a wheelbarrow full of flowers in front of it to make the very colorful painting.

There are reference images for you under the "Reference/Traceable" tab below.

Tutorial

Ode to Purple - Wheelbarrow Flowers Final Image

The "Wheelbarrow with Flowers" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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
  • 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
Artist Tape
8" x 10" Canvas
Chaulk

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Red Kerchief Portrait of Camille Monet

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In this lesson, "Red Kerchief Portrait of Camille Monet", Ginger shows you how to use a limited palette to create this three dimensional acrylic painting that will a challenge even for our more seasoned artists.

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Tutorial

Red Kerchief Portrait of Camille Monet - Final Image

The "Red Kerchief Portrait of Camille Monet" is painted on an 8"x10" stretched canvas using Ginger's standard palette of colors.

See "Supplies Needed" below.

This is a "2-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)
  • 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
  • Napthol Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Designer Magenta
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium
  • Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Raw Umber

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

 

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