This design is a good study on lambs faces and fur. It also has a softly mottled background and textured frame. Poem on the frame reads

"New Life of Spring, Winter's in Slumber
Looking Ahead to Sunshine and Summer"

Packet includes 2 photos, acrylic palette, complete directions and line drawing.

This landscape has many elements in it to learn from. It includes detailed instructions on painting a goat, a girl and her old fashioned dress, wagon, and pumpkins

Yet the main feature of this period piece, is the setting sun and the backlighting on all of the objects in the picture.

Packet includes 3 photos, complete instructions, acrylic palette, and line drawing.

This trompe l'oeil includes pastel crayons, clover and hummingbird feather.

Pattern is done in acrylics and includes complete instructions, supply list and picture.

These pasture roses are true wild roses. Along with the cinquefoil (yellow flowers) they would look lovely on any round surface, i.e. plate, lid, lazy susan. This is a very delicate yet loose painting. Kind of fun.

Packet includes line drawing, materials list, complete instructions and photo.
Painting is done in acrylics and measures 6" diameter.

Pattern is done in acrylics and includes complete instructions and picture.

 

Using the background as part of the shading, is key to this design. Learn to sponge on a background and see how easily the painting develops. Nothing is basecoated, it is all done with a layering technique.

Packet includes photo, complete directions, acrylic palette, supply list and line drawing.

This pattern packet features two versions of the same snowman. A close up and also a distant view of the back of him.

They are painted on paper mache' boxes available at most craft retail stores.

Pattern is done in acrylics and includes complete instructions, line drawings, supply list, and 3 pictures.

Painting is done in acrylics. This design work well on a sled, welcome board, canvas or whatever else comes to mind for a friendly snowman.
Packet includes line drawing, material list, complete instructions and photo. It measures 7"x 12".